Thanks, Mitch! Great Q & A! In the U.S. it is absolutely legal to drive a registered model t on the road. In fact, it’s easier and cheaper to do than a modern car if you do it right!
Enjoyable video. Model T's and other cars were adequate for their day in braking, steering, and acceleration but today we realize that and drive them with care and planning. We know the capabilities of old cars and drive them accordingly. I agree with you, I like the cars as they came off the assembly line, no modifications. It's the only way you can experience what the car was like to drive at that time. Although our roads are much better than they were then. And more of them. Looking forward to your next video.
Mitch, thanks so much. I got my 1926 Model T Tudor a couple of months ago trading down from a 1927 Model T (dum, de, dum dum) street rod. I know, for shame. But my T now is purely stock and I have learned so much from your videos. I got lucky and my 'new' T is in excellent condition, licensed, insured and I'm driving it. It does need some maintenance that I am giving it for it has been sitting for years. Love my T.
Thank You Mitch. I have a 1930 Ford Model A here in Florida, USA.. But I love the Model T very much. The rules for automobile registration do indeed vary state by state. Antique cars are "grandfathered" in as compliant. For example, if the car was built before seatbelts were installed by manufacturer, you do not need to have them. In California, cars over 25 years old do not need to pass emissions tests. Florida has no inspections. - Chuck in Florida.
Thank you Mitch for your video, and your answer to my question. I was always messing with the ignition timing on my first car, a 1968 Ford Torino with the 302 cu in V-8. I would push it as far ahead as possible (the vacuum advance actually contacted something so I could not do any more, fortunately). Initial timing was around 11 degrees BTDC I believe. Anyway, it gave it a bit of a boost but necessitated the use of 97, 99 or even 100 octane gas (it was sometimes still available back in the 1970's) On that note, I am curious too, do you run regular 87 octane or what do you have down under? I put ethanol free, I think it's 89 octane, in my 1964 Mercury as the ethanol does not agree with the seals and gaskets I have been told. It is a challenge to keep these old machines on the road, and to do it safely. Please be careful with your old T, especially in regards to the condition of the wheels, if they are original. I have a story posted in my garage of a sad incident in Montana where a group was driving vintage Fords cross country and one of the T's broke a wheel and rolled down an embankment. I believe it was an original wooden wheel and it just could not take the stress any longer. Thanks again, I am looking forward to your videos in the future. Take care, be safe, and keep the old gal running for future generations to marvel at. 😊
Our fuel is a little "spicier" by the sounds 😁 we have E10 which is 91 octane with 10% ethanol, 95 octane and 98 octane. I run the T on 98, it's cleaner burning and gives the best fuel economy in my case. The ethanol issue with rubber gaskets, I've heard about that, and also some newer engines can be more thirsty on it.
@@ModelTMitch Most all of the gas here is E10 but it works out to just an 87 octane. There's also E15 (88 octane) which is only recommended for cars newer than 2005 snd "flex fuel" vehicles which can use the E85 fuel, 85 % ethanol. It's a little confusing at the pump sometimes. Minnesota and other northern tier states also change to a "winter blend" in October or November. Nothing is changed about the octane but there are some differences for pullution reduction in cold weather and it seems the price always takes a little bump around the changeover time too.
I'd love to see a video on how to roll start a Model T. You never know when the battery will be more or less dead and hand cranking it unsafe due to the car cutting out in or near a blind corner as well as on or near a hill or in bad weather. NEVER hand start a Model T when you can't see if someone's driving in your direction on the wrong side of the road, or when there's inclement weather.
Very interesting to hear your answers - keep on going for that on part 2!! My question would be: is the Model A the better car for driving in traffic, or would you still keep the T because of its easier repairing? Just for your information: Here, in Germany, historic cars need turn-signal-system.
Here in the US at least in PA the driving manual briefly mentions hand signals. However I find with my model t when I use them no one understands and they think I'm waving them on for politeness so I just send it now. I do at least have brake lights though.
It's incredible... we're taught hand signals in the driving manual (never know when your car's turn signals may fail)... hand signals are used on push-bikes... yet people still don't understand them 🤣😂
For the most part, people use them properly here too, I guess it's the $194 fine plus two demerit points for failing to signal that makes people do the right thing 😆
Here in the UK, historic vehicles over 40 years old no longer require an annual safety inspection. The owner is also exempt from the annual licence fee.
Are there many small problems with regular using such a car? I mean these small and annoying things like some leak here, some leak there, something does not work, some screws get loose, something is noisy today, but the other day is not, etc.
Yes I thought it a bit strange too. The buck module I'm using accepts 6-32 volts input. I needed one that could accept the 6 volts from the Model T battery. Thanks for commenting 🙂
Thanks, Mitch! Great Q & A!
In the U.S. it is absolutely legal to drive a registered model t on the road.
In fact, it’s easier and cheaper to do than a modern car if you do it right!
Enjoyable video. Model T's and other cars were adequate for their day in braking, steering, and acceleration but today we realize that and drive them with care and planning. We know the capabilities of old cars and drive them accordingly. I agree with you, I like the cars as they came off the assembly line, no modifications. It's the only way you can experience what the car was like to drive at that time. Although our roads are much better than they were then. And more of them. Looking forward to your next video.
