This was a treat! Oh, the old TT is wonderful, especially preserved in its original farm condition, but it's our host who steals the show. What a friendly, welcoming delivery. His amiable hospitality and humble tone makes for a captivating watch. I have been in love with TT's my whole life but have never owned one, and it's the inviting personality of this man that makes me feel like it's almost my truck. Thank you for drawing us all in to your auction treasure and sharing the story behind it with us. I will look forward to your next screening.
Im restoring a 50s french truck called a Goelette, but my heart is with model T's, i used to own a 14 touring car, but a TT like this is what i really want!!
I"m really happy to know you were able to save this old truck. But it's sad the family was selling off the family farm. We are loosing way too many family farms these days.
That's true. There are real efforts to revive and maintain them, but a lot of families simply are no longer interested, partially because of how difficult it is to maintain a going profit but also because of many people simply do not appreciate the trade. Farming at that level is very much a labor of love and devotion. Not everyone is up for it.
I have a truck project right now that I’ve set aside a set of express gears, a Waukesha Ricardo head and Stromberg OF. I’m hoping that’ll make it scoot (by TT standards)
Family sold the farm, and you got a barn find. Very nice. In another time and place A friend of my family was a school bus driver who drove a 15 passenger 1932 Ford TT with a Gillig Bros. Body on it. Kelseyville, California. School district.
More 'TT' videos please! I'd like to see and hear it running. I have a '26 Roadster and am looking to buy a '26 TT that I found locally. Yours is pretty rare (possibly) to be delete of starter/generator. I'd never heard that they had two options for rear gearing.
I have a '26 TT. Its all steel cab was cut down so it would fit under trees in orchards. Mine is a flatbed for hauling fruit crates. I did get it running, but haven't been able to restore it. I am the second owner and bought it locally. Mine has a two speed rear end, plus an auxillary Chicago transmission, so I have two shifters. I haven't yet learned how to drive it utilizing the additional gears.
Sounds nice. The auxiliary trans is tough to shift on the fly since its non-synchro. I just pick a gear before I start and stick with it rather than trying to bang shift.
wanted to reach out to you in regards to this truck & a Project I am working on. You se, I don't see that is ( legally blind ) or not as good as a modern driver should. I plan to give up my driving license when it comes due next, & with my age my back has been all but gone for some time. So knowing what my future holds I have found a very nice Afikim C4 handicapped mobility scooter . It is mint for both inside & outdoors use. It isn't the most beautiful buggy , So the crazy idea of customizing it to look like a TT C Cab came to mind. And I am in the process of designing, obtaining materials, & getting to know these trucks inside & out as best I can. Hens my comment. I was a customizer from back in the day during the mini P.U. & Van days so I'm not a total newbie. I chose the CCab design 1rst as a ode to the hot rod era 2nd because with that curved top & split body lines it will give me the lines I need to have a couple needed custom features I need. by doing the headliner of that curved top I can include a set of tracks for a set of progressively darker tinted plexi glass windshield & side sunshade set up. then with the body split just behind the cab I can include a custom trick that will allow me to have a detachable cab & front from a stand alone rear box & Carrie axle or axles not sure just yet. I will accomplish the removable back box by useing a standard size grocery cart to form the base structure .By backing the scooter up to what is the rear or handhold end of the G. cart & using the accessories mounting point, I can get either design. to the G. cart I will add body panels, interior panels, light extinctions, rear doors, as well as bicycle wheels, so anyway when I get it done I'd like to build a custome Mobility scooter club so I can offer older folks a added activity to get us out for some fun & air, maybe set up roard trips for charity, I've just startted a non profit to buy, refurbish & re home used mobility scooters for low income people The " Friendly and Thrifty Mobility" we just set up a F.B. page to get the word out & provide a contact point for potential clients, scooter sellers, scooter donator's friends with Ideas. Any advice or ideas you might have to offer will be received gratefully. feel free to reach out.
Well, I certainly see potential out there. We all age and many of us reach that point when we can no longer enjoy our cars in the same way. I've seen my share of modified scooters and golf cars moving around at shows and swap meets over the years. Heck, I've even got a late 1950's Cushman Minute Miser in the barn waiting for the time to work on it. I would contact the major club sites and see if they can sent the word out to members the your group exists . Feel free to reply to this with the link to your Facebook group in case anyone reading here is interested.
Found you from a random TikTok video, amazingly detailed thorough video here loved the truck! Given its probably bumpy to drive how does the cab not fall apart? Is it because of the old school building techniques?
Hello! I have 2 questions about the truck. 1. Can we see it running? 2. Do you plan on modifying the truck with more electrical stuff? Also, the fact that the magneto is the only thing that powers it reminds me of a moped that i own myself. It's a Tomos Automatik A3 ML. The model that i own was Made in Yugoslavia in 1987, still runs with most original parts. It runs a headlight, taillight, brake light and a horn all with a magneto. Fascinating machine, i still like to drive it from time to time. I really didn't know much about the Model T's, only minimal stuff. Hopefully i can see more videos about this truck!
