Very cool.....when driving was a true adventure. My Grandfather told me the Model T ford was one of the best things that ever happened to him...."Son, you never have to feed it, it doesn't run away or get colic, you don't have to clean it's stall and just as happy to set and stay wherever you leave it until you want it again".....Quote from August W. Groenewald, born in the town of Kiel (now Loyal) Oklahoma, Kingfisher county 1903.
I think it's very cool and nice to see these old cars aren't all dying off with the elderly owners. A local young guy with a T told me that for him the attraction was it is fun to drive. People of all ages like it. You can drive it full throttle without getting tickets and 30mph feels faster than 90 in a modern car. Simple to work on and cheap for parts. The world would be a better place if everyone drove a T.
I was 19 when I got my first Model T. It was a 1924 touring car. I never got it running. After I was drafted, I don't know what happened to that car. Your T is in great shape. I hope you get it running again soon. Keep up the great videos.
You have to if your going to drive it or do anything with it. It seemed to need a little tuning. If you make sure you have everything tuned properly they should start with a few cranks, sometimes on the first crank. Like the one dude said he should probably crank it with his thumb down and also with the left hand but when it's that hard to start you tend to not do that so hopefully he doesn't hurt himself and figures out how to make the starting process easier. That car is a Gem though, almost 100 years old, crazy.
Most Model Ts made during that time period don't have fuel gauges. So, he has to guess or put a stick into the fuel tank, which is located just under the seats (I believe), to find out how much fuel he has left. Also, he has to change the oil every 500 miles or 700 miles since those cars don't have oil filters. Fortunately for him, he doesn't have to change the transmission fluid since both the engine and transmission share the same oil pan. So when he's changing the oil, he's also changing the transmission fluid. But hey, having a model t as your first car is a very good start in getting to know the art of driving.
Grandpa told me that in winter, even in our relatively mild central Texas winters, he would drain the oil out of Model T whenever he would park it at home, and put the container near the stove. Of course, in those days the stove was the only heat in the house and there was always a fire in it, all winter. That way, he always had warm oil and T wasn't so hard to turn over.
Nice video man. Just a tip for you. When you crank you might want to keep your thumb under the crank not around it for when it does kick back it doesn't take your thumb with it.
You're all a bit Clueless saying and thinking that it will (take your Thumb off)... It has a One Way Bearing. Now even if it were to kick back it would just rip the Crank out of your hands and the kick back would be moving opposite of the thumb. Still yes can be injured but unlikely to rip off a thumb. Would just hurt your 4 fingers is all.
They do kick back, and the kick back hard, I nearly broke my wrist once, I know its a one way engagement into the crank with the hand crank, IT DOES NOT DISENGAGE when it kicks back, and Damn right it can take your thumb off, its solid steal swinging counter clockwise. Another time I had it kick back and it swung around three times, FAST, you do not want to be anywhere near those cranks when it happens. The reason Cadillac came out with electric start is because a friend of the owner got killed by a crank that did not disengage, caved the guys head in....
He's only 18? Wow! Lots of respect for him to even want anything that old, and very well driven. I'm unfamiliar with how those transmissions work, but noticed there were no crunches or grinding, which I still do on the Franklins I get to drive (I must post a ride along video), so nice work.
HitandMissfits wow, very smart of him. Hopefully you'll never have to rock yourself out of a ditch :) I had thought there were three forward gears because I'd watched a video where the T had a stick, but thinking back now, it was slightly modified, and a newer model.
vivalesvegas mmm I'm 13 and I have a Nuffield universal four cylinder diesel I wanna give it new capabilitys like halftrack + front suspension and let land turbos on the air Intake and exhaust so it can Rev!! Maybe kubota power steering 8 bladed fan and coolant instead of water defiantly seat suspension
That transmission was utilized in this car so people could easily drive it, coming straight from a horse and buggy or wagon. It is very easy to drive. I had one as a teenager in the 50's. The engine in this car did not run nearly as good as mine did. And mine would start almost instantly. It is perhaps the worlds easiest starting engine, as you would expect as they were hand crank only for the first 10 years they were made.
