Ned,
Since you aked, the most sincere answer to offer based on many experiences after seeing others buy vintage vehicles:
1. If you can handle body work & know nothing about mechanics, get a Model T mechanic to assist in mechanical evaluation & cost to repair same prior to buying.
2. If you can handle all mechanical work & know nothing about body work, get a Model T body man to assist in evaluation of cost to repair & paint same prior to buying.
3. If you cannot handle body work & know nothing about mechanics, look for another Model T that is running, painted, & in very good shape & join a Model T club to keep it going.
This may avoid buying a garage ornament that may never reach completion.