Thanks Merlin. You have done more to ensure another 20 years of Model T fans than any other person.

I was Born in Nineteen Hundred and Seventy Three so to Fathom the Fact this Model T Has been at Rest My Entire Life Yet Fired Up and gave You an Opportunity to Give Your Best Girl a Sunset Cruise around the Neighborhood is Incredible. It is Sad to think the Art of even Operating the First Automobile’s that Built this Country is Dying Faster than the Vehicles themselves, Thank You for Sharing all Your Knowledge with the anyone who’ll Listen. I’ll catch you on the next one, Keep it Safe Out There Folk’s.

Ford made the original "convertible". It was called a converti-car. The set included your standard coupe, which you have there, with the turtle deck and wood wheels. It also came with a pick-up box, which you could just bolt on in place of the turtle deck, and a full set of wire spoke wheels. Back in the late 60s my dad restored one of these sets. It was just one of many Ts he restored.

Well , Casey Ladelle no longer holds the record for the oldest vehicle pulled with a yankum rope ( 1921 Studebaker)

I would bet that in Lake Havasu when an old or odd vehicle comes down the street..... "Look ! Here comes that nut Merlin !"

There is an eternal nostalgic charm about these old cars.... and it is awesome someone like Merlon has the knowledge (and patience) to work on them and get them running again

You's two make the perfect couple. Love how calm you's are and never look agree or frustrated. Merlin can make anything run and knows a lot. Love watching your videos keep them coming.

You could rig an impact or a ¾" drill (or something similar) to spin those old hand cranks. We used a ¾" drill to spin the old Farm-all hay raking tractor when I was a kid. As many hand crank automobiles as you are accumulating it might be worth your while.

Your wife is an absolute treasure! Great channel.

I can see why my great grandpa sold his model T and bought more horses. Great video as always! What a wonderful channel!

Another cool project for Merlin the Magician. When you flat towed it home, I was a little concerned that McKay was going to flash back to driving a Rodeo in Sand Hollow. I don't think that you want to run that Model T through the "Chute".

Merlin, the stuff you come up with, and get on the road is amazing. Persistence pays off.

Wow Merlin I've been watching you work on these old truck's and cars and have learned so much you are determined to make them things run love your videos.

My cousins used to have Model T coils on their vehicles as a joke. They’d light people up, when they touched the car. You’d hear that all familiar “eeeeeet”, when you acted like you touched their car, so you knew they tried to getcha. It worked to prevent dogs from cocking their legs on the tires as well.

Merlin, you don’t need a gym,you have a model T. Good work out.👍

When I was about 10 or 11, my dad had an ancient Lincoln welder with a crank start. My dad would sometimes start it for me but when he was at work, I would start it by slowly turning it to just past TDC then with the crank at the right angle, I would climb up on top of the machine and jump down onto the crank to start it. I didn't tell my dad about this technique for several years lol. I was afraid he'd forbid me from using the machine if he knew. He had once told me that when i was strong enough to start it, I could use it :)

Love being takin' along for a ride-Thank you. I'm not that old '76, but what a bueatiful old girl. Hope you don't have to pull it home.

Im worn out and need a nap after watching you start that thing. You're a much more patient man than me. I would have rage flipped that car well before it started.

Loved this video, my grandpa and I used to play with Ts, am 73 now, great memory

Sitting at the edge of my seat @36:55 hoping she will make some noise. Then she lights off! Fantastic!!

That car was the same year as my dad was born. I listen to The Little Ford Rambled Right Along probably once a month.

I had to chuckle when you had such problems trying to start the "T" with the crank when I read the back of your T-shirt. :)

Hey Merlin , I saw this old guy once. He checked the carb was full and turned the engine over with the crank to just over compression, turned the coils on and it fired up. very cool.

That crank is one of the reasons folks in 1915 didn’t need to go to gyms to work out to buff their upper arm muscles! WOW! Who knew how much effort it took to crank the engine? It was mind boggling all you had to do get it to “purr” as you gave your best girl a sunset drive. Oh, don’t forget to TIGHTEN the wheels every 100 miles!?! Does it have an odometer and some kind of reminder gadget? How did drivers ever pay attention to WHAT or WHO was crossing the road to get to the other side? Best of luck and plenty of cool water, sun hats and sun block. Thank you for an education about early 20th century locomotion. Look forward to updates and buffed biceps!💪💪💪

“Iconic vehicle. Just out of warranty. Runs and drives. No lowballers. I know what I’ve got.”

Now you know where the phrase ARE YOU HAVING A CRANKY DAY comes from. Lol. I have a 1927 T runabout that my father left me but it has a truck bed on it.

I always think I know a lot about all things mechanical until I watch one of Merlin's videos.

It was killing me just watching you turn that crank!

That was incredible, but again, not a doubt after seeing you starting an engine boat that spent 30 years under water.....

