Driving a 100-Year-Old Ford Model T In 2024! (Part 1)
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00:00-01:32 Intro
01:32-12:50 Starting Procedure
12:50-27:53 Driving
27:53-32:30 Gas Stop
32:30-43:55 Mcdonald's
43:55-50:49 WalMart
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Episode 2 live right now! Driving a 100 Year Old Car Through the Middle Of Nowhere! (Part 2)
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It was designed like a horse less carriage, tough as nails as it had to be.
@@carlosrivas1629Jesus loves you all ❤️ his the only why to heaven❤
I suggest driving the Audi F103 90 Super in modern traffic now, you would be surprised ;)
if the engine timing is out it will overheat
you have the only car that could survive a emp lol
No friends? Buy a model T. Instant friends everywhere you go.
Same for a Citroën 2cv
Guaranteed a good time right there and I hope that my cousin takes me for a ride in his 1929 model A
Could I just rent one instead? A model T, that is, not a friend.
Same with a Cyber Truck.
Same for a VW bug
I couldn’t even be mad driving behind you going slow
Yeah, I'd be real happy to see one.
Ain't like one gets the opportunity to see that sort of vintage on the road often.
Probably once in a lifetime nowadays, unless one's home town hosts an annual vintage car show or something.
It's really interesting to witness a piece of history driving on the local road, doubly so considering a mere step back from these uses _grass_ as it's fuel source, lol.
This car's top speed is short of 50mph.
His friend should ride a horse in front of him while he honks at the horse for going too slow.
@@RuSosan in my hometown of biloxi mississippi we have an annual event called crusing on the coast where everyone cruises around in their vintage cars for a week straight, lots of people set up campers and chairs to watch the cars cruise by and call out the vintage car names
Yeah, well, it's not like it makes sense or is right to get mad at anyone who happens to need to drive slow.
Rolling up to the Gas Station like "You there, fill it up with Petroleum Distillate, and revulcanize my tires, POST HASTE"
😂😂
Simpsons reference nice..
Yes sire
@TrustandrepenttoJesusChrist2why don’t you bible thumpers ever talk about the Old Testament?
@@HughJashole69 It's a spambot. don't reply, just report and move on
I work at a Ford dealership and we have a 1927 Model T in the showroom. I’ve named her Grandma. We always park the newest model Mustang GT in front of her. She is very proud of all her grandchildren.
i love making up love for objects like these 😭
i do it for my stuff and my best friend also does 😂😂
For all the people saying "those millennials can't drive a stick", the same was said about youse. "Those new boomers can't even start a simple model T". :)
Fun Fact
The gearbox of the Ford Model T is basically the same gearbox from a Prius but with two brake shoes instead of two motor generators
I don't think they are technically millennials lol they are Gen Z if they are 25
They will need a GPS and smartphone just to find their way around the block and back.
That’s right 😂 can’t read a real map.
Gen Z, us millennials are pushing 40.
"Never has it felt more dangerous going 35mph" 😂😂
Something I’m sure they never thought they would say 😂
Shiet this thing is as fast as my ebike. Except mine not a high performer
They should try horse riding. Here, the "machine" can actively try to buckle you if you annoy it :D
back in the day people didn't want to ride trains because 'the human body can't go that fast'
yep, sense of speed is relative to the car. when i go 62mph in my 1988 golf i feel like i might die at any second. tbut when i go 120mph in my bmw i barely even notice it if i dont pay attention to it
"Why were you late for work?"
"I forgot one of the 500 steps to start my model T"
Beats the horse and carriage time for sure tho lol
It's funny that you said this is way faster than coming to town on a horse. I remember my Granddad telling me when he got his model T. He and a friend of his were looking for work in the oilfield and they drove from Keifer Oklahoma to Ranger Texas which was 346 miles. They made it in 4 days. He remembered that he and his buddy was just marveling over what great time they made compared to a horse and wagon. Times have changed. I sure wish my Granddad were alive to see this video. This is great. Thanks Guys.
I love hearing stories like that, first hand accounts of a different age not that long ago, but when everything was so different.
Nowadays a Lamborghini can do it in two hours
Part of your radiator steaming problem is the altitude you're driving at. Water boils at 202 degrees F at 5500 ft (near Denver CO) rather than 212 at sea level. Until cars were universally equipped with pressurized cooling systems (after WWII I think), boiling in the mountains was a common problem. Also be cautious about adding cool water when the engine is boiling, quick thermal changes in 1914 cast iron engines can cause head gasket failure or even crack the head or engine block.
