The Ford Barn

Two-Gun Bob · 08-24-2021, 01:04 PM

Since you live in a rural area, ask the farmers if there are old vehicles in the fencerows that you can haul off (with your parents' permission of course!). You might be able to get an interesting project for free or make a trade to do some work in exchange. That's how I got my first Model T parts.

Youngfordlover2007 · 08-24-2021, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Two-Gun Bob

Since you live in a rural area, ask the farmers if there are old vehicles in the fencerows that you can haul off (with your parents' permission of course!). You might be able to get an interesting project for free or make a trade to do some work in exchange. That's how I got my first Model T parts.

parents wont allow it

Ed in Maine · 08-24-2021, 03:52 PM

Hello, we were all young once, oh those days long ago, I'm 79 now. My first car was a rust free, 1930 Model A Town Sedan which was all disassembled by the previous owner for $300.00. This was purchased in 1964. I was still in college with bills to pay and my Dad was ripped. But three years later this car took me and my new wife away from the church. We never looked back, have had Model A s ever since and now a 1914 Model T. You have to start some place, here are some suggestions:
1. Get some books on how to restore a Model T. Learn about them.
2. Try to join a Model T club nearby. The club members will be pleased with your interest and help you along. You will make new friends who will have the same interest as you. Best of all, they will know where Model T s are located.
3. Study classifieds on the internet. Don't be put off by some of the pricing you will see. There is a lot of Model T parts out there. All you need is a frame to start hanging parts on.
4. If you find something to get started with, you may be able to get your Dad to go look at it. It is a great way to spend time with your Mom or Dad.

Good luck to you. By the way there is a Model T section on the Ford Barn, check in and let them know your interest. Ed

Two-Gun Bob · 08-24-2021, 05:43 PM

In that case you might just focus on saving up money and use your upcoming class to gain skills that will be helpful when you are able to get a project. The curved-dash Olds project would be a good practice run for an actual antique car, T or otherwise.

Youngfordlover2007 · 08-25-2021, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Two-Gun Bob

In that case you might just focus on saving up money and use your upcoming class to gain skills that will be helpful when you are able to get a project. The curved-dash Olds project would be a good practice run for an actual antique car, T or otherwise.

yea will do

08-24-2021, 01:04 PM	#1
Two-Gun Bob Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 19	Re: question from a young guy Since you live in a rural area, ask the farmers if there are old vehicles in the fencerows that you can haul off (with your parents' permission of course!). You might be able to get an interesting project for free or make a trade to do some work in exchange. That's how I got my first Model T parts.

08-24-2021, 03:52 PM	#3
Ed in Maine Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cty., ME or Flagler Cty., FL Posts: 1,193	Re: question from a young guy Hello, we were all young once, oh those days long ago, I'm 79 now. My first car was a rust free, 1930 Model A Town Sedan which was all disassembled by the previous owner for $300.00. This was purchased in 1964. I was still in college with bills to pay and my Dad was ripped. But three years later this car took me and my new wife away from the church. We never looked back, have had Model A s ever since and now a 1914 Model T. You have to start some place, here are some suggestions: 1. Get some books on how to restore a Model T. Learn about them. 2. Try to join a Model T club nearby. The club members will be pleased with your interest and help you along. You will make new friends who will have the same interest as you. Best of all, they will know where Model T s are located. 3. Study classifieds on the internet. Don't be put off by some of the pricing you will see. There is a lot of Model T parts out there. All you need is a frame to start hanging parts on. 4. If you find something to get started with, you may be able to get your Dad to go look at it. It is a great way to spend time with your Mom or Dad. Good luck to you. By the way there is a Model T section on the Ford Barn, check in and let them know your interest. Ed

08-24-2021, 05:43 PM	#4
Two-Gun Bob Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 19	Re: question from a young guy In that case you might just focus on saving up money and use your upcoming class to gain skills that will be helpful when you are able to get a project. The curved-dash Olds project would be a good practice run for an actual antique car, T or otherwise.