How to Drive A Model T and Why It's So Hard to Drive on a Hill
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- čas přidán 10. 07. 2024
- We discuss how to drive a Model T, and why its so much harder when going up and down hills. Watch the build series to see how we got this car back on the road.
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Remember my Grandmother saying that , " she had to back her Model T up the Hills because of the Gas Tank " . No Fuel Pump and graviety feed . We've come a long way , LOL
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My uncle told me a story about driving home from a dance. He and his friends went to leave after the dance and found that the model t that they were driving wouldn't go forward, just reverse. My uncle always drove because he didn't drink, but everyone else was drunk. He drove home in reverse, at night, guided by a car full of drunks. Home was 20 miles away. That must have seemed like an eternity. Apparently they made it.
Sounds like my son and his friends in my old Chevette. Once or twice they ended up pushing it home.
I can only wish I'd been there! Maybe I was in a past life when this happened to someone else. I'm 76 and somehow get so excited with old turn of the century cars.
I did this for fun one day in my Ford Taurus using the turn signals in reverse order with my buddy passenger only drove a mile or so like that though (in the city in traffic probably somewhat illegal) should have seen the faces people gave me 😂
I had an 81 Chrysler New Yorker blow its forward band, a dozen years ago in downtown Detroit.
I Drove the 5 miles back to Hamtramck, in reverse.
Aaahh, adventures in Motoring🤣👍🇺🇲
Perfect Model T story: something badly broken, mostly everyone is drunk but everybody made it home in one piece. Winning.
I had no idea. I used to have a customer that had one when I worked as a automotive tech. He used to bring by the shop occasionally to shoot the poop. I always asked to drive it and he would always say it was difficult. It never made sense to me by him explaining it to me, but now I understand. You're brave.
Sir you've saved a piece of history and you've given us so much joy watching you drive this car.
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This is a great video, Jared. These cars are mostly a mystery to everyone nowadays. Operating them is a lost art. Great effort on your part in researching not only for the restoration of the car but the actual work in doing it as well as the filming and editing of this video. Thank you!
I have owned a few cars that are now considered "classics", but I can't wrap my head around driving such a beautiful Model T on modern roads. I had a daily driver with a single reservoir brake master, and four wheel drum brakes, but the pedals and shifter were " normal".
Please don't think I'm insulting you or your car. When it was new it was an engineering triumph that changed the world. Your restoration shows all that is good with keeping them alive and running. Thank you.
Man u can never get bored driving this!!
Having had several “T”s ( still have the first one) I can say that driving them is a experience but the more you drive the easier it gets, it is still a good idea to keep out of compromising situations 👍👍
I does get quite easier after a wile of driving them, And they are FUN! And one in a wile, scary! But that still makes them FUN Cars to drive!!
I know people drove them to the limit and there were tons of aftermarket, period-correct accessories and upgrades that made them more than what they started out as; you know, quicker, faster, better stopping. Would love to see someone driving the snot out of one. Anyone know of such a video?
Jarod,
I am impressed with your Model T driving skills. I have owned and driven Model Ts for almost 50 years. I live in central Missouri and do not encounter steep hills when I drive.
From what I see in your video, I would say that you could probably adjust your transmission bands to get better function from them. Your brake pedal is almost at the floor when you are getting results from it. You should never need to pull it back with your foot after using it. I believe that tightening the band will solve both problems at once.
Your clutch pedal could be snugged up some also. The pedal can be adjusted to engage low gear without going almost to the floor. You should be able to feather the pedal and throttle for a smooth start just as you would let off a regular clutch pedal for a smooth start. All my cars have always had the original type cotton band linings.
When I start my car, I immediately pull the spark lever all the way down and never touch it again until I shut off the engine. I get excellent performance and adequate engine braking for my type of driving. Engine compression would figure into this equation. If you did not re-bore your engine, you could have a bit of wear which would contribute to reduced engine braking.
I have really enjoyed your Model T series. I am a Chevy guy, at heart, but since my first Model T drive, nearly 50 years ago, I have been hooked on them. The quirkiness, the historical significance, the whole package makes them the most important automobile ever built.