But this boils over and modern cars don’t
Actually Ford should have done an air cooled engine for those cars like Porsche did.
Earlier Model T Ford lacks water pump, so it relies on thermal expansion and contraction to circulate the water between radiator and the engine, so the Model T are prone for overheating on hot summer season. Aftermarket water pumps were added to earlier Model T to alleviate the overheating problem.
@@diegosilang4823 did you watch the video? They said that
Later ones actually omitted the pump. Only about the first 2500 or so had them. It was not a very effective pump, so they eliminated it.@@diegosilang4823
Just to add perspective:
The first McDonald's was opened 25 years after this car was manufactured.
The first Wal-Mart opened 47 years after this car was manufactured.
Thanks for keeping the classics alive.
History is important.
If McDonald's opened today then this car would shave been invented in 1999, such quick progress
Somehow I bet any car made after the mid 1990s is not going to be driving at the age of 100+. The fact that there still exists a lot of Model Ts that are on the road shows something. The less to a vehicle, the less can break and go wrong. Modern cars have too much that can go wrong.
McDonalds was founded in 1940 not 1933.
@@kreuner11Jesus loves you all ❤️ his the only why to heaven❤
Jesus loves you all ❤️ his the only why to heaven❤
My great uncle is a collector of Model T's and has a workshop full of restored ones. I was 13 or 14 when I saw them and got to drive one, making the first car I was ever behind the wheel of was one of the first cars ever made.
awesome
Is your uncle from columbus ohio? If so, I think his workshop is down the street.
@@andrewmaximo4485 Illinois, sorry.
Legend
The fact that this car was labled an "Old timer" during the 1955 tour just tells you how old it is.
Sleepy Joe is older
@@danielcavesripfuture9866 um no. lol
@@danielcavesripfuture9866oh jeez, shut up 🙄
Or how fast cars have evolved.....
No mirriors bro. Back when automobiles were affordable
As a Model T owner, I'll say that you guys did a great job of conveying not only the technicals but also the fun factor in driving these amazing machines. Bravo!
Wow gramps talk about being out of date! Get rid of that ancient antique and buy a new computerized dispose-mobile! Why keep that old EMP-proof thing when you could have a new fangled wallet drainer to pay the insurance company monthly to not help when someone damages it! Why would you not want the collapsible bumpers that allow the frame to be bent in minor fender benders?
@@Tipman2OOOYou know there is a middle ground right? I drive a 90s truck that has all the durability of an old vehicle but it also has new fangled electric ignition
My classic car is so valuable that its impossible to replace and the insurance company actually did insure it for double its value. @@Tipman2OOO
@@Tipman2OOOrage bait🤣
@@Tipman2OOO 🤡
The way you two present your experience in such a nicely flowing dialogue is really enjoyable to watch.
You transmit so well what you're experiencing.
I would love to see you present a DKW F91.
I remember seeing this car in San Diego and I was starstruck. I couldn't stop looking! Such a beautiful machine.
In 1926, my grandfather, grandmother and two daughters traveled from Saskatchewan Canada out to the Washington coast in a 1917 model T. He had to reline bands, weld a broken rear axle, plus numerous tire repairs. He carried most of the parts and tools, and he got some help from several blacksmiths on the way, as there were very virtually no dedicated automotive repair shops. When the brake band wore out, it was typical to use the reverse band to slow down...until it wore out. He said he tied a fallen tree to the rear frame and drug it down the west slope of the Rockies to avoid band failure.
Learning That you sometimes needed a blacksmith to make repairs on an automobile back then brightened my day
"Oh my car broke down, better visit the local blacksmith!"
Jesus thats the long ride
Your grandfather could've just used a cart and horse, it'd have been much easier. I believe they were still in use back in 1917.😅
@@ibrahimmustafa2481 Ya, especially considering roads back in the day might have been better suited for horse drawn buggies!
@@nugget3687 Cars were lighter back then in general. Of course they also had problems like tires wearing out much much faster than today's car tires.
How can you not love a 109yo survivor. The Model T, a car so iconic that, over a century on, many still know what it is (even if this was their first time seeing one in person). When this car was built, Buffalo Bill was still touring and doing shows, the Titanic's keel had just been laid down, and William Howard Taft was inaugurated as the 27th president. 109 years on, it's still being useful, even if that use is just making people smile.
