Thermo-siphon is how they described the cooling flow. The side lights were there as many towns had laws against head lights as they frightened the horses. hence the side lights.I have 5 model T's but none as nice and original as your, my oldest a 1917. 1914 is the first year they really mass produced these on an assembly line at Highland Park.Bravo on your maintenance and preservation of this beauty. The Brass fittings and lights are crazy expensive now. Very original except for a few upgrades. Looks like even the original wheels (not the tire however lol)
I remember my schooldays in the early '70s, when someone (a family member of one of the students) drove up in a 1915 Ford roadster. I was entranced, and wished I could have such a vehicle. I'm 62 now, and yet Fordless; but I still covet one of these beauties.
Wow. Taking some pretty big risks cranking the motor with your thumb wrapped around the crank. If that motor kicks back, you’ll know what I mean. Otherwise very nice video - I love watching them being driven almost as much as I love driving one!
Incorrect... Brass carbide generator and side lamps would be seen on 1912 - 13 and earlier vehicles, Beginning in 1913 - 14 Ford began the Assembly line process cutting cost.. To make his vehicle more affordable and to save production time was to cut the amount of brass used.. going with Painted steel with some brass details. The black and brass era. While still Being brass era vehicles it was the beginning of the end of the brass era