I’ll try and incorporate shots of it driving in future videos. I probably won’t be adding additional electrical equipment to it, I want to keep it as original as possible. Sounds like an interesting moped
@@oldmodeltguy The moped is kind of intresting, because the model that i own, Model Lux, has chrome fenders and two speeds. Also, it had a aftermarket ignition coil made by CEV from some chainsaw or some other moped, which was more powerful than the standard ones. It has the original red paint and stickers. Only thing is, the original fuel tank is on the chasis of the moped, so rust inside the tank is a pain in the rear, and it's hard to get rid of. That's all the info i can tell you about it. If you need more info about these old Yugoslav classics, ill pop up in the comments to tell you about it. As far as i know, it's not well documented in the US, but it was exported there!
I plan on when I get money to do so I plan on building my own Horseless carriage from scratch I talk about alot my plans on my UA-cam channel. Definitely good video. I like the cab on it . What's the dimension of the cab ?
I’ve always been curious about the worm drive rear end. Generally, in any worm drive mechanism, the worm drives the wheel but the wheel can’t drive the worm unless the gear angle is at least 45 degrees, which I wouldn’t think practical. Therefore, a TT with worm drive won’t roll, not by gravity nor can it be pushed to crank. All of which makes that weak parking brake a moot point, you could conceivably stop on the steepest hill and it not roll. Or am I wrong about this?
Not certain about the worm mechanics you mentioned, but I will say that I've never had any difficulty pushing or pulling the truck when it was in neutral. Early on, when I first got the truck, I was working on the engine and towed it around the yard in gear quite a bit to get it to start. (turned out most of the problem was a rust hole in the vaporizer plate, rebuilt the carb and it starts like a dream (most of the time))
Add to my last comment, my usual way of taking it off the trailer is to get in in put it in neutral, then have someone give is a little shove. As soon as the back wheels hit the slope near the back of the trailer, it rolls right off. Much easier than cranking it up on the trailer.
@@oldmodeltguy thank you for clearing that up for me! As I mentioned, I have always wondered about it and while I’ve run across several Model T’s at car shows, I’ve never had the pleasure of seeing a TT and talking to the owner. What a great truck you have there.
Great Truck and story! Thank you for sharing this wonderful truck with all of us!
Excellent video and a wonderful backstory.
A real survivor!
Thanks for sharing.
You should film driving it, I’m really interested how that works
Well Said!!
Here’s a quick reel my wife took of it driving a couple years ago
instagram.com/reel/CNvy_hUJcIl/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Plenty of videos on utube on how it works
Awesome truck
My grandpa had this truck!
Fun video, thanks
This was a treat! Oh, the old TT is wonderful, especially preserved in its original farm condition, but it's our host who steals the show. What a friendly, welcoming delivery. His amiable hospitality and humble tone makes for a captivating watch. I have been in love with TT's my whole life but have never owned one, and it's the inviting personality of this man that makes me feel like it's almost my truck. Thank you for drawing us all in to your auction treasure and sharing the story behind it with us. I will look forward to your next screening.
Cool truck. Informative. Love your shirt. Thank you.
Thanks!
Im restoring a 50s french truck called a Goelette, but my heart is with model T's, i used to own a 14 touring car, but a TT like this is what i really want!!
Que bien cuidan esas maquinas!
Glad to see another video love classics
Thanks! You’ve sparked a nee interest for me
Tires are very cool
looks cool
Man, this is awesome to watch and learn about. Thanks for the walk around!
Old classic trucks are so cool
I"m really happy to know you were able to save this old truck. But it's sad the family was selling off the family farm. We are loosing way too many family farms these days.
That's true. There are real efforts to revive and maintain them, but a lot of families simply are no longer interested, partially because of how difficult it is to maintain a going profit but also because of many people simply do not appreciate the trade. Farming at that level is very much a labor of love and devotion. Not everyone is up for it.
I’ve never been interested in cars, but WOW!! This is so interesting! Very good video
Nice
Love it, so simple and crude. Friend has an old 31 Ambulance which has been hor rodded out but still has the original front and rear look.
Enjoyed that. Delightful truck!
Thanks !
This is really the coolest truck ever, love to see that in motion
The car looks very interesting in a cool way!
I drive a 1926 TT C-cab. High compression head, 270 cam, Warford aux trans and express gears in the rear. Goes pretty fast for a TT truck.
I have a truck project right now that I’ve set aside a set of express gears, a Waukesha Ricardo head and Stromberg OF. I’m hoping that’ll make it scoot (by TT standards)
Family sold the farm, and you got a barn find. Very nice.