2024-109 = 1915.
In 1915 the world was fighting *World War One* a highly pivotal event of the 20th century , Titanic had been on the bottom of the sea for three years, *Woodrow Wilson* was the 28th president of the USA (in office March 4, 1913), Taft had been out of office for two years and was inaugurated *a full six years prior* and last but not least Buffalo Bill's long-running Wild West show ran out of steam and was declared bankrupt in 1913.
In other words aside from getting *every single date wrong* you clearly also don't master even basic math. One mishap or mistake is nothing. But when one commits quite a few...
And when it comes to non-humans or inanimate objects you don't meet or see them "in person" .
The Lusitania sank in 1915. Since this is a famous sinking, and was one important reason the USA later joined the war on the side of the Entente it's quite a miss from your side.
Your random and inaccurate mishmash of events doesn't make anybody smile.
Just one correction. The Titanic sank in 1912, that was a 112 years ago. The keel was laid down in 1909., but yes 109 years ago. Very few people are still alive today that was alive when this car was build.
@@McLarenMercedes woah buddy now need to get rude now
@@McLarenMercedes 🤓
@@JJSmith1100 LOL. My brain stopped working for some odd reason and I became fixated on the year 1909, instead of 1915. Maybe because I subconsciously like the number 9 and the car is 109 years old. Who knows, but thank you for the correction (I'll leave my post as is, so people can laugh at it).
WOW, what a beauty this on gal is. Awesome video!!!
Trivia, do you know the model T ford was what started the term Fix Or Repair Daily. By the time the driver of the family who had the car got it running, the family could have walked to their destination.
Check out Jay Leno's channel, he has made some mods to his one to prevent the boiling issues. Although the mods are modern, they are barely noticeable, and if the museum has a day of running these old beauties around for show, it will protect the car and its motor for a long time to come.
Honestly I don't know how i'd react on the road if I saw a Model - T rolling down the road next to me. I'd be flabbergasted and excited at the same time because this car is a real cool old piece of automobile history.
The long white coats are called “dusters” and were also worn by cowboys. When the Model T was built most “roads” were what we would call trails, except in the center of big cities. If the surrounding countryside was dirt then the trail was dirt. Cars, cattle, and horses kicked up huge amounts of dusty dirt. Wearing a duster protected your clothes so when you got to your destination you could take off the duster and visit or whatever without having to completely change into a new outfit. Of the car broke down or you were prepping it for a drive and needed to get underneath it wouldn’t matter. The duster required washing, or at least brushing, every single time it was used.
Fun to know! Thanks 😊. One question: when did dusters go out of fashion? WW2?
@@stevecooper7883 Indeed, likely Bomber jackets replaced the Dusters after WWII.
@@stevecooper7883never
@@stevecooper7883In some area's they never did. In others they came back, but for those who like looking like someone else.
I owned a 73 Dodge Duster it also made a lot of smoke and dust
You should try to find an electric car from the late 1800's/ early 1900's and park it at a charging station just for the reaction😂
Ford & Porsche made electric cars 👀
Baker Electric or Detroit Electric
I think it would be very interesting to put (hide in plain sight) a modern rechargeable lithium battery and electric motor controlling electronics and wire in an old Baker or other early 1900's electric car. It would drive nicely, and fast enough, and it would have decent range for going to town and running errands, going to a car show and giving a few people rides, being in a parade, etc.
“You can’t park there!!! Your 1913 Bailey is a evil polluting machine!!!” Bahaha
I don’t think the original EVs had rechargeable batteries 😂
I LOVE that you are so versed in old FORD cars, their history, and knowing how to start it, and drive it all while being 25 years old, it's so great to see.
LOL - I've been a Ford guy forever. This is hands-down one of the most interesting videos about automobiles that I've EVER seen. GREAT content, guys!!! You really let those watching take part in the life of a Driver from back then... Fantastic!!!
That was probably the most enjoyable video TFL has ever made! Very entertaining.
totally agree with that!
@@vergessJesus loves you all ❤️ his the only why to heaven❤
These are some very charismatic boys
Tommy and Case were definitely in their stride with this video. They’d be great reviewing more antique cars
Curved Dash Olds next please.
