How To Drive (AND WRECK) A Model T Ford

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  • čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
  • My dad is a big fan of Model T Ford's and just acquired a second one that's hanging out in the building. There's been a few questions about it so it's time to get it out on the road, demo the crazy way you drive a Model T, and talk about wrecking them. The first mass production car was a huge hit and still looks amazing to this day, what's not to love? Just don't forget what you're driving or things will go sideways fast.
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Komentáře • 637

  • @joeconti2396
    @joeconti2396 Před 3 lety +169

    Glad to see your dad doing well after his bout with Covid a few months back man. What a fun guy!

    • @rsprockets7846
      @rsprockets7846 Před 3 lety +7

      Dad needs more screen time

    • @Aspra
      @Aspra Před 3 lety

      Wow, didnt know he got the vid. Where was that info divulged?

  • @ToaD-qg2np
    @ToaD-qg2np Před 3 lety +162

    You know your about to learn somethin when the toothpick comes out

    • @davidyaroch6622
      @davidyaroch6622 Před 3 lety +10

      Either that or an ass whoopin.

    • @CommodoreFan64
      @CommodoreFan64 Před 3 lety +4

      My Stepdad was the exact same way, either you where about the learn something, and you better keep your mouth shut while he talked, or you did something wrong, and where about to get an ass kicking. 😂

    • @tangelogee
      @tangelogee Před 3 lety +1

      @@CommodoreFan64 Either way you're going to learn something :-)

    • @Sir_Leelord
      @Sir_Leelord Před 3 lety

      i was afraid he was gonna swallow it the whole time

  • @Wiiswis
    @Wiiswis Před 3 lety +168

    “On today’s episode of WatchJrGrow”
    Happy birthday!!

    • @RazoE
      @RazoE Před 3 lety

      SOB, that was my exact comment 😂

    • @SpringdaleJim
      @SpringdaleJim Před 3 lety

      Grow???

    • @InsideOfMyOwnMind
      @InsideOfMyOwnMind Před 3 lety +2

      Wasn't there a gay porn vid called that? So I heard once. lol

    • @edwil111
      @edwil111 Před 3 lety

      Indeed happy B-Day!

    • @Chris-hw4mq
      @Chris-hw4mq Před 3 lety +1

      CZcams channel with most builds finished

  • @wingedhorsegarage473
    @wingedhorsegarage473 Před 3 lety +94

    Glad you got to spend time with your Dad on your birthday ! 🎂

  • @sneeded1
    @sneeded1 Před 3 lety +54

    Always enjoy when you have your dad on the show, reminds me in a good way of the times I spent with my old man before he passed. Treasure the time my friend.

  • @MrPerryz
    @MrPerryz Před 3 lety +21

    Im your age and lost my dad when I was 10, and my mom two weeks ago today. So glad that you got to spend your bday with your dad. I can tell you don't take it for granted.

  • @lobo241us
    @lobo241us Před 3 lety +19

    You need more of your dad content. He seems like a wealth of automotive knowledge.

    • @CommodoreFan64
      @CommodoreFan64 Před 3 lety +1

      Agreed, dude is a treasure, I honestly wish I had listened more to my dad, and stepdad more then I did as they knew it all from Model T's to working on modern muscle cars, and even farm, and construction equipment.

  • @edjacobs8876
    @edjacobs8876 Před 3 lety +28

    If Mr Ross isn't the coolest dad on the planet, he's definitely in the conversation. Happy birthday bud.

    • @that1guy82
      @that1guy82 Před 3 lety

      Its kinda weird tho, his dad looks like my exes dad

  • @ToddEStewart
    @ToddEStewart Před 3 lety +108

    I feel like JR’s Dad could have his own channel.

    • @robertm5969
      @robertm5969 Před 3 lety +14

      WatchSRgo

    • @Aaronthegreatish
      @Aaronthegreatish Před 3 lety +2

      Watch JR’s Dad

    • @jasonw3303
      @jasonw3303 Před 3 lety +6

      So much knowledge. Nuts. Find the episode on the steam generator, or the generator in the house.