Now I understand why my Grandfather had to take his brothers with him to push the car up the hills. You see, in West Virginia we have "hills" too!
Extremely well done. I've owned my Model A for 50 years and it's so much more "modern" than the "T". But I'd love to drive a Model T - I think that from what I've learned from watching your video, that I can do it.
Fun fact, model A peak torque is 105... Peak HP was 35. No issues going up hills.
@@tomk3732 Yeah, the engine isn’t the problem, it’s the transmission. 1st gear for going slow up hills, 2nd is kinds pushing it up a super big hill. 3rd....forget about it.
@@johnnyrocket6588 Since there isn't a 3d gear.
@@algrayson8965 I was talking about my model a. Sorry if you thought I was talking about a model t.
Man, you brought back so many memories of riding with Daddy and uncle in their T models. My Pop had a '28 turtle back, and my uncle had a '21 that was a pick up conversion. He drove his T every day as his daily driver, and taught me to drive it when I was 10 and could finally reach the pedals good enough. It was kind of a "right of passage" for me. I remember the first time he sent me on a run to the parts house all by myself, man, did I ever feel grown up! Could you imagine sending a 10 year old in a T model pickup 15 miles to the parts house in this day and age? I'm so glad I lived when I did, so I could have the opportunity to experience these things first hand. The world I knew is fading fast. Thank God there are a few people like you who are keeping a little of it alive. Thanks for the memories!
WOW! What a true life testimonial! A page out of history!
I LOVE this Reply! Yes indeed the world I once knew is truly fading fast, But it is so great to see such a nice fella like Jared restoring a BEAUTIFUL Car like this after His Hard work on it! He has brought us back to that time again, It makes Me VERY Proud to watch this, All is truly not lost!
My Dad learned to drive on a T. When he was 7. After he had driven cars for 22 years, he bought his first driver license.
I am 13 years old and I can’t stand the world I am growing up in. It would have been a dream to grow up in those days.
@@freedomprinter9 Don't worry Mr Atlanta, we've got live babies, antibiotics, hot and cold running water and you can still get a job in the outdoors or travel, theres loadsa countries in the world where you dont need a driving liscence as long as you dont make a fool of yourself...
That thing was archaic. I'm glad I never had to get around in a model T. Nostalgic, and it really helps to appreciate modern cars.
I have watched you rebuild this from start to finish, what a talented man. Well done!!!
Greetings from Denmark where another (rookie) owner of a 1925 Tudor learned so much from your videos, including this one. Thanks Jared!
Wow. I had no idea driving a T was that much different than my Toyota. One of your best videos so far. Thanks,
RT
Way back in the mid 70’s when I was in college, I had an older teacher that talked about driving Model T’s. He said what you did about backing them up hills because of the fuel tank and also when the transmission bands were slipping. Your video explained it ver well!
My uncle had a 1917 T truck that sat outside forever and I used to play on it as a kid... it had a tire valve on top of the tank so you could use a tire pump to pressurize it to keep fuel flowing, Dad said it actually worked pretty good!
This is, by far, the best explanation on how to use those controls that I've come across. I found this fascinating.
I was just wondering how to drive a Model T. Thanks much.
I worked for the conservation corps in grand junction, when I was getting trained one of the managers told us a story of how people would lose control of these climbing one of the steepest dirt roads we maintained. He showed us a couple cliffs with model T's at the bottom just the frame left.
I never imagined how complicated driving a model T would be.
Great video, thank you very much. Given the complicated technology, it is a miracle that the automobile has become established.😂😂
My father had a '27. He loved that car. I did too. Rip Dad❤
Great introduction - not only goin over how to technically get going, but also how to drive the car in different situations (timing uphill, engine braking downhill, etc) - very well done!
P.s.: Well, and the rest of the video was great, too, of course :D
I remember my dad talking about getting to drive a Model T when he was kid from the 'rich kid" in the neighbourhood, my dad was born in 1922. I car was Brand New!
My elderly neighbours in Australia have a model T. They take it out now and then, lovely to see. I must ask them to show it to me. My father drove one in the "outback" with a friend, selling zithers. That was in the twenties. He spoke very fondly of that time.
Also, he said, whatever broke you could fix with a bobby pin (hairclip).
