As a long time “T” owner I always have to smile at how little first time owners know, but the “T” is a great learning experience. I bought my first one a 1924 from its 2nd owner who was 93. Mine was a touring car that was made into a very nice pickup by the village blacksmith when it was 2 years old .I bought it in 1968 and still have it. This 4th of July it was in its 40th town parade (could this be a record) and am looking foreword to 2024 when it will be 100 and I will be 81 👍🤗🎩
1927 was the very last year of the Ford Model T, grew up playing in my Dad's 27 Touring. I love those old cars! Also, those are not wooden cased batteries, they are ignition coils, the car uses 4, one for each cylinder, and each has its own set of points.
$5500 is not overpaying for what you have there. That is a very reasonable price and as a complete car you got a pretty good bargain, actually. Restoring this car will absolutely be worth it. From what I have seen, originals bring in good money. I'd say this is a great investment. Nicely done.
Please for everything holy. Keep working on her, it’s such a mysterious car! It’s so entertaining to see how vehicles used to be before everything with cars took off! This is my favorite car you’ve ever done.
The hot air intake/stove pipe is for cold driveability. The hot air helps atomize the fuel mixture better until the engine compartment air gets to about 100° or so.
The way you presented this video is in my opinion, is the perfect way to teach young mechanics about the automotive history. Instead of sitting in a classroom, you can own a piece of history in your backyard for a price. Thank you Randy. (Sidenote) Bro that car is almost 100 years old! 😲
You did not pay too much for the car at all. In fact you got a good deal. Fix the windshield clean it up and $12500.00 is a good price for it. History in the making.
Go check out the Model T Ford club and post questions there. Lots to unpack on this car. Jacking it up and putting it in high gear when you start it will be ab absolute benefit as you wont be dragging the clutch disks. Making certain all the coils are good will go a long way into making certain the car will run smoothly. You will also need to adjust your mixture once its running - sounds rich to me - lean it up (to the left). Don't keep cranking on the engine once it starts to fire - you can damage / break the bendix which is a pain. Looks like you figured out the light switch wasn't what it was for. I've been working on T's since I was a tiny tot (am 46 now). You've got a GREAT start - and there is a lot to learn (you know the transmission is basically a 'manual' automatic right?). Bravo on taking it on! My vids for my first start on my 17 Touring sitting since about 84 or so: ruclips.net/video/xbdBkT_eUI0/видео.html And after tinkering / replacing coils: ruclips.net/video/HB2sHmMXPtg/видео.html
Cool. I love Vintage cars. The history. The engineering. The owner stories. Just remembrer It's not a cheap auction car. She's an old girl and deserves respect. My foster dad was restoring a Packard. A lot of time and money but beautiful car.
Loved this Randy! You have may have paid 5,500.00 But that’s not as bad. As you think. Probably with some elbow grease you can and about 2,500.00 you will have a good car. That glass is flat glass. Not expensive. Flushing fuel tank not bad. Fluids and tires are not bad. Finding parts a nightmare. But you got it running. Carburetor is ok. Was running pretty well. You have impressed me for sure. Michael and Mike will help with the cosmetic’s. Best video yet!
The parking brake is also connected to the transmission. All the way back is park for starting. Move forward slightly for neutral. All the way forward is high gear (direct drive).
I'm 36 just got a '27 Tudor to chase around my old man in his '21 that my grandfather bought in 1950. I had a blast getting it on the road, the genius of these cars is in the simplicity
Randy, this is a piece of American history. The beauty of it is the simplicity. It wouldn't take much at all to make her roadworthy and to make her look good. Full restoration? No but, man, could be a parade unit again with a little elbow grease and there are enough collectors and enthusiast that might give you more than what you paid for it. In my opinion, what you paid is a steal. I could be wrong but, I'm a car lover and optimist. Love the old gal.