    • @Scooter30FTW
      @Scooter30FTW Před 3 lety

      Well,he seems to have knowledge on a bunch of different things.

    • @AgtWashingtub
      @AgtWashingtub Před 3 lety +1

      WatchSRKnow?

  • @tyson4739
    @tyson4739 Před 3 lety +25

    Happy birthday! I'm glad you were able to bring your dad on. It's always a treat to hear him teach us.

  • @beaumcdonald2427
    @beaumcdonald2427 Před 3 lety +3

    It's so great seeing your dad on here. Incredibly smart man and I could listen to him talk all day. Love that he took a shot at your R8 too.

  • @steveluken3180
    @steveluken3180 Před 3 lety +4

    I'd love to see a weekly video of just your dad telling us what he knows. He can pick the topic. Really cool guy. Happy Birthday!

  • @psubuster
    @psubuster Před 3 lety +26

    Great to see your Dad doing well. He even did the ending “shirt like this” hand motion in unison with you. 🤣🤣

  • @aarond23
    @aarond23 Před 3 lety +39

    Whew I was bracing myself waiting for your dad to wreck this model T lol....breathe a sigh when that was an old story lol

  • @colingoldthorpe5918
    @colingoldthorpe5918 Před 3 lety +21

    Awesome to see your Dad again in a video 👍👍👍 he’s looking healthy which is a good thing he seems like such a cool Pop’s enjoy every minute you have with him JR. I lost my Dad 2 and a 1/2 years ago, think about him all the time 👍👍👍

  • @garycurry4600
    @garycurry4600 Před 3 lety +27

    Good to see your dad again. I wish I knew half of what he’s forgotten over the years!

  • @indysteve4969
    @indysteve4969 Před 3 lety +4

    I love when dad comes in and starts dropping knowledge. When dad shows up every kid is basically just there to hold the flashlight.

  • @crownhic6827
    @crownhic6827 Před 3 lety +17

    I’m watching you with your dad, and I can see the love and respect you have for your dad. This is awesome to watch. Thank you for the content. Happy birthday!

  • @donsavard6133
    @donsavard6133 Před 3 lety +3

    It's funny every time I see your dad on a video that brings a tear to my eye he must be proud of such a fantastic son

  • @MrGaryRoberton
    @MrGaryRoberton Před 3 lety +4

    Ford was turning them out so fast, the only paint that would dry fast enough for the line was black. The Car that Changed America.

  • @JohnMiller1982
    @JohnMiller1982 Před 3 lety +5

    It’s gold to spend your birthday and work on a project with your old man

  • @danielmonahan6195
    @danielmonahan6195 Před 3 lety +1

    Classic old school dad. I can't imagine that many of today's younger generation will have this kind of bearing or demeanor when they get to be his age.

    • @Tempsho
      @Tempsho Před 3 lety

      JR will probably be just like his dad lol.

  • @ssenssel
    @ssenssel Před 3 lety +18

    Amazing! Thank your dad for the history lesson. Happy birthday!

  • @jonathanmaxwell326
    @jonathanmaxwell326 Před 3 lety +5

    I smashed that play button when I saw your Dad in the thumbnail! You just know it's gonna be GOOD!

  • @Bliggity
    @Bliggity Před 3 lety +16

    So today i learned Ford has not changed (admitting fault) since 1919.

    • @CommodoreFan64
      @CommodoreFan64 Před 3 lety +2

      That's just about all of them till their hands are forced to do as such, because it's all about the money!

  • @buckcannon1811
    @buckcannon1811 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice, my Dad would have love that. He would have been 85 this year. He has told me stories of learning to drive the model T as a boy. Happy Birthday John Ross.

  • @VyperEye89
    @VyperEye89 Před 3 lety +8

    Happy Birthday!🎂
    Your Dad is so awesome, you need to have an AMA livestream with him someday.