Awesome video! Really cool to see such an antique in full working order. You guys also have a great conversation flow, it's fun to listen to you talk! Would love to see more antique vehicles reviewed.
your fly is down in the first shot! I have been there before many a time. Just finished the video, absolutely fantastic!
I have read a manual for the model T. The manual claims that a boiling radiator is actually a good sign because the engine is running nice and warm and this make it perform better and reduces the fuel consumption.
Atmospheric radiator systems can't overheat as long as there is enough water inside. Any heat above 100°C will be converted to steam energy almost instantly. So if there is enough water, the engine can't overheat.
There is also a section about how to "DIY" brake and transmission belts. So you can visit an upholsterer store and have them custom made your belts.
This here ^
I know an old car collector who has one of these guys and he tells me when it comes to old cars that:
White smoke = happy car
Black smoke = Get the hell out
@@sky-trevishere9638 This is for the exhaust smoke, not the radiator.
white is normal for old, inefficient engines and black means trouble. Either the mixture is far too rich which causes damage or there is a damage and the engine is consuming its own oil.
The optimum carburetor setting can be verified by looking at the tip of the spark plugs. Perfect is "deer brown" Light gray is too lean and dark gray/black is too rich.
In the 1990s, running lean was normal to help fuel consumption and was quickly banned in favor of the catalytic converter which needs leftovers from the fuel to process nitrogen oxides.
@@CC-ke5np I see, thanks for that information!
@@CC-ke5np Engines from this era tend to burn small amount of engine oil so a little blue at the tailpipe isn't bad either
7:52 i didnt imagine when i woke up this morning that i would see a model t go to the bathroom
💀
What brave souls you have driving the T in modern traffic. I had the opportunity to drive a T a while back, but it was on fairgrounds without the fair. It was great fun to learn how different it was from other vehicles. Thanks for the ride.
This was one of the funnest videos I've seen in a long time. Felt almost like I was a part of the adventure!
Looking forward to the next video and checking out your other videos!
My Grandmother enjoyed talking about the Model T's from back in her youth. She was born in 1915. She's been gone for 30 years, yet your car is still running great. She would have really enjoyed seeing your Model T. Great Video.
One thing people don't think about when starting those old cars is how long it took to roll the buggy out, get the harness out as well as the horse, then harness and hook up to the buggy or wagon. Probaby the amount of time for their lady to get ready. They didn't have to sit around impatiently waiting.
Not to mention the constant care horses require, and their range limitations.
There is no doubt the Ford Model T changed the world!!!
No less than Apple or Microsoft in our era!!
Don’t forget 15 Million of these cars were produced in less than 15 years…. the first car to beat this record was the Volkswagen Beetle (21 Million produced) but that took them over 40 years…. and that was when the worlds population had increased substantially…
The servants that got the lady ready 😊
Also, you wouldn't really run the horse that fast all the way to town pulling a buggy.
I doubt many Model T owners had servants. My grandparents didn't.Maybe Packard, Peerless, or Piece Arrow owners.
@@kreuner11
I am totally impressed by you two. Grew up hearing about Model Ts, bought my first one, a ‘23 touring back in 1994. Bought my second, a long coveted 1915 roadster a few weeks ago. (Over the moon about that one, 1969 original miles, great restoration.) Also have a IKEA truck - i.e., the parts to build a 1917 truck but needs assembly… At any rate, watching the two of you learn to drive and start the beast really hits home. Really happy to see you having such a good time. That’s what they are all about. Safe ? Eh, well, not many accidents in them because people driving them are on top of their game watching out for the other guy. At any rate, if you spend your life preoccupied by what is safe, you’ll never have any fun… 😝
This was genuinely pretty interesting to watch from beginning to end. I felt like i was with you on your journey. Nice work! :)
40 year old car: Tons of mechanical issues.
100 year old ford model t: runs fine.
truly one if the most "they don't make it like they used to" moments of all time.
The previous owner rebuilt the car lol and he said in the start of the video to mcdonalds worker that it constantly breaks and he needs a helper.
It breaks, and when it does work it's because there is almost nothing TO break. It's fun to watch but Ill take a 500 HP car that has AC/heat/heated steering wheel/vented seats 162 mph top speed 0-60 3.3 sec disc breaks 360 camera etc but you need to pay a mechanic to fix it over a model T any day. I'd like to drive this for like 30 mins but then I'd say "ok that was an experience" and go back to my modern car.