i'm 19 and just bought my first car! A 65 dodge dart! Its cool to see other teenagers driving classics! All my friends thought i was crazy when i told them i was buying a 52 year old car xD
Sweet. The car is 80 years older than Jon. That's pretty crazy to think about. More power to him for taking on such an old car. I have a '73 F100 and that's more than enough for me to handle. lol
I hope you don't mind, I put a link to your channel on my channel, along with two other tubers I really enjoy. I watch and enjoy all your videos. You have a great talent! Thank you for sharing all the great things you make and do!
Nah we don't mind at all, we really appreciate it!! We've been following your progress on the Pontiac since the beginning, your doing a great job, ya don't find too many 60 year old cars in that shape!! Thanks for the kind words!!☺
That's a work out!! Love these old machines for sure. Thanks for sharing this Roadie! I'll get that "thing" I intend on shipping out to you soon. I'm sure Mike will enjoy it too! Cheers!! Zippy~
There's always fun to be had, if a Model T is near!. Glad to see the youth energetic about historical vehicles. Seems to be a real good kid! Thanks Everett! Chuck in Kansas
when my dad was a young guy, his father drove a model t , then to a model a, Dad told me he broke a knucke. cranking it up one day. H was so glad to see the electric starters. great car and a fun video.
You shouldn't have to. I think your Ford has electric start. Mine did, but it was a 1926. A big button on the floor boards right behind your right heel. Even in 30 degree weather it should easily start. Once you have both gas petcocks open, with the ignition off, pull the choke and roll the engine over 4 times, switch on "battery" and start it. It should start right away, but might die. If so, prime it again, and when it starts be ready to choke it. Full choke on-off-on-off usually does the trick. To me the engine sounds like it has a wire crossed in the ignition system. They should never be that hard to start.
Byard Ewing was a summer resident in the small village of Sorrento, Maine, where i grew up as a kid....He drove one very similar to that everyday to the local post office, and often gave us kids that lived in the town year round rides in it.
I remember my grandpa telling me about the old days when he had to crank over his car and was always afraid of the kick back. pretty slick ride, especially considering it'll be 100 years old in 2 years! wow.
Awesome video! Great to see young mechanics having this interest. This is the kind of thing the Newport Auto Hillclimb is about in October that we never miss. It's great fun to what them go up the hill. Over 100 year event. Close to Terre Haute, Indiana.
I daily a 1940 Chevy. These old beauties will run and run if you let them. Planning on a 4-hour road trip, a first for the old girl. Had a 1952 Chevy when I went to high school back in 2013.
very cool. !! we had 61 degree temps here in Michigan last Saturday. I just had to get the t bucket out for a short ride. can't wait for spring to get here. :-)
I love what your doing man! We've got to keep these old girls on the road. Wow. Just wow. And you know about this car to boot! I thought I did good with my 48 Hudson, but you one upped me brother! Lol keep on trucking
"wheels mr. spock." a flibber Captain." nice machine ."grind , oh gears . i beleive they had a device known as a clutch, perhaps one of those pedals on the floor." you all had loads of fun there .
great video I can remember my dad telling stories about his dads model T it was right hand drive , one story I remember is in the winter they would take the water out and put kerosene in and run it on that so it wouldn't freeze
I'm from Nova Scotia one time we drove on the left side of the road,when it changed it was a provincial thing and not all the provinces changed on the same day,so gong into New Brunswick they would have to change the side they where driving on
looks like a fun afternoon love the old cars I was saying a couple of guys at the shop the other day what was wrong with air cooled simple engines? let's go back to them!
Please don't wrap your thumb around the crank handle. If she kicks back you will break your thumb. Another thing is when they are cold like this jack one of the back wheels off the ground and put the hand brake in the central position, the engine will start much easier.
