The Ford Barn

zzlegend · 01-11-2014, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Ross/Kzoo

The top was chopped waaaay too much.

I agree

BILL WILLIAMSON · 01-11-2014, 09:12 PM

Perfect candidate for a day care play yard, RUDN---RUDN-RUDN-SCREEECH!!! Bill W.

drumyn29 · 01-11-2014, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Ross/Kzoo

The top was chopped waaaay too much.

I'd love to unchop it!! Maybe I should look for a new roof.

drumyn29 · 01-11-2014, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by FL&WVMIKE

Are you pulling our leg ?
MIKE

I swear on EVERYTHING HOLY that I am not telling a lie!!!

Joe K · 01-11-2014, 11:28 PM

You're just trying to butter us up and get on our good side!

Good score though. I can only imagine you're not yet at optimal packing density for parts.

And yes, if not restorable as is, it certainly can provide donor panels for those in need.

Joe K

a banger · 01-12-2014, 08:59 AM

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Great find ! a buddy of mine , has a buddy who runs a junk yard , he keeps an eye out for "good stuff" gives a call when it comes in , you wouldn't believe what shows up. Early ford trannys , hit&miss motors, A&T parts . One mans junk is another mans treasure.

drumyn29 · 01-25-2014, 12:21 AM

I'm a wuss! I sold it to a local guy for $1100.

I just have to many projects and if I buy a coupe, I want it to be in a lot better shape.

I'm actually thinking of buying a non molested original car and drive it while doing modifications.

Roadster62 · 01-25-2014, 01:23 AM

Smart move! Nobody with make a greater profit on this project, roll that money into a better car. Bob

QGolden · 01-25-2014, 07:00 AM

Nothin' wrong with that decision, he may have the resources and interest to build it, if nothin else, someone's restoration might get completed. Even if it gets parted in a dozen directions it is better off than being crushed.

flatheadz-forever · 01-25-2014, 11:26 PM

Ill give you $75.00

drumyn29 · 02-04-2014, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by flatheadz-forever

Ill give you $75.00

lemme think about this, $1100 or $75, thats a tough one.

drumyn29 · 02-15-2014, 09:11 AM

FINALLY!!!

I heard about this car a few weeks back and finally secured the deal.

Not bad for a hand full of thousands!

I was originally thinking of chopping it but I think it's a better idea to keep it as is for now and just enjoy it.

I guess I should start shopping for hydraulic brakes, and steel wheels.

Steve Wastler · 02-15-2014, 09:50 AM

Your last two statements are contradictory. Another descent A's gonna bite the dust, I'm not gonna be following your posts....

drumyn29 · 02-15-2014, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve Wastler

Your last two statements are contradictory. Another descent A's gonna bite the dust, I'm not gonna be following your posts....

I'll keep it stock for awhile or maybe forever.

I want to drive it before I start making decisions.

It has a vacuum leak at the intake so today I'm headed to the machine shop and hopefully driving it today.

Tom Wesenberg · 02-15-2014, 10:06 AM

I would enjoy the Model A as it is with good mechanical brakes and 19" wheels. If you want to look for parts to change, you could look for the correct wiper motor. Sure looks like a nice car to drive just as it is. A 2 blade aluminum fan would look more correct and is considered safer than the 4 blade, which sometimes throws a blade.

BudP · 02-15-2014, 11:35 AM

I hope you come to appreciate the car as it is and when you get tired of it, sell it to someone who will have the same appreciation you initially had, someone new to the hobby, young or retired.

Popeye31 · 02-15-2014, 12:44 PM

that's almost to good to be true. His wife probably gets on here and that's his story and hes sticking to it.

Ross/Kzoo · 02-15-2014, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BudP

I hope you come to appreciate the car as it is and when you get tired of it, sell it to someone who will have the same appreciation you initially had, someone new to the hobby, young or retired.