Cranking that handle will certainly keep you in shape. 🙂 I realized while watching this that I have one of those old Model T coil box thingys, but unfortunately it is nothing but a lump of charcoal in a wooden box. I can send it to you if you think you can do something with the metal parts.

my model T was last driven in 1968 and i got it running in 1922. I started it by rolling down the hill in my driveway. it ran on two cylinders with occasional pops on the other two cylinders. it ran on the magneto. i have replaced the gas tank, repaired the carb, new rings, pistons, rings, connecting rods, valve springs, seats and pins, new radiator and hood, upholstered the seat and new top. just need that connection to the head from the radiator.

That's quite a rig! Surely isn't much Merlin can't work on! I can't imagine how hot it was workin on this Model-T 🔥 Watchin from Maine 🇺🇸 🤘🏻

I'm a old career firefighter and we always wash our tires and wheels when backing into firehouse. One day I asked a fire man from the 20s and 30s and he told me that by washing wooden wheels kept them swelled and tight .

Yay, good for you Merlin! Good to see the car back amongst the living.

Love your show, reminds me of the good old days in my youth, I'm in my 80's.😊❤👍

So cool. It hasn't run since I was in High School! Despite the outdoor temp. there, Merlins old Kool Garage is one of the Best automotive channels on Tube!

It's alive Dr Frankenstein ! Merlin your knowledge is mind-blowing. MOSG best way to wake up on Sunday.

I love the shirt: "Electric Start Is For Sissies". When I was a kid my dad told me stories about cranking cantankerous Model Ts. Yours is really sweet. I was a senior in high school in 1974. Great score Merlin!

Very Cool 1915 T very nice, convertible too boot . Yes you will get it running !

Thanx for Sharing your Model T experience with us Have a Great Day 👍 God Bless America 🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸

Y'all are just awesome, love the Model T😎👍

Watching this brought back memories of my dad working on his T's. He got my brother and me into Model A's. In fact, I drove a 31 model A 4 door sedan to high school for 3 years in the late 60's. A fun old car around town but never drove it very far out of town. I thought you would end up on a trailer on your trip but I commend you both for completing the journey. Well done!!

You need to show us how to weld a gas tank, I was a wee lad when I saw anyone weld a gas tank. He filled it with water and put an air chick in with the gas lines plugged. Yes a stream of gas came out the leak and he welded it! He said the pressure kept the fire 🔥 on the outside of the tank so it wouldn’t blow. Any welder I’ve asked says that’s way sketchy Keep up the wonderful and very informative content. Almost feel like I could build an engine from what I’ve learned from you here. 🙏❤️😎🤙🛻💨

That smile knowing you can take your lovely wife for a ride in the old T. Priceless ❤❤❤❤❤

My grandpa had a Canadian it had four doors. You still couldn't get in the drivers side. He built a Depot hack body. I try to drive it once a year. Fun car. Need small feet to drive.

There were ZERO doubts, brother!!

Makes you appreciate the invention of the electric engine starter, doesn't it? Your wife is quite the trooper. You're a better man than me, I'd be cussing like a trucker trying to crank that thing, 😂

Basically a buggy wagon with an engine. Cool antique car.

I can relate to the hand crank start.I have a 1939 AC"B" Tractor No provision for electric start .Definitely makes you tough.Thanks for the video.

Merlin, you are the man! It's so cool what you do, your love for the model A's and the model T's to keep them on the road, to keep them as original as possible shows you know your business! The love you have for anything with a motor, and the fact you can make it run shows rather its 100yrs old or newer can be fixed! Til next time, take care, and we'll see you on the next...

Awesome car. I wouldn't know the first thing of how to start it. Yankum rope to the rescue cuz no way I could ever crank it. You're the model A and model T whisperer. Love the video. You never cease to amaze me with your mechanics knowledge. Thanks for the video and all the explanations on how you do things. It is greatly appreciated. If I'm ever passing through Havasu I'd love to buy you a Pepsi. Take care

Yeah the best one yet why I bought a shirt a month ago .... just spent 4 days on 4 heat shield bolts on a 59 Opel but got em out without breakage.. you and Vice Grip Derek so motivating and wealth of knowledge that's being lost

Sir I enjoy your videos fixing these old car. You are the master sir, thank you

Back in the day I would push ìnstead òf pull start sweet rìde u have, took a ŕèaĺ man 2 drive a model T. That makes u a real man Merlin.

Merlin, in the car world, you are a Saint. Thank you for what you do.

Merlin your freaking awesome! Great video

You're working your magic yet again. Well done 😊😊😊

Merlin,you mister are the professor of knowage on just about everything. Always enjoy your projects because,you always seem to pull a rabbit out of your hat. Keep up the great work,love your channel. By having your KZfaq channel,you have created a few zip drives of mechanical info to educate us subscribers.thanks for the times you take us along for the ride. Professor Merlin at the helm.👍✌️😎😁🍀🍀🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

Definitely old school, merlin. Thanks for sharing your collection and buys with us.😊

That was comical watching you start it😅😂

First time Ive ever in my life seen someone hand crank one of those old cars thank god for starters huh lol

It's a good thing you weren't in a hurry and needed to go somewhere real quick. Seems that the old model T is a bit lazy and makes you make sure you really really want it to run before it decides to start.

how cute. You did open the door for her! LOL

Love that brass radiator. They look beautiful all shined up.

