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Patrick in west falls · 03-15-2011, 11:11 AM

well the snow is pretty well melted here in wny near buffalo,
the roads are dry.
however there is some residual salt on roads in spots, not much.
im itching to take the model t out for a drive after work
its a nice car but not a show car

should i go for it?

J Franklin · 03-15-2011, 12:47 PM

I would wait until after a good rain comes and washes things off. If you do go out before make sure you hose off the whole car top to underside.

BUBBAS IGNITION · 03-15-2011, 07:47 PM

sURE TAKE ER FOR A DRIVE !!!
Its your car and your enjoyment ........get busy.....

Big John · 03-16-2011, 12:42 PM

Sure,, you have permission...what do you think people in the day did?

sky1928 · 03-16-2011, 04:37 PM

Back in the day, they didn't treat the roads with salt and the like. We all have the itch, but best to wait a bit.

Doug Money · 03-16-2011, 05:15 PM

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My T is 85 years old. The metal is still thicker than that on my modern truck. I don't think my T will rust out in my lifetime. I bought mine to drive and drive it I do.

Jack Innes · 03-17-2011, 11:55 AM

I live in a very salty area. Trust me, like an original car - they are only salt free ONCE! Wet salt or salt dust driven in to the cracks by washing NEVER goes away. I have had a couple of nice cars unavoidably covered with road spray - sold them both since they never were the same again. Wait if you can. A good rain will clear the roads & we all can get going.

03-15-2011, 11:11 AM	#1
Patrick in west falls Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 8	to drive or not to drive? well the snow is pretty well melted here in wny near buffalo, the roads are dry. however there is some residual salt on roads in spots, not much. im itching to take the model t out for a drive after work its a nice car but not a show car should i go for it?

03-15-2011, 12:47 PM	#2
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,963	Re: to drive or not to drive? I would wait until after a good rain comes and washes things off. If you do go out before make sure you hose off the whole car top to underside.

03-15-2011, 07:47 PM	#3
BUBBAS IGNITION Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SPEEDWAY INDIANA Posts: 4,148	Re: to drive or not to drive? sURE TAKE ER FOR A DRIVE !!! Its your car and your enjoyment ........get busy..... __________________ If it Makes Spark, we do it !!!! www.bubbasignition.com [email protected]

03-16-2011, 12:42 PM	#4
Big John Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 416	Re: to drive or not to drive? Sure,, you have permission...what do you think people in the day did?

03-16-2011, 04:37 PM	#5
sky1928 Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 53	Re: to drive or not to drive? Back in the day, they didn't treat the roads with salt and the like. We all have the itch, but best to wait a bit.

03-16-2011, 05:15 PM	#6
Doug Money Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 350	Re: to drive or not to drive? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) My T is 85 years old. The metal is still thicker than that on my modern truck. I don't think my T will rust out in my lifetime. I bought mine to drive and drive it I do.

03-17-2011, 11:55 AM	#7
Jack Innes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Brooklin, Ontario Posts: 704	Re: to drive or not to drive? I live in a very salty area. Trust me, like an original car - they are only salt free ONCE! Wet salt or salt dust driven in to the cracks by washing NEVER goes away. I have had a couple of nice cars unavoidably covered with road spray - sold them both since they never were the same again. Wait if you can. A good rain will clear the roads & we all can get going.