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Model T Ron
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Show some love for the Coupe
My 24 Coupe is being picked up next week so I will have her soon. My first T is a 1915 Touring but I wanted a closed car because we have many winter days that are nice for driving but not so nice for open car driving. I happen to like the Coupe but I do not see so much love for this style. How could you not love something like Elizabeth pictured below?
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TXGOAT2
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Re: Show some love for the Coupe
Personally, I'd be proud to own one, especially one that looks as good as that one.
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John kuehn
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Re: Show some love for the Coupe
Nice 24. It’s missing the lower apron right below the radiator and it has the earlier front motor mount but that’s not a big deal so don’t worry about it,. It’s a real solid car and that’s important. Lots of T’s have a few earlier or later parts since most would interchange.
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Kerry
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Re: Show some love for the Coupe
Nice, I have one and my wife's favorite T. Looks to have a after market front spring.
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Norman Kling
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Re: Show some love for the Coupe
Two things about any of the closed cars. One is to be sure there are no leaks in the exhaust system. It is good to have the windows cracked or the windshield just in case of carbon monoxide. Same is true of Model A. I got a bit woosy one time on a Model A coupe with a split in the muffler. The other is be sure the roof is well sealed or your upholstery will get wet and moldy. Other than those two issues, the coupe is a great car. Yours looks very nice.
Norm
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MichaelPawelek
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Re: Show some love for the Coupe
My favorite for our usually mild Winters in S.E. Texas!
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Re: Show some love for the Coupe
Some ventilation is a good idea in any car, and especially in older cars. I always use "outside air" settings on vehicles that have it.
I would avoid filling the gas tank to the very top on any Model T or Model A. Doing so invites spills, and a completely full tank may overflow due to fuel expansion in hot weather or from expansion due to engine heat after a short run with a full tank.
A Model T (or A) should never have detectable exhaust fumes in the passenger area. If yours does, find the cause and remedy it. It's also a good idea to look the manifold gasket area, the exhaust pipe to manifold connection, and the rest of the exhaust system over from time to time to check for any evidence of looseness or leakage. Even small fuel leaks or exhaust leaks are a nuisance and potential hazard. Fix 'em!
I would avoid filling the gas tank to the very top on any Model T or Model A. Doing so invites spills, and a completely full tank may overflow due to fuel expansion in hot weather or from expansion due to engine heat after a short run with a full tank.
A Model T (or A) should never have detectable exhaust fumes in the passenger area. If yours does, find the cause and remedy it. It's also a good idea to look the manifold gasket area, the exhaust pipe to manifold connection, and the rest of the exhaust system over from time to time to check for any evidence of looseness or leakage. Even small fuel leaks or exhaust leaks are a nuisance and potential hazard. Fix 'em!
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Humblej
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Re: Show some love for the Coupe
Who doesn't love a coupe? Its my favorite.
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Model T Ron
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Re: Show some love for the Coupe
Now that's a nice Coupe.....thanks for posting the photoMichaelPawelek wrote: ↑Sat Feb 18, 2023 4:24 pmMy favorite for our usually mild Winters in S.E. Texas!
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John kuehn
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Re: Show some love for the Coupe
Good point about about the cold or the rain might get in even if it’s a closed car.
Model T’s aren’t water proof from the weather. But for their time when built they were pretty good.
And having a little crack isn’t bad considering their leaky exhaust system.
Model T’s aren’t water proof from the weather. But for their time when built they were pretty good.
And having a little crack isn’t bad considering their leaky exhaust system.
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BHarper
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Re: Show some love for the Coupe
Hi Ron,
Golly, that really is a nice looking coupe which you have bought. While I understand your desire to have a Cozy Coupe for cold weather driving, I have enjoyed some delightful mid-winter motoring.
That said, I do appreciate the comforts provided by an enclosed car and concur with your assessment that coupes don't receive much love. I am quite fond of my '24 coupe and value the advantages that the '24 and '25 coupes have over the Improved coupes: a functioning cowl vent, a windshield which can be pushed or PULLED open, and quarter windows which open.
Please post pictures of your coupe when it arrives and as you become familiar with it. Good luck with your project, Bill
Golly, that really is a nice looking coupe which you have bought. While I understand your desire to have a Cozy Coupe for cold weather driving, I have enjoyed some delightful mid-winter motoring.
That said, I do appreciate the comforts provided by an enclosed car and concur with your assessment that coupes don't receive much love. I am quite fond of my '24 coupe and value the advantages that the '24 and '25 coupes have over the Improved coupes: a functioning cowl vent, a windshield which can be pushed or PULLED open, and quarter windows which open.
Bill Harper
Keene, New Hampshire
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Model T Ron
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Re: Show some love for the Coupe
Bill
I like seeing people like yourself using your cars. Hear in NC just a few miles north of Charlotte it Model T Weather 12 months a year but anything below 55 to 60 and its to cold for open car motoring for me......that's where I think my soon new to me 24 Coupe is going to really work. I am tall so I plan on taking out the package shelf and claiming a little extra leg room. I did my homework and it will also involve moving the gas tank but its worth the effort to be comfortable. Thanks again for the photos and keep enjoying that wonderful Coupe.
Ron
I like seeing people like yourself using your cars. Hear in NC just a few miles north of Charlotte it Model T Weather 12 months a year but anything below 55 to 60 and its to cold for open car motoring for me......that's where I think my soon new to me 24 Coupe is going to really work. I am tall so I plan on taking out the package shelf and claiming a little extra leg room. I did my homework and it will also involve moving the gas tank but its worth the effort to be comfortable. Thanks again for the photos and keep enjoying that wonderful Coupe.
Ron
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Moxie26
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Re: Show some love for the Coupe
Wow, is that the same coupe that was on a cover photo of a past Vintage Ford magazine ????
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Re: Show some love for the Coupe
Don't think it was, but it did win Best of Show for its previous owner at his first car show. We as well as him of course were thrilled for it. Due to the poor guys health issues he didn't get many miles on it.
And yeh it has to be some aftermarket front spring, I've never seen one riveted together on each spring like that! No squeaks and surf's heck not gonna fall apart!