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Yes. Bruce's encyclopedia, which you mentioned first, is the one."The First Parts Every New Model T Owner Should Buy" has a link to the online version I prefer. See the Model T pages on my website Dauntlessgeezer.com. Steve, I'm glad I bought the right book, I should receive it this upcoming Saturd...

Whenever discussions like this come up, several people suggest using the abridged encyclopedia available on this website. Given that choice, I prefer the complete version. I would rather spend the extra dough because the purchase includes owners' manuals for every year, extensive parts coverage, a ...

I will definitely go with a foldable top one. By any chance do you know what's the height a Center door car is? my garage is average. Edwin I can't speak for a center door T, but if you have an "average" garage door then it is 7' tall. Our previous house had 7' garage doors and I needed to put the ...

One other thing to think about..... I almost made a big mistake purchasing my first Model T. I wanted either a 1914 Touring or a 1916 Center Door car. I was very excited and was looking forward to the day my new Model T would be sitting next to my 1930 model A. I am lucky that I did not find the Ce...

Hi Edwin, welcome to the hobby! Some other things to look at here on this site (some already mentioned above): This web site has an encyclopedia section that can be helpful: https://www.mtfca.com/encyclopedia/ We have some great technical drawings done by Martynn Vowell, a member, that can be helpf...

Edwin: Welcome! With your background and stated interest I think you will be successful and happy in your quest. If you haven't read it already, the home page of MTFCA has a Resources link which provides copious information. The Encyclopedia sub-link is here: https://www.mtfca.com/encyclo/index.htm...

Erik Barrett wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 24, 2024 5:16 pm

20K will buy a real nice 15/16.

I hope I do lol!

If your budget is 20k, try to find a car for under $12000. Believe me, there are plenty out there. List prices are all across the board but if you take your time investigating you'll find one. Hey, the search is a big part of the fun! While you're searching, educate yourself as much as you can so y...

1925 Touring wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 24, 2024 3:14 pm

https://www.modeltford.com/item/T1.aspx

Just ordered!

Welcome to the addiction! Be aware that model ts tend to multiply by themselves! Like others have said I would greatly consider joining a Model T Club. They are a great group of people and it lets you meet the members. It also helps you make connections which is always important. Mitch Taylor from ...

Educate yourself about the cars as suggested here and then buy the best model T you can afford. It will cost you less in the long run. Almost all of them are worth less than it costs to restore them. 15’s are the cheapest brass cars. There is a big price increase in every year prior to that. This i...

Also, i might add, that brass era cars tend to be more expensive than the later black cars. The 1915s and 16s are about the cheapest of the brass cars. Theres a big differnce with prices between a 1909 touring and a 1915 or 16 touring. I believe theres an 09 touring or tourabout for 60 or 65000. As...

Our club has helped many people with their first Model T. If it lacks good maintenance records, you should plan on pulling the rear end and at the very least inspecting it. There is a good chance the front axle and linkages will require attention as well. A careful inspection of the engine may show...

Welcome to the addiction! Be aware that model ts tend to multiply by themselves! Like others have said I would greatly consider joining a Model T Club. They are a great group of people and it lets you meet the members. It also helps you make connections which is always important. Mitch Taylor from ...

I will agree with most of what has already been posted. Most important things to consider, especially with the earliest Brass T's is the condition of the body sheet metal and the wood. The early 1909's had wood body panels too. They can get rot, termites, powder post beetles, and carpenter ants. Lo...

Some good advice here. My suggestion is decide what you really want. Will this T be primarily for driving and touring, or do you want a show car? If you want a show car, you need to have someone who really knows Model Ts to give it a hard look. A 100+ year-old car (especially a Model T) has had ple...

Some good advice here. My suggestion is decide what you really want. Will this T be primarily for driving and touring, or do you want a show car? If you want a show car, you need to have someone who really knows Model Ts to give it a hard look. A 100+ year-old car (especially a Model T) has had ple...

Chris Barker wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 24, 2024 10:00 am

You could do worse than invest a few dollars in this:

https://www.amazon.com/Ford-Model-model ... 1845849914

Nowhere near as comprehensive as McCalley, but more aimed at people in your position.

Chris!
Just ordered, it should be at my door by friday.

thank you!

Many of us, including me, are also interested in old crank wind, outside horn Victor and Edison phonographs, Polyphon disc Music boxes, and antique clocks. Maybe it is because they are all wound by cranks and keys or remind us of a less complicated era in America. Model T’s were manufactured for a ...

First and fore most is to get to know the Model T! Since your some what mechanically inclined by your interest in old typewriters that will help. Be advised you’re dealing with 100 year old technology. That means no computers, driving speed 25-40 mph, no real brakes, no get up and go like the moder...

Beware if what you wish for ! The best advice is to find an active group and join them. Get to know the cars, ride in them, learn to drive one, and become familiar with their workings. There's a lot of difference between the wonderful machines you collect, and taking a model T for a drive. Too many...

Pretty much what Mike said. Find a club. Buy books. Lurk this forum. It'll get you through stuff, and even confuse you! ha ha. Your profile says you own a touring? Or is that "just a wish"? Regardless, not knowing your background, family details, etc. a touring is no doubt a good start, as they're ...

Welcome! Always good to see new people joining a hobby. Learning about the T will be very helpful to you. I suggest that you get in contact with the Tin Lizzie’s club that’s in Oxford FL https://www.tinlizziefl.com/ There are many guys in the clubs that can be very helpful in knowing what to look f...

KMcoldcars wrote: ↑

Tue Jan 23, 2024 11:46 pm

I would suggest buying the Model T Encyclopedia by Bruce McCalley and the Model T Judging Standards by the MTFCI.

Keith,

Noted! thank you

Try googling Dauntless Geezer site. He is a member here but and was in a bad accident and recovering so I don’t believe he is on line right now. Here is one link. https://dauntlessgeezer.com/DG98.html Also see if they’re a local Model T chapter near you. I have found members very helpful and willin...

Greetings! First time posting! I recently started creating serious interest on Ford model T's, specially the brass era ones! I'm pretty sure is because I collect pre-1920 typewriters, Gramophones and sewing machines. There's something from that era that intrigues me! I searched online "Ford model T ...