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Marklambert61 · 08-24-2012, 07:57 AM

I have had a Model A RPU for years and love that old truck. Now thinking of getting a Model T for a second project.

Any advice on a good car to get started on my Model T education?

Mark

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ndnchf · 08-24-2012, 01:32 PM

I just bought my first model T a month ago - a 1924 Touring car. I love it - lots of room inside, a little lighter than closed cars and its a real crowd pleaser. There are a lot of them around too.

2manycars · 08-24-2012, 05:12 PM

You dont say where you live, but a friend of mine has a stunning, top quality touring car for sale. Photos on my web site, on the for sale page. www.brauchauto.com

john in illinois · 08-24-2012, 08:19 PM

I have a solid 24 touring for sale. Contact me for info if you are interested.

John

CharlieB · 08-24-2012, 10:10 PM

Touring's probably the most desireable. What ever you do I highly recommend bringing a T guy along when checking one out. It's definitely not a Model A but is a world unto itself. It doesn't drive or operate like an A and the mechanicals are totally different. Don't jump at the first one you see. There's plenty around. Keep in mind: a "barn find" (read rust bucket) might not be worth restoring price wise.

OldadWWII · 08-24-2012, 10:12 PM

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The Model T is a part of automotive history and I am proud to own a 1925 Touring Car. It takes a little time to learn to drive the car well, particularly to make good gear shifts from low to high. It is a fun car to drive if you stay on roads with speed limits 35 mph or less. It is not a good car for slow moving parades as it will overheat. It loves backroads and will go down rough and rutted roads that modern cars can't take. After all, rough and rutted roads were all they had in 1925!
The car is simple to work on and parts are available. Enjoy!

Dodge · 08-25-2012, 02:14 AM

Hook up with a local chapter of the Model T Ford Club. Most of the people are very friendly and know where the cars are for sale and may have one themselves for sale.
They can also check out a car for you.
(you need more than one though)

Steve Jelf · 08-28-2012, 01:36 PM

I agree that when you go to look at a prospective purchase you should take along somebody who knows T's and will know what to check and will notice what's missing and have some idea whether the missing part is a big deal or not.

I also agree about the T being different from anything you've worked on before. It's simple, but often not put together the way you expect. That's why the first Model T parts every new owner should buy are the Ford T shop manual and the MTFCA books on The Engine, The Transmission, The Electrical System, etc. If you just dive into a repair without any warning of what not to do, it can get expensive. The books can save you a lot of hassle and dough.

fordman67 · 09-03-2012, 01:59 AM

Just to warn you...don't expect to drive the a much after u own a t....A's just don't do anything for me since I drove my first T....

08-24-2012, 07:57 AM	#1
Marklambert61 Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Otter Lake MI Posts: 61	Looking for my first Model T I have had a Model A RPU for years and love that old truck. Now thinking of getting a Model T for a second project. Any advice on a good car to get started on my Model T education? Mark ChurchCarShowAug.5,2012 012.JPG

08-24-2012, 01:32 PM	#2
ndnchf Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia Posts: 759	Re: Looking for my first Model T I just bought my first model T a month ago - a 1924 Touring car. I love it - lots of room inside, a little lighter than closed cars and its a real crowd pleaser. There are a lot of them around too.

08-24-2012, 05:12 PM	#3
2manycars Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern CT Posts: 2,732	Re: Looking for my first Model T You dont say where you live, but a friend of mine has a stunning, top quality touring car for sale. Photos on my web site, on the for sale page. www.brauchauto.com

08-24-2012, 08:19 PM	#4
john in illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,184	Re: Looking for my first Model T I have a solid 24 touring for sale. Contact me for info if you are interested. John

08-24-2012, 10:10 PM	#5
CharlieB Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Toms River N.J. Posts: 515	Re: Looking for my first Model T Touring's probably the most desireable. What ever you do I highly recommend bringing a T guy along when checking one out. It's definitely not a Model A but is a world unto itself. It doesn't drive or operate like an A and the mechanicals are totally different. Don't jump at the first one you see. There's plenty around. Keep in mind: a "barn find" (read rust bucket) might not be worth restoring price wise.

08-24-2012, 10:12 PM	#6
OldadWWII Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 9	Re: Looking for my first Model T Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The Model T is a part of automotive history and I am proud to own a 1925 Touring Car. It takes a little time to learn to drive the car well, particularly to make good gear shifts from low to high. It is a fun car to drive if you stay on roads with speed limits 35 mph or less. It is not a good car for slow moving parades as it will overheat. It loves backroads and will go down rough and rutted roads that modern cars can't take. After all, rough and rutted roads were all they had in 1925! The car is simple to work on and parts are available. Enjoy!

08-25-2012, 02:14 AM	#7
Dodge Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sonoma, CA. Posts: 1,497	Re: Looking for my first Model T Hook up with a local chapter of the Model T Ford Club. Most of the people are very friendly and know where the cars are for sale and may have one themselves for sale. They can also check out a car for you. (you need more than one though)

08-28-2012, 01:36 PM	#8
Steve Jelf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Parkerfield KS Posts: 526	Re: Looking for my first Model T I agree that when you go to look at a prospective purchase you should take along somebody who knows T's and will know what to check and will notice what's missing and have some idea whether the missing part is a big deal or not. I also agree about the T being different from anything you've worked on before. It's simple, but often not put together the way you expect. That's why the first Model T parts every new owner should buy are the Ford T shop manual and the MTFCA books on The Engine, The Transmission, The Electrical System, etc. If you just dive into a repair without any warning of what not to do, it can get expensive. The books can save you a lot of hassle and dough.

09-03-2012, 01:59 AM	#9
fordman67 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Evansville IN U.S.A. Posts: 395	Re: Looking for my first Model T Just to warn you...don't expect to drive the a much after u own a t....A's just don't do anything for me since I drove my first T.... __________________ 1925 tudor (restoration) 1941 tudor"street rod" project1964 fairlane tube chassis "street car" 1996 f-350 crew cab 4x stroker! Na, I dont like working on cars...I exist for it!