You and mike might like Dave Richards channel on TH-cam. He lives here in town and he started off with a small engine shop and turned it into a steam powered shop. Pretty impressive. The show was great. Really enjoyed meetings you guys. Thanks for the heads up Joe Ortu
Man, anyone that longs for the good old' days, probably wasn't there....... I have to admit, my land rover series II started fairly easily with the crank. So things got better by the 70's. ;-)
It was cold out and it had been sitting for a while, once it was warm it started on a quarter crank!! I gotta give the Kid credit for his persistence though!! If that didn't start for me by the third try, it would have sat there till Spring!!☺
You turn a lot of heads in your model T. I had to haul a cat tree home from Petsmart once and used the family El Camino to do so. When I arrived at Petsmart I got stared at.
KentexDamgaard I hope RoadKing805 doesn't mind the link, they did use various colours from year to year. As far as I'm aware, the one I'm referring to was thought to be original paintwork. www.carhistory4u.com/the-last-100-years/special-reportsstudies/model-t-ford
Just starting the engine of that 1919 Tin Lizzie can be a workout. No need for a dumbbell to exercise your right arm. Imagine going to work with that antique auto and back.
The wooden spokes on that car's wheels were made near Rock Island, TN. The lumber was brought from the Cumberland plateau on the Dinky Line by the Cumberland Coal and Lumber Company. Henry Ford specified that the crates the spokes were shipped to Detroit in had to be of specific dimensions. This was because the shipping crates were then used to make the cars bench's. When Ford Motor Company changed to making the wheel spokes from metal, it pretty much put Cumberland Coal and Lumber out of business. Later the Dinky Line Railway was tore up to use the metal for the War effort.
If the clutch is partially engaged as you commented you need to adjust the parking brake linkage so the high speed clutch is completely disengaged when it's applied. If it's not it could actually run you over when it starts. Gotta be careful, and it will save your back if the motor is free to turn.
Very cool.....when driving was a true adventure. My Grandfather told me the Model T ford was one of the best things that ever happened to him...."Son, you never have to feed it, it doesn't run away or get colic, you don't have to clean it's stall and just as happy to set and stay wherever you leave it until you want it again".....Quote from August W. Groenewald, born in the town of Kiel (now Loyal) Oklahoma, Kingfisher county 1903.
Great to see a young guy being so excited to share his ride, great video and thanks for the link to his channel.
Thanks Bud!!☺
Put a smile on my face seeing how much fun the boys had driving it !!!
Yeah Buddy!! I had more fun watching them guys than riding in it!!☺
id much rather watch some old hand crank 20hp car over any modern super car any day.
Yep
Yeah Buddy!!☺
Mustie1 yup, I so do not care about supercars.
Mustie1 too true !
Mustie1 hell yeah
I think it's very cool and nice to see these old cars aren't all dying off with the elderly owners. A local young guy with a T told me that for him the attraction was it is fun to drive. People of all ages like it. You can drive it full throttle without getting tickets and 30mph feels faster than 90 in a modern car. Simple to work on and cheap for parts. The world would be a better place if everyone drove a T.
I was 19 when I got my first Model T. It was a 1924 touring car. I never got it running. After I was drafted, I don't know what happened to that car. Your T is in great shape. I hope you get it running again soon. Keep up the great videos.
what a cool dude... gets a model t as a first car AND actually knows stuff about it.
Yeah Buddy!!☺
You have to if your going to drive it or do anything with it. It seemed to need a little tuning. If you make sure you have everything tuned properly they should start with a few cranks, sometimes on the first crank. Like the one dude said he should probably crank it with his thumb down and also with the left hand but when it's that hard to start you tend to not do that so hopefully he doesn't hurt himself and figures out how to make the starting process easier. That car is a Gem though, almost 100 years old, crazy.
Most Model Ts made during that time period don't have fuel gauges. So, he has to guess or put a stick into the fuel tank, which is located just under the seats (I believe), to find out how much fuel he has left. Also, he has to change the oil every 500 miles or 700 miles since those cars don't have oil filters. Fortunately for him, he doesn't have to change the transmission fluid since both the engine and transmission share the same oil pan. So when he's changing the oil, he's also changing the transmission fluid.
