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cmauro13
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Joined: Thu Aug 20, 2020 5:46 pm
First Name: Caleb
Last Name: Mauro
* REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1924
Location: Brielle, NJ

New Member / Model T owner

Post by cmauro13 » Sat Sep 19, 2020 7:15 pm

A few weeks ago I had a wonderful birthday surprise, my wife got me a 1924 Model T, it’s been a fun few weeks, completely new way of driving. I’ve practiced a little just getting the feel, but I’m sure there will be a lot of speed bumps along the way! So I here by apologize in advanced to any newbie questions I will be posting lol! Thanks for the add and all the information on this forum!
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jsaylor
Posts: 335
Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 5:25 pm
First Name: John
Last Name: Saylor
* REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1921 Touring, 1927 Tudor
Location: Citrus Heights, Ca
MTFCA Number: 1695
MTFCI Number: 23870
Board Member Since: 1999

Re: New Member / Model T owner

Post by jsaylor » Sat Sep 19, 2020 7:26 pm

Nice car. The more you drive the more comfortable you will be. Teach the wife to drive too.

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TWrenn
Posts: 3389
Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 10:53 am
First Name: Tim
Last Name: Wrenn
* REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: '13 Touring, '26 "Overlap" Fordor
Location: Ohio
MTFCA Number: 30701
MTFCI Number: 24033
Board Member Since: 2019

Re: New Member / Model T owner

Post by TWrenn » Sat Sep 19, 2020 7:33 pm

I agree on all that John said. Especially the wife part...if she learns to drive, count your blessings!! You'll be in the coveted minority!
John, we have a bunch of Saylors over here in our part of Ohio. Wonder if any are related....

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Duey_C
Posts: 1518
Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 12:28 pm
First Name: Duane
Last Name: Cooley
* REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 18 Runabout, 24 Runabout for 20yrs, 25 TT, late Center Door project, open express pickup
Location: central MN
MTFCA Number: 32488
Board Member Since: 2015

Re: New Member / Model T owner

Post by Duey_C » Sat Sep 19, 2020 7:48 pm

Beautiful Runabout!
Since I lost my mind mind, I feel more liberated


Jonah D'Avella
Posts: 686
Joined: Mon Jul 27, 2020 8:00 am
First Name: Jonah
Last Name: D'Avella
* REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1926 Touring
Location: Kingsport TN
Board Member Since: 2020

Re: New Member / Model T owner

Post by Jonah D'Avella » Sat Sep 19, 2020 7:53 pm

Best birthday ever?!!
F: first F: find
O: on O: oil
R: race R: revive
D: day D: drive
Jonahdavella@gmail.com


KeithG
Posts: 661
Joined: Thu Jan 03, 2019 3:00 pm
First Name: Keith
Last Name: Gumbinger
* REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: '14 Touring, '26 RPU, '27 Fordor, '27 Touring
Location: Kenosha, WI
MTFCA Number: 4661
MTFCA Life Member: YES
MTFCI Number: 6866
Board Member Since: 1999

Re: New Member / Model T owner

Post by KeithG » Sat Sep 19, 2020 8:02 pm

Welcome, Caleb! I'm sure you'll enjoy your Model T. When questions come up. there are lots of experienced Model T'ers on this Forum who will help you out. I recommend that you join a local MTFCA or Model T Ford Club International Chapter. You will learn a lot from other Model T'ers and enjoy their club activities. Also, If you're not already a member, I recommend that you join the MTFCA. The membership application is on this website.

Again, Welcome!

Keith
'14 Touring, '26 Roadster Pickup, '27 Fordor, '27 Touring
Motto: It's hard to build a garage that's tooooo big! :D


mtntee20
Posts: 527
Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 2:51 pm
First Name: Terry & Sharon
Last Name: Miller
* REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1920 Center Door, 1920 TTWood cab Farm Truck with cable dump grain bed, 1920 TT C-Cab with express bed, 1927 Wood body Dairy Delivery truck
Location: Westminster, CO
MTFCA Number: 32583
Board Member Since: 2017

Re: New Member / Model T owner

Post by mtntee20 » Sat Sep 19, 2020 9:05 pm

Caleb,

Welcome and congratulations on your new toy. The BEST advice I can give you: DO NOT try to get your car into the garage with the top up! :o
Sure glad you joined the forum. Love to see new people especially when they have a new car to play with.

Good Luck,
Terry


Norman Kling
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First Name: Norman
Last Name: Kling
Location: Alpine California

Re: New Member / Model T owner

Post by Norman Kling » Sat Sep 19, 2020 9:24 pm

Welcome to the forum. There are a lot more ModelT's out there than you would suspect. Probably some in your neighborhood. If you join a local club, you will find many of them. It's good to have people close, who are experienced with the cars who can help you when you need it.
Some things to be careful about: When you stop the car, be sure to put the clutch pedal half way down. If you push too far, you could run over a pedestrian or go through the back of the garage. So get used to pushing half way. Also be sure to remember to back off the gas when you hit the brake. The hand throttle is different and you could forget to push it up. When you get ready to start the car, be sure to retard the spark. If you don't, you could break either you arm or the starter. Leave plenty of room in front of you when you drive, because the car doesn't stop as fast as a modern car.

Buy the Ford Service manual, and the booklets, Engine, Front and Rear Axles, or Ruckstell Axle if you have one, Electrical system, Transmission, Carburetors. These give you step by step instructions with pictures or diagrams that you can use for most tinkering.

Remember to oil the front axle, and turn in the grease cups. and other points which need oil. This must be done often to prevent wear, or corrosion.
Every time, before you start the car, be sure to check the oil level, coolant level, and fuel level. Also check the air pressure in the tires often. You have a beautiful car!
Norm


tom_strickling
Posts: 388
Joined: Tue Jan 08, 2019 10:31 am
First Name: Tom
Last Name: Strickling
* REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 11 Torpedo, 18 Touring, 21 TT Huckster, 24 snowmpbile Staude and Shaw tractor conversions, Model T powered sickel bar mower
Location: New Philadelphia Ohio

Re: New Member / Model T owner

Post by tom_strickling » Sat Sep 19, 2020 11:04 pm

Your wife is definitely a KEEPER.
“The trouble with retirement is that you never get a day off.” – Abe Lemons.

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KWTownsend
Posts: 1122
Joined: Mon Jan 07, 2019 6:51 pm
First Name: Keith
Last Name: Townsend
* REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: late 1911 touring, 1915 runabout, 1919 touring, brass speedster
Location: Gresham, Orygun
MTFCA Number: 14778
MTFCA Life Member: YES
MTFCI Number: 16305
Board Member Since: 1999

Re: New Member / Model T owner

Post by KWTownsend » Sat Sep 19, 2020 11:40 pm

Welcome.
They are both keepers.
: ^ )
Keith


John Codman
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Joined: Mon Jan 07, 2019 10:27 am
First Name: John
Last Name: Codman
* REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1927 Youring
Location: Naples, FL 34120

Re: New Member / Model T owner

Post by John Codman » Sun Sep 20, 2020 10:41 am

Is the steering sloppy? If you are new to the T you may think (as I did) that aiming the T rather then steering it is normal for a 90+ year-old car. It isn't. Over the first few years I picked away at the slop. There was no one "smoking gun"; virtually every connection in the steering system had a little slop. After finally eliminating all of the play, the steering is amazingly precise, and it is now fun (as opposed to mildly terrifying) to drive.

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