Hey! So Glad You're Here.

Who am I?  A jack of all trades....sometimes.   A master? Hardly.  I do what I like, what pleases me.  An antique auto enthusiast/restorer, sewing machine collector, model train hobbiest, railroad historian, professional pianist/composer.  I have worked on everything from Steam Locomotives to Antique Cars and a little of everything in between.

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I have always loved Model T Fords.  From an early age, I became fascinated with them and tried to learn all I could about them.  Even though Henry Ford said parts were interchangeable, this wasn't entirely accurate.

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I told my father when I was 11 years old, I wanted one.  He told me if I were to get one, he'd provide a place to put it.  I acquired my first Model T when I was 29.  13 or so years later, I would complete it.  I still tinker with it today 24 years later.

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At one time, I worked as a transportation historian/rail equipment restorer.  I learned a few skills, but without the proper tools, that skill would eventually fall away unused.  

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I've also dabbled in historic clothing and military equipment manufacture as well as reproductions of general store items.    You can check some of my work out at the following:   https://www.facebook.com/leesmercantile and https://www.facebook.com/leesburgarsenal

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So...sit back, relax, and enjoy!