Unknown pre-1925 tourer (I think)

[Okoboji guy]

I'm looking for clues to the identity of the man in the photo so it makes sense to start with the automobile he's in.  "If" this is the Yankee Fotographer shown in the image, he died in 1925, so the vehicle is likely from before that.

 

To me the lines of the car aren't striking, but the grille with the downward-slanted V-configuration strikes me as unique.  (Or were guys into customization back then, too?  The Yankee Fotographer was a real car-guy of the time, with a 1903-ish Waltham Orient speedster -- thanks nzcarguy for the ID-- a Brush, a 1911 Ford, and a 1918-ish Willys Six.)

 

What make and possible year come to mind? 

[1937hd45]

1914 Model T Ford with an aftermarket Livingston V radiator. The cowl lights are also aftermarket. Bob

[Okoboji guy]

Remember the days when people were so proud of their new autos that dealers/owners were equally proud to have it in the newspaper?

 

Published August 13, 1914.

 

Boo-yah!

 

Thanks for the guidance, AACA.org members!