How well do these run on today's pump gas? I would guess the formula was quite different 80 years ago.

Also where in the heck would you find spark plugs, water pumps, belts, and other regular consumables to keep it running? :?

I did (a very little) research into a Model T some time ago. Apparently the gas they were designed for was crap, and they'll run on damn near anything. There was even a version that could run on Ethanol for farmers who were "producing" it for, ummm, well why else would a farmer be making ethanol? :lol:

One comment made regarding the T was "every part is still available". Now I'm sure if you get into some of the more exotic cars from back then you'll have issues, but I get the sense that with the common cars like the Ts and As (I'm a big fan of both) are a lot like old VWs - the parts are out there. Some are getting harder to find, but they're there.

There is also a strong club support for these cars. Parts are out there. There are companies that remanufacture alot of these parts.

Goto hemmings motor news to find out more. They are the best source for 1920's era car parts. Joining the AACA is another good resource to belong to. They publish a cross marque magazine that is quite good.

The Annual Sulley Antique Car Show held in June is organized by the local area Ford Model A Club. They know these cars quite well. Every year they do the fabled disassembly and re-assembly of a Model T Ford. They do it in like 30 minutes or something like that.

I feel as if cars before the 1970's had parts that were all rebuildable. My 1966 Porsche has window regulators that don't seem to be rebuildable but I bet it could be done. With todays parts its all throw away. I bet an impeller and water pump bearing/seal for that T is no more than $50.

Need a T or A part. almost any part! They are actually in Maryland....

www.brattons.com


Bratton's Antique Auto Parts, Inc.
1606 Back Acre Circle
Mount Airy, MD 21771-7703
Toll FREE Order Number: 1-800-255-1929
Information Number: 1-301-829-9880
FAX: 1-800-774-1930 (U.S. & Canada) 1-301-829-9881 (Elsewhere)

Wow those parts are CHEAP. $88 for a set of 4 new pistons! :shock:

With the new 3D scanners and 3D printers (you'd make a plastic prototype and cast metal from it), replacing many parts for things like these and even more exotic ones should get pretty easy.

... and with all the medical info on the internet and other sources starting a medical practice will be easy too :p

True dat! I had no problem and broke even my first month, too :D