Exactly! And if you don't please spare us the details and questions.

drumyn29 · 02-15-2014, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Ross/Kzoo

Exactly! And if you don't please spare us the details and questions.

I decided to chop it 6" and i have a great set of billet 18's in the garage. I think a crate motor will bolt right in!!

You sound like grumpy old men!

Take it easy on the new guy.

jm29henry · 02-15-2014, 04:21 PM

All I can say is your a very luck man! in the right place at the right time! good luck to you!

01-11-2014, 09:12 PM	#22
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: model A headed to scrap yard Perfect candidate for a day care play yard, RUDN---RUDN-RUDN-SCREEECH!!! Bill W. __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"

01-11-2014, 11:28 PM	#25
Joe K Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,188	Re: model A headed to scrap yard You're just trying to butter us up and get on our good side! Good score though. I can only imagine you're not yet at optimal packing density for parts. And yes, if not restorable as is, it certainly can provide donor panels for those in need. Joe K __________________ Shudda kept the horse.

01-12-2014, 08:59 AM	#26
a banger Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South of Polk Co line...IA Posts: 58	Re: model A headed to scrap yard Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Great find ! a buddy of mine , has a buddy who runs a junk yard , he keeps an eye out for "good stuff" gives a call when it comes in , you wouldn't believe what shows up. Early ford trannys , hit&miss motors, A&T parts . One mans junk is another mans treasure.

01-25-2014, 12:21 AM	#27
drumyn29 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: los angeles Posts: 149	Re: model A headed to scrap yard I'm a wuss! I sold it to a local guy for $1100. I just have to many projects and if I buy a coupe, I want it to be in a lot better shape. I'm actually thinking of buying a non molested original car and drive it while doing modifications.

01-25-2014, 01:23 AM	#28
Roadster62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ridgefield, Ct Posts: 3,441	Re: model A headed to scrap yard Smart move! Nobody with make a greater profit on this project, roll that money into a better car. Bob __________________ They don't have to run to be enjoyed. I'm here to enjoy the hobby, and enjoy the cars no matter what they look like. Most of the worlds problems are electrical.

01-25-2014, 07:00 AM	#29
QGolden Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Alton, NH Posts: 1,231	Re: model A headed to scrap yard Nothin' wrong with that decision, he may have the resources and interest to build it, if nothin else, someone's restoration might get completed. Even if it gets parted in a dozen directions it is better off than being crushed. __________________ It's not what people think they know that will hurt them, it is what they think they know that aint so! -Mark Twain. It is the very things that we think we know, that keep us from learning what we should know.- Unknown

01-25-2014, 11:26 PM	#30
flatheadz-forever Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 156	Re: model A headed to scrap yard Ill give you $75.00

02-15-2014, 09:50 AM	#33
Steve Wastler Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,987	Re: model A headed to scrap yard Your last two statements are contradictory. Another descent A's gonna bite the dust, I'm not gonna be following your posts....

02-15-2014, 10:06 AM	#35
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: model A headed to scrap yard I would enjoy the Model A as it is with good mechanical brakes and 19" wheels. If you want to look for parts to change, you could look for the correct wiper motor. Sure looks like a nice car to drive just as it is. A 2 blade aluminum fan would look more correct and is considered safer than the 4 blade, which sometimes throws a blade.

02-15-2014, 11:35 AM	#36
BudP Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Oakton, VA Posts: 437	Re: model A headed to scrap yard I hope you come to appreciate the car as it is and when you get tired of it, sell it to someone who will have the same appreciation you initially had, someone new to the hobby, young or retired.

02-15-2014, 12:44 PM	#37
Popeye31 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kenner LA Posts: 248	Re: model A headed to scrap yard that's almost to good to be true. His wife probably gets on here and that's his story and hes sticking to it. __________________ Live your dreams

02-15-2014, 04:21 PM	#40
jm29henry Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: michigan Posts: 1,126	Re: model A headed to scrap yard All I can say is your a very luck man! in the right place at the right time! good luck to you!