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by 1194668jc
Tue Apr 13, 2021 3:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Chinese Electric Model T Replicas?!
Replies: 11
Views: 2784

Chinese Electric Model T Replicas?!

https://gdyatian.en.made-in-china.com/p ... w-Car.html

I won't even explain anything, the title says enough...
by 1194668jc
Thu Apr 08, 2021 11:17 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T/Model A Song 1928
Replies: 9
Views: 2208

Model T/Model A Song 1928

I'm just a 17 year-old kid who repairs antiques, listens to early "jass," and wants a "T." All of these attributes made me want to repair an old gramophone, pick up some '10s and '20s jass/jazz records, and fall in love with one of the records, "Henry's Made a Lady Out of Lizzie." Thought you might ...
by 1194668jc
Mon Mar 08, 2021 8:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ford & Kodak
Replies: 4
Views: 1541

Re: Ford & Kodak

By 1900, Kodak introduced a line of medium format Brownie cameras for cheap. The simple design allowed everyone to be able to take their own photographs, although it was still slightly pricey. The Model T and Kodak were part of the industrial revolution with mass production. It wouldn't have been un...
by 1194668jc
Sun Dec 27, 2020 11:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Electric Model T Conversion
Replies: 17
Views: 2926

Electric Model T Conversion

You gotta love 'em, those rattling T's. But one day, using gasoline will no longer be cheap enough; electric cars are taking over! While I doubt gasoline will completely cease production anytime soon, Model T's might one day face the wrath of electric cars. However, I am sure that the far future gen...
by 1194668jc
Wed Dec 16, 2020 8:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tomorrow I make a sad journey
Replies: 17
Views: 3803

Re: Tomorrow I make a sad journey

This is incredibly terrible. Its the best of us who hits us the hardest.
by 1194668jc
Thu Nov 05, 2020 10:04 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T vs Nevada Heat
Replies: 6
Views: 1655

Model T vs Nevada Heat

I have always heard of the Model T's cooling system but I have never heard about how it fares in mid-summer Nevada weather (up to 115 F). How would Lizzie fare in those conditions?
by 1194668jc
Thu Oct 15, 2020 9:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T Joke
Replies: 6
Views: 2404

Re: Model T Joke

To those who don't get it, which hand do you use to crank a T?
by 1194668jc
Tue Oct 13, 2020 11:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T Joke
Replies: 6
Views: 2404

Model T Joke

If your dominant hand changes from right to left, get your Model T engine tuned...
by 1194668jc
Sun Aug 16, 2020 10:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model Ts Illegal?
Replies: 33
Views: 5771

Model Ts Illegal?

I know that Model T Fords are the pride and joy of hundreds of thousands of owners today. They are driven regularly, cared for, and shown off every day by many people. But it would seem like the poor car is getting left behind. And I'm not talking about them becoming obsolete by 1927. Just last week...
by 1194668jc
Thu Aug 06, 2020 1:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Reproduced my 1915 California license plates. What do you think? ...Picture.
Replies: 10
Views: 4127

Re: Reproduced my 1915 California license plates. What do you think? ...Picture.

Wow, those look great! Did you do them or did someone make them for you?
by 1194668jc
Thu Aug 06, 2020 1:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: So why so little interest?
Replies: 39
Views: 11423

Re: So why so little interest?

However we are getting quite old now. The younger generations are interested in cars from the 50's and 60's. So even though our Model T's are in good condition, they don't sell for much because of the limited interest of the potential buyer. I agree with Norman Kling here. I am quite sociable in sc...
by 1194668jc
Thu Jul 30, 2020 1:35 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How Many ACTUALLY Made?
Replies: 6
Views: 3215

How Many ACTUALLY Made?

