How To Drive (AND WRECK) A Model T Ford

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How To Drive (AND WRECK) A Model T Ford

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3 жыл бұрын

My dad is a big fan of Model T Ford's and just acquired a second one that's hanging out in the building. There's been a few questions about it so it's time to get it out on the road, demo the crazy way you drive a Model T, and talk about wrecking them. The first mass production car was a huge hit and still looks amazing to this day, what's not to love? Just don't forget what you're driving or things will go sideways fast.
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@joeconti2396 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to see your dad doing well after his bout with Covid a few months back man. What a fun guy!

@rsprockets7846 3 жыл бұрын

Dad needs more screen time

@Aspra 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, didnt know he got the vid. Where was that info divulged?

@ToaD-qg2np 3 жыл бұрын

You know your about to learn somethin when the toothpick comes out

@davidyaroch6622 3 жыл бұрын

Either that or an ass whoopin.

@CommodoreFan64 3 жыл бұрын

My Stepdad was the exact same way, either you where about the learn something, and you better keep your mouth shut while he talked, or you did something wrong, and where about to get an ass kicking. 😂

@tangelogee 3 жыл бұрын

@@CommodoreFan64 Either way you're going to learn something :-)

@Sir_Leelord 3 жыл бұрын

i was afraid he was gonna swallow it the whole time

@Wiiswis 3 жыл бұрын

“On today’s episode of WatchJrGrow” Happy birthday!!

@RazoE 3 жыл бұрын

SOB, that was my exact comment 😂

@SpringdaleJim 3 жыл бұрын

Grow???

@InsideOfMyOwnMind 3 жыл бұрын

Wasn't there a gay porn vid called that? So I heard once. lol

@edwil111 3 жыл бұрын

Indeed happy B-Day!

@Chris-hw4mq 3 жыл бұрын

KZfaq channel with most builds finished

@wingedhorsegarage473 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you got to spend time with your Dad on your birthday ! 🎂

@Ingens_Scherz 3 жыл бұрын

Cool guy.

@beaushanks1592 3 жыл бұрын

Happy Birthday John!!

@sneeded1 3 жыл бұрын

Always enjoy when you have your dad on the show, reminds me in a good way of the times I spent with my old man before he passed. Treasure the time my friend.

@edjacobs8876 3 жыл бұрын

If Mr Ross isn't the coolest dad on the planet, he's definitely in the conversation. Happy birthday bud.

@that1guy82 3 жыл бұрын

Its kinda weird tho, his dad looks like my exes dad

@MrPerryz 3 жыл бұрын

Im your age and lost my dad when I was 10, and my mom two weeks ago today. So glad that you got to spend your bday with your dad. I can tell you don't take it for granted.

@lobo241us 3 жыл бұрын

You need more of your dad content. He seems like a wealth of automotive knowledge.

@CommodoreFan64 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed, dude is a treasure, I honestly wish I had listened more to my dad, and stepdad more then I did as they knew it all from Model T's to working on modern muscle cars, and even farm, and construction equipment.

@tyson4739 3 жыл бұрын

Happy birthday! I'm glad you were able to bring your dad on. It's always a treat to hear him teach us.

@psubuster 3 жыл бұрын

Great to see your Dad doing well. He even did the ending “shirt like this” hand motion in unison with you. 🤣🤣

@rsprockets7846 3 жыл бұрын

Geeze dad can kick ass in bikes

@aarond23 3 жыл бұрын

Whew I was bracing myself waiting for your dad to wreck this model T lol....breathe a sigh when that was an old story lol

@steveluken3180 3 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see a weekly video of just your dad telling us what he knows. He can pick the topic. Really cool guy. Happy Birthday!

@ToddEStewart 3 жыл бұрын

I feel like JR’s Dad could have his own channel.

@robertm5969 3 жыл бұрын

WatchSRgo

@Aaronthegreatish 3 жыл бұрын

Watch JR’s Dad

@jasonw3303 3 жыл бұрын

So much knowledge. Nuts. Find the episode on the steam generator, or the generator in the house.

@Scooter30FTW 3 жыл бұрын

Well,he seems to have knowledge on a bunch of different things.

