The Ford Barn

mshmodela · 08-21-2014, 12:10 AM

As has been said, all black fenders.. For $35K, you could buy two cars in that shape.... and I'd guess he, not is Momma wants the 57' Chevy... Items craigslist are like a box of chocolates...

DougVieyra · 08-21-2014, 01:15 AM

Yes, I believe that some of the Ford Model A Coupes came with green fenders. In fact, one of our (I have not seen him post in a while) Ford Barn Forum posters had a photo of his as his avitar. I think he sold it, so we may not have the opportunity to see it again. Bright green - you can't miss it.

And, as you know, if it is in print or photo, it MUST be true.
I see also that the seller of this car also has a Bridge on Ebay for sale.

Mike V. Florida · 08-21-2014, 06:56 AM

[QUOTE=Steve Plucker;931328]However the "rest of the story" is this...

Ford issued, on June 5, 1931, a Service Letter (Indianapolis Branch) that "Effective June 1 (1931), all requests for special colors on cars or trucks purchased by COMMERCIAL CONCERNS FOR COMMERCIAL USE will be handled as follows:..."

In other words the "Chassis complete, including frame, front and rear axles, springs, front and rear fenders, running board shiels, splash shields and wheels"...could be painted "one solid color" other than black.

The Service Letter is very extensive.

However, this is a 1930 Model A and I doubt the offer was offered then at any branch.

HOWEVER...To answer the OP's post "Did A's ever come with