Edge of my seat, willing that model t to pop off and run. So glad you got it to run, I hated to see tree damage. Had no doubt you would get it going. If you can bring swamp vette back to life, model t shouldn't be that bad. Glad to see you, monkey wrench, and Michael (santa workshop), together again. Hope your uncle's recovering and doing well.👍
As the owner mentioned, this is not a runabout, it is a touring car. The runabout was also called the roadster, and was a 2 seater with convertible top with a trunk in back. The Touring car had a front and back seat and was open car with the convertible top. Roadsters could be converted to pickups merely by unbolting the trunk and bolting in a truck bed. During WWII this was popular to do since trucks received more of a gas ration than cars did. Those "wooded batteries" are actually extra coils, i believe.
You don't want the water pump, they actually were taken off the newer models. the way the cooling system works without the water pump is really genius, heat rises and that's how it circulates through the engine the radiator is the highest point. Also that is a generator and the small box on it is the voltage regulator. Enjoy! I love my 27, it was in waaay rougher shape than yours but my old man it running in under an hour and the the old ford steel is amazing,
When towing, you should always watch your mirrors. Doesn't matter how long you've been driving and towing. Doesn't matter how many times you've been there. ALWAYS WATCH YOUR MIRRORS 😁😁😁
I probably know less about Model T's than you knew before buying this gorgeous car. 21:45 I think one of the uses for that three way socket wrench could be for the spark plugs, another for the lug nuts, and I have no clue what the third use for it could be. You may, or may not, have paid too much for this car, but by the time you get this car road worthy, you're going to collect, far more than 5500 smiles, in just one car show season, which will make the car pay for itself. GREAT VIDEO RANDY!!!!!!!!!
This is my favorite video you've put out. I'm looking forward to what comes next. Don't worry too much about that price. You can't put a price on the history of this vehicle.
That's an updraft carburetor. My dad bought a used Model T as a first car when he was 13 years old in 1933. He hid the car away from his parents, and was able to drive it for some period of time before his ownership was discovered. This began a lifetime of all things mechanical for my father who never failed to get a car running if the mechanical parts were not damaged beyond repair. When he was 30 years old an older man noticed that he was working on a Model T parade car preparing it to start. The man said to him ,"How do you know how to operate a car with 3 pedals and no gearshift lever that was made before you were born?" My dad laughed, started the car and said, "My first car was a Model T".
That's interesting. Hearing an old car like this running is realy neat. I'm used to hearing modern cars running, but this is different. Thanks for the video, Randy.
What a beautiful vehicle! We just watched this video this evening and, man, you should've heard us. We were all cheering "come on, girl!" and "YEAH, BABY!" when she finally ran. This is gonna be a fun series of videos to watch. We're definitely looking forward to that (and the Citation). ☺❤
Coldwarmotors in Canada just did a lot of work on his. You've really got to check that out for some valuable information. His videos come out on Saturday afternoon. Enjoy the car Randy.
Well... Most of AAR subs will be sucked back to the 20's and learn about the very beginning of the automobile industry and how this machines operated 👏 When this car was brand new the end of the American Civil War was only 62 years before, the end of WW1 only 8 and WW2 only 12 years away. Remarkable really. Greetings from 🇪🇺
You really were determined to get that T running Randy. I think you were to the point of staying all night until that happened. Sounds good, a little more tweaking and she’ll be on the road. Props to Santa’s workshop for always helping you out!!! 👍😁
The facts are, that from 1914 to 1925, the Model Ts only came in black. Some earlier ones, like some of the first Model Ts were red along with like 4 other colors, but the 1914s through 1925s were all black.
@@sampoturunen9337 Yes, the main reason was solely for efficiency. Black dried much faster so they could produce more vehicles in a shorter amount of time.
Hey Randy @autoauctionrebuilds your fan base is speaking up about this vehicle. Keep wrenching on her man... Personally, I'd love to see more content and I've been waiting on this video since you posted on Instagram or FB. Sucks about the window frame and glass but it has now given you a story to tell too.
Super cool old car!! This car is the first one that really got me stuck with classic cars And i have always loved them!! Hope you have fun with these amazing classic people moving cars and have fun making content for it!
Randy amazing job getting all of these cars back and making money on them. I wish you to make a lot more. Love the T and love your ground wagoneer. Drive safe a good luck to you. I wish I had so much knowledge to learn from you love Cars maybe one day I will have a chance.