Cool story bro@@Cruor34
Thats not true... did you know that mercedes Hitler was riding had predecesor which was considered very reliable? That car could drive 3 000 miles without a malfuntion. only 3 000 miles... 40 old car could make like 50 000 miles without malfunction...
Because it was MADE IN USA.... GOOD OL DAYS!
My grandpa had one of these in the garage on the farm. It was his dad's. We started it up in 2006 to sell it, and she hadn't been started in over 40 years. Just a little maintenance and new tires and she was good as new. That car funded a large portion of my university expense. She got into the cargo trailer with her own power, it was amazing. I wish he never sold it, then again if he didn't I'd still be paying off student loans right now.
Sorry that you live in a country where you need to choose between higher education and treasured family heirlooms. Student loans are among the biggest shameful scams.
@@peeferin9476 He didn't have to do it, I qualified for full funding at my bank. He chose to do it so I could get ahead in life without having to worry about so much student loans. Either way, I'd still have my masters in marine biology.
@@Twerkulies Full funding that you would still have had to struggle for years paying back while also accounting for everyday life costs. Education should always be free.
@@peeferin9476 I absolutely agree, from a country where it isn't free, but definitely isn't as expensive as the US.
soooooo now with ya university dagree ya can buy one am i rigth ? am i right ?
Anti-theft system in this car is the best. If they don't know how to start it, they can't steal it
That's the Biff Tannen method.
They could just pick it up and carry it away with 4 of them
Starting it is one thing. Moving it is another
Not true. All it takes is a winch stronger than the parking brake
that's how my own car has defeated would be theives. they didn't know the stick shift XD
Really enjoyed the video, you guys are very entertaining to watch, thanks a lot for sharing this awesome car!
I remember a few years ago, when I was working at a gas station, seeing a 1913 car coming in to refuel. By far the oldest car I've ever seen. It was very cool, especially hearing how it was made road-worthy
Reminds me of my dad talking about hanging out with his friends in high school.
He graduated in Ordway in 1936, and he and his friends were riding around in cars that would have been ten to fidfteen years old at the time, which meant a lot of model T's.
Dad talked about them getting about ten of them piled up in a model T touring car, and driving from Ordeay to Sheridan Lake, or going to ride up Pike's Peak, and come through Rocky Ford on the way back to pick up cantelopes.
One of his friends broke his arm when a car backfired on him, and Dad talked about them always carrying water because it would boil off.
Dad would have loved seeing you guys do this.
Thanks for bring up fond memories of Dad talking about his youth.
Gramps told me they drove these things like absolute maniacs back in the day, while drinking! LOL!
And they probably didn't spill a single drop
There were so many old model T's a whole cottage industry sprang up in the country of people turning them into mudding or demolition derby cars.😅
Drinking and driving definitely isnt funny.
A lot of people died back then lol
@@thefastcommenter7774sure is when you picture an old man driving a vehicle that hardly goes 35 mph while drinking some old timey alcohol
I dream of having a car like that, you guys rock! This is amazing and preserving the knowledge around these wonderful machines!
It's phenomenal how this relic on wheels is still running, I really liked the video as they put it to the test today after more than 100 years!
Awesome video. My teenage grandfather drove a Model T from Toledo to Colorado Springs in the late 20's. Had to have been a great adventure.
He took US-24, didnt he?
Ur grandfather is teenage?
🤦♂️@@mikk.t.7824
@@mikk.t.7824 he means when his grandfather was a teen, he drove it from the Glass City to Colorado Springs (presumably from US-24)
@@HoneyBakedHam7 thx sweetie
Its amazing to see a century old car working. a very valuable piece of history.
Now this is driving. This is automobiling
His grandfather Fs owned some slaves
Love it. Great content. Thank you
One of your more honest and fun videos. Great work:)
I’m gonna tell my kids this is young Doug Demuro.
In all seriousness you guys are super entertaining to watch and have a very mature presentation.
