VIDEO: How to Start and Drive a Ford Model T

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JLA - 01 Jul 2009 15:22 GMT

If you are ever lucky enough to get the chance to drive a Ford Mode
T, keep in mind that they were a bit different from modern cars. Wh
knew it had three pedals, none of which was an accelerator? Henr
Ford Estate volunteer Ed Hebb takes you through the process

Video belo

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tww1491 - 03 Jul 2009 15:09 GMT

> If you are ever lucky enough to get the chance to drive a Ford Model
> T, keep in mind that they were a bit different from modern cars. Who
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> View the attachments for this post at:
> http://www.jlaforums.com/viewtopic.php?p=21344522#21344522

I remember having to hand crank British sports cars back in the 50s -- and
the procedure (unless you wanted your thumb broken) was to ensure that you
thumb was behind the handle like the rest of your fingers, not in front.

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Mike - 03 Jul 2009 15:48 GMT

Actually most of us set the crank so we could "kick start" the Model "T,"
like a motorcycle LOL

>> If you are ever lucky enough to get the chance to drive a Ford Model
>> T, keep in mind that they were a bit different from modern cars. Who
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> the procedure (unless you wanted your thumb broken) was to ensure that you
> thumb was behind the handle like the rest of your fingers, not in front.

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tww1491 - 04 Jul 2009 00:00 GMT

> Actually most of us set the crank so we could "kick start" the Model "T,"
> like a motorcycle LOL

That would probably work -- but, I remember some obstinate motorcycles and
one that could really kick back. My favorite was a Norton.

>>> If you are ever lucky enough to get the chance to drive a Ford Model
>>> T, keep in mind that they were a bit different from modern cars. Who
[quoted text clipped - 10 lines]
>> that you thumb was behind the handle like the rest of your fingers, not
>> in front.

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