In another time and place A friend of my family was a school bus driver who drove a 15 passenger 1932 Ford TT with a Gillig Bros. Body on it. Kelseyville, California. School district.
That would be a nice find today
Sure would. FYI, by 1932, the TT designation was long gone. "BB" maybe?
Wow those tires are cool
Very cool truck. Shows how far cars have come. Nice video
Amazing video keep it up!!
So cool
Nice video!! 🧡
What an interesting video! Great that you are preserving such a nice piece of history.
Wow! My dad is really interested in cars since he owns an antique car himself so I showed him your channel! Safe to say you have a new subscriber
Thanks!
I enjoy seeing this truck in Greenfield Village each September. Oh, and seeing you there as well. :)
Thanks, see you there in September
Keep up the good work
great video
Nice video
More 'TT' videos please! I'd like to see and hear it running. I have a '26 Roadster and am looking to buy a '26 TT that I found locally. Yours is pretty rare (possibly) to be delete of starter/generator. I'd never heard that they had two options for rear gearing.
Wow really cool like the content. Continue with it and have a Good evening
love the videos keep it going!
Love your videos!
Cool man
Amazing!
Keep up the great videos!!
Love this video!! Very interesting!
Very cool video man!
Amazing video, amazing stories! I just love this channel haha
Great video
So cool! Thanks for the walk around!
Amazing video
Great video bud
Wow dude!! I like that car
crazy how far cars have come
I have a '26 TT. Its all steel cab was cut down so it would fit under trees in orchards. Mine is a flatbed for hauling fruit crates. I did get it running, but haven't been able to restore it. I am the second owner and bought it locally. Mine has a two speed rear end, plus an auxillary Chicago transmission, so I have two shifters. I haven't yet learned how to drive it utilizing the additional gears.
Sounds nice. The auxiliary trans is tough to shift on the fly since its non-synchro. I just pick a gear before I start and stick with it rather than trying to bang shift.
Really nice car!! Sending you love from Brasil!!
damn thats cool
it’s always a great day whenever you upload!
That truck is soo cool!
So cool!! Love from the Netherlands!!
That thing is beautiful. Really enjoying your videos
Thanks
Even though i know almost know nothing about it, you explain it so i know what is happening
awesome
Nice vid !
🙌🙌
wanted to reach out to you in regards to this truck & a Project I am working on. You se, I don't see that is ( legally blind ) or not as good as a modern driver should. I plan to give up my driving license when it comes due next, & with my age my back has been all but gone for some time. So knowing what my future holds I have found a very nice Afikim C4 handicapped mobility scooter . It is mint for both inside & outdoors use. It isn't the most beautiful buggy , So the crazy idea of customizing it to look like a TT C Cab came to mind. And I am in the process of designing, obtaining materials, & getting to know these trucks inside & out as best I can. Hens my comment.
I was a customizer from back in the day during the mini P.U. & Van days so I'm not a total newbie. I chose the CCab design 1rst as a ode to the hot rod era 2nd because with that curved top & split body lines it will give me the lines I need to have a couple needed custom features I need. by doing the headliner of that curved top I can include a set of tracks for a set of progressively darker tinted plexi glass windshield & side sunshade set up. then with the body split just behind the cab I can include a custom trick that will allow me to have a detachable cab & front from a stand alone rear box & Carrie axle or axles not sure just yet. I will accomplish the removable back box by useing a standard size grocery cart to form the base structure .By backing the scooter up to what is the rear or handhold end of the G. cart & using the accessories mounting point, I can get either design. to the G. cart I will add body panels, interior panels, light extinctions, rear doors, as well as bicycle wheels, so anyway when I get it done I'd like to build a custome Mobility scooter club so I can offer older folks a added activity to get us out for some fun & air, maybe set up roard trips for charity, I've just startted a non profit to buy, refurbish & re home used mobility scooters for low income people The " Friendly and Thrifty Mobility" we just set up a F.B. page to get the word out & provide a contact point for potential clients, scooter sellers, scooter donator's friends with Ideas. Any advice or ideas you might have to offer will be received gratefully. feel free to reach out.
Well, I certainly see potential out there. We all age and many of us reach that point when we can no longer enjoy our cars in the same way. I've seen my share of modified scooters and golf cars moving around at shows and swap meets over the years. Heck, I've even got a late 1950's Cushman Minute Miser in the barn waiting for the time to work on it. I would contact the major club sites and see if they can sent the word out to members the your group exists . Feel free to reply to this with the link to your Facebook group in case anyone reading here is interested.
To think I just saw you at Kroger a month or so ago and now you’re a UA-cam star 😉 Great video, enjoyed it immensely!
Thanks! I’ll still remember the little people
I love these videos! thank u :)
Found you from a random TikTok video, amazingly detailed thorough video here loved the truck! Given its probably bumpy to drive how does the cab not fall apart? Is it because of the old school building techniques?