@AgtWashingtub 3 жыл бұрын

WatchSRKnow?

@beaumcdonald2427 3 жыл бұрын

It's so great seeing your dad on here. Incredibly smart man and I could listen to him talk all day. Love that he took a shot at your R8 too.

@colingoldthorpe5918 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome to see your Dad again in a video 👍👍👍 he’s looking healthy which is a good thing he seems like such a cool Pop’s enjoy every minute you have with him JR. I lost my Dad 2 and a 1/2 years ago, think about him all the time 👍👍👍

@crownhic6827 3 жыл бұрын

I’m watching you with your dad, and I can see the love and respect you have for your dad. This is awesome to watch. Thank you for the content. Happy birthday!

@donsavard6133 3 жыл бұрын

It's funny every time I see your dad on a video that brings a tear to my eye he must be proud of such a fantastic son

@indysteve4969 3 жыл бұрын

I love when dad comes in and starts dropping knowledge. When dad shows up every kid is basically just there to hold the flashlight.

@garycurry4600 3 жыл бұрын

Good to see your dad again. I wish I knew half of what he’s forgotten over the years!

@ssenssel 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing! Thank your dad for the history lesson. Happy birthday!

@MrGaryRoberton 3 жыл бұрын

Ford was turning them out so fast, the only paint that would dry fast enough for the line was black. The Car that Changed America.

@VyperEye89 3 жыл бұрын

Happy Birthday!🎂 Your Dad is so awesome, you need to have an AMA livestream with him someday.

@billyjoejimbob56 Жыл бұрын

Just saw this vid for the first time and loved it. I'm about the same age as your dad... I just learned to drive Model T's this year and drive one three days a week at Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan which is literally accross the road from Ford's proving grounds. With 14 Model Ts and about 6 Model A's on site, many driven up to 8 hours daily, the maintenance shop has plenty of work to do! Our Ts are all electric start. Coil boxes are mounted on the passenger side of the firewall. The engines, trans and chassis are all genuine T but the starters, alternators, and batteries are modern 12 volt pieces for greater reliability and less maintenance. The ultimate bucket list job for retired car nuts... driving 100 year old Ts around an open air museum that Henry Ford created over 90 years ago. Hope your dad enjoys his T as much as we enjoy ours!!!

@jonathanmaxwell326 3 жыл бұрын

I smashed that play button when I saw your Dad in the thumbnail! You just know it's gonna be GOOD!

@JohnMiller1982 3 жыл бұрын

It’s gold to spend your birthday and work on a project with your old man

@Bliggity 3 жыл бұрын

So today i learned Ford has not changed (admitting fault) since 1919.

@CommodoreFan64 3 жыл бұрын

That's just about all of them till their hands are forced to do as such, because it's all about the money!

@danielmonahan6195 3 жыл бұрын

Classic old school dad. I can't imagine that many of today's younger generation will have this kind of bearing or demeanor when they get to be his age.

@Tempsho 3 жыл бұрын

JR will probably be just like his dad lol.

@buckcannon1811 3 жыл бұрын

Nice, my Dad would have love that. He would have been 85 this year. He has told me stories of learning to drive the model T as a boy. Happy Birthday John Ross.

@indyjones3287 3 жыл бұрын

And 100 years later, Chevy used that leaf spring design in the rear of the Vette.

@_dmfd 3 жыл бұрын

I was never a big fan of the composite leafs on the C5 & C6

@itsnotme07 3 жыл бұрын

You were thinking it....but your Dad made sure there was no doubt...."You can't have the car"!! Haha. Your Dad is wicked fun/cool JR!! Enjoy every second with him man....after last year, I don't think you need a reminder..maybe this is for all those others looking here....enjoy your parents while you can!! Time goes quick!! Oh yeah, Happy Birthday!

@Redsonny19 3 жыл бұрын

Happy Birthday JR. Any video with your Dad is a gem. Keep it up, your Dad is awesome.