This is actually a really awesome video....... it shows how 100 years ago they were truly operating a full blown machine that took full concentration AND skill.....to 100 years later I can set cruise control, apply hot sauce to my freshly bought tacos and text my brother on my smart phone that "i'm on the way."
This video brings back so many fond memories of a 1926 Model T, that owned me, a number of years ago. It was immaculately restored to better than original condition by its previous owner prior to my purchase. After receiving instructions from the former owner gentleman, I decided that maybe I would just put the car up on 4 jack stands to practice on while in the garage, with the door open for exhaust reasons. However after studying the manual, and being able to drive a "normal" stick shift, with No problems, I changed my mind an thought that I would take it out on the road near my semi-rural residence. I mean, HOW HARD COULD IT BE, RIGHT. So I proceeded out of the driveway and around the block, and managed to shift from low to high reasonably well for a Model T Newbie. Ok, so far, so good. Now on to the Golf Club Road which was more trafficked and also had a faster flow. Speeding along, in "Galloping Girty", at some 35 miles per hour in an area with built up New housing, an impatient motorist pulled in behind me. Perhaps in hind site, I should have just pulled off the roadway and let them pass. Instead, in the heat of the moment I rolled down the window to signal a left turn into a driveway where a "BRAND NEW" home was just being completed. Guess what? I temporarily forgot how to STOP this machine, having been more focused on the forward propulsion of this unique creature. In a second of panic, I pressed ALL of the pedals at once and the T stalled out ...... just 1 inch from running into the brand new double garage door on this beautifully completed New home. Practice, practice, practice or is it Location, Location, Location. My better half gave me "The Look", but wisely said Nothing. Great fun was had by All. Greetings from Ontario, Canada.
Thanks for the class Jared. It was so nice. Congratulations for the restoration.
I’m new to T ownership and am self taught from UTube except for one quick lesson. I’ve tried to explain to my friends how hard it is to drive in my hilly North Georgia area but your video does a much better job. Sometimes I overheat the engine going up and down. My only really flat area is 4 lane highways and I’m concerned someone will hit me from behind, not realizing how slow I am, plus I’ll be going below the legal limit. You’ve given me some new tactics to try. Thank you!
What happens when one goes BELOW the speed limit and a cop stops you, gives you a ticket and the judge has no clue about early cars?
OMG I'm in hilly North Georgia and have sweaty palms just thinking about driving this here! 🤣🤣
That was really interesting. My dad (born in 1925) taught himself to drive in an old Model T he bought from an old farmer in very rural Northern New Zealand when he was around 13 years old.
Sir, that was really pleasant. I imagine that experience! You can feel a little nervous but at the same time happy for the result of your work. I watched the previous videos, certainly a lesson for life. The car is incredible, a jewel, and the reconstruction was exemplary. Thank you for sharing that moment, few Ford T's left and you were delighted to drive a wonderful machine. Great job, keep going.
I love this model T I wish it gets all updates and runs on today's roads again in lots of numbers
Dad said that when you want to go fast you pull both ears down. LOL
Dad played high school football. One night while he was at the game, someone "borrowed" his T, brought it back to the same spot, but left the shifter forward. After the game, dad went to hand crank the car, it fired and ran into him. Fortunately, his sister knew enough to turn off the key. But the bumper twisted his knee, which put him out of football.
He also said that it wasn't unusual to see a blue flame on top of the radiator from the alcohol that was used as antifreeze.
wow much respect to the old timers who only had model T's. thank you for explaining how its drives. I have a 1940 Plymouth 4 door sedan that needs restoration it's a regular manual "3 on the tree" though. thank you again for this absolutely wonderful informative video.
Great video!! Seems rather complicated. My Great Uncle had one of these and I went for many a ride when I was a kid visiting my Grandparents. My most vivid memory was the horn.... Ahhh-Uuu-Gaaa. Also, 1st video I recall where you had a speaking role. Thanks for all your work, please keep it ip.
ABSOLUTE GENIUS !!!!! FANTASTIC JOB MATE. IT'S GREAT TO SEE A YOUNG FELLA WITH A PASSION FOR OLD VEHICLES. MY GROWN UP BOYS WOULD LAUGH AND SAY " WTF" ??? THEY DON`T APPRECIATE THE PAST.