  • @indyjones3287
    @indyjones3287 Před 3 lety +27

    And 100 years later, Chevy used that leaf spring design in the rear of the Vette.

    • @_dmfd
      @_dmfd Před 3 lety

      I was never a big fan of the composite leafs on the C5 & C6

  • @billyjoejimbob56
    @billyjoejimbob56 Před rokem +1

    Just saw this vid for the first time and loved it. I'm about the same age as your dad... I just learned to drive Model T's this year and drive one three days a week at Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan which is literally accross the road from Ford's proving grounds. With 14 Model Ts and about 6 Model A's on site, many driven up to 8 hours daily, the maintenance shop has plenty of work to do! Our Ts are all electric start. Coil boxes are mounted on the passenger side of the firewall. The engines, trans and chassis are all genuine T but the starters, alternators, and batteries are modern 12 volt pieces for greater reliability and less maintenance. The ultimate bucket list job for retired car nuts... driving 100 year old Ts around an open air museum that Henry Ford created over 90 years ago. Hope your dad enjoys his T as much as we enjoy ours!!!

  • @itsnotme07
    @itsnotme07 Před 3 lety +1

    You were thinking it....but your Dad made sure there was no doubt...."You can't have the car"!! Haha. Your Dad is wicked fun/cool JR!! Enjoy every second with him man....after last year, I don't think you need a reminder..maybe this is for all those others looking here....enjoy your parents while you can!! Time goes quick!!
    Oh yeah, Happy Birthday!

  • @madmex2k
    @madmex2k Před 3 lety

    Dad is an amazing man. Spend as much time with him as you can, you will learn so much. People tend to believe elderly are not too smart. I think we all got schooled on how to drive that car, and I am sure he has many more interesting things to teach, even if its just stories about his past. I miss both my parents so much, my dad told me his 1st car was a model T and it was in boxes. He had to build it himself. 10cents an hour was a lot of money back then and he had to give 5 dollars for the car.

  • @trainmanbob
    @trainmanbob Před 3 lety +2

    You should offer your Dad a monthly slot.
    Happy Birthday.

  • @scottcol23
    @scottcol23 Před 3 lety +1

    My great grandfather was a milkman and owned a Model T van back. We still have some of the Glass Quarts with the metal 4 bottle Racks that had his company name on it. I have a cool photo of him with his truck when he got it new.

  • @K6GSXRider
    @K6GSXRider Před 3 lety +7

    I like how the steering wheel is perfectly shaped to stab you in the face during an accident

  • @greathornedowl3644
    @greathornedowl3644 Před 3 lety +2

    Nice to see you hangin' with Dad. He is just glad you didn't do an LS swap on it.

    • @billylove5793
      @billylove5793 Před 3 lety +1

      Next week: "we put a Holley sniper on this model t"

    • @greathornedowl3644
      @greathornedowl3644 Před 3 lety

      @@billylove5793 Dad, hope you don't mind, I practice welding on the model T

  • @davidtimmons7652
    @davidtimmons7652 Před 3 lety +1

    Glad to see your Dad on the channel. He is doing well I hope. Keep him a regular. Happy Father's Day in advance

  • @dominicene3647
    @dominicene3647 Před 3 lety +1

    Great family. I love when the family members come on the channel. I would love to be the fly on the wall to hear all discussion and stories during big family get togethers.

  • @resurrectionautorebuilders8465

    I love vids with Sr in them. I could spend hours listening to that man talk about any subject. Glad he is doing well.

  • @Redsonny19
    @Redsonny19 Před 3 lety +2

    Happy Birthday JR. Any video with your Dad is a gem. Keep it up, your Dad is awesome.

  • @markspence3295
    @markspence3295 Před 3 lety +1

    You just looked like every other son with their dad In that end shot. Spend time with your dad, you’ll miss him one day.

  • @darrinvance8990
    @darrinvance8990 Před 3 lety +1

    I always enjoy your episodes with your dad, he is a fountain of knowledge. Please have him on more.

