Introduction and question

Post by **John Illinois** » Wed Oct 02, 2019 5:37 pm

Hello all. I am a previous 24 touring owner and retired farmer who likes old cars. I found 24 touring close to home, 40 miles or so. I plan on hauling it on an open trailer. My question is,if I tow it at 40 mph with the top down,would this put too much strain on the windshield?

Thanks,John

George N Lake Ozark · Post by **George N Lake Ozark** » Wed Oct 02, 2019 5:41 pm

With the top down should be no issues. Just cross strap it down real well.

Post by **KeithG** » Wed Oct 02, 2019 5:57 pm

Hi John, Welcome to the Forum. Towing the '24 at 40 mph on a trailer is no worse than driving the T at 40 = no problem.
Keith

Post by **John Illinois** » Wed Oct 02, 2019 7:32 pm

Thanks for the replies. I will strap the bows down.

John

Mark Osterman · Post by **Mark Osterman** » Wed Oct 02, 2019 7:40 pm

Hopefully you’ll be driving it at 40 mph in not too much time. Welcome !

Post by **Dallas Landers** » Wed Oct 02, 2019 7:53 pm

Welcome John! Remember we like photos!

Post by **John Illinois** » Thu Oct 03, 2019 8:52 am

I will see if I can post some pictures when I get it home.
John

Scott_Conger · Post by **Scott_Conger** » Thu Oct 03, 2019 7:47 pm

Take the key out, remove seat cushions and floorboards, or weight them down. A passing truck will create an awful lot of turbulence and can definitely float the floorboards off their seat/channel

Joe Bell · Post by **Joe Bell** » Fri Oct 04, 2019 12:10 pm

Fold the windshield less chances of an on coming stone.

Marshall V. Daut · Post by **Marshall V. Daut** » Fri Oct 04, 2019 12:59 pm

Take off the hood, too. Unlike Model A latches, Model T hood latches don't secure the hood all that well. Many a time after driving a Model T, I notice one or more latch has come unsprung from the hood side panel. Even though you will be traveling at the speed a good Model T should be able to reach (40-45MPH), if the hood works loose, you might not see that while it's happening with your eyes on the road ahead. The hood will flip over the top of the car and possibly hit the car behind you or end up being crushed by trucks while lying on the road. It takes only a couple seconds to remove the Model T hood. Old Henry made that more complicated in 1928 with the Model A. A real pain in the tutu to remove a Model A hood, unlike the T.
Marshall

Post by **erkbrn** » Fri Oct 04, 2019 3:03 pm

I recently towed my touring on the highway, 65 mph (ish). Like others said, make sure the bows are strapped down really tight; if they come undone your T might go parasailing. I also bent the top half of the windshield at 45 degrees or so to deflect the wind a little better at speed and it seemed to help (although this is probably not much of a concern at 40 mph). Marshall has a good suggestion also; however you might want to tie the hood down with bungee cords or a rope instead of removing the hood completely. Less chance of the wind or other debris messing with your wiring or other connections in the engine bay.

Post by **John Illinois** » Sat Oct 05, 2019 9:52 am

I got the T home safe and sound. It is a dusty dirty one,but it is original and complete. Engine built April 1924. Three dip pan.
The motor ran last year so It should start. Then I will know what I have.
Thanks for all the replies. Hope pictures show up.

John

Post by **Original Smith** » Sat Oct 05, 2019 11:11 am

I'm surprised it has a 3 dip pan. I thought the 4 dip came out in 1924. It looks like you are going to have a fun car.

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