Although we mainly see George in his 1923 C Cab 1 ton truck, he owns several other Model Ts as well. Some are project cars and other are complete. George, who owns a paving business, is a total Model T nut. He loves to get into the part and will don his World War One uniform at the drop of a hat. He is an active TFOT member and has made some excellent suggestions for club activities, including our regular annual tours of San Antonio's historic missions, and destinations for club picnics.

George is only the second owner of his 1923 Ford Model TT C cab truck, which was originally purchased in the Waco area for $643. George acquired it in 2006 for $1,500. It was not in good shape. Its original wooden cab had rotted away and, mechanically speaking, it was a basket case. It gained the nickname, “Sparky” from its almost never ending series of electrical problems at the beginning of what is now a very harmonious relationship. With the purchase of a C cab locally for $200, and a lot of sweat equity, George was able to turn “Sparky” into one of the most frequently driven vehicles in the club.

George was born and raised in San Antonio. He graduated from East Central High School. He still lives on the same large property where he grew up, but not the same house. His father ran a garage and a scrap yard on the land. George inherited the business and ran it until 2000 when he moved into the asphalt business with his son. George was inspired to own a T when he saw TFOT president Daniel Bratcher in a parade in 2005. With his background in wrench work, he is more than capable of doing his own restorations and maintenance. Following the acquisition of “Sparky,” he has bought and sold a 1922 T roadster and a 1926 Runabout. He currently also owns a 1915 Depot Hack and a 1924 TT, both of which are being restored.