@madmex2k 3 жыл бұрын

Dad is an amazing man. Spend as much time with him as you can, you will learn so much. People tend to believe elderly are not too smart. I think we all got schooled on how to drive that car, and I am sure he has many more interesting things to teach, even if its just stories about his past. I miss both my parents so much, my dad told me his 1st car was a model T and it was in boxes. He had to build it himself. 10cents an hour was a lot of money back then and he had to give 5 dollars for the car.

@jean-marcandjoshua-petsjournal 3 жыл бұрын

Happy Birthday JR. working with your dad is a great way to spend it. Your dad is a great man, awesome mechanic.

@scottcol23 3 жыл бұрын

My great grandfather was a milkman and owned a Model T van back. We still have some of the Glass Quarts with the metal 4 bottle Racks that had his company name on it. I have a cool photo of him with his truck when he got it new.

@dominicene3647 3 жыл бұрын

Great family. I love when the family members come on the channel. I would love to be the fly on the wall to hear all discussion and stories during big family get togethers.

@davidtimmons7652 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to see your Dad on the channel. He is doing well I hope. Keep him a regular. Happy Father's Day in advance

@resurrectionautorebuilders8465 3 жыл бұрын

I love vids with Sr in them. I could spend hours listening to that man talk about any subject. Glad he is doing well.

@richardlynam7856 3 жыл бұрын

That was pretty awesome, never knew that was how to drive a model T... your dad is cool 😎 Happy Birthday 🎂🎁

@darrinvance8990 3 жыл бұрын

I always enjoy your episodes with your dad, he is a fountain of knowledge. Please have him on more.

@Dakiraun 3 жыл бұрын

Woo! I was hoping we'd get to see a video about the Model T - seen it in the background in the last few videos. It was neat at the end to hear your Dad talking about the front suspension stuff; really good to know for anyone that might want to get one of these! I think it's amazing that part availability is so good for them. It's true that there were SO many made that they are still common. My former mechanic (retired now) has one, as does someone else a block over from us. The neat thing about driving one of those (or even a model A) is that there is NO distracted driving; you really have to stay 100% focused on what you're doing, 100% of the time.

@jskidpatrol 3 жыл бұрын

Dude your Dad is an awesome wealth of knowledge. This was a fun episode and Happy B Day.

@superbike_rider2101 3 жыл бұрын

Happy Birthday! Fantastic way to spend it with your Dad and brother too, making family memories :-) Great stuff

@MichaelMullane 3 жыл бұрын

Happy birthday John! Hope you had a great day!

@72dodge340 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks to your dad for showing us how to drive his Model T! Very cool!

@d.pierce.6820 3 жыл бұрын

I've got two of them in my barn, and several more engines. Parts are everywhere!

@philipthompson7341 3 жыл бұрын

Too cool! My Dad is the guy with the Shriners that works on the Model T parade cars. All of there’s are basically original & he keeps them running. I’ve learned a lot about them over the years, pretty cool old cars.

@ShaneEwing 3 жыл бұрын

Episodes with your dad are the best!

@umeshanandani9902 3 жыл бұрын

Wish you a very happy birthday! Nice to see your father happy and the Model T running ! I could see the respectful and obedient son in you, a side I have never seen in all your craziness!

@stevenpdxedu 3 жыл бұрын

Now I know where you get your love of cars. Dad knows his stuff for sure. Thanks for the fun JRGo. 😎 15 Million model T's made, 10 -15 thousand still on the road. Happy BD JR.

@Treesqueaks 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been a fan since your 1st episode and every time your dads on just makes me wanna cry I love seeing how proud he is of you I can feel It and I have to emotionally think 🤔 you love this too I love it when I see my dad and love special time together maybe u guys do a thing with both of u or just forget the camera and have that time togetherness it’s so important thanks for sharing this time together with all of us

@harnettsgarage 3 жыл бұрын

I've been waiting for this since the video when you brought it into the shop. I grew up with a 1927 Model T as a play pen when I was little. My Dad is 73, and still drives it. They might not be fast, but they sure are fun to drive around in.

@trainmanbob 3 жыл бұрын

You should offer your Dad a monthly slot. Happy Birthday.