Definitely get it running. I wouldn't restore it either. Just get it cleaned up, get it going, and cruise it. Clean out the fuel system, fix the brakes, get a new windshield, and see how it goes. My Uncle had a 1927 Model T Touring. It was way cool! I'll be watching for sure.
Keep it mostly unrestored, it has ''patina', it is a survivor that is mostly original. Clean it up, maybe there is a local branch of a Model T club who can help you figure out how to drive it, how to fix things, get parts. Maybe next year you could put new flags in their holders and drive it in a local parade with a big smile on your face.
Those tools were so that you can work on the motor and thing because you had to take off the cylinder head regularly to clean the carbon out otherwise it wouldn't run
A good friends father used to take both his sons and myself to car shows went over all of this stuff with me it is like watching him explain everything all over again. R.I.P. Mr. K !
if no-one told you, that carbs works as taking hot air from the exhaust. & feeds it back in-to it. to help start on a cold day. but santa is right it a gen, as it could have electric start by them.
Hey the model T was in for production for - Get this - 19 years!! from 1908 to 1927! It was thoroughly obsolete by the time it went out of production. But this wasn't the time that they totally changed car platforms every 5 years, or tooled up for a car they only build for a couple of years - I'm looking at YOU Cadillac!!
No way I could scroll past that thumbnail. Love the Model T
Good to see you man!
i agree man i just had to watch bc the thumbnail PLUS i like the model t
As a long time “T” owner I always have to smile at how little first time owners know, but the “T” is a great learning experience. I bought my first one a 1924 from its 2nd owner who was 93. Mine was a touring car that was made into a very nice pickup by the village blacksmith when it was 2 years old .I bought it in 1968 and still have it. This 4th of July it was in its 40th town parade (could this be a record) and am looking foreword to 2024 when it will be 100 and I will be 81 👍🤗🎩
Yep, Basically a 1908 car still being built and sold in 1925(thru 1927) so that three pedal planetary gearbox is great mystery to many.
1927 was the very last year of the Ford Model T, grew up playing in my Dad's 27 Touring. I love those old cars! Also, those are not wooden cased batteries, they are ignition coils, the car uses 4, one for each cylinder, and each has its own set of points.
One of the first individual coil cars. Ford finally went back to that in late 90's or early 2000's. Go figure I suppose.
This is such an amazing car, running didn’t sound bad and really nice seeing Santa and Mike back on the channel
Model T production ended in 1927, and there are still about 100,000 cars still on the road today out of 15 million made.
There’s 100,000 mode T’s out there?
You're talking about hot rods and t buckets not original unmolested model t's
@@ligmaknutts2752 have eight examples of originals all of mine are tt or trucks only two are cars one is a speedster. Was my granfathers collection
$5500 is not overpaying for what you have there. That is a very reasonable price and as a complete car you got a pretty good bargain, actually. Restoring this car will absolutely be worth it. From what I have seen, originals bring in good money. I'd say this is a great investment.
Nicely done.
Please for everything holy. Keep working on her, it’s such a mysterious car! It’s so entertaining to see how vehicles used to be before everything with cars took off! This is my favorite car you’ve ever done.
The hot air intake/stove pipe is for cold driveability. The hot air helps atomize the fuel mixture better until the engine compartment air gets to about 100° or so.
The way you presented this video is in my opinion, is the perfect way to teach young mechanics about the automotive history. Instead of sitting in a classroom, you can own a piece of history in your backyard for a price. Thank you Randy. (Sidenote) Bro that car is almost 100 years old! 😲
You did not pay too much for the car at all. In fact you got a good deal. Fix the windshield clean it up and $12500.00 is a good price for it. History in the making.