It’s pretty solidly built. The ride isn’t actually too bad, the leaf spring suspension smooths things out pretty well
I also need one
Awesome video! I’m not that much of a car guy but your delivery and fun little stories are really interesting and keep me hooked, keep it up!
It be real tempted to brush a coat of Moter oil over the whole thing
I need one
This is awesome! such a great video - Do you think you will ever record you at any auctions/buying stuff? That would be cool to see!
Probably not a full video. A lot of auctioneers get funny about recording during their auctions so I want to be respectful there.
I may make some. Commentary before an auction starts. I’ll plY it by ear
@@oldmodeltguy Thats understandable - I look forward to more videos anyway :)
You should put some linseed oil on that old wood
What an interesting tour! Also, do you by any chance recall where'd you get that shirt?
My wife picked it up on Facebook Marketplace, so its old
i have a T and have old Riverside tires. Not as old as yours though. I know you want to retain the patina but maybe clean the windshield? 😃
It does occasionally see some Windex.
can we see you driving it ? amazing video!
I’m sure it’ll be driving around in upcoming videos
Hello! I have 2 questions about the truck.
1. Can we see it running?
2. Do you plan on modifying the truck with more electrical stuff?
Also, the fact that the magneto is the only thing that powers it reminds me of a moped that i own myself. It's a Tomos Automatik A3 ML. The model that i own was Made in Yugoslavia in 1987, still runs with most original parts. It runs a headlight, taillight, brake light and a horn all with a magneto. Fascinating machine, i still like to drive it from time to time.
I really didn't know much about the Model T's, only minimal stuff.
Hopefully i can see more videos about this truck!
I’ll try and incorporate shots of it driving in future videos. I probably won’t be adding additional electrical equipment to it, I want to keep it as original as possible. Sounds like an interesting moped
@@oldmodeltguy The moped is kind of intresting, because the model that i own, Model Lux, has chrome fenders and two speeds. Also, it had a aftermarket ignition coil made by CEV from some chainsaw or some other moped, which was more powerful than the standard ones. It has the original red paint and stickers. Only thing is, the original fuel tank is on the chasis of the moped, so rust inside the tank is a pain in the rear, and it's hard to get rid of. That's all the info i can tell you about it. If you need more info about these old Yugoslav classics, ill pop up in the comments to tell you about it. As far as i know, it's not well documented in the US, but it was exported there!
I plan on when I get money to do so I plan on building my own Horseless carriage from scratch I talk about alot my plans on my UA-cam channel. Definitely good video. I like the cab on it . What's the dimension of the cab ?
The cab is 43" W x 43" L x 55" H
@@oldmodeltguy Thank You so much.
Could we see it running ? Like, could you drive it ?
Awesome video!
I’m sure I’ll be incorporated into some upcoming videos. Thanks
I’ve always been curious about the worm drive rear end. Generally, in any worm drive mechanism, the worm drives the wheel but the wheel can’t drive the worm unless the gear angle is at least 45 degrees, which I wouldn’t think practical. Therefore, a TT with worm drive won’t roll, not by gravity nor can it be pushed to crank. All of which makes that weak parking brake a moot point, you could conceivably stop on the steepest hill and it not roll. Or am I wrong about this?
Not certain about the worm mechanics you mentioned, but I will say that I've never had any difficulty pushing or pulling the truck when it was in neutral. Early on, when I first got the truck, I was working on the engine and towed it around the yard in gear quite a bit to get it to start. (turned out most of the problem was a rust hole in the vaporizer plate, rebuilt the carb and it starts like a dream (most of the time))
Add to my last comment, my usual way of taking it off the trailer is to get in in put it in neutral, then have someone give is a little shove. As soon as the back wheels hit the slope near the back of the trailer, it rolls right off. Much easier than cranking it up on the trailer.
@@oldmodeltguy thank you for clearing that up for me! As I mentioned, I have always wondered about it and while I’ve run across several Model T’s at car shows, I’ve never had the pleasure of seeing a TT and talking to the owner. What a great truck you have there.
Thanks, no problem
Did they make log trucks with them?
Sure. I don’t have a picture handy, but here’s. An 193 AA with the sort of setup that would be used
instagram.com/p/BKN_OMmAgE4/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Hey!
How many cars do you own? 2 owner is so special🙂
I have about 6 cars, depending on how you count them. some are a bit disassembled, so may not count. Mostly Model T Fords
squat build?
...and loose my military style rear tires? I'll have to pass.
hahah cant argue but seriously that’s pretty cool old truck man
Is this purely s hobby or have you worked in a car museum before? You actually know a whole lot about the cars
It’s just a hobby, there’s guys out there that know way more than I do
Whatever you do, don't restore the truck . Never do an old truck a favor and give it a new life .
Wow it’s made from wood 🪵
Amazing!