But hey, having a model t as your first car is a very good start in getting to know the art of driving.
Grandpa told me that in winter, even in our relatively mild central Texas winters, he would drain the oil out of Model T whenever he would park it at home, and put the container near the stove. Of course, in those days the stove was the only heat in the house and there was always a fire in it, all winter. That way, he always had warm oil and T wasn't so hard to turn over.
Nice video man. Just a tip for you. When you crank you might want to keep your thumb under the crank not around it for when it does kick back it doesn't take your thumb with it.
And you should use your left hand, at least that's what I have seen on alot of videos.
You're all a bit Clueless saying and thinking that it will (take your Thumb off)... It has a One Way Bearing. Now even if it were to kick back it would just rip the Crank out of your hands and the kick back would be moving opposite of the thumb. Still yes can be injured but unlikely to rip off a thumb. Would just hurt your 4 fingers is all.
They do kick back, and the kick back hard, I nearly broke my wrist once, I know its a one way engagement into the crank with the hand crank, IT DOES NOT DISENGAGE when it kicks back, and Damn right it can take your thumb off, its solid steal swinging counter clockwise. Another time I had it kick back and it swung around three times, FAST, you do not want to be anywhere near those cranks when it happens. The reason Cadillac came out with electric start is because a friend of the owner got killed by a crank that did not disengage, caved the guys head in....
Maybe they have good health insurance.
I agree, it's actually better to use your left hand, that's the way it should be done. And don't crank it like a pussy! ;)
My dad (born in 1898) always called the accelerator pedal a "Foot feed."
He's only 18? Wow! Lots of respect for him to even want anything that old, and very well driven. I'm unfamiliar with how those transmissions work, but noticed there were no crunches or grinding, which I still do on the Franklins I get to drive (I must post a ride along video), so nice work.
HitandMissfits wow, very smart of him. Hopefully you'll never have to rock yourself out of a ditch :) I had thought there were three forward gears because I'd watched a video where the T had a stick, but thinking back now, it was slightly modified, and a newer model.
vivalesvegas mmm I'm 13 and I have a Nuffield universal four cylinder diesel I wanna give it new capabilitys like halftrack + front suspension and let land turbos on the air Intake and exhaust so it can Rev!! Maybe kubota power steering 8 bladed fan and coolant instead of water defiantly seat suspension
That transmission was utilized in this car so people could easily drive it, coming straight from a horse and buggy or wagon. It is very easy to drive. I had one as a teenager in the 50's. The engine in this car did not run nearly as good as mine did. And mine would start almost instantly. It is perhaps the worlds easiest starting engine, as you would expect as they were hand crank only for the first 10 years they were made.
I'd love a 'T' as a first car! Simple builds that are easy to maintain and last forever. Great work on this machine!
This is an absolutely delightful video! I know very little about cars, but watching people enjoy what they do best is always entertaining!
Yeah, I especially liked the part when he asks if the last owner died, is gonna die...
That one is in great shape. Thanks for giving us a look!
Yeah he definitely got himself a nice one!! Pretty odd for a Kid his age to buy that for a first car!!☺
Nice to see some young guys getting some exercise by cranking a Model T in 40 degree weather ! Kudos.
That was awesome RoadKing. My dad owned a few of these old T's and A's Thank you for sharing.
Thanks Bobby!! They are cool cars!!☺
Those bodyman in 1919 did good work.
Ghetto Wagon it does have.starter I saw it down there great car have fun
i'm 19 and just bought my first car! A 65 dodge dart! Its cool to see other teenagers driving classics! All my friends thought i was crazy when i told them i was buying a 52 year old car xD
Sweet. The car is 80 years older than Jon. That's pretty crazy to think about. More power to him for taking on such an old car. I have a '73 F100 and that's more than enough for me to handle. lol
Thanks Man!! It could be "scary" to work on sometimes.
HitandMissfits dude your car is amazing!