You noted that the car had been sitting for some time. I'd pull the radiator and take it to a local shop specializing in old radiators. I'm sure you have one in the area. I found one in my area to look at the radiator from my '63 Volvo P1800s. They loved that the radiator was still original and told me NOT to go and "upgrade" it. Their experience is that the old units tend to work better than newer units and are far more durable. They boiled and rinsed it to get out old deposits that reduce the efficiency (water flow and inhibits heat flow as well). Then they pressure tested it and they hit it all over with a rubber mallette to make sure all the seams are tight. If it springs a leak, they can solder any seams. Then they dried and painted it. Looks almost as good as new and it cost me less than $60. Amazing. Those modern aluminum replacements cost around $250. Made quite the difference in cooling efficiency. It runs much cooler now. If you need to increase cooling efficiency something like S2 2's water wetter might help a bit. You are at high altitude so you need every little bit of help to prevent overheating. Thanks for sharing the joys of learning to drive a truly old car. Enjoy!
One major issue with modern radiators is that they incorporate plastic parts that become brittle and crack or separate over time. Once that happens, it's junk.
@@spicytuna62plastic or not, modern radiators are 100 times better at removing heat. Its been proven over and over.
I miss old radiators. When I was a teenager in the early 90's, we drove cars from the 70's we bought for $25. If the radiator went bad, we just took it to the radiator shop and they fixed it for $15 or $20. Now, you have to buy a new one for $150-200.
@@WastedTalent- Repairing the radiator for $15-20 doesn't seem like as good of a deal if you could get a whole car for $25
@@kameljoe21 A three row copper radiator will work better than a modern 3 row aluminum unit with plastic housing. Most modern systems have higher density rows to deal with the much greater heat load in modern engines, but it's not that they are inherently better.
What a fantastic video guys. Because the fuel in the day was way mire volatile and burned much faster than modern fuels for high compression ratios, over heating happens. The common necessary solution is to fit an electric water pump to stop over heating. Good to see you knew how to crank start it safely too 😊
This is really amazing to see. Well done!
I love these cars. My great grandfather was a bootlegger from Appalachia and he used to tell stories about running from the "Revenuers" in his souped up Model A's and Model T's on old mountain dirt roads. He could tell stories for days 😂. My grandfather was the same way.
Ditto
Great video!!! Seeing the Model-T out and about will never get old. My mom who is now 81 sat down with me to watch and was smiling ear to ear through this video. The amount of attention this car pulls from the public....is amazing and righfully so...
Thanks for watching!!
That was great. I feel like I actually would know how to drive one of these now, with a little bit of practice. So many videos on 'how to drive a model t' but this one finally made it click in my head.
Also McFlurry's there are literally twice the size of the ones here in the Netherlands.
Really enjoyable video! Knowledgeable guy who shown the history of the machine in a respectful way! Very refreshing to see in a world of clickbaity shows
Back in the early '70's, I worked at a Ford dealer with a large car collection, including 2 Model T's... A 1909 one just like yours, and a 1926 electric start final model pick up truck. We got the 1909 running, as the boss wanted to use it in a parade, but it proved too difficult. He drove the 1926 pick up style "T", as it was almost safe to drive. I did attempt to drive the 1909 model, and it was so scary, wobbling about and very difficult to stop. I swore I would never drive one again, but now I am 71 and somehow drawn to yours and the adventure of trying to drive one. Good for you!
I finally understand why the Model A & T had jugs of water in them at all the car shows I was at. Awesome Video!
My uncle and aunt in Connecticut did a Glidden tour in the 1950s in one of that car's more expensive contemporaries. In 2000 I rode a streamlined recumbent bicycle from the West Coast to the East (avoiding Colorado Rockies by way of New Mexico). Through Kansas I was able to do "Model T" speeds since I found that entering the state at about 5000 ft altitude and leaving near 500 ft along the Missouri River, Kansas had a slight downhill the whole way. Maybe not as exciting to the passing cars as that "T" but that streamliner did catch attention.
When I got to Uncle John's place in Connecticut, he was working on a 1916 Dodge Brothers Army Scout car. It too was rather deficient in the braking department:)
First visit to your channel. You guys have friendly, engaging personalities. And it was nice to learn about how different it was driving a car 100 years ago.
This is the most awesome video I’ve seen on TH-cam in a long time. THIS is how the Internet should be used. Great work guys!
what the model T does is make everyone smile! No one can be unhappy passing by that old car!
This video just rekindled my love of antique cars.
This series is great - You Guys are great fun to ride along with.
Beautiful car! I’m 54 and have had a model t since I was 15! A couple of tips re: the over heating problem….check and grease the wheel bearings, check oil (600w) in the rear end and grease the u joint (under the floor board). If any thing that turns is dragging, that will contribute to your over heating. Check the oil too! A T shouldn’t over heat and if working properly, doesn’t need a water pump. Can’t wait for the next video!!
but there's no computer??
