Did anyone else besides me think wow they are pretty ballsy taking that Land Rover as a backup vehicle?
My dad (owner of an unrestored 1921 Model T Roadster - all original never restored) and three of his friends, who also owned one Model T each, made this trip in 1978. They actually drove their T's from Tucson Arizona, to Salt Lake UT, to Denver CO, up Pike's Peak, then down to Demming NM and back to Tucson AZ. It took them 14 days (2 weeks) and over 1000 miles. Glad to see you made it safe!
Many of the problems you were having were actually common problems with Model Ts back in the day, when climbing Pike's Peak.
I don't think that you need a stopwatch, a grandfather's clock should do nicely!
This is my favorite TFL series yet. Kind of hilarious since they put so much effort into all their videos and my favorite is arguably the silliest. It's classic Top Gear vibes and I'm loving it. 😂
You might want to learn the skill of mixture and ignition timing a bit more in the mountains. I'd guess there is some more power to find that way. Thank you for sharing this trip! The view even gets better with a classic car!
My great uncle Jim told me that back in the day they would reverse their Model T up a steep hill. I seem to recall him saying that the gear reduction ratio in reverse was more than the first gear. Sure it would be really slow but it got to the top of the hill though he wasn't on Pikes Peak either.
My grandfather drove his model T from Missouri to South Park in the late 1920's. Stopped somewhere in Kansas to put new bearings in the engine. Once in South Park he got a fuel tank relocation kit so the T could go up hills and not starve the engine of gas.
42:59 I was thinking a long tow strap with the defender behind. If the brakes fade it will be held by the tow strap on the front of the defender.
This is some of the best and most fun motoring video I’ve seen in a long time, thanks.
Another Awesome video guys. Great job!!! I always look forward to these Kase and Tommy classics adventures video.
Awesome video. I’ve been up pikes Peak seven times in my life the first time when I was a baby in 1967. My last time was 2004 when I was on my honeymoon with my wife. It is one of the most beautiful places on earth and thank you for sharing.
Tommy and Kase, your classic videos are just sublime. Such a great duo, leting us follow along on their adventures. As they learn, so do we. Full speed ahead guys!! 👍👍
I remember going up to the summit before they paved Pikes Peak back in 2000. It was spring break, and it was snowing up at the top when we got there. Good memories.
Outstanding now yall gotta do this with the a and the army jeep if you dont myself and about 349k other people are gonna pester you about it in the comments section for every video for months to come
This was everything I wanted it to be and 100 percent wholesome. This definitely brought you two closer as family. And the facetiousness mixed with compliments still very strong. Loved it Roman Thank you for helping allow it. Cole we love you
I enjoyed this one very much! Next up is the Model A up Pike’s Peak? 🤔
Love your videos!! Back in 1990 my grandfather gave me his 1936 Turdor body. In 1948 it was made into a doodle. Been looking for part's but he stipulation. Don't spend more then $1000.00 on it. I needed a cowl as well..35 year's later i have most of it. When i get it together i want to take it on a drive like that. I will have a advantage. My fuel tank is in the cowl an my cousin just put in a electric fuel pump on his 29 A. He will help me do the same. Thanks again for all the videos you 2 have been doing!!
I’d like to see a series with a car from every decade, or maybe every other decade, up until the 70s or 80s. Kind of a deep dive into automobile evolution and also a test of how old of a vehicle can still be used in modern traffic without any hindrance.
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