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To young or not?

Post by Pat Branigan Wisc » Thu Feb 04, 2021 9:28 am

Am I starting him to young? This is my first Grandson. His feet can't quite reach the brake pedals so mabe so? This is my 1904 Model T. My Daughter grew up in our 1910 T and my Grandson hopefully will be just the forth owner of that! Gotta get him interested and addicted when he's young.[image][/image]
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Re: To young or not?

Post by Oldav8tor » Thu Feb 04, 2021 10:44 am

Lucky kid....
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Re: To young or not?

Post by jab35 » Thu Feb 04, 2021 11:05 am

Pat: Just turn him loose with the T. The brakes aren't that effective even if you can reach the pedals, he's a lucky guy, you both are.

fwiw I started my college education at WSU-River Falls in 1964, beautiful community. jb

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Re: To young or not?

Post by AndreFordT » Thu Feb 04, 2021 11:07 am

Pat,
Learned young he will do it right later.
Here are two others

You have a beautyfull car there.

Andre
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Re: To young or not?

Post by JohnM » Thu Feb 04, 2021 12:14 pm

If you are trying to afflict them, it is best to expose them early and frequently. :D

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Re: To young or not?

Post by Steve Jelf » Thu Feb 04, 2021 12:37 pm

This is my 1904 Model T.

??? :D


Whatever the old car, it's great to get the kiddos involved early and often.


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Re: To young or not?

Post by Jerry VanOoteghem » Thu Feb 04, 2021 12:52 pm

Steve Jelf wrote:
Thu Feb 04, 2021 12:37 pm
This is my 1904 Model T.

??? :D


Whatever the old car, it's great to get the kiddos involved early and often.



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Steve,

It's a 1904 Oldsmobile Model T. They beat Ford to the name! Sounds like a lawsuit :roll:


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Re: To young or not?

Post by Pat Branigan Wisc » Thu Feb 04, 2021 4:50 pm

I'll try to show him how to polish the brass first maybe. He enjoys hearing the horns honk on the cars. When people ask me if it's a model T I do tell them yes it is. Oldsmobile also made a model N and a Curved Dash in 1904 beat Henry on that too.


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Re: To young or not?

Post by Allan » Thu Feb 04, 2021 5:20 pm

Pat, you'll likely kill his enthusiasm if you start with brass polishing! The horn and throttle are more likely to hook him.
Allan from down under.


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Re: To young or not?

Post by DHort » Thu Feb 04, 2021 5:38 pm

Pat

We need to get you to New London to run that car this summer. Remember to stick with the Ford guys. Stay away from those Maxwell people. :)

Two years ago when I drove my T back to Milwaukee I could have waved at you as I went by.
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Re: To young or not?

Post by Dan Haynes » Thu Feb 04, 2021 5:40 pm

Car have an exhaust cutout?

Open it.
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Re: To young or not?

Post by Jerry VanOoteghem » Thu Feb 04, 2021 7:10 pm

Pat Branigan Wisc wrote:
Thu Feb 04, 2021 4:50 pm
I'll try to show him how to polish the brass first maybe. He enjoys hearing the horns honk on the cars. When people ask me if it's a model T I do tell them yes it is. Oldsmobile also made a model N and a Curved Dash in 1904 beat Henry on that too.
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Re: To young or not?

Post by Susanne » Thu Feb 04, 2021 7:21 pm

Get them involved in keeping the car cleaned and polished. If minor repairs need to be made get them involved - even if it's to chase tools, or teach them things like "lefty loosey" on parts you've found for cheap at a swap meet... One of the first things I was trusted with was taking a carb off a manifold - no matter it was a rather beat NH, I did that, then he guided me through cleaning up the manifold, then rebuilding the carb - I think I was maybe 8 or 9... That expanded to restoring an inexpensive spotlight at a swap meet, then when he went to pick up the car which I lovingly refer to as "Angel" he guided me first through my first old car purchase (the '20 chassis, all my savings at that point!) and then, later, helped me get the old Harley...

You never know what will be that keystone that will turn your kid into a crazy-as-a-coot, er, Vintage vehicle affectionado ( :lol: ) but by then I was hooked. You may be amazed to see what you find...

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Re: To young or not?

Post by Michael Peternell » Thu Feb 04, 2021 7:34 pm

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Hook 'em young!


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Re: To young or not?

Post by Pat Branigan Wisc » Thu Feb 04, 2021 7:39 pm

No cutout. It actually has an Intake muffler as that one cylinder is a big thumper. David You'll have to stop by next time you're in the area. The New London run is a great time put on by alot of hard working nice people. I do have a Cadillac and a Maxwell that qualifies for that run too. Might be a good one for my Grandson to get involved in when he's a bit older.

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Re: To young or not?

Post by Jeff Perkins » Thu Feb 04, 2021 9:37 pm

Pat,
You might see these two puttin’ around River Falls next summer.......she hopes to be able to reach the pedals then!
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Re: To young or not?

Post by Susanne » Fri Feb 05, 2021 12:33 am

Put blocks on the pedals, and she'll be good to go!!! (Dont ask how I know... --grins--)

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