Enjoyed this. Reminds me of my youth (14-15) in the early sixties. A 1919 T touring car. Rebuilt the engine and trans, front end, spindles, rear axle, ring and pinion, bearings and such. Drove the chassis around sitting on the gas tank. Still have it. Good memories. Thanks for posting.
Yes, it has an optional Ruckstell two speed rear end in it. It was a popular option in the day and gives it four speed forward rather the standard two speed transmission. Jim
I love this video! it was made with the "cinema-vérité" tecnique. The viewer can feel all the sensations of driving this "Model T" chassis as he was driving himself. Congratulations! Greetings from San Juan, Argentina.
Wonderful fun taking a ride with you! Thanks Jim! BTW, I knew that was Washington before I read it. I could smell the fresh loamy air! Good luck on your project.
Very impressive test drive! I have about a million questions to ask you, about this "car", but Im gonna wait till I whittle it down to about 10 questions lol! Congrats on your purchase sir...cheers!
Wow ! That was a great ride ! Thanks! I noticed that there is very little play in the steering, good alignment and tight tie-rods. A body, nah, who needs it ?
i just watched your video great job on the restore on that classic.we don't know to much about the timing and the magneto.but you got it running very decent..we have a 38 chevy coupe but it is a street rod.has a 350 chevy in it.we take it to a lot of car shows take care we enjoyed your video.
Thanks Jim, I am still a bit confused how it all works yet. Maybe once I get the old girl where she will stay running I can experiment with the gears? Great video you did. Thanks again for your help and insight.
Yes, similar to the standard transmission only there is not neural in the Ruckstell. It is in either high or low all the time. The left peddle of the Model T is a 3 position peddle. All the way up and the clutch is engaged and in high gear. Halfway down the clutch is disengaged. And all the way down, the clutch is disengaged and it tightens the low speed band for low speed. When shifting the Ruckstell sometimes push down to engage and sometime let up to engage to get 4 spds. Jim
Thanks for taking us along for a ride. You've done wonderful things with that old T. Beautiful country where you're located. Love that bridge over the river. Good fishing?
The Model T has a 2 speed transmission operated by foot pedals. This one has an as accessory two speed rear end and that gives a total of four speeds. The hand shift lever operates the two speed Ruckstell rear end. Jim
Yes, the transmission is the stock two speeds forward and one reverse with three pedals. The shift lever is for a two speed Ruckstell rear end. The Ruckstell was an option available in the day. Makes it a four speeds. Probably could "burnout" in gravel or snow. It is only 20 HP. Jim
Wow... that's some raw, backwoods motoring right there. Looks like really good fun! And a beautiful video to watch all-round as well. Nice work both on the car and the filming. Two questions: 1/ What'll she do, mister? :D 2/ Are the bullfrogs (or whatever was making the croaking noise) REALLY that loud? (You can tell I ain't local, can't ya)... like loud enough to come in clearly over the noise of the wind, engine, etc?!
It uses just regular gasoline and will also run on E85 (85% ethanol fuel blend). In the radiator it uses just plain water or water antifreeze mix. It the time it was made they did not make ethylene glycol antifreeze so they either drained the water out if it was going to freeze or used alcohol. Most use some ethylene glycol antifreeze just for the rust protection. 6 volt auto batteries are still available at auto supply and farm tractor supply dealers. Jim
Great video... I love the land, area you showed there... If I may ask... Where and at what cost would something like 'your spread cost' in todays market of 2012. Retired, USN Vet
This Model T has an optional 3:1 rear end ratio in the 2 speed Ruckstell rear end, This gives it four speeds forward and two reverse. The standard Model T has two forward speeds and reverse. Jim
No, I have no video of the steering. You can find some info in the service manual and the online Model T Ford Club of America forum is a great source of information. Jim
I have tree maybe a littel bit stupide questions regarding ford T: - What kind of fule are you using in it? Regular gasoline or a mixture? - Do you use water or antifreez as a coolant in the system. - Where do you get 6V batterys these days, that look like the old once back in the 1920s?
mspenrice, Without the body it will do about 50 to 55 mph. Now with the body on it does about 45 mph. The frog noise is real but dubbed in from another time and place just for the fun of it. Thanks, Jim
Is that a Ruckstell rear end you are shifting? I just bought a 1925 Model TT ton truck with a Ruckstell rear and I am trrying to figure out how to drive and shift it !