Enjoyed the Q&A! Fun. Cheers
Glad you enjoyed it 😀
Mitch, thanks so much. I got my 1926 Model T Tudor a couple of months ago trading down from a 1927 Model T (dum, de, dum dum) street rod. I know, for shame. But my T now is purely stock and I have learned so much from your videos. I got lucky and my 'new' T is in excellent condition, licensed, insured and I'm driving it. It does need some maintenance that I am giving it for it has been sitting for years. Love my T.
Thank You Mitch. I have a 1930 Ford Model A here in Florida, USA.. But I love the Model T very much. The rules for automobile registration do indeed vary state by state.
Antique cars are "grandfathered" in as compliant. For example, if the car was built before seatbelts were installed by manufacturer, you do not need to have them. In California, cars over 25 years old do not need to pass emissions tests.
Florida has no inspections.
- Chuck in Florida.
Thank you Mitch for your video, and your answer to my question. I was always messing with the ignition timing on my first car, a 1968 Ford Torino with the 302 cu in V-8. I would push it as far ahead as possible (the vacuum advance actually contacted something so I could not do any more, fortunately). Initial timing was around 11 degrees BTDC I believe. Anyway, it gave it a bit of a boost but necessitated the use of 97, 99 or even 100 octane gas (it was sometimes still available back in the 1970's)
On that note, I am curious too, do you run regular 87 octane or what do you have down under? I put ethanol free, I think it's 89 octane, in my 1964 Mercury as the ethanol does not agree with the seals and gaskets I have been told. It is a challenge to keep these old machines on the road, and to do it safely. Please be careful with your old T, especially in regards to the condition of the wheels, if they are original. I have a story posted in my garage of a sad incident in Montana where a group was driving vintage Fords cross country and one of the T's broke a wheel and rolled down an embankment. I believe it was an original wooden wheel and it just could not take the stress any longer.
Thanks again, I am looking forward to your videos in the future. Take care, be safe, and keep the old gal running for future generations to marvel at. 😊
Our fuel is a little "spicier" by the sounds 😁 we have E10 which is 91 octane with 10% ethanol, 95 octane and 98 octane.
I run the T on 98, it's cleaner burning and gives the best fuel economy in my case. The ethanol issue with rubber gaskets, I've heard about that, and also some newer engines can be more thirsty on it.
@@ModelTMitch Most all of the gas here is E10 but it works out to just an 87 octane. There's also E15 (88 octane) which is only recommended for cars newer than 2005 snd "flex fuel" vehicles which can use the E85 fuel, 85 % ethanol. It's a little confusing at the pump sometimes. Minnesota and other northern tier states also change to a "winter blend" in October or November. Nothing is changed about the octane but there are some differences for pullution reduction in cold weather and it seems the price always takes a little bump around the changeover time too.
I'd love to see a video on how to roll start a Model T. You never know when the battery will be more or less dead and hand cranking it unsafe due to the car cutting out in or near a blind corner as well as on or near a hill or in bad weather. NEVER hand start a Model T when you can't see if someone's driving in your direction on the wrong side of the road, or when there's inclement weather.
I have roll started mine before, dead battery 🪫 couple of guys pushed it while I dropped the clutch, started perfectly 🙂
@@ModelTMitch So, it's at least a 3-person task unless you're on a hill.
@@ColtonRMagby This car weights about 500 kilos, one person for pushing should be enough, if the car is in a decent condition :)
@@AZTG92 Not with a 136 kilo fatty sitting in it.
Very interesting to hear your answers - keep on going for that on part 2!!
My question would be: is the Model A the better car for driving in traffic, or would you still keep the T because of its easier repairing?
Just for your information: Here, in Germany, historic cars need turn-signal-system.
Here in the US at least in PA the driving manual briefly mentions hand signals. However I find with my model t when I use them no one understands and they think I'm waving them on for politeness so I just send it now. I do at least have brake lights though.
It's incredible... we're taught hand signals in the driving manual (never know when your car's turn signals may fail)... hand signals are used on push-bikes... yet people still don't understand them 🤣😂
@ModelTMitch in America we are lucky to have people use their signals correctly on modern cars. 🤣
For the most part, people use them properly here too, I guess it's the $194 fine plus two demerit points for failing to signal that makes people do the right thing 😆
Here in the UK, historic vehicles over 40 years old no longer require an annual safety inspection. The owner is also exempt from the annual licence fee.
Going to do another Q & A anytime soon?
There will be another one when I have accumulated enough questions :)
Are there many small problems with regular using such a car?
I mean these small and annoying things like some leak here, some leak there, something does not work, some screws get loose, something is noisy today, but the other day is not, etc.
Alot of people still chopping up perfectly good model a
Don't get me started on people thoughtlessly destroying history... 😡🤬
@@ModelTMitch I hate it to
But USB is 5v. Your phone and satnav might just run fine from that. Though I admit some items these days do require a 12v source despite being USB.
Yes I thought it a bit strange too. The buck module I'm using accepts 6-32 volts input. I needed one that could accept the 6 volts from the Model T battery. Thanks for commenting 🙂