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Topic author - Posts: 167
- Joined: Mon Jul 29, 2019 1:49 pm
- First Name: John
- Last Name: Burgett
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- Location: Camargo Illinois
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Introduction and question
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
Thanks,John
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Re: Introduction and question
With the top down should be no issues. Just cross strap it down real well.
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Re: Introduction and question
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
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Re: Introduction and question
Thanks for the replies. I will strap the bows down.
John
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Re: Introduction and question
Hopefully you’ll be driving it at 40 mph in not too much time. Welcome !
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Re: Introduction and question
Welcome John! Remember we like photos!
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Topic author - Posts: 167
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Re: Introduction and question
I will see if I can post some pictures when I get it home.
John
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Re: Introduction and question
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
Scott Conger
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Re: Introduction and question
Fold the windshield less chances of an on coming stone.
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Re: Introduction and question
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.
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Re: Introduction and question
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.
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Topic author - Posts: 167
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Re: Introduction and question
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
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
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Re: Introduction and question
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.