  • @jean-marcandjoshua-petsjournal

    Happy Birthday JR. working with your dad is a great way to spend it. Your dad is a great man, awesome mechanic.

  • @jskidpatrol
    @jskidpatrol Před 3 lety +2

    Dude your Dad is an awesome wealth of knowledge. This was a fun episode and Happy B Day.

  • @ShaneEwing
    @ShaneEwing Před 3 lety +2

    Episodes with your dad are the best!

  • @Dakiraun
    @Dakiraun Před 3 lety

    Woo! I was hoping we'd get to see a video about the Model T - seen it in the background in the last few videos. It was neat at the end to hear your Dad talking about the front suspension stuff; really good to know for anyone that might want to get one of these! I think it's amazing that part availability is so good for them. It's true that there were SO many made that they are still common. My former mechanic (retired now) has one, as does someone else a block over from us. The neat thing about driving one of those (or even a model A) is that there is NO distracted driving; you really have to stay 100% focused on what you're doing, 100% of the time.

  • @MichaelMullane
    @MichaelMullane Před 3 lety +12

    Happy birthday John! Hope you had a great day!

  • @philipthompson7341
    @philipthompson7341 Před 3 lety

    Too cool! My Dad is the guy with the Shriners that works on the Model T parade cars. All of there’s are basically original & he keeps them running. I’ve learned a lot about them over the years, pretty cool old cars.

  • @72dodge340
    @72dodge340 Před 3 lety +3

    Thanks to your dad for showing us how to drive his Model T! Very cool!

  • @richardlynam7856
    @richardlynam7856 Před 3 lety +5

    That was pretty awesome, never knew that was how to drive a model T... your dad is cool 😎 Happy Birthday 🎂🎁

  • @stevenpdxedu
    @stevenpdxedu Před 3 lety

    Now I know where you get your love of cars. Dad knows his stuff for sure. Thanks for the fun JRGo. 😎 15 Million model T's made, 10 -15 thousand still on the road. Happy BD JR.

  • @d.pierce.6820
    @d.pierce.6820 Před 3 lety +6

    I've got two of them in my barn, and several more engines. Parts are everywhere!

  • @Scotty_in_Ohio
    @Scotty_in_Ohio Před 3 lety

    I know you will JR - but make sure you spend absolutely as much time as you possibly can with your Dad! You'll find that the time flies by too quickly - doesn't have to be a big event - throw some steaks on the grill have a beer or work on something just as long as you never get "too busy" to spend time together. Oh, and Happy Happy Birthday!

  • @Treesqueaks
    @Treesqueaks Před 2 lety

    I’ve been a fan since your 1st episode and every time your dads on just makes me wanna cry I love seeing how proud he is of you I can feel
    It and I have to emotionally think 🤔 you love this too I love it when I see my dad and love special time together maybe u guys do a thing with both of u or just forget the camera and have that time togetherness it’s so important thanks for sharing this time together with all of us

  • @edwil111
    @edwil111 Před 3 lety +1

    the absolute awesomeness of this video too much to communicate thru my keyboard! Dad is such a Kansas dude! thanks! - ed in Reno

  • @kerrylewis2581
    @kerrylewis2581 Před 3 lety +1

    Your Dad was the star in this episode on WatchJRGo, Model T was second, and sorry JR but you and your brother won the bronze.

  • @harnettsgarage
    @harnettsgarage Před 3 lety

    I've been waiting for this since the video when you brought it into the shop. I grew up with a 1927 Model T as a play pen when I was little. My Dad is 73, and still drives it. They might not be fast, but they sure are fun to drive around in.

  • @umeshanandani9902
    @umeshanandani9902 Před 3 lety

    Wish you a very happy birthday! Nice to see your father happy and the Model T running ! I could see the respectful and obedient son in you, a side I have never seen in all your craziness!

