Never driven a Model T, but was working on one, when a welder working in the same shop walked by and stated: "They dont build em like that anymore" to which I said "Thank God". He was shocked.
The bands for the transmission were cotton and only last ~1000 miles unless a driver was savy enough to shift into reverse long enough to lube/cool the belt.
I would lift the whole corner of the vehicle to block it...no jack needed.
Ford was a genius though, he used spanish moss for stuffing the seats, the moss was crated in tupelo boxes, and the wood from the boxes was used for bracing. No waste in production.