Where can I get these parts to build a small steam engine?

Question

What parts do I need and where do I get them? I don't want to make a train. All I want is to experiment and make an engine that runs on steam so I could possibly mabey in the next 10 years invent a car that runs on some form of steam. You might think I am crazy but paying 50 to 100 dollars to fill up your car is even more crazy.

Answer 1

the problem with steam is its very inefficant because it takes so much energy to turn the water to steam its really not worth it..

Answer 2

I know there are small model steam-engines kits for display and experimentation.  This site also has some parts: http://www.pmresearchinc.com/store/home....

For building an engine to run a full-sized CAR though, I'd imagine you'd need to rent time in a machine-shop to build parts of that size.

GOOD LUCK, and experiment SAFELY !!