  • @superbike_rider2101
    @superbike_rider2101 Před 3 lety +2

    Happy Birthday! Fantastic way to spend it with your Dad and brother too, making family memories :-) Great stuff

  • @kencrouch668
    @kencrouch668 Před 3 lety +3

    All ways glad to see your dad on here! He looked different at first but I think he was not wearing his work uniform!

  • @ronsuper100
    @ronsuper100 Před 3 lety +1

    What an awesome Dad!!! Happy birthday Jr. Happy Father's Day!!

  • @benlinus4696
    @benlinus4696 Před 3 lety

    Pls more content with your Dad ... I don't get ta chill with pops much last year PR so n these vids really make think of the time I spend with my dad n plus the knowledge your dad drops on each vid is priceless!!!!!!

  • @daytonafuntim
    @daytonafuntim Před 3 lety +1

    I always learn something whenever your dad appears. Glad he's doing better after COVID. :)

  • @terrylessmann2274
    @terrylessmann2274 Před 3 lety

    Model Ts are so cool. My dad restored a '24 Touring in the early 60s. When he taught my brother and I how to drive it in the mid '70s, he said if you ever get in trouble press all three pedals and you'll kill the engine. Always good to have an escape plan. Thanks dad.
    So Ford had the death wobble in their trucks way back in the '20s? 😄

  • @iainmcglynn833
    @iainmcglynn833 Před 3 lety +1

    Dads are our heroes
    Mine definitely was 😎
    Happy birthday

  • @dardude1139
    @dardude1139 Před 3 lety +1

    You guys are genetically smart, you make me feel inadequate, but I love all the posts, can’t get enough, all the best from Australia.

  • @andrewhillman9632
    @andrewhillman9632 Před 3 lety

    Love these episodes with your dad. So funny when he waved his hand across his shirt as you did the same ‘like this one’ at the end 😀

  • @OG_Jack
    @OG_Jack Před 3 lety +5

    Senior, "missing a bolt, I'll have to make one".

  • @repairupdaterepeat5815
    @repairupdaterepeat5815 Před 3 lety +1

    26 minutes if John Ross not being Tyler Hoover 😂
    I love the "chuggy chuggy chuggy" sound they make

  • @daveh2612
    @daveh2612 Před 3 lety +3

    Happy birthday John Ross! I love your dad, he’s the best.

  • @pitbullgamer8116
    @pitbullgamer8116 Před 3 lety

    I love my model T my grandmother left it too me I only drive it on weekends in the summer its good to see someone else drive theirs too

  • @Jddvs
    @Jddvs Před 3 lety +3

    The electric starter first was available on the 1919 Model T

  • @JOESTV74501
    @JOESTV74501 Před 3 lety +3

    happy birthday John. it is easy to see your dad is proud of his son

  • @schalkvandermerwe4160
    @schalkvandermerwe4160 Před 3 lety +2

    Your dad's a freakin' legend

  • @Spillmansgarage
    @Spillmansgarage Před 3 lety +1

    You and your dad have the same special bond my dad and I have. He seems like a great guy! Happy Birthday Brother!

  • @glassvial
    @glassvial Před 3 lety +2

    Happy Birthday, JR! 🎂🥳 Thanks for sharing your old man with us on your birthday, he's cool af, wish he was on your channel more often!

  • @DHW256
    @DHW256 Před rokem

    Most fun I've ever had driving a car has been in a Model T, backroads, trails, creek beds, cliffs.
    The later Model Ts are typically slower, simply because they're heavier. Earlier Model Ts are lighter and a tiny bit more powerful.

  • @juliobello4561
    @juliobello4561 Před 3 lety

    Your dad is awesome man. He knows his tricks in cars just like my dad knows his stuff with music instruments. Cheers

  • @PaulBarwick
    @PaulBarwick Před 3 lety

    Happy B-day John. It's great to see your dad and jared - yes I know who you are now :) These family videos are fun.

  • @DADDYO3
    @DADDYO3 Před 3 lety

    Well done. it looked like your dad really enjoyed telling us about his cars. Thanks for giving him the opportunity.

