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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
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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- 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
Nice car. The more you drive the more comfortable you will be. Teach the wife to drive too.
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- 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
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....
John, we have a bunch of Saylors over here in our part of Ohio. Wonder if any are related....
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- 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
Best birthday ever?!!
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- 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
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
Again, Welcome!
Keith
'14 Touring, '26 Roadster Pickup, '27 Fordor, '27 Touring
Motto: It's hard to build a garage that's tooooo big!
Motto: It's hard to build a garage that's tooooo big!
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- 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
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!
Sure glad you joined the forum. Love to see new people especially when they have a new car to play with.
Good Luck,
Terry
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!
Sure glad you joined the forum. Love to see new people especially when they have a new car to play with.
Good Luck,
Terry
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- Joined: Tue Jan 08, 2019 1:39 pm
- First Name: Norman
- Last Name: Kling
- Location: Alpine California
Re: New Member / Model T owner
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
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
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- 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
Your wife is definitely a KEEPER.
“The trouble with retirement is that you never get a day off.” – Abe Lemons.
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- 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
Welcome.
They are both keepers.
: ^ )
Keith
They are both keepers.
: ^ )
Keith
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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
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.