Newbie Help In SE Idaho?

[pickles]

Greetings everyone! I recently inherited my grandfathers 1927 fordor sedan and we just got her home today. I'm curious if there is anyone in my area (specifically around Idaho Falls) that would be willing to take a look at it and maybe give me some ideas of where I should start. Up until a few weeks ago, I knew absolutely nothing about them. I've done a lot of reading here and other places so I'm kind of getting an idea, but I would love to have someone who knows what they are doing around. It had been sitting for probably close to 7 years, but I was able to get it fired up and onto the trailer. I'm sure there are a lot of things that will need to be gone through though. If there is anyone willing to help me I out, I would be forever in your debt! I'd really like to get this old girl back to 100%

[John.Zibell]

Go to the main MTFCA page, https://www.mtfca.com/ then About, then Chapters, Contact the local club and you should be able to find someone local.

[TWrenn]

Me thinks Rich Bingham is a bit south of you. I bet he'll see this post and hit you up via email on your profile section. Great guy, lotta fun to talk to, pretty knowledgable too but humble. Look him up or wait for him! And of course, welcome to the affliction as lotsa guys are gonna chime in and say, and offer all sorts of advice. First one is if the car didn't come with the "black bible", get yourself one from one of the vendors, I think they all sell them. Have fun with that nice lookin car!

[Steve Jelf]

Whether you find somebody nearby or not, perhaps this will help:
https://dauntlessgeezer.com/DG93.html

[TWrenn]

Go to the main MTFCA page, https://www.mtfca.com/ then About, then Chapters, Contact the local club and you should be able to find someone local.

Sadly John I think the closest MTFCA chapter is about 4 hours from him. And there isn't even one with the International club. Rich Bingham is down in Blackfoot, luckily only about 30 minutes away. This'll be good for them both, poor Rich has always wanted a "T-buddy" nearby to chum around with, now maybe he'll have one!

[babychadwick]

Moving out of FL into TN I was thrilled to find there were members and a club within an hour drive. Unfortunately upon contact I learned their "chapter" is based entirely online, not even local meetings.

The model T isn't rocket science and tools are out there for anyone with a desire to learn. The forum and archives are a wonderful resource. However, be warned about asking about distributors, 12v conversions, oil weight, waterpumps, ect. Many people are passionate about these topics. . .

As you seem to be a somewhat new T owner there is a "new" type of event starting up that may interest you and that is motorcamping. I mention it because with no club your options are limited to local shows and parades unless travelling to an event. Motorcamping dispenses with the cost of the motel room while allowing for a fun family time. Think clamping crossed with 4x4 and touring.

[Rich P. Bingham]

Email sent ! Welcome Dylan !

[TXGOAT2]

That's a very solid, straight-looking car. Unusually so. Just about every moving part on the car, both body and chassis, can benefit from lubrication. Going over the car and oiling/lubricating the chassis, springs, door hinges and latches, fan hub, generator, control rods, and so forth as needed will prevent problems and give an opportunity to see how the car is put together and to look for anything loose or otherwise out of order. It's very helpful to have in-person advice from an experienced T person on safe starting and best driving practices and advice on what is normal and what is not. The Model T Service book is full of good information, as is this website.

[John kuehn]

Good information can be found in the Model T service manual.
They are avaliable form the T parts suppliers. Buy one and read and STUDY the manual. In reading and studying it you will learn WHAT NOT TO DO. Model T’s DONT have real brakes like our modern cars so be mindful of that. Remember your dealing with 100 year old technology. Have fun with your T and welcome to the Model T world!

[DHort]

Dylan

Do not forget the 'Model T Club of Facebook' if you are willing to talk with a lot of us there. It is a much larger group.

[Steve Jelf]

Do not forget the 'Model T Club of Facebook' .... It is a much larger group.

Dave is correct. It's a much larger group. But the percentage of those who don't know which way is up is also higher than here. Yes, there are some legitimate experts. But they aren't online 24/7. There are times when I cut through the baloney by posting a link to this forum.