+Scott Stemen Yes, that is a Ruckstell. With a low geared TT, unless you really have ton load you will likely never have to shift on the move. Just leave it in high all the time and put in low for loading or parades. Find details on the Ruckstell at: www.funprojects.com/pdf/RuckstellAxle.pdf One word or caution, NEVER try to down shift to slow down when going down hill. If you need to shift down, do it before starting down the hill. Good Luck, Jim
No, it will not normally outrun the gestapo. Now if for some strange reason the batteries were dead on the Model T and all other cars, then the Model T will run on the magneto without a battery and all other cars would be dead in the water (or wherever they happen to be setting). Jim
Here is a good explanation: Instruction on how to drive a model T Ford detailed My car also has a two speed rear end and that is controlled with the shift lever to the right of the steering wheel. Jim
+Luiggy20000 The standard Model T engine like this should put out 20 Hp. There are after market high compression heads and other modifications that will increase the power quite bit.
Just two speed rear axle and two speed transmission. The progression if you use all gears is: Low trans/low axle, low trans/high axle, high trans/low axle and high trans/high axle. That is three shifts of the rear axle.
Jim Thode I seen one on RUclips a few days ago that had 12 forward gears and I think 5 reverse gears. I’d love to drive one some day, I had a 31 A once but it was just like a modern car sort of.
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Enjoyed this. Reminds me of my youth (14-15) in the early sixties. A 1919 T touring car. Rebuilt the engine and trans, front end, spindles, rear axle, ring and pinion, bearings and such. Drove the chassis around sitting on the gas tank. Still have it. Good memories. Thanks for posting.
Yes, it has an optional Ruckstell two speed rear end in it. It was a popular option in the day and gives it four speed forward rather the standard two speed transmission.
Jim
Wow that thing is fast :o Should've brought a GPS with you, and to previous comments, how lovely looking that area can be :)
Thats a beautiful area you live in. Beautiful vehicle as well.
I love this video! it was made with the "cinema-vérité" tecnique. The viewer can feel all the sensations of driving this "Model T" chassis as he was driving himself. Congratulations! Greetings from San Juan, Argentina.
i really liked the place where you live
Wonderful fun taking a ride with you! Thanks Jim! BTW, I knew that was Washington before I read it. I could smell the fresh loamy air! Good luck on your project.
Very impressive test drive! I have about a million questions to ask you, about this "car", but Im gonna wait till I whittle it down to about 10 questions lol! Congrats on your purchase sir...cheers!
Wow ! That was a great ride ! Thanks! I noticed that there is very little play in the steering, good alignment and tight tie-rods. A body, nah, who needs it ?
i just watched your video great job on the restore on that classic.we don't know to much about the timing and the magneto.but you got it running very decent..we have a 38 chevy coupe but it is a street rod.has a 350 chevy in it.we take it to a lot of car shows take care we enjoyed your video.
Beautiful place , awesome driveway and an amazing old car.
Thanks Jim, I am still a bit confused how it all works yet. Maybe once I get the old girl where she will stay running I can experiment with the gears? Great video you did. Thanks again for your help and insight.
Sweet sounding engine lovely restore
Thanks for the 'ride'.
I like watching you shift that Ruxtell.
I need a T!
dan
Wonderful. I loved watching this.
@64gravely
Yes it has a 3:1 rear end but the wide angle lens makes it look like it is going faster then it is. Thanks, Jim
Great video I thoroughly enjoyed it , as we say here in Eire( she is a little hewer to go ) well done sir an absolute credit to you
Man, that place of yours looks like a perfect home for one of those old cars
This is a great video it looks like where I am in Northern
Vermont
''Pedal to the METAL''!!!!!! Great Video! Great car restoration! ...Gongrats!!!