Go check out the Model T Ford club and post questions there. Lots to unpack on this car. Jacking it up and putting it in high gear when you start it will be ab absolute benefit as you wont be dragging the clutch disks. Making certain all the coils are good will go a long way into making certain the car will run smoothly. You will also need to adjust your mixture once its running - sounds rich to me - lean it up (to the left). Don't keep cranking on the engine once it starts to fire - you can damage / break the bendix which is a pain. Looks like you figured out the light switch wasn't what it was for. I've been working on T's since I was a tiny tot (am 46 now). You've got a GREAT start - and there is a lot to learn (you know the transmission is basically a 'manual' automatic right?). Bravo on taking it on! My vids for my first start on my 17 Touring sitting since about 84 or so: ruclips.net/video/xbdBkT_eUI0/видео.html And after tinkering / replacing coils: ruclips.net/video/HB2sHmMXPtg/видео.html
Cool. I love Vintage cars. The history. The engineering. The owner stories. Just remembrer It's not a cheap auction car. She's an old girl and deserves respect. My foster dad was restoring a Packard. A lot of time and money but beautiful car.
That’s what we love about you Randy…you just don’t give up.
The little wooden boxes are spare coils, not batteries.
Loved this Randy! You have may have paid 5,500.00 But that’s not as bad. As you think. Probably with some elbow grease you can and about 2,500.00 you will have a good car. That glass is flat glass. Not expensive. Flushing fuel tank not bad. Fluids and tires are not bad. Finding parts a nightmare. But you got it running. Carburetor is ok. Was running pretty well. You have impressed me for sure. Michael and Mike will help with the cosmetic’s. Best video yet!
The parking brake is also connected to the transmission. All the way back is park for starting. Move forward slightly for neutral. All the way forward is high gear (direct drive).
The bigger wrench is for head bolts and spark plugs. Nice find, I'll be looking forward to seeing this restoration.
A very good video! It was great to see a almost 100 year old antique car run again!
it's always a pleasure to see Santa with you. he brings joy to the channel.
I'm 36 just got a '27 Tudor to chase around my old man in his '21 that my grandfather bought in 1950. I had a blast getting it on the road, the genius of these cars is in the simplicity
From West Haven, CT.,Congratulations on this barn find. Thank you for this video. Lol, I thought coil packs were a new thing.
That switch you are turning near the key is the headlight switch. leave it off (center position) while you are starting motor.
Randy, this is a piece of American history. The beauty of it is the simplicity. It wouldn't take much at all to make her roadworthy and to make her look good. Full restoration? No but, man, could be a parade unit again with a little elbow grease and there are enough collectors and enthusiast that might give you more than what you paid for it. In my opinion, what you paid is a steal. I could be wrong but, I'm a car lover and optimist. Love the old gal.
Edge of my seat, willing that model t to pop off and run. So glad you got it to run, I hated to see tree damage. Had no doubt you would get it going. If you can bring swamp vette back to life, model t shouldn't be that bad. Glad to see you, monkey wrench, and Michael (santa workshop), together again. Hope your uncle's recovering and doing well.👍
As the owner mentioned, this is not a runabout, it is a touring car. The runabout was also called the roadster, and was a 2 seater with convertible top with a trunk in back. The Touring car had a front and back seat and was open car with the convertible top. Roadsters could be converted to pickups merely by unbolting the trunk and bolting in a truck bed. During WWII this was popular to do since trucks received more of a gas ration than cars did. Those "wooded batteries" are actually extra coils, i believe.
Really enjoyed watching today Randy, thanks for buying and sharing your experience with us.
Mike the hose that went from the breather to the manifold was a choke heater
You don't want the water pump, they actually were taken off the newer models. the way the cooling system works without the water pump is really genius, heat rises and that's how it circulates through the engine the radiator is the highest point.
Also that is a generator and the small box on it is the voltage regulator.
Enjoy! I love my 27, it was in waaay rougher shape than yours but my old man it running in under an hour and the the old ford steel is amazing,
When towing, you should always watch your mirrors. Doesn't matter how long you've been driving and towing. Doesn't matter how many times you've been there. ALWAYS WATCH YOUR MIRRORS 😁😁😁
What a fun project. Really looking forward to seeing the process of getting it back on the road.
Congrats Randy on getting 1925 Model T Touring she's almost near hundred years old kool u Santa & Monkey Wrench got her running again @ end .
