I always appreciate when people bring some life back into these old vehicles. Its too bad some people put these cars out to rot. I have never understood that. Thank you and good luck in your restoration process.
Nice car, lucky man. I've always heard of this business of priming the engine and the just turning on the ignition and the engine just jumps into life but I've never seen it. Nice job, well done.
Soak those would spoke wheels in water and they’ll tighten up. My grandfather said they used to drive them into a stream and let them sit for a while to swell up the spokes just like they did wagon wheels.
Don’t be afraid to put some paint on that engine. I use a satin black that looks better than glossy. Also .. you are running rough. I think you need to adjust gas mixture in the carburetor by the needle valve. That is adjusted by the rod on the firewall. Start out rich for starting (anti-clockwise) and then turn clockwise to lean it out for smoother combustion.
The official FORD name for this model is the runabout. I would replace the spokes but this car is in excellent shape. It looks correct and original for 1924. Starters were added to the car in 1918. They were optional before that.
So cool! I have been helping a lady from our church with an estate sale and they have a 1925 model T touring car. In very restorable condition. I found the outer head light glass in the shop and one was really blueish.... they even have a second engine and tyranny to go with it. Several extra wheels too. I have no idea how much to ask for it either. Since you live in Washington State and I live in Oregon, what can I expect to get out of a decent Model T? Thanks. I have really enjoyed your videos.