Hay Merlin ! Now you know why A model,s sold so well 👍👍👍👍👍🇦🇺😎

I always kept my thumb under the crank on my Model T, I couldn't tell if you did (many that didn't broke their wrist). I would also use my foot to kick the crank through from 90 degrees. Love the video!

I am going to be a downer for just a second, there is a cable in the way of the spark. So on to the good stuff, I am in love with you videos. My passion is for 1929,30,31 pickups. But alas, my collection is in diecast models. Still very cool as the real ones.

This is super cool, love the old stuff, all american 👍🇺🇲

Merlin you keep acquiring all these old Model "T" and "A" cars, and you are going to have yourself an Old School Museum.

Merlin I was talking to my son-in-law about your show. He said that he was in the mold warehouse for the casting company that he works for and he came across some model t molds he said they were made out of mahogany. He said he had never seen that before. Love your show.

So... How do you Crank it without a Starter Motor? Lawnmower engines can be retrofitted with an adapter to delete the pull start and use an electric drill. The SR-71 had a Start Cart with twin Buick 400 cu in Wildcat Engines to start each of its J58 Pratt & Whitney Turbojet engines. Merlin could use something in between. There are Remote or External starter motor/battery boxes for Flat Track and other motorcycles with high compression. This might be a good project for Merlin to use, especially on vehicles that haven't been started in several decades.

Your parents gave you the perfect name. You are definitely a WIZARD when it comes to ANYTHING with combustion!!!!

Love what you’re doing with the old Fords.

Thanks for showing us these super classic antiques, now I can see how my dad grew up learning to drive one of these. My neighbor always talked about his days driving his model T. Thanks again for showing us some real life history. I bet no one could steal one of these by driving it away.....😁😁😁😁

Hello my friend Merlin,107 year old car in 107 degree heat.Great time to be had,great time to be had.

What a beautiful old T. Somebody did some restoration work on it back 60 or so years ago. To find one with a decent top and upholstery is a good thing. Next time you have to put the washer and nut on the reverse or low pedals, tie some dental floss around them so if by chance you should drop one while putting it on the shafts you’ll be able to pull the pieces back out.

Tightening the wheels. Now I know why the wheels flop in old cartoon"s and Buster Keaton movies. 🤣 😁

That’s some drivin on the fly!!! Awesome!!!

It is so much fun watching you work on these cars. Thank you.

Loving the old ford content. So many of us into old cars don’t know anything about the originals.

Gotta hand it to you Merlin...you appreciate old cars and work on them to make them run. Great job.

I love the range of content and friends you have come help! I watch your channel before any others when there's a new one! Thx

Love the video guys you keep bringing them in we'll keep watching love it

My dad had A Model T and he let me drive it into his garage with no training I almost put it through the other end of the garage. I was able to stop it before it did that. I was pushing all the foot peddles and was able to stop it. Needles to say I never tried to drive it again. I can drive almost anything but that scared the hell out of me. You are a great mechanic and I wish the best for you.

That was extremely satisfying to watch. Thanks Merlin:)

I have a Ford 8N Tractor with Hydraulic Lift and Steering and still do our 40 acre tree farm with it

Thanks Merlin. Your videos are incredible. I am going to have to drive down from Kingman sometime to visit you. Great job on these revivals.

I feel your pain, I used to own an old Allis-Chalmers tractor that had no starter. 😮

Thanks for a wonderful video!

I knew you would get it running Merlin! 🎉

that was awesome.. need to go do the pacific west coast trip with this one.. all the way up the coast, and back. there is so much to see so slow would be the ticket especially along the coast road and though then giant redwoods. take care Merlin & Desiree those be some awesome cars.

Quite the shopping trip. Great finds👌😀🇺🇸

It’s easy. Make sure your timer is clean, install a new battery to the coils. Make sure the coils are working. Clean and set the plugs to .025 . Make sure gas is coming from the carburetor. Open the needle valve on the carburetor from bottomed out to 1 1/2 turns and hand crank. Set the ignition to battery and you should hear the coils buzz. Crank by pulling from 7:00 to 11:00. You don’t need to do it fast.

As always great content 👍 guys. 🙏 Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for sharing.

My dad used one of those spark boxes to keep the yard cat that lived in his impound lot(towing and body shop) off the block wall. Cat used to tease the yard dog, so dad ran bare wires along the 4inch wide block wall top course.. The cat would get all fluffed up but still walked length of wall shaking each foot as it walked. Then when cat came to steel fence gate it would get discharged with a snap. You think the cat would learn, but did this every day. Get all puffed up and discharged and get "thin" again.

Glad you are getting better and keep up with your recovery.

I think I would have to side with the Mrs. ... cross county in the Model A wins over the same trip in a T ... although it would be epic!!! Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦

Merlin you are just amazing and confident of yourself Congratulations! Keep up the great work on every episode

Well that was very entertaining. I can appreciate your love for Old Model A And Model T cars Henry Ford would be so proud of your determination, knowledge and Patience, Well done Merlin 👏 😅....