I want one so bad now
Hey, I wanted one BAD too, i'm only 19 and I got one! you can find one too!! Thanks : )
Big thumbs up! Very cool just to see a beautiful car in good hands.Then to see two young guys that appreciative and knowledgable.Does the heart good!
Yeah Buddy!!☺
Very nice model t Man. I got a 1919 as well mines a truck and I love her so fun to drive
If this vehicle could talk, must have some very interesting stories to tell.
Nearly 100 years old and still going strong!
WOW!!!!! What a great 1919 Model T!!
Thanks!! I think so too!
I love the sound of an old T. Great video! :)
Thanks Bud!!☺
I hope you don't mind, I put a link to your channel on my channel, along with two other tubers I really enjoy. I watch and enjoy all your videos. You have a great talent! Thank you for sharing all the great things you make and do!
Nah we don't mind at all, we really appreciate it!! We've been following your progress on the Pontiac since the beginning, your doing a great job, ya don't find too many 60 year old cars in that shape!! Thanks for the kind words!!☺
Been a long time since I had a ride in a T! Thank you for sharing!
What a cool piece of history..Sounds like a good kid and he knows that T inside and out..Cheers RK...A fun day no doubt.
Yeah Buddy!! He is a good Kid!!☺
That's a work out!! Love these old machines for sure. Thanks for sharing this Roadie! I'll get that "thing" I intend on shipping out to you soon. I'm sure Mike will enjoy it too! Cheers!! Zippy~
10-4 on the Do-Dad good Buddy!! Thanks alot!!☺
There's always fun to be had, if a Model T is near!. Glad to see the youth energetic about historical vehicles. Seems to be a real good kid! Thanks Everett! Chuck in Kansas
Yeah Buddy!! That thing was a blast and he's definitely a good Kid!!☺
Beautiful car, I love those old 4 cylinders...
Yeah Buddy!!☺
He got plenty of exercise starting her up :D Driving it looks fun :)
Yeah Buddy!!☺
Now that is an awesome ride. Great video Buddy.
Thanks Buddy!! Yeah he's a lucky Kid!!☺
The good Old Thin Lizzy...nice to see and drive Again!
The bodywork was Vanadium Steel in the T's it's why they last. just surface rust for the most part.
I've heard over a million are still on the road...
Amazing car!
Yeah Buddy!!☺
Fantastic video, thanks for sharing this! It would be cool to own a 100 year old car.
Just had to rewatch this one ..What a nice old T
when my dad was a young guy, his father drove a model t , then to a model a, Dad told me he broke a knucke. cranking it up one day. H was so glad to see the electric starters. great car and a fun video.
Thanks Bob!! Yeah I hate cranking anything!!☺
You shouldn't have to. I think your Ford has electric start. Mine did, but it was a 1926. A big button on the floor boards right behind your right heel. Even in 30 degree weather it should easily start. Once you have both gas petcocks open, with the ignition off, pull the choke and roll the engine over 4 times, switch on "battery" and start it. It should start right away, but might die. If so, prime it again, and when it starts be ready to choke it. Full choke on-off-on-off usually does the trick. To me the engine sounds like it has a wire crossed in the ignition system. They should never be that hard to start.
Just some good ole boys havin fun! I used to have one...
Yeah Buddy!!☺
I had a 1916 and loved it. You’ll learn the starting drill. Does it run on the mag?
Pretty sweet ride!
Yeah Buddy!!☺
That absolutely rocks RK - Chitty Chitty Bang Bang LOL ! Thanks for posting...
Thanks Jack!! That was alotta fun!!☺
Thats a good looking T, I have a 1926 model T coupe.
Always wondered how those cars worked/drove. Great video RK!
Thanks Bud!!☺
This is awesome. I was cringing at that cranking style doe.
At my age I'd have to settle for an A with a starter. lol What fun.
Yeah Buddy!! Ya didn't see Roadking volunteering to crank that thing, did ya!!☺
Very cool thanks for sharing it .