  • @GenMaster124
    @GenMaster124 Před 3 lety

    Spending birthday time with your dad and a model t Ford ….unforgettable day 🎂👍🏻👍🏻

  • @zachfolts
    @zachfolts Před 3 lety +1

    Watching WatchSrgo and watchJrBro help work on that on your birthday makes me miss my dad

  • @MassProject
    @MassProject Před 3 lety +1

    Love seing your dad in the video
    Bring him on the channel more often.

  • @tincansailor9437
    @tincansailor9437 Před 3 lety

    I had no idea!!! Very cool. That center bolt on the steering wheel is probably the most terrifying thing I’ve ever seen in a car!

  • @Shauma_llama
    @Shauma_llama Před 3 lety +1

    I was great seeing your dad on the channel again. I had a grin on my face watching you guys out on the road with Model T.

  • @robertsturtevant6185
    @robertsturtevant6185 Před 3 lety

    Awesome to see your dad, just a wealth of knowledge!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY JR......

  • @kyledexter485
    @kyledexter485 Před 3 lety

    Happy Birthday JR. I really enjoy when you have your dad on the channel.

  • @mylesgrant2574
    @mylesgrant2574 Před 3 lety +1

    Happy BDay JR - tell Ross I enjoyed getting to see him in another video, and hello!

  • @ajvot71
    @ajvot71 Před 3 lety

    As other have stated, love watching you with your Dad and family.

  • @rsprockets7846
    @rsprockets7846 Před 3 lety

    Dad is a virtual treasure trove of T legends

  • @yardsausage
    @yardsausage Před 3 lety

    if my dad were still alive he could talk to you all day about old model t's and model a's..i am sitting her now holding his old suicide knob he used to put on the steering wheel...happy belated birthday jr...nice meeting your father too...what a guy.

  • @grayfool
    @grayfool Před 3 lety

    Always an education when your dad's about. Happy Birthday.

  • @In_memory_of_Dad
    @In_memory_of_Dad Před 3 lety

    Happy Birthday John Ross and many Happy returns for your special day. It was really nice to see you spend some time with your Dad (Ross) and your brother Jared, would of been nice to see you with all your siblings and your Mom (Jana) & Dad on your special day. I really hope you had everything you wanted, can't wait for the next video, it's nice by the way when you make the videos a bit longer, around the half hour is perfect. Anyway time for you to go eat some birthday cake, best wishes for the future John Ross and happy birthday 🙂👍🇬🇧🇺🇲🇬🇧🇺🇲

  • @vamosaltemacongabrielmende3965

    It was great to see you, your dad and your brother in a video. It was funny when you mentioned the merchandise he was pointing at his shirt.

  • @frankmcdonald66
    @frankmcdonald66 Před 3 lety

    I enjoyed that visit from your father. He seems very knowledgeable. Interesting to learn about the Model T.

  • @ericbrock9387
    @ericbrock9387 Před 3 lety +5

    Happy B'Day! Awesome to WatchSrGo and glad he's well!

  • @danielmurphy9140
    @danielmurphy9140 Před 3 lety

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JR. I am daily impressed with your mechanic skills and mostly your energy level.

  • @br549rdr
    @br549rdr Před 3 lety

    Awsome!!! Spending time with dad and brother 👍. Your dad is full of knowledge that’s for sure. Great family. Happy Birthday

  • @InsideOfMyOwnMind
    @InsideOfMyOwnMind Před 3 lety

    My dad wold have loved this. As a mechanic he worked on these when they were the current model.

  • @tedsmart5539
    @tedsmart5539 Před 3 lety

    JR's pa speaks authentic Frontier gibberish - I Approve.

  • @sergiol.aponte13
    @sergiol.aponte13 Před 3 lety

    Hey JR. Happy BDay sir!!Your Dad is super cool and I am sure we would not mind having him on the channel more often. We need somebody to anchor you to the past of driving. :-) I am sure he loves your new shop and all you have done this year.