The Ford Barn - View Single Post - Straightening up a couple of Model A's (Advice needed)

ModelA29 · 03-06-2024, 07:44 PM

Sit back and take stock on what you'll need to hire out. Yes you're a mechanic but you'll still need machine work on the engine for babbitt or insert bearings. That plus the other parts and a trans/rear end build. Brakes, tires, etc.

Like was mentioned $4,000 for interior. A guy at our last A meeting just paid $12,000 for body and paint (wood was OK). Materials are a fortune today for a good paint job.

Once you add it all up you'll see buying one already done will save you money. If you've got room keep one to tinker with.

MAFCA and MARC both sell the same Judging Standards book.

03-06-2024, 07:44 PM	#19
ModelA29 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: SoCal Posts: 623	Re: Straightening up a couple of Model A's (Advice needed) Sit back and take stock on what you'll need to hire out. Yes you're a mechanic but you'll still need machine work on the engine for babbitt or insert bearings. That plus the other parts and a trans/rear end build. Brakes, tires, etc. Like was mentioned $4,000 for interior. A guy at our last A meeting just paid $12,000 for body and paint (wood was OK). Materials are a fortune today for a good paint job. Once you add it all up you'll see buying one already done will save you money. If you've got room keep one to tinker with. MAFCA and MARC both sell the same Judging Standards book.