Byard Ewing was a summer resident in the small village of Sorrento, Maine, where i grew up as a kid....He drove one very similar to that everyday to the local post office, and often gave us kids that lived in the town year round rides in it.
Cool story Capt!!☺
Thanks for sharing, very awesome to see.
I remember my grandpa telling me about the old days when he had to crank over his car and was always afraid of the kick back. pretty slick ride, especially considering it'll be 100 years old in 2 years! wow.
Yeah Buddy, they can put a hurtin' on you if you're not careful!!☺
Boy you wouldn't want to stall it and start over cranking all over again. That's just too cool.
Awesome video! Great to see young mechanics having this interest. This is the kind of thing the Newport Auto Hillclimb is about in October that we never miss. It's great fun to what them go up the hill. Over 100 year event. Close to Terre Haute, Indiana.
Thanks Bud!! That's sounds like it would be fun!!☺
I daily a 1940 Chevy. These old beauties will run and run if you let them. Planning on a 4-hour road trip, a first for the old girl. Had a 1952 Chevy when I went to high school back in 2013.
Super nice Model T. Looks like it is in great shape.
Yeah Buddy!!☺
Wow, this is the second biggest dream, right after Ford Model A! Great video!
Thanks Bud!!☺
very cool. !! we had 61 degree temps here in Michigan last Saturday. I just had to get the t bucket out for a short ride. can't wait for spring to get here. :-)
Starter shown at 3:42 under steering column with big wire connected to top
I love what your doing man! We've got to keep these old girls on the road. Wow. Just wow. And you know about this car to boot! I thought I did good with my 48 Hudson, but you one upped me brother! Lol keep on trucking
"wheels mr. spock." a flibber Captain." nice machine ."grind , oh gears . i beleive they had a device known as a clutch, perhaps one of those pedals on the floor." you all had loads of fun there .
It inspiring me to get mine put back together, I have a '26 coupe I bought when I was 15 years old I'm now 70. Where's the dash board?
The earlier T's didn't have a dashboard!!☺
great video I can remember my dad telling stories about his dads model T it was right hand drive , one story I remember is in the winter they would take the water out and put kerosene in and run it on that so it wouldn't freeze
Thanks Mate!!☺
I'm from Nova Scotia one time we drove on the left side of the road,when it changed it was a provincial thing and not all the provinces changed on the same day,so gong into New Brunswick they would have to change the side they where driving on
My neighbor has a '15 but put a starter/generater in it. It still doesn't like to cold start though lol.
Thry are in your blood My first ride was a 22 stude pick up I bought at 15 and the truck was 53 i a am in my 50's now and have a 21 t
Thanks, nice video. Keep it in the garage.
This model T had the original wooden wheels lots of them have been replaced with modern wheels, nice to see.
Makes you appreciate the electric starter! :D Jack
Yeah Buddy!!☺
Great video..and what a fantastic example of a survivor. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks BK!!☺
May thoughts exactly. Good stuff!
A SURVIVOR FOR SURE!! Like I said It's hard to keep a car on the road 10 years thees days, WHAT HAPPENED!!
Aye, she's a beauty.
Yeah Buddy!!☺
looks like a fun afternoon love the old cars I was saying a couple of guys at the shop the other day what was wrong with air cooled simple engines? let's go back to them!
Yeah we had a good time that day!!☺
Please don't wrap your thumb around the crank handle. If she kicks back you will break your thumb. Another thing is when they are cold like this jack one of the back wheels off the ground and put the hand brake in the central position, the engine will start much easier.
My first car is a 1961 Land Rover, not gonna lie a little envious.
You and mike might like Dave Richards channel on TH-cam. He lives here in town and he started off with a small engine shop and turned it into a steam powered shop. Pretty impressive. The show was great. Really enjoyed meetings you guys. Thanks for the heads up Joe Ortu
Yeah it was good meeting you Joe!! We checked out Dave, he's got a nice set up!!☺
Right hand primp crank. LEFT HAND OPEN PALM final crank with mag. Or battery on... So you don't break your arm.