Way to go Randy, you just brought back to life a fantastic piece of history. Congratulations buddy. The other guys will be thrilled. 😎🙏👍
I probably know less about Model T's than you knew before buying this gorgeous car. 21:45 I think one of the uses for that three way socket wrench could be for the spark plugs, another for the lug nuts, and I have no clue what the third use for it could be. You may, or may not, have paid too much for this car, but by the time you get this car road worthy, you're going to collect, far more than 5500 smiles, in just one car show season, which will make the car pay for itself. GREAT VIDEO RANDY!!!!!!!!!
The things that she was calling batteries is actually buzz coils for the ignition
This is my favorite video you've put out. I'm looking forward to what comes next. Don't worry too much about that price. You can't put a price on the history of this vehicle.
So happy too see this ford!! So surprised to see it’s in good shape!! The old girl wants too run. Wow Randy! Would love to see more of the model T
I'm sure that lady's granddad would've loved to hear his car run again. You may have done him proud from beyond.
Santa and Randy!! heck ya this is going to be a fun episode
Wow! you found a time capsule. The horn is awesome.
Poor car survived 100 years until you got hold of it.🤣
Sorry that it hit the tree branch. I am definitely happy that the damage doesn't look too bad. I am looking forward to seeing more on the Model T.
That's an updraft carburetor. My dad bought a used Model T as a first car when he was 13 years old in 1933. He hid the car away from his parents, and was able to drive it for some period of time before his ownership was discovered. This began a lifetime of all things mechanical for my father who never failed to get a car running if the mechanical parts were not damaged beyond repair. When he was 30 years old an older man noticed that he was working on a Model T parade car preparing it to start. The man said to him ,"How do you know how to operate a car with 3 pedals and no gearshift lever that was made before you were born?" My dad laughed, started the car and said, "My first car was a Model T".
Cool car and truly an awesome find. Good Luck with the ole girl she deserves a good mechanical overhaul and cleaning up!
Way to go Randy that thing is awesome. I love how you keep going multiple times after you said time to go home lol love it.
Good Video Randy and Santa (Michael)& Monkey Wrench Mike Entertaining & I Learned A couple things about model T 's
Greatness Randy! Huge piece of automotive industry and cool to see you working to bring her back. She really is something special!
Randy you inspire me. I had to get my big toe amputated week ago Friday, but I stay positive and hope to cross path with you.
Let’s talk about the real MVP that damn starter 😂😂. Great video Randy 👌✌️.
That's interesting.
Hearing an old car like this running is realy neat.
I'm used to hearing modern cars running, but this is different.
Thanks for the video, Randy.
There is a world of difference mechanically between a model T and a model A
What a beautiful vehicle! We just watched this video this evening and, man, you should've heard us. We were all cheering "come on, girl!" and "YEAH, BABY!" when she finally ran. This is gonna be a fun series of videos to watch. We're definitely looking forward to that (and the Citation). ☺❤
Awesome car randy
You have great friends
Good luck with your car
Great video
Randy, the black swtich you were turning from MAG to GEN is the headlight switch!
when you replace the windsheild , replace it with safety glass not the plate glass that is in there.
Been waiting for this! It's crazy seeing something so old run, now that's quality lol. Amazing
This actually brought a tear to my eye to actually see it run what vehicle. Happy new year randy
A Ford model T as long as the frame is not rotted out you can rebuild it just like a Mack truck that it is. 😂
Holy crap that video was exciting!!! Awesome start to my day, thanks Randy!!!
Coldwarmotors in Canada just did a lot of work on his. You've really got to check that out for some valuable information. His videos come out on Saturday afternoon. Enjoy the car Randy.
Great video Randy,i can't believe you got it running,great job!
Model T now runs , short trip down Route 66, a lot of thumbs up, lets go.
The coldwarmotors channel has some good model T videos, with repair and maintenance.
WOW! A ford Model T?? What an amazing find! Enjoy
Thanks for sharing this cool old car & the story behind it Randy. Just imagine if that old T could talk, the stories it could tell💯🔥🔥👍
Well... Most of AAR subs will be sucked back to the 20's and learn about the very beginning of the automobile industry and how this machines operated 👏 When this car was brand new the end of the American Civil War was only 62 years before, the end of WW1 only 8 and WW2 only 12 years away. Remarkable really. Greetings from 🇪🇺
There's no way you overpaid for a gem like that. It's worth what someone will pay for it.