@daytonafuntim 3 жыл бұрын

I always learn something whenever your dad appears. Glad he's doing better after COVID. :)

@K6GSXRider 3 жыл бұрын

I like how the steering wheel is perfectly shaped to stab you in the face during an accident

@glassvial 3 жыл бұрын

Happy Birthday, JR! 🎂🥳 Thanks for sharing your old man with us on your birthday, he's cool af, wish he was on your channel more often!

@greathornedowl3644 3 жыл бұрын

Nice to see you hangin' with Dad. He is just glad you didn't do an LS swap on it.

@billylove5793 3 жыл бұрын

Next week: "we put a Holley sniper on this model t"

@greathornedowl3644 3 жыл бұрын

@@billylove5793 Dad, hope you don't mind, I practice welding on the model T

@benlinus4696 3 жыл бұрын

Pls more content with your Dad ... I don't get ta chill with pops much last year PR so n these vids really make think of the time I spend with my dad n plus the knowledge your dad drops on each vid is priceless!!!!!!

@JOESTV74501 3 жыл бұрын

happy birthday John. it is easy to see your dad is proud of his son

@kencrouch668 3 жыл бұрын

All ways glad to see your dad on here! He looked different at first but I think he was not wearing his work uniform!

@edwil111 3 жыл бұрын

the absolute awesomeness of this video too much to communicate thru my keyboard! Dad is such a Kansas dude! thanks! - ed in Reno

@andrewhillman9632 3 жыл бұрын

Love these episodes with your dad. So funny when he waved his hand across his shirt as you did the same ‘like this one’ at the end 😀

@Scotty_in_Ohio 3 жыл бұрын

I know you will JR - but make sure you spend absolutely as much time as you possibly can with your Dad! You'll find that the time flies by too quickly - doesn't have to be a big event - throw some steaks on the grill have a beer or work on something just as long as you never get "too busy" to spend time together. Oh, and Happy Happy Birthday!

@kerrylewis2581 3 жыл бұрын

Your Dad was the star in this episode on WatchJRGo, Model T was second, and sorry JR but you and your brother won the bronze.

@Spillmansgarage 3 жыл бұрын

You and your dad have the same special bond my dad and I have. He seems like a great guy! Happy Birthday Brother!

@PaulBarwick 3 жыл бұрын

Happy B-day John. It's great to see your dad and jared - yes I know who you are now :) These family videos are fun.

@dardude1139 3 жыл бұрын

You guys are genetically smart, you make me feel inadequate, but I love all the posts, can’t get enough, all the best from Australia.

@terrylessmann2274 3 жыл бұрын

Model Ts are so cool. My dad restored a '24 Touring in the early 60s. When he taught my brother and I how to drive it in the mid '70s, he said if you ever get in trouble press all three pedals and you'll kill the engine. Always good to have an escape plan. Thanks dad. So Ford had the death wobble in their trucks way back in the '20s? 😄

@ronsuper100 3 жыл бұрын

What an awesome Dad!!! Happy birthday Jr. Happy Father's Day!!

@Shauma_llama 3 жыл бұрын

I was great seeing your dad on the channel again. I had a grin on my face watching you guys out on the road with Model T.

@daveh2612 3 жыл бұрын

Happy birthday John Ross! I love your dad, he’s the best.

@kyledexter485 3 жыл бұрын

Happy Birthday JR. I really enjoy when you have your dad on the channel.

@wurlyone4685 3 жыл бұрын

Lol at your dad doing the WatchJRGo Shirt move at the end there 😁 Cool video. Good seeing you hang out with your folks working on stuff together. And Happy Birthday!

@danielmurphy9140 3 жыл бұрын

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JR. I am daily impressed with your mechanic skills and mostly your energy level.

@pitbullgamer8116 3 жыл бұрын

I love my model T my grandmother left it too me I only drive it on weekends in the summer its good to see someone else drive theirs too

@ajw828 3 жыл бұрын

Was about time for another WatchSRGo video! Great video. Hope you had an awesome birthday man!

@br549rdr 3 жыл бұрын

Awsome!!! Spending time with dad and brother 👍. Your dad is full of knowledge that’s for sure. Great family. Happy Birthday

@mylesgrant2574 3 жыл бұрын

Happy BDay JR - tell Ross I enjoyed getting to see him in another video, and hello!