Always wanted to try hand cranking a T bucket
These cars could go almost anywhere, they were extremely durable.
What a story Mark.
Man, anyone that longs for the good old' days, probably wasn't there....... I have to admit, my land rover series II started fairly easily with the crank. So things got better by the 70's. ;-)
It was cold out and it had been sitting for a while, once it was warm it started on a quarter crank!! I gotta give the Kid credit for his persistence though!! If that didn't start for me by the third try, it would have sat there till Spring!!☺
Yea, I think I'd be looking to put a starter on it.... ;-) Nice to see someone that young willing to work for it though, good for him.
You turn a lot of heads in your model T. I had to haul a cat tree home from Petsmart once and used the family El Camino to do so. When I arrived at Petsmart I got stared at.
I had a mate with one, (right hand drive in the uk) we went to local a rally in it. They're an amazing car, it was blue which is unusual.
didnt henry ford say: "you can have it any color you want, as long as it´s black" ? it must be custom, them...
KentexDamgaard
I hope RoadKing805 doesn't mind the link, they did use various colours from year to year. As far as I'm aware, the one I'm referring to was thought to be original paintwork.
www.carhistory4u.com/the-last-100-years/special-reportsstudies/model-t-ford
thanks for the reply. i didnt know anything about the history of model t´s. i just remembered that quote.
Just starting the engine of that 1919 Tin Lizzie can be a workout. No need for a dumbbell to exercise your right arm.
Imagine going to work with that antique auto and back.
He has a nice ride!!
Yeah Buddy!!☺
my Dads first car was a model T too, hes 87 ... ha ha
Alot of smiles per gallon there . . . . . . ;) Rog
Yeah Buddy!!☺
Model Ts are cool eh. Good for you and Mike to get a ride, and a drive.
Yeah Buddy!! Good times!!☺
The wooden spokes on that car's wheels were made near Rock Island, TN. The lumber was brought from the Cumberland plateau on the Dinky Line by the Cumberland Coal and Lumber Company. Henry Ford specified that the crates the spokes were shipped to Detroit in had to be of specific dimensions. This was because the shipping crates were then used to make the cars bench's. When Ford Motor Company changed to making the wheel spokes from metal, it pretty much put Cumberland Coal and Lumber out of business. Later the Dinky Line Railway was tore up to use the metal for the War effort.
Incredibly clean for 1919. Just needs some varnish on the wood spokes.
Thanks!! : ) I'm debating on either painting them, varnishing them, or replacing some, as they need to be a bit tighter.
Awesome car and Johnathon seems to have his head screwed on right. I doubt very much that we will ever see a SBC go into this one. cheers.
Yeah he's a good Kid!!☺
Super cool Guys !!!
Yeah Buddy!!☺
Great fun!
Yeah Buddy!!☺
I get a kick out of seeing young guys get into these and keep them stock.
If the clutch is partially engaged as you commented you need to adjust the parking brake linkage so the high speed clutch is completely disengaged when it's applied. If it's not it could actually run you over when it starts. Gotta be careful, and it will save your back if the motor is free to turn.
Pretty cool, I've heard that some Model Ts are scary tor drive cos of that gearing system, but, that's what makes them the Model T... :P
Yeah Buddy!! I wasn't even gonna try to drive it!!☺
AW!! Come on Mr.King!! : )
where did you guys find this beauty?
It is a machine. Made when men were made of steel and ships were made of wood. Beautiful. I think I need a key though.
Yeah I would have to put a starter in that thing!!☺
didnt know engine were this super LOUD back then. What a nightmare for people living in streets were a lot of traffic jams occured
Really cool!
Yeah Buddy!!☺
I think you have to have the left lever spark control set on low so you don't break your arm cranking them.
Very cool car :)
Yeah Buddy!!☺
You need to drive it from somewhere to somewhere. A trip it would have made in its distant past. You will be time traveling at 40 mph.
Hey if you want to see a small "T" trip video, I have one up on our channel! : )