I'm confused. People say that the 15,000,000th Ford was the final Model T ever made. BUT! I do remember several times in the past being told that more were made than 15,000,000. I got a variety of numbers from 15,500,000 all the way up to 17,000,000?! I haven't had this explained to me yet in 6 year...
by 1194668jc
Fri Jul 24, 2020 3:51 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Anime Model T
Replies: 7
Views: 2805

Anime Model T

Now, I am sure that many of you MTFCA users have seen T's in many movies old and new, even in Laurel & Hardy shorts and Mack Sennett comedies (though I am sure some of you will cringe at the sight of abused and destroyed Ts). This in itself is just a neat thing to see. And, one evening, I was doing ...
by 1194668jc
Tue Jul 21, 2020 10:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Just Got My First T, Need Some Advice
Replies: 122
Views: 20249

Re: Just Got My First T, Need Some Advice

I just love how everyone swarms this question by a new T owner. Shows how much people want help.
by 1194668jc
Mon Jul 20, 2020 11:03 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Dead Engines Can Run?
Replies: 13
Views: 4161

Dead Engines Can Run?

Hi, John again. You may have noticed my dumb questions in the past. Here's another. I recall watching a YouTube video claiming that the model t engine can be in TERRIBLE condition and still run. I already addressed the question on speed vs the engine, now I'd like to know what kind of major problems...
by 1194668jc
Thu Jul 16, 2020 7:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How Fast is Too Fast?
Replies: 43
Views: 10910

Re: How Fast is Too Fast?

John, So Far you didn't get very many real answers to your question but instead most guys just telling you why they like to go slow close to the 25 to 35 mark. That's a nice speed for in town but I find it too slow if there is any hill coming up. I hate to lug my engine down. Thanks, Gene. That rea...
by 1194668jc
Wed Jul 15, 2020 8:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How Fast is Too Fast?
Replies: 43
Views: 10910

How Fast is Too Fast?

I keep hearing the Model T Ford loves to cruise at 35 mph, and 45 is "abusing the engine." Most people recommend only going up to 35, but WHY? Don't give me "it's unsafe," I already know about that. But internally, engine-wise, what happens? What get damaged, worn faster?
by 1194668jc
Mon Jul 13, 2020 12:43 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Seat Belts, What of it?
Replies: 35
Views: 9492

Seat Belts, What of it?

I was going through Mac's catalog for Model T Fords and noticed that they were selling seat belts to be installed into the cars. At first I thought, "what a joke." But after giving it some thought, I began to wonder if installing seat belts would do any good for the passengers... The car was never d...
by 1194668jc
Sun Jul 12, 2020 12:57 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Buying a T
Replies: 10
Views: 4028

Re: Buying a T

Thanks a lot for the info! That helpls a lot!!!
by 1194668jc
Sat Jul 11, 2020 1:23 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: HEADS UP! Stolen Model T- Huntsville, Alabama
Replies: 19
Views: 7072

Re: HEADS UP! Stolen Model T- Huntsville, Alabama

How do you guys prevent a stolen Model T? A shoe brake?
by 1194668jc
Fri Jul 10, 2020 9:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How to Paint a T?
Replies: 9
Views: 3770

How to Paint a T?

I have found that people who own Ts tend to keep it original to its initial looks. But I sometimes see otherwise, like a red 1924 touring or a tricolor body, a green-painted engine, signal lights in the rear, etc. My question is how do you paint a T? What colors? What paint? Thank you!
by 1194668jc
Fri Jul 10, 2020 9:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Buying a T
Replies: 10
Views: 4028

Buying a T

Dear MTFCA mates,
I have been working very hard to earn at least $7,000 by the beginning of the next year. I have made $2,000 so far. That being said, does anybody know of a site were you can find cheap, plentiful, and decently running Ts?
by 1194668jc
Tue Jul 07, 2020 1:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 40 HP Model T
Replies: 14
Views: 5359

40 HP Model T

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IeUSBRzbxA In the link, a man in the video with a '26 as a daily driver says that he made the engine from 20 to 40 HP, and that he, "can now climb hills with it." He says that he put a high compression head on it. What does that mean? (I'm a novice when it comes to e...
by 1194668jc
Sun Jun 28, 2020 6:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How do you Downshift?
Replies: 10
Views: 3616

Re: How do you Downshift?