@sergiol.aponte13 3 жыл бұрын

Hey JR. Happy BDay sir!!Your Dad is super cool and I am sure we would not mind having him on the channel more often. We need somebody to anchor you to the past of driving. :-) I am sure he loves your new shop and all you have done this year.

@markspence3295 3 жыл бұрын

You just looked like every other son with their dad In that end shot. Spend time with your dad, you’ll miss him one day.

@kennethwilliams7731 3 жыл бұрын

Happy Birthday Jr! Your Dad is so calm and cool! You guys work hard and have fun doing it. Great channel 👍 keep em coming!

@iainmcglynn833 3 жыл бұрын

Dads are our heroes Mine definitely was 😎 Happy birthday

@brianw94 3 жыл бұрын

Happy Birthday!!!!!! I discovered you and all them Kansas you tubers during the pandemic. Hope you had a great day!

@MrMattDat 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video and great to see you with your dad. Knowledge wrapped in his stories!

@ImGdiddy 3 жыл бұрын

The electric starter first was available on the 1919 Model T

@MassProject 3 жыл бұрын

Love seing your dad in the video Bring him on the channel more often.

@Ingens_Scherz 3 жыл бұрын

This is such a great channel. SO much interesting content ALL the time! Love it.

@DADDYO3 3 жыл бұрын

Well done. it looked like your dad really enjoyed telling us about his cars. Thanks for giving him the opportunity.

@In_memory_of_Dad 3 жыл бұрын

Happy Birthday John Ross and many Happy returns for your special day. It was really nice to see you spend some time with your Dad (Ross) and your brother Jared, would of been nice to see you with all your siblings and your Mom (Jana) & Dad on your special day. I really hope you had everything you wanted, can't wait for the next video, it's nice by the way when you make the videos a bit longer, around the half hour is perfect. Anyway time for you to go eat some birthday cake, best wishes for the future John Ross and happy birthday 🙂👍🇬🇧🇺🇲🇬🇧🇺🇲

@DHW256 Жыл бұрын

Most fun I've ever had driving a car has been in a Model T, backroads, trails, creek beds, cliffs. The later Model Ts are typically slower, simply because they're heavier. Earlier Model Ts are lighter and a tiny bit more powerful.

@robertsturtevant6185 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome to see your dad, just a wealth of knowledge!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY JR......

@ericbrock9387 3 жыл бұрын

Happy B'Day! Awesome to WatchSrGo and glad he's well!

@someguyonli 3 жыл бұрын

Happy Birthday. Your dad is amazing. I could listen to him for days.

@vamosaltemacongabrielmende3965 3 жыл бұрын

It was great to see you, your dad and your brother in a video. It was funny when you mentioned the merchandise he was pointing at his shirt.

@GenMaster124 3 жыл бұрын

Spending birthday time with your dad and a model t Ford ….unforgettable day 🎂👍🏻👍🏻

@guykwalter1693 3 жыл бұрын

My Granddad broke his wrist on a model T. He was a young boy, and the engine back fired and when it did it took the crank out of his hand and hit his wrist, breaking it. His father refused to meddle with that cantankerous machine. My Grandad was the family driver. He used to hitch up the horses to the carriage, then bring it to the house. When they bought a model T he was still expected to bring it around the house for his father. His dad refused to drive so granddad was driving at age 8 or so. His father never learned to drive a car.

@tap0019 3 жыл бұрын

Belated Happy Birthday John. Cool old truck! Glad to see you working with your dad!

@frankmcdonald66 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed that visit from your father. He seems very knowledgeable. Interesting to learn about the Model T.

@htownblue11 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool video man. Driving back in the day wasn’t just turn key and press a pedal. JR at the end looked like he was posing for a first day of school photo. Hahaha. Your pops seems like a good man and we certainly know where you get your love for cars from.

@dbzownz12345 3 жыл бұрын

Happy Birthday bro! Love your vids, always looking forward to the next one! Bring back the Geo complete rebuilds again! I loved you working on Ambergene's Geo truck.