That’s the best how to drive video I’ve seen, really well filmed and explained. Enjoyed all your videos on this project. Hope we’ve not seen the last of it. I’d be very interested in anything to do with maintenance, servicing safety checks on the model T, perhaps an idea for a future video/s? Thank you for sharing your work you should be very proud 👍😁
My grandfather drove this one. He especially liked this one for all the glass windows so his buddies could moon the cheerleaders after the high school football games.
Awesome!
❤️❤️The costume you have the look 😊😊& your video so informative thanks gr8 job👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I can remember stories of my GrandUncle driving from Gallup, NM to Grants, NM on Route 66 in the old days. He would get tired after about 20-30 miles pullover set up his tent cookware and sleep, get rested and then continue. For a 60 mile trip he would take about 3 days! According to him the fun was the trip. And how I loved his stories…
Thank you very much Jared. You have the talent of drivin as well as restorin lovely model T
I watched all your videos rebuilding the car. I did not realize where you where until you started driving the local roads. You are close to my house. Well done on the restoration.
Totally random: Its amazing how distinct that housing is. I was able to see the houses and go "Hey, that looks like rolling hills!"- Sure as shit it is. Im from torrance and used to live briefly up there. Beautiful place.
And absolutely love the demonstration of this vehicle. Its amazing to see what the driving experience was with these things, and how different the train of thought was on how to drive them.
Thanx for the great driving instruction on a Model T. 👍🏾😎
That s fantastic you deserve a golden trophy you saved a piece of our past Congregations a great job thanks for the videos most enjoyable good bye
Iam not sure how, but I followed your driving description ... lol. Good job.
Best T tutorial on the web, bar None!! Loved the 4-6mph. Lol. I had my model A for 25 years, and as someone else said, it was “modern” compared to the T. There is a hydraulic kit made for rear wheels only for the T. I don’t have the link, but maybe someone else can post it. I believe it uses disc brakes for stopping. Jared, with those hills, please look into the accessory screen for just under the transmission cover. It will help filter out some of that band material from usage and help keep it out of your engine bearings. Great video! 👍
I installed that screen and magnet already, just didn’t film it👍
Texastparts.com found that link I had mentioned for T disc brakes.
Thanks for the lesson, very nice driving!
Hell yeah! Great job dude
Awesome video. Really well done and informative.
Thanks! Jared for this informative video. I watched the first drive video and observed the difficulty you had in the driving experience. I have firmly decided to not ever own or even attempt to drive one of these vehicles. In remembering some of those old gangster movies, I now know why they were always crashing (LOL). It is very generous of you to take time and effort in explaining the difficulties and the mechanics of driving this vehicle. I appreciate your knowledge and expertise, Thanks, and have a great week. A fan of your channel.
Awesome job
That was an excellent tutorial!
COOL! Nice presentation. Neat car.
Incredible work!
Excellent tutorial! 😊
Good video , I remember driving mine for the first time and it was an experience .
Thank you for taking us with. I’ve been wanting to go for a Model T ride for a long time.
Thank you so much for the tutorial / demonstration. Enjoy your car, Sir!
Great video! Never owned or driven a T, but have 2 A’s which are fun to own and drive. Amazing the refinements made over the years and the originals are a reminder of where we started out. Thanks 😊
Great. I really liked the detail in exactly how and why to do things. Thanks!
Great video, just subbed. This makes me miss my Model T- a '26 Tudor sedan. I appreciate the period outfit!!!
I always wondered how to drive one, thanks for sharing 😀
Oh my, when the car was going faster I was like 👁👄👁. I know I would have messed up all those controls up! You drove like a pro!
Thank you. I almost finish mine and will run it soon so, this video will help me. Best regard from Québec, Canada
Thank you for this.
This is probably the best explanation/demonstration of driving a model T I have watched. Well done!!
beautiful piece of history, binged the entire playlist, i hope to get a model T or another vehicle of that era one day, wonder how many people stare or come to chat you up when they see you riding around in this Model T, these days you rarely see a Model T on the roads
Jared - what a tremendous job! You are amazingly skilled and this project is very inspiring! I have become and subscriber and a fan!
