This was fun! Tommy and Kase have really become quite skilled at driving the Model T, doing a great job as teachers! Jen did very good for a first time Model T driver as well. 👍
My Mothers cousin almost had an accident while driving her husband's "T" in the late 1920's when her sleeve caught the throttle leaver when she was turning a corner and to quote her. "The car whipped round the corner at great speed". 🤣🤣🤣
I love all your Model-T videos. Here is a fun fact - in 1915 for entertainment you could drive this car to see Buffalo Bills Wild West Show if came to a town in your area. He was old but still at it.
The story I've always heard is that when driving the mountains of the Appalachians, once a Model-T driver got to the top of a mountain, you'd stop, cut down a small tree, and tie it with a rope to the rear bumper to act as a drag when descending, to help save the transmission brakes from fading/failing.
Thank you, TFL! As much as I love the Model A, this series with the Model T is so fascinating. I also agree that Jen is fitting in great with the TFL family. She adds a most welcome perspective which makes TFL all the more richer. Many blessings on you all at TFL!!!
Awesome stuff! I'm always in love with these Model T videos, especially now that I have one of my own (though mine's a spring chicken from 1926.) One thing to note about the clutch/ handbrake lever is that the handbrake lever has not 2 positions but 3. All the way back is neutral with the handbrake on. The middle position (90 degrees / upright) is neutral with the handbrake off. In this position, the car is limited to first gear and neutral only. If you wanted to keep the car in first gear, you can keep the handbrake in the middle position, put the clutch pedal to the floor to engage first gear and take your foot off the clutch to put it in neutral. That way, you don't have to keep your foot in the middle position on the clutch. Put the handbrake all the way forward is, of course, first, neutral and second, which is great when driving on modern roads in modern traffic.
Makes me learning to drive on a 1939 Farmall seem mundane! I'm glad you guys are teaching the rest of the team, as well as the general public. A friend had a 1912 and 1908 Rolls Royce and it was a minimum of 20 minutes to start them. Of course stopping them was almost as effective as the Model-T.
Just watching the video and seeing the radiator cap setup fall off the car at 13:38 made my heart stop for a moment. Those things aren't cheap! (after doing a minute of googling apparently those are often referred to as a motometer)
It was actually one out of every two cars. Over half the registered cars in the USA were Fords (by 1918 according to Wikipedia and by the early 1920s according to Ford corporate). That's a market share worth contemplating.
My grand mother was. Born in 1886 and my mother was born in 1915 in northern Idaho. My grand mother bought a 1913 model t in 1926. All they did was set the stalks on the steering wheel and with al of her 4 ft 11 stature crank it to life. There were no under chassis adjustments. You young whipper snappers are chewing your cabbage twice!!
Too much fun. Just finished installing the Rocky Mountain brakes on my 22 Depot Hack last night. I wish I had the Ruxtel, maybe a future purchase. At least I have the electric starter!
One of my regrets is not asking my grandfather (born in 1906) about what life was like with early cars before he passed on in 2004. The stories would've been neat to hear.
Love the old car (Model T, Model A) series (also the classics for everybody videos on the Fiat, Citroen 2CV, WWII Jeep). Jen has been an enjoyable addition to TFL videos (as has her coworker Mary). The Model T may be complicated for a 21st century person to start, for the original owner, the comparison point was not pushing a button and going, but saddling a horse or harnessing a horse to a carriage or wagon - not a simple process. And the original owners also likely were becoming familiar with operating a tractor, so having a car operate like a tractor would make sense.
The Gilmore Museum will let you pay for a session where they teach you how to drive the Model T - I forget how much it was, but definitely an experience.
A relative, always the practical joker, decided to take his drivers' test in a Model T. He passed, but the DMV had the last laugh. His license only allowed him to drive a Model T, so he had to take the test again in another car.
I hope you use distilled water regular water has minerals in it that will corade your radiator and you'll have to get your radiator re-coered I learned that the hard way on my old tractor
@@flight2k5I didn't spell corrode right record I apologize for misspelling record is when when you rebuild the inside of the radiator instead of buying a new one in this case it would have to be record I doubt if you'd be able to find a new one
This was fun! Tommy and Kase have really become quite skilled at driving the Model T, doing a great job as teachers! Jen did very good for a first time Model T driver as well. 👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
Is there a youtube channel for Jen? Or she doesn't do content?
My Mothers cousin almost had an accident while driving her husband's "T" in the late 1920's when her sleeve caught the throttle leaver when she was turning a corner and to quote her. "The car whipped round the corner at great speed". 🤣🤣🤣
I love all your Model-T videos. Here is a fun fact - in 1915 for entertainment you could drive this car to see Buffalo Bills Wild West Show if came to a town in your area. He was old but still at it.
The story I've always heard is that when driving the mountains of the Appalachians, once a Model-T driver got to the top of a mountain, you'd stop, cut down a small tree, and tie it with a rope to the rear bumper to act as a drag when descending, to help save the transmission brakes from fading/failing.
Thank you, TFL! As much as I love the Model A, this series with the Model T is so fascinating. I also agree that Jen is fitting in great with the TFL family. She adds a most welcome perspective which makes TFL all the more richer. Many blessings on you all at TFL!!!
Again, It's Great to Jen mastering the Model T. "Girl Power". I have two daughters and one drives a truck. Frank in Arizona
Awesome stuff! I'm always in love with these Model T videos, especially now that I have one of my own (though mine's a spring chicken from 1926.) One thing to note about the clutch/ handbrake lever is that the handbrake lever has not 2 positions but 3.
All the way back is neutral with the handbrake on. The middle position (90 degrees / upright) is neutral with the handbrake off. In this position, the car is limited to first gear and neutral only. If you wanted to keep the car in first gear, you can keep the handbrake in the middle position, put the clutch pedal to the floor to engage first gear and take your foot off the clutch to put it in neutral. That way, you don't have to keep your foot in the middle position on the clutch. Put the handbrake all the way forward is, of course, first, neutral and second, which is great when driving on modern roads in modern traffic.
Now I understand why early cars didn't even have an ignition key...
The model T has an ignition key to unlock the battery or magneto.
@@markosterman419 And the car has like 9 kill switches that have to be activated in a certain order.
Wonderful video. I think Jen is fitting in wonderfully well
Impressive that this car still works. They are no longer around but it’s as old as my grand parents that was born in 1913
You’ll have to get Jen to drive the Model A next, so she can experience how much had changed by the time that the Model A arrived.
Makes me learning to drive on a 1939 Farmall seem mundane! I'm glad you guys are teaching the rest of the team, as well as the general public. A friend had a 1912 and 1908 Rolls Royce and it was a minimum of 20 minutes to start them. Of course stopping them was almost as effective as the Model-T.
Just watching the video and seeing the radiator cap setup fall off the car at 13:38 made my heart stop for a moment. Those things aren't cheap! (after doing a minute of googling apparently those are often referred to as a motometer)
You have to remember that the biggest competition for the Model t was the horse and wagon.
At one time one out of every four cars on the road was a Model T Ford. Many people knew how to drive these things in the day.
It was actually one out of every two cars. Over half the registered cars in the USA were Fords (by 1918 according to Wikipedia and by the early 1920s according to Ford corporate). That's a market share worth contemplating.
Really enjoyed this episode! What an amazing piece of history! Would definitely be a treat to drive
Kase lookin’ like a snack as always 🤤
BRO 😭🙏
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Great video thanks Tommy and Jen
Our pleasure!
My grand mother was. Born in 1886 and my mother was born in 1915 in northern Idaho. My grand mother bought a 1913 model t in 1926. All they did was set the stalks on the steering wheel and with al of her 4 ft 11 stature crank it to life. There were no under chassis adjustments. You young whipper snappers are chewing your cabbage twice!!
3:05
I heard "Motormeter" a number of times when talking about this device
Too much fun. Just finished installing the Rocky Mountain brakes on my 22 Depot Hack last night. I wish I had the Ruxtel, maybe a future purchase. At least I have the electric starter!
Glad you're enjoying the fun of driving an old car!
Really enjoyed this episode! What a piece of amazing history! That would be a treat to drive for sure!
Seriously old school cool... how about a similar series for the Model A
One of my regrets is not asking my grandfather (born in 1906) about what life was like with early cars before he passed on in 2004. The stories would've been neat to hear.
Love the old car (Model T, Model A) series (also the classics for everybody videos on the Fiat, Citroen 2CV, WWII Jeep). Jen has been an enjoyable addition to TFL videos (as has her coworker Mary). The Model T may be complicated for a 21st century person to start, for the original owner, the comparison point was not pushing a button and going, but saddling a horse or harnessing a horse to a carriage or wagon - not a simple process. And the original owners also likely were becoming familiar with operating a tractor, so having a car operate like a tractor would make sense.
Muy bueno! Que tengan feliz navidad! Saludo desde Argentina,de un usuario de modelo T & A
The radiator cap fell down at 13:50.
Nahhhhh dont worry didnt need it
* _strugles in a cloud of smoke_
@@JuanGamer0202*steam
I desperately need a duster coat like this! Where can I find one? Are there reproductions available?
Bro same i need one
The Gilmore Museum will let you pay for a session where they teach you how to drive the Model T - I forget how much it was, but definitely an experience.
The Sacramento auto museum has classes too , $99
The most fun you can have at 25mph😆
I believe that the radiator cap is called a Motometer
I guess this one's called lost. There's no one noticed it fell off.
Wow I didn't know there were so many steps to start that car. I thought use just crank from the front
Great and all but... How to turn off the car ? Do you just wait until there is no more gas ? XD
I was going to add, we got the startup procedure, but what is the proper shut-down procedure?
What a beauty.
13:39 Radiator cap
Holy crap! WHAT an ordeal! I'd probably have stayed with a horse!
I really need to drive one!
A relative, always the practical joker, decided to take his drivers' test in a Model T. He passed, but the DMV had the last laugh. His license only allowed him to drive a Model T, so he had to take the test again in another car.
Damit, i almost had it😂😅
Good buddy/teacher narrative.
Glad you liked it!
The Best!
Vamos voltar a fazer América grande novamente 🙏🏼🇺🇸🦅
Hmm, at least this car is fully assembled. No mounting the motor first, as horse drawn cartridge would require. :-)
Who wouldve ever thought you could pick up chicks in a 100 year old car
Turn of the century could mean 2000 now lol
I'd love to see jen drive mary around 😂
I hope you use distilled water regular water has minerals in it that will corade your radiator and you'll have to get your radiator re-coered I learned that the hard way on my old tractor
What does corade mean? Re-coered?
@@flight2k5I didn't spell corrode right record I apologize for misspelling record is when when you rebuild the inside of the radiator instead of buying a new one in this case it would have to be record I doubt if you'd be able to find a new one
@anthonymonnier1494 you can still buy them $$$$
oh no the lid at the front fell off
You lost the radiator cap when you took off.
And what if you just want to duck down to the corner shop! Maybe ride the horse?
Fijate los años que tiene el coche y lo bien que anda
Horse lovers hated cars when they arrived in the streets, they were like the ev's haters of our day...
please put the hood up
Jen is Such an great Refresh to this Channel !! It was starting to get a little.... OLD... untill she claimbed on board !
Too much hustle to start a toy! There is needed a lot of enthusiasm and motivation to go through all of it.
Why drive-in anything wasn't invented till the 1950s!
TRY the model "Y" next. Comes with self driving 👍
If the oil comes out the top petcock … you have too much and it will foul your plugs.
Why do people in the US always go with "just water" as coolant? Y'all are causing so many issues down the line....
FIrst!
NOPE!
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Why?
🟢🟢the radiator cap, plumbers work with brass and copper all the time, ask them, they will be able to fix it 🟢🟢