With the stock transmission.
by 1194668jc
Sun Jun 28, 2020 6:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How do you Downshift?
Replies: 10
Views: 3616

How do you Downshift?

I feel stupid...
by 1194668jc
Sun Jun 28, 2020 3:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Old Photo - T lunch vendor
Replies: 14
Views: 5163

Re: Old Photo - T lunch vendor

Ha! That's cute.
by 1194668jc
Fri Jun 19, 2020 3:56 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Accident today
Replies: 41
Views: 9851

Re: Accident today

by 1194668jc
Thu Jun 18, 2020 2:29 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Accident today
Replies: 41
Views: 9851

Re: Accident today

To the person who is inculpating you, I verbalizes this: Now you heedfully listen here, mister! Just 'cause the tin can is old don't mean nothing in terms of its reliability. While it may not speed to cruise with modern conveyances, an automobile is simple metal on wheels, no matter the age!
by 1194668jc
Mon Jun 01, 2020 1:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Which is easier to repair: A or T?
Replies: 15
Views: 4951

Which is easier to repair: A or T?

Just curious. Question says it all.
by 1194668jc
Fri May 29, 2020 10:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: "I promise you this, pal..."
Replies: 7
Views: 3590

"I promise you this, pal..."

It was the final few days of my 7th grade year. Everyone was studying, I being one of the few to study my hardest in the library. Then from out of the blue, my best (and only) friend comes up from behind me with one of his characteristic squeals and a slap on my back. He has what he likes to call a ...
by 1194668jc
Wed May 20, 2020 4:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Should I get a Model T or A?
Replies: 25
Views: 7010

Re: Should I get a Model T or A?

Thank you so much for all of your guys advice. I spoke to my father yesterday of my dream and he decided to give me our old 1998 Honda Odyssey for my normal modern car. When I move to Florida, I can make the arrangements to educate myself with Model Ts (because (I no longer have the pressing need fo...
by 1194668jc
Tue May 19, 2020 7:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Should I get a Model T or A?
Replies: 25
Views: 7010

Should I get a Model T or A?

I'm 16 but love everything old. I am a ham radio operator using Morse code, I use typewriters to type up rough drafts for school, I collect films to watch on my projectors, I photograph with my 1930s 35mm camera, record music on a wire recorder, play ragtime on my 110 year old piano, etc. Now that I...
by 1194668jc
Mon May 18, 2020 4:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T and Model A Engine Swap
Replies: 3
Views: 1944

Model T and Model A Engine Swap

There is a museum literally just across my park, the Clark County Museum. All the old technology that resides there is what keeps me visiting. Some of these things consists of cars. Sitting outside all day in dry cold/heat are a Model T, A, and a late 20s Chevrolet. While examining the cars, an old ...
by 1194668jc
Mon May 18, 2020 4:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Airconditioning in Model T?
Replies: 41
Views: 10864

Re: Airconditioning in Model T?

Oh yes, Mr. Morsher, I would love to be able to do that kind of work. Maintaining a little old car is one of the joys that I want to experience when driving a T or A. In the part of Florida that I will be in, there is little traffic and everything I need is about 5 miles away. My high school, my fut...
by 1194668jc
Mon May 18, 2020 1:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Airconditioning in Model T?
Replies: 41
Views: 10864

Re: Airconditioning in Model T?

My, how splendid! It's just too bad that I'm just not willing to have a window AC and generator hanging off the car!
Good laugh, though.
by 1194668jc
Mon May 18, 2020 4:10 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Airconditioning in Model T?
Replies: 41
Views: 10864

Airconditioning in Model T?

Since I was in 4th grade, I have always wanted a Model T Ford as a daily car. They're just beautiful machines, what can say. Well, fast-forward 6 years and I am now on the fence between a Ford Model T going 45 mph and a Ford Model A going 65 mph. It's hard to choose between vintage qualities and rel...