Thanks for doing this. This is the best driving guide I have seen!
WOW!! Most everything that you explained about how to drive the Modal T i did not understand yet it is very very interesting
Just came across your channel. Super cool, interesting stuff. Really great car. Will definitely tune in again.👍🏼
Stay safe and healthy.
When I first found your channel, you were more than half way through with the videos on this T. I watched the first couple, and I thought it was odd that here was no commentary, and not expecting to get very far before I turned to something else. But, you did a great job with the presentation. and I was hooked, and looked forward more and more to each upcoming episode. You are truly a genius! Turning a piece of old ugly junk into a piece of beautiful art. Fabulous restoration. Well done!!!
What a great comment! Thank you👍
Neil... You're speaking for tens of thousands world wide. I'm one of them!
Wonderful video I can say I had no clue how to drive one but would love to try!!!
I was amazed by these videos! Well done! You are a master. Greetings from Spain.
Enjoyed immensely the full series of your model T rebuild... What a talented young man....
Jared... As always.... FANTASTIC!!!
With 15 million of these sold over the years, obviously people learned how to operate them! Seems complicated at first, especially compared to modern cars, but once you get use to it.... bet it's a breeze! Thanks for the rebuild and the driving tour. NOW.. can't wait for the next rebuild!
Naples, FL USA
Was one of most entertaining series I have watched. Wouldn't of done anything differently. Well done sir. You earned my subscription. Thank you for the silence and speed of the videos.
I'd love to try that someday!
Great job ✌
I watched all the videos. You are a master, because you are mastering every piece of work you are doing and you are sharing all this worldwide ! Thank you so much !
awesome. well done
Nice tutorial. Dad had me driving his 26’ touring when I was eight. Nice touch with the period correct clothes. I see the comments here about how hard it is to drive. I never thought that at all. I loved driving that car and drove it a lot before I could legally drive it. Different times.
It's Unbelievable! Thanks for sharing!
I really want to get a Model T and this video helps a lot, thank you!
I have watched your rebuild Video and it is a very very good work yoz combined the Patina of the car with the very need New Parts
A great work
Thank you for sharing thst with us
Take care
Frank Galetzka
Te quedó de lujo muchas felicidades por tu restauración y saludos desde Xalapa Ver.México 🤟🏍🛵🇲🇽
Absolutely love the video and I've enjoyed watching you rebuild this thing from virtually nothing. If I might make a request, would love to see a re-release of this video with the multiple camera angles synced in order to see each function being performed in unison. For example, have three screens with the largest being your road view so we can see what is coming up and then your hand view and foot view are two smaller windows to the side and we can watch how each reacts to the events in the road. Either way, a fantastic video and thank you for sharing this lost art.
Great video. I’m in a hilly area too, very informative.
Amazing, thank you very much :)
Wow! I wish I had found this three years ago! Great clip, thanks much!
You have brought back such great memories of me driving the 14' Roadster with my Dad, thank you so much! We lived on the flat land in the Willamette Valley so not too many hills to climb! It's an art and requires coordination and vigilance!
Very helpful as I just bought my first T and have hills to deal with!!
Very well done 👍👏👍👏
Thanks for the lesson .I have a 23 model. Your video was very helpful and has inspired me to drive it again very soon 😊
A fascinating video that clearly shows how to manage a Model T. Amazingly, its transverse leaf suspension front and rear in principle found its way into the small 8 and 10 horsepower Fords designed in Detroit for English Ford manufacture. The last of these small Fords with tranverse leaf springing were made in England until 1959! I own a 1936 Ford 10 horsepower Model 20 made in Dagenham, England, complete with its suspension harking back to the Model T.
I drive a 22 center door on gravel fire lanes in NW Wi . You keep both hands on the wheel ! So much fun ! Good tutorial
I really enjoyed this video, it makes me realize how much easier my Model A is to drive than the Model T. Great job for the quality build and the ability to drive this T so well. Great job. I would love to see this car and it’s driver in person.
Great video. Never drove or rode in a T, but have watched a lot of videos. Never seen one that discussed hills and the braking/timing issues. Very cool