Welcome Steve. If indeed this the real Steve Scott. What we would like to know ? The real story, what is going on etc etc.
I would think it easier to say what DON'T we want to know. You've obviously seen all the questions that have been asked and all the theories that have been advanced about you and the car. It seems you wanted to keep a lot of the history to yourself, which we respect, but how about filling in some of the gaps for us.......like where is the car now, and what condition is it in ? Pictures ? We don't want much, do we? Don
Welcome Steve, Saw the car in Bakersfield in the early '60's. Anyway the question everybody wants to know-- What finally became of the Uncertain T? It helped inspire generations of builders along with the Leg Show T originated by Danny Eichstedt, a friend of mine from the Early Times Car Club, CA.
C'mon over to the Facebook site that I FINALLY set up a couple of weeks ago, and catch up on everything. Wait... yep... it's me. I just checked my driver's license LOL!
Hi. I SURE DO wish I had some good photos of the time the "T" and I were at Bakersfield. Almost all of my memorabilia, photos, records, etc.; have "disappeared" at one time or another over the years, starting when I was away in the Coast Guard Reserve boot camp. A lot of stuff was stolen from my mom's garage, etc., etc.
Ooops! Sorry "Bobbykid's32". I missed some of your comments and questions. I've written about the current status of the "T" a few times already on the Facebook site. Please go check it out there so I don't have to do it again here. THANKS! See ya there And... THANKS VERY MUCH for such uplifting compliments!
Open a new FB account. It's really easy if I can do it! That's what Alan Gilkey did yesterday when I finally found him again.
Hi Don. Very good point. Yeah... I've been lurking around for a long time. No, not really. I didn't really "want" to keep things to myself. I really didn't have much of a choice. I've had a lot of ups and devastating downs since those days, and have been struggling literally 16 to 18 hours a day trying to earn a living. It was true when Alan Gilkey found me in 2006, and that's what I told him, ad it's unfortunately still true today. The MAIN reason is that I ABSOLUTELY didn't have the time to reply to the many emails and questions that I knew would come flowing in, and I ABSOLUTELY didn't want people to think I'm a snob because I don't have the time to respond. Well, I decided a few weeks ago, now that I'm recovering from a very serious fall that broke my upper right arm at the shoulder ball, gave me a concussion and a stroke, and from that point on gave me VERY high blood pressure... that I better "bite the bullet" and finally do something now... before it's too late. I was right... it's taking FAR more time than I should be spending, but it's also been so very enjoyable meeting soooo many wonderful fans, and getting in touch with so many old friends again, that it's been very good therapy for me Okay... see you on the FB site!
Here on the HAMB, there's been a lot said about the car. So, if you could write a couple of sentences telling us what happened, that would be great. We have our own thing going on here and it would be appreciated by a lot of people. Doesn't have to be a long summary. I think the main thing people want to know is ---does it still exist?
I'm signing off now. I better go over to the FB site and welcome those of you who who have sent Friend Requests. Catch ya all later...
Yes... I know. I've been "watching" / "lurking" for MANY years. It's very safe in Northern California. A very good, very capable old friend of mine acquired it during a very difficult time of my life. He said that he's built a super shop at his 70 acre vineyard JUST for restoring the "T". I've tried to get an update since setting up the FB site, but he's still EXTREMELY busy all the time, "saving" companies from complicated mechanical situations. He's a mechanical genius and miracle worker, and VERY qualified to restore it. Now, if his MANY very well known clients would just let him retire!
I'm NOT into FB either. My wife has almost lived on it since she discovered it several years ago. That's more than enough for one family! However, it seemed like the most logical place to "appear", until I have the "real" website for the "T" and me online... hopefully sooner than later. I posted a bit of info a few posts ago. I hope that'll help until the real site is online, and you can check in without having to look over your shoulder all the time for whatever FB might be up to.
@Steve Scott - Thanks for reviving this nightmare of a thread! I found this pic of the "Uncertain T" in my fathers archives: Any idea where he might have shot this pic? ... I'm not positive, but I'm thinkin' it was taken at the Oakland (Grand National) Roadster Show ... not sure what year
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