Ya don't need a computer to use a model T. Model T is better then that.
Good to see young folks keeping the classics on the road. I have not seen a Ford T on the road in decades.
don’t you mean centuries?
@@JaneTheDoe-id2vx it's been 1 century.
I’ve seen a ford model A on the road once before (basically a more modern user friendly model T ngl)
It had this perfect shiny tan paint job. I can tell it was another vintage car hobbyist like these two. Major respect for people like that imo
Naa, there were a few old timers who used to bring them out on weekends for car shows around here. Hasn't been that long, maybe about 20 years back. My neighbor has a T bucket hot rod that he drives quite often, if that counts haha.@@JaneTheDoe-id2vx
I see them all the time here in Kerrville Texas it's a bunch of retired car collectors who have car shows like every other weekend
You are correct in your description of how the Thermosiphon system worked. I'm wondering if some of your coolant overflow issues are due to the waterpump. The old system would have had pretty slow but steady coolant flow. The water pump sped up the flow and the inlet is right below the radiator cap. I think some turbulence is causing the splash.
Also you can leave the handbrake lever in the center "neutral" position and still have access to first gear. Just press your foot down. You don't have to "find neutral" with your foot in stop and go traffic that way.
Great fun video, First time channel viewer... This reminds me of the time back in 2016 I got to ride in a friend of a friend's 1929 Packard to do a photo shoot. These old cars run great like big trucks... and of course the Packard was high end... Unforgettable.
Driving a 100 year old car in 2024...I love the idea of this series.
29:23 I never thought I'd see a Model T and a Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet in the same shot, but there it is! Great work!
what a relic! thanks for sharing
this is fun, well done guys
Here in Barrie, Ontario there is a couple who regularly drive a 1912 Model T as grocery getter and all over the place. Oh, it is also painted the original btight red colour. The car has been in the same family from new.
Those "driving suits" are called dusters.
Wow! I would love to see that!
The Ruckstell axle is a desirable addition and, as you experienced, makes a Model T more drivable. But a dangerous situation can crop up when used without the Rocky Mountain brakes. It is rare, but a neutral can be found when shifting the Ruckstell, and since the standard brake acts solely on the transmission, if the axle has found that neutral you will stop the transmission and driveshaft but the axle freewheels so you fail to stop. Fortunately, nothing happens all that quickly in a Model T so when you discover you have no brake you can firmly shift the Ruckstell into engagement and solve the problem. Again, it’s rare but being aware prepares you just in case.
@32:30 the perfect placement of the Saturn ion is really a chef's kiss with what they are saying, if you know Saturns you should know they are thinking the same thing as you every time they start driving.
Great video I'm in the UK and I drive an 85 year old austin 10 very similar engine 4 cylinder side valve with thermal syphon cooling no water pump, but it has got an electric starter along with the hand starting handle. I love these old cars also got a newer car a 69 mustang 😂😂
I have to say, the TFL franchise is great. I just found the TFLclassic channel and you guys got me hook, line and sinker. Great episode so far!
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Nice video guys, really enjoyed it! As a fellow Model T owner, just a word of caution in the event that it hasn't been raised already . Caught the comment about 'shifting on the fly' as it relates to the Ruxstell axle. Remember the main service brake on a Model T is in the transmission. If anything becomes disconnected rear of the transmission, say by trying to shift your Ruxstell or an auxillary Warford transmission and you can't get it back into gear,; you just lost your service brake! The parking brake on the rear wheels only offers a stopping suggestion. If you are keeping the car add some Rocky Mountain brakes; they are readily available . Overheating can be caused by running too advanced spark or too lean of a mixture and never fill the rad to the top, water needs room for expansion. Before you tear the engine apart, make sure its not a blocked rad. You can check that easily with a IR heat gun. Great to see you having fun.
Very cool my boys.. love it! Riding is style! Much respect from Australia 😊
its amazing the respect people show for such a relic of a car got to love it amazing video guys i love when these classics get the attention they deserve :)
Truly a great video, guys. I enjoyed this immensely. As it happens, my grandfather on my father's side met my grandmother (who was born in 1898) when his Model T broke down in front of her family's farmhouse on a dirt road in rural North Carolina. He asked to use their telephone (not every house had one back then; he was lucky), and he met Nellie (my grandmother) and from there a courtship ensued. Watching you two motor around was wonderful because I'm sure there were many young men very much like the two of you driving the Model T back in the day when it was a new contraption and motoring was a real adventure. Addendum: I came back to add a note that's just occurred to me. For her entire adult life, my grandmother would always ask her husband (or later, my father) if the car was ready for an outing by saying, "Have you cranked the car?" Nellie passed on in 1999 at the age of 100.
