How to Drive a Model T Ford - Point of View 

I have always wanted a Ford Model T, because I have always found them interesting. The moment that cemented my want of a T, is seeing a gentleman in Cooper, Texas daily driving one that was roughly 65%-75% original. He told me about some minor changes made to his car, including the different gear ratios he was running in the transmission. He also added a small, low volume, low pressure fuel pump because he would drive on hills steep enough to stall the engine when a bit low on fuel. It looked like a rough, worn out car from a distance, but when you looked at the small details, the car was VERY well taken care of. I asked him if he could take a guess at how many miles were on the car, and he estimated that in his 30 (ish) years of ownership to that point (2001 or so) he had put 150,000 - 200,000 miles on the car and was on his second rebuild, of the second engine he had put in it. Over all, he guessed closer to 500,000 miles total. This may not sound right to a lot of people, but he was pretty sure the car had crossed the country a few times, at least. I talked with this gentleman for roughly an hour, he was awesome and I soaked up as much info as he was willing to share, and he seemed to enjoy. My hat off to you sir for keeping one of the few Ford products I actually like and respect alive and giving her some exercise :) I have said it most of my life now, cars are meant to be driven, not just sit and fall to pieces.

This car is fascinating...

Imagine taking your driving test in one of these . I want my own model t so bad

Very nice! This car is very impressive! Greetings from Romania! :)

Does your child refuse to stop texting? Get them a model T!.... 😂

I think a cool idea if you like it would be to do a bunch of drive by shots so that we can see the outer components of your car. Love your channel!

Greetings from the States. Very impressed with the channel. Good Show! Cheers

Another great video!!!

Very useful video. Thanks for this one. You made everything look at lot easier than it seemed when I was attempting to drive over the weekend

Hi Mitch, just wanted to say, your videos were the most entertaining and explaining too I have seen so far. Very easily told and very good recordet. Maybe you could put an external microphone on your jacket for better voice-sound effects. Keep on riding your nice car - I will stay in tune!

Make no wonder Laurel and Hardy kept crashing their's LOL!!!

Great job with your videos and your Model T.

Another very cool video! Thanks for your time.

truly great video--special thanks for different shots that required efforts not expected from many--you set a good example!

Great video!!! Fantastic!!

At 5:50, I think you mean "later rather than earlier"? Super looking car!

Learned a lot watching this. Brilliant 👍 Thanks.

Like your videos. Found you through watching "Model T Tips" channel. Thanks alot, keep these cool vids coming.

I probably never be able to drive a Model T, but it is most interesting to watch how driving ~80 years ago was like. Great videos :)

I love watching an Aussie teach me all about my American automotive roots. Love the channel! Cheers, mate!

Nice video!

For once RU-vid recommendation directed me to a really cool channel. Thanks a lot, it's a really fascinating piece from a lost time this car :)

Very nice video, a friend of mine got a restored T ambulance he said I can drive some time

I just came across this channel by chance. I had no idea how much manual labour you have to use to get the Model T moving.Really very interesting. I look forward to watching your older videos too. And greetings from Canada....

Thanks one again Mitch, you're certainly inspiring me to get a Model T! I rather fancy doing the London - Brighton Vintage car run too.

Best how to drive a T video yet! You have inspired me to purchase a Model T, 1927 coupe enclosed body. I’ve been able to repair it following your videos! Thanks so much! I’ve got it running really well. I’ve noticed after a drive I get quite a bit of oil dripping underneath. Is this normal?

thanks

awesome

Outstanding video! You do a fabulous job of explaining everything. How often does the handbrake linkage and pedal travel need to be adjusted to keep everything working properly?

I think the best way for me to learn how to drive a modle t is you actually be in it for I am a hands on learner not a visual learner

I always enjoy your Model T videos Mitch. Did you try to find a right hand drive one when you were looking to buy the one you got? I still want to get to drive one.

I love that car. Please, get a better microphone to cancel background noise.

hello from bar harbor maine! usa been watching few videos if you dont mind sharing approximately what was the cost of your buggy? and where abouts did you find it? it seems to be in great shape from the begining thanks cheers bill

When the shifter is in second gear and you push the clutch totally down what happens?

i suppose being the first car you had to devise a system of operating them and being a complex machine needing a lot of maintenance it being hard to operate isn't a problem

Hey great video. I just have one question. When your talking about spark advance and hill climbing. Isn't having the spark occur earlier called advancing the spark not regarding. If I'm wrong please tell me thanks

Do you have to make any concessions (mods to the car) for modern driving conditions? I know you have better than standard brakes fitted, and if the car didn't come with seat belts you don't have to fit them, etc. But what about speeding? If you get pulled over 'no speedometer, officer' is unlikely to be a satisfactory explanation! :-P This is a great channel and I've learned _heaps_ watching just about every video I think. Thanks for your hard work and effort and patience in bringing all this to RU-vidrs - much appreciated :-) That gearbox is an auto box really, isn't it? Just the driver is operating the bands/clutch instead of hydraulics and valves? And of course, no torque converter.

I take it there weren't many Model T car jackings back in the day?

When stopping do you pump the brake to keep oil on the bad and prevent the drum from getting hot and cracking? I read that somewhere and it made since at the time.

There is a saying that you can slow a Model T in need , by stepping on ANY pedal .... if you chose Reverse while moving forward , would it actually engage , or would the Friction Bands simply slow the car ( with lots of smoke ! ) - until it stopped or they burned out , whichever came first ?

After watching all your videos, I feel like I could drive a Model-T. Which means I would probably wreck the damn thing, being all overconfident in my abilities. ;-) So don't let me drive your Model-T, ok? ;-)

Do you daily it?

And if you still can’t do it in first gear, I heard you can also use the reverse gear to climb up a hill.

Does this model T has a bonnet?

How much it cost to you this car? It must be so expensive