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ODT Gun Show & Swap Meet - May 4, 2024! - Click here for info
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1923 Roadster
Watched a couple of videos on driving it. It will be my first time driving this one and I certainly don't remember how my Uncle did it when I was 6. -
1923 Roadster
Update. Just got the upholstery done. Got the engine buttoned up today and going to try starting next weekend for the first time in almost 50 years. Check List: Find TDC on #1 Set Timing Set Mixture Gas Petcock On Advance Spark Advance Advance Throttle Key Set to MAG Choke Stomp on Starter... -
1923 Roadster
A little more progress. Got the valve job finished today and the head back on. Finally found some rims in Alabama, so she finally has tires. Got the top bows installed too. Next is installing the exhaust and intake manifolds, the carb, muffler, fan, radiator.... The list goes on. -
1923 Roadster
I have the skills to do some of the work, but I rely on my friend Bobby to do the body work. He is 81 years old and has been doing this stuff for 66+ years. -
1923 Roadster
More progress. Body going back together. All parts painted and ready for installation. Finally found a used set of 21" split rims in Trussville Alabama. Ordered up the tires and with any luck will have them installed this weekend(Props to Summit Racing). Also just found out it needs a valve... -
1923 Roadster
Dang. I just did a search for "Model T Atlanta" and the first thing on the list is a Gay Bar. DJD -
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1923 Roadster
If you run into him again, please get his number. I haven't spoken to anyone locally that is "into" Model Ts. I doubt millennials even know what they are. -
1923 Roadster
Have been able to find almost everything through suppliers. They are four major suppliers and if one is out of stock, then one of the others generally has. The only thing I haven't been able to purchase is pedals. The cam was badly worn on one, so I'm welding it up and grinding down to fit... -
1923 Roadster
Partially rebuilding transmission. Next is Carburetor. -
1923 Roadster
Keeping it as original as possible. Went with Ash wood for all the body support parts. Gonna paint it black like original. Will be cleaning up the original hickory spokes then clear coat. Now collecting all the electrical parts for the 6 volt system. -
1923 Roadster
A little progress snapshot. Anyone have a set of 21" Split Rims? -
1923 Roadster
The show was in Toccoa GA at a auto museum called Miles Through Time. There were about 100 cars at the show. -
1923 Roadster
Bought this yesterday. When we saw this at a car show yesterday, I told my friends of my childhood memories of riding in one just like it with my now deceased uncle. It was not for sale. The guy had it at the show looking for parts. We bumped into the owner and I told him of skinning my...