Took my 1923 Touring out for its first run for this year this morning. Ran to the grocery store 12 miles into town and back. Most fun you can have at 40mph. Great on smiles per mile. Had to hand crank it on mag because the battery had drained over winter. Came home and saw this video.
The 50:24 good thing about boiling over with an atmospheric radiator is thst the coolant cannot exceed 100 degrees C. And providing water is moving through the block more boiling is just more heat being transferred to the water and the engine and coolant all remain roughly at the same temperature. Youre just varying how quickly you lose coolant, not how hot the engine is.
So provided it has coolant boiling over is both expected and normal. The engine isn't overheating, its just converting the water to steam at a fadter rate.
*When coming to a stop, I highly advise pushing the clutch pedal all the way in, engaging low range, otherwise you're liable to burn through the transmission brake band.* I've found the Ruckstall Underdrive can really help when slowing down, and although it theoretically can be driven as a 4-speed (Under-Low, Direct-Low, Under-High, Direct-High), but I usually drive my 1915 Runabout as a 3-speed and omit Direct-Low. To solve overheating, I have a reproduction flat-tube radiator, no water pump, and the smallest fan pully that will fit on a 1915 engine. Mine runs best when the coolant is about 3 inches from the filler neck, and I keep the spark fully advanced most of the time. I've found it's also advisable to manipulate the carburetor mixture -- richer when starting cold (about an 8th of a turn), and lean it out as the engine gets up to temperature.
Tommy and case in there driving clothes look like mad scientists
Like doc in back to the future
Mr Ford would be proud of you boys. 40F ? You guys are showing the world the spirit that made America great......
I was smiling and laughing constantly for entire 50mins watching this video and now I'm smiling as I'm writing this comment 😅. What a way to showcase some proper motoring stuff, that's so great that there still are people like you who take care of old stuff and just don't let it die in museums. This is how heaven for old cars looks like... A M A Z I N G
i just did a video like this with my ecto-1, and lets just say im going to be TAKING NOTES from this vid because yall did a great job!!!
Jolly good old chaps; not many cars not driven for 40 years would do better than that ! Old Ford Model T's chuffing along make you smile; much like the 3 T's and an A that passed me on a backroad just last week, here in Huntly, New Zealand !!
Just when I was getting sick and tired of many ( I have been scammed ) all the same car channels, this original one comes along, and puts a smile on my dial...Thanks guys!😍
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The fact these 2 young dudes love what they are doing is awesome 👌 cheers guys
one time, someone drove one of them to where I work, it was amazing that the only parts the needed regular change were the engine (Once) and tires when used occasionally even. Well-built vehicles for sure, bring them back as EV or Hybrid types could be cool maybe.
I found this really enjoyable, my first car was a 1948 Morris 8, no water pump, no heater, no safety glass, no real power, and yet it was like the model T, an answer to the question of the time. Driving these older cars now is more of an adventure than ever before, as people seem to drive so fast now days. I can't even begin to fathom how hard it would be to find a part if something uncommon broke. I really enjoyed the virtual experience of seeing this driven, so interesting. I look forward to more outings with this, I am sure in another 100 years this will still be running...
That's where it all started, thanks PRICELESS!.... a big Ford fan here!!
Actually, started with Mercedes but... lol
@@nehugeBenz, technically. They merged with Daimler (Mercedes) afterwards.
Henry firmly believed that this was all the car a person would ever need indefinitely and in a very minimalist way it basically is.
Nice work gents - you're both legends !
Keep using coolant mix instead of straight water. Classic green coolant has rust inhibitors and lubricators for water pumps in it and was made for iron blocks. Will help in the long run.
Let's not forget that the Model T was a very advanced model for its time, imagine if you had to drive an earlier model :)))
I spent a summer with one of these as my daily driver, between my job and my grandparents' cottage. It was a blast! Love the Model T!
This was the greatest video on TH-cam that I've ever seen.I am 68 years old and I would've loved to have been that passenger.Nice job fellas.