What an awesome car, way to go Randy and start the car and it’s always cool to see Santa and Mike to help.
You really were determined to get that T running Randy. I think you were to the point of staying all night until that happened. Sounds good, a little more tweaking and she’ll be on the road. Props to Santa’s workshop for always helping you out!!! 👍😁
I like people who can admit a mistake. Rather than those who never do.
The facts are, that from 1914 to 1925, the Model Ts only came in black. Some earlier ones, like some of the first Model Ts were red along with like 4 other colors, but the 1914s through 1925s were all black.
I've heard that black paint was the only paint that dry quick enough
@@sampoturunen9337 Yes, the main reason was solely for efficiency. Black dried much faster so they could produce more vehicles in a shorter amount of time.
Hey Randy @autoauctionrebuilds your fan base is speaking up about this vehicle. Keep wrenching on her man... Personally, I'd love to see more content and I've been waiting on this video since you posted on Instagram or FB. Sucks about the window frame and glass but it has now given you a story to tell too.
Having those Ford tools is very cool! Good buy Randy!
Those ford wrenches look to be part of the original tool sets that came with the car
That is one heck of a barn find!! Definitely something new and crazy for the channel!!
Super cool old car!! This car is the first one that really got me stuck with classic cars And i have always loved them!! Hope you have fun with these amazing classic people moving cars and have fun making content for it!
Randy amazing job getting all of these cars back and making money on them.
I wish you to make a lot more.
Love the T and love your ground wagoneer.
Drive safe a good luck to you.
I wish I had so much knowledge to learn from you love Cars maybe one day I will have a chance.
You were messing with the light switch. You turn the key towards battery or mag. Definitely try to start it on battery.
You hit a payday man. Your scoring high points on the classics
You should restore it and keep it
Definitely get it running.
I wouldn't restore it either. Just get it cleaned up, get it going, and cruise it.
Clean out the fuel system, fix the brakes, get a new windshield, and see how it goes.
My Uncle had a 1927 Model T Touring. It was way cool!
I'll be watching for sure.
I love it. Looks like you’ve found Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr. ❤️😊
Keep it mostly unrestored, it has ''patina', it is a survivor that is mostly original. Clean it up, maybe there is a local branch of a Model T club who can help you figure out how to drive it, how to fix things, get parts. Maybe next year you could put new flags in their holders and drive it in a local parade with a big smile on your face.
I’ve been looking forward to this
Clean it up and make it a driver and if you don't spend too much you will be okay on the price, just watch your pennies. Very cool Randy, way to go.
Those tools were so that you can work on the motor and thing because you had to take off the cylinder head regularly to clean the carbon out otherwise it wouldn't run
Most people take the preheater pipe off and install a motorcycle-type air filter. As they weren't equipped with any air filter.
What a great episode!!! Can’t wait to see it again
Yes it needs you to fix it it’s worth it
that is awesome Randy. not a bad price you can double your money.
A good friends father used to take both his sons and myself to car shows went over all of this stuff with me it is like watching him explain everything all over again. R.I.P. Mr. K !
You got the key in the right position, you can hear the coil buzz and she hits pretty good now.
Cool to see it Run. Reminds me of a Jethro Bodine Beverly Hillbillies car..
if no-one told you, that carbs works as taking hot air from the exhaust. & feeds it back in-to it. to help start on a cold day. but santa is right it a gen, as it could have electric start by them.
@auto action Rebuild and @Santa's workshop together awesome team🙏😇
For sttarting, you want the throttle down 4 clicks and spark down 2.
Very good video nice to have a old car fix it up enough to go to a museum
Hey the model T was in for production for - Get this - 19 years!! from 1908 to 1927! It was thoroughly obsolete by the time it went out of production. But this wasn't the time that they totally changed car platforms every 5 years, or tooled up for a car they only build for a couple of years - I'm looking at YOU Cadillac!!
You have to do what’s called the model t dance to get it to start
Way to go Randy I'm glad you got it running
Hi Mike. I really love that really old car randy.