Yes, similar to the standard transmission only there is not neural in the Ruckstell. It is in either high or low all the time.
The left peddle of the Model T is a 3 position peddle. All the way up and the clutch is engaged and in high gear. Halfway down the clutch is disengaged. And all the way down, the clutch is disengaged and it tightens the low speed band for low speed.
When shifting the Ruckstell sometimes push down to engage and sometime let up to engage to get 4 spds.
Jim
Thanks for taking us along for a ride. You've done wonderful things with that old T. Beautiful country where you're located. Love that bridge over the river. Good fishing?
The Model T has a 2 speed transmission operated by foot pedals. This one has an as accessory two speed rear end and that gives a total of four speeds. The hand shift lever operates the two speed Ruckstell rear end.
Jim
Yes, the transmission is the stock two speeds forward and one reverse with three pedals. The shift lever is for a two speed Ruckstell rear end. The Ruckstell was an option available in the day. Makes it a four speeds.
Probably could "burnout" in gravel or snow. It is only 20 HP.
Jim
Even though it's not fast, it still looks hella fun to drive.
Thank You, for sharing. That was great!!!
Thanks Dylan, I live in SW Washington State, USA
Jim
Fantastic, handles quite well!
that is awesome! a T, a stream and a bridge. You Sir have all the toys! What body style will this be in the end?
What a lovely area!
congratulations, good proyect.
Wow... that's some raw, backwoods motoring right there. Looks like really good fun! And a beautiful video to watch all-round as well. Nice work both on the car and the filming.
Two questions:
1/ What'll she do, mister? :D
2/ Are the bullfrogs (or whatever was making the croaking noise) REALLY that loud? (You can tell I ain't local, can't ya)... like loud enough to come in clearly over the noise of the wind, engine, etc?!
lovely,you are living in nice environment too., Good luck with your work.
You have a beautiful piece of property there, buddy.
Fantastic! Nice to see!
It uses just regular gasoline and will also run on E85 (85% ethanol fuel blend). In the radiator it uses just plain water or water antifreeze mix. It the time it was made they did not make ethylene glycol antifreeze so they either drained the water out if it was going to freeze or used alcohol. Most use some ethylene glycol antifreeze just for the rust protection. 6 volt auto batteries are still available at auto supply and farm tractor supply dealers.
Jim
Great video... I love the land, area you showed there... If I may ask... Where and at what cost would something like 'your spread cost' in todays market of 2012.
Retired, USN Vet
This Model T has an optional 3:1 rear end ratio in the 2 speed Ruckstell rear end, This gives it four speeds forward and two reverse. The standard Model T has two forward speeds and reverse.
Jim
Amazing!
No, I have no video of the steering. You can find some info in the service manual and the online Model T Ford Club of America forum is a great source of information.
Jim
That was fun LOL.
And it ran great!
I live in SW Washington State, USA. Neighboring properties have sold or are for sale anywhere from 90 to 300K.
Looks like you live in paradise.
You're gonna have to show me that one next time we come up
Where you live is absolutely stunning.
Cool car. I have a 26 touring. Beautiful property, where do you live?
my son and i are building a 26 do you have any vidieo of the steering
Runs like a top. Congrats
Way Kool Jim!!
Where was this video taken? It's a beautiful part of the country. Looks a bit like my dad's backyard in east Texas.
That thing is faster than the real model T, it might be scary going that fast.
where can i find a model T i've wanted one for a while but haven't found one... and what does the price usually range from?
i love this car
I have tree maybe a littel bit stupide questions regarding ford T:
- What kind of fule are you using in it? Regular gasoline or a mixture?
- Do you use water or antifreez as a coolant in the system.
- Where do you get 6V batterys these days, that look like the old once back in the 1920s?
how fast it does
mspenrice,
Without the body it will do about 50 to 55 mph. Now with the body on it does about 45 mph.
The frog noise is real but dubbed in from another time and place just for the fun of it.
Thanks,
Jim
okay interesting, so yuou engage it usung the clutch like you normally would on the t?
DLK
John,
The top speed of a Model T is 40 to 45 MPH.
Jim
Does it have the standard T transmission and a Ruxtell?
Huge fun!
was the wheel very stiff
The forest look similar to southern Swedish forest!
Hi whats the deal with the extra transimion ? was it an option?
Where can i get one in the UK?
It's not have a brake ?
Thanks phooesnax, I have a roadster body for it.
what is the top speed of the MODEL T ?
do you have 3:1 gearing in the ruxtell? you are going right along haha
Is that a Ruckstell rear end you are shifting? I just bought a 1925 Model TT ton truck with a Ruckstell rear and I am trrying to figure out how to drive and shift it !
+Scott Stemen
Yes, that is a Ruckstell. With a low geared TT, unless you really have ton load you will likely never have to shift on the move. Just leave it in high all the time and put in low for loading or parades. Find details on the Ruckstell at:
www.funprojects.com/pdf/RuckstellAxle.pdf One word or caution, NEVER try to down shift to slow down when going down hill. If you need to shift down, do it before starting down the hill. Good Luck, Jim
No, it will not normally outrun the gestapo. Now if for some strange reason the batteries were dead on the Model T and all other cars, then the Model T will run on the magneto without a battery and all other cars would be dead in the water (or wherever they happen to be setting).
Jim
nise speed on the road there and are you doing construcion on you house still
+Kimberly Collins Thanks. Yes, house construction at : www.pbase.com/jimthode/house_construction
Amazing! its very fast! Great! i will get one soon!
Did you get one yet???
i really like your T. also, that area you live in is beautiful. where is it?
awesome! where do you live???
Thanks. It is Western Washington State.
See pics at pbase dot com/jimthode/westernwa
Jim
Will she outrun the gestapo?????
that's not a 2speed planetary gearbox is it ???
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Is a beautiful place, Where is it , excuse me my english is not very good
How about explaining ALL the controls, sems to be a lot going on just to get down the road!
Here is a good explanation:
Instruction on how to drive a model T Ford detailed
My car also has a two speed rear end and that is controlled with the shift lever to the right of the steering wheel. Jim
it goes like a bat out of hell!
That is exactly what I would do. Body can always be put on later.
What’s the top speed on it?
Top speed is about 45mph
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how much HP does it have?
+Luiggy20000 The standard Model T engine like this should put out 20 Hp. There are after market high compression heads and other modifications that will increase the power quite bit.
how many gears?
It is a standard two speed with a period accessory Ruckstell two speed rear end. They advertized "Four Speeds for Fords"
Jim
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i like your territory :)
max speed ?
Just the chassis should do about 55mph. With body the normal top speed is about 45mph.
How many speeds are in that rear axle? I thought i saw 3 shifts on it?
Just two speed rear axle and two speed transmission. The progression if you use all gears is: Low trans/low axle, low trans/high axle, high trans/low axle and high trans/high axle. That is three shifts of the rear axle.
+Jim Thode where is brake position?
Monyet GoBlog in a modern cars accelerator position.
willamdafoetv thx for information :)
Car is super cool ....even cooler is a house you have to cross a bridge to get to !!!
top speed ?
Top speed about 45MPH with the body on and about 50 to 55MPH with just the chassis. With the body on see: Model T Road Trip
Is that the proper way to hand crack a model T ? I thought that is how you break your hand ??
How many gears do you have?
Three? Minus reverse. At least, that's what my v8 came with. Evidently it has a two speed rear end, which would figuratively make it a six speed.
This T has four forward and two reverse. The standard T has two forward and one reverse but this one has an accessory two speed Ruckstell rear end.
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lol very cool spider car :P
whats the mileage you are getting sir?
+Dhilan Rocky With the body on the car it gets about 20mpg.
not bad for old car like this...and it sounds sweet...nice work done by you sir
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Has a extra gearshift.
Yes the shift controls the two speed Ruckstell rear end.
Jim Thode I seen one on RUclips a few days ago that had 12 forward gears and I think 5 reverse gears. I’d love to drive one some day, I had a 31 A once but it was just like a modern car sort of.
Для 1926 года переключение передач и работа тормозов просто сказочны.