Which is the better car to own?
A Model T that starts, motor runs and it drives, but which is better:
1. All original - if one can be found.
2. Well maintained with some upgrades.
3. A full restoration back to original factory specs.
4. A bits-a, one built from this and that and fleamarket finds.
Asking for a friend...
It starts, motor runs and it drives
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TXGOAT2
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- First Name: Pat
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Re: It starts, motor runs and it drives
What do you want to do with the car?
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John kuehn
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Re: It starts, motor runs and it drives
Another question is how much do you want to spend.
Besides that what are you expecting to do with a Model T.
Besides that what are you expecting to do with a Model T.
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Scott_Conger
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Re: It starts, motor runs and it drives
He doesn't want to do anything to the car
He only asks these sorts of questions in an effort to gin up conflict/disagreement
usually it's about tuning coils by ear or the superior nature of "buzz boxes" - granted this is a new topic historically speaking, but designed to foment emotion nonetheless
search his posts
stating this for a friend...
He only asks these sorts of questions in an effort to gin up conflict/disagreement
usually it's about tuning coils by ear or the superior nature of "buzz boxes" - granted this is a new topic historically speaking, but designed to foment emotion nonetheless
search his posts
stating this for a friend...
Scott Conger
Tyranny under the guise of law is still Tyranny
NH Full Flow Float Valves™
Obsolete carburetor parts manufactured
Tyranny under the guise of law is still Tyranny
NH Full Flow Float Valves™
Obsolete carburetor parts manufactured
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Steve Jelf
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Re: It starts, motor runs and it drives
Depends on what the owner wants to do with the car.
The inevitable often happens.
1915 Runabout
1923 Touring
1915 Runabout
1923 Touring
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big2bird
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Re: It starts, motor runs and it drives
Eliminate the flea market build. Not a good idea.
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TXGOAT2
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Re: It starts, motor runs and it drives
The one you want at a price you like is best.
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A Whiteman
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- Location: South Island, New Zealand
Re: It starts, motor runs and it drives
This oneThe one you want at a price you like is best
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Allan
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- Location: Gawler, Australia
Re: It starts, motor runs and it drives
Given four choices, the question should be which one is best? Better is for a selection of one from two.
Allan from down under, ex grade school teacher.
Allan from down under, ex grade school teacher.
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TRDxB2
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Re: It starts, motor runs and it drives
Since your asking for a friend......
How much of your time are you willing to spend on his purchase for free? later on? Will he be satisfied with a 2 or 4 or will he change mind & need help for either to be a 3.
1. All original - if one can be found.
2. Well maintained with some upgrades.
3. A full restoration back to original factory specs.
4. A bits-a, one built from this and that and fleamarket finds.
How much of your time are you willing to spend on his purchase for free? later on? Will he be satisfied with a 2 or 4 or will he change mind & need help for either to be a 3.
1. All original - if one can be found.
2. Well maintained with some upgrades.
3. A full restoration back to original factory specs.
4. A bits-a, one built from this and that and fleamarket finds.
The past is a great place and I don't want to erase it or to regret it, but I don't want to be its prisoner either.
Mick Jagger
Mick Jagger
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Dodge
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Re: It starts, motor runs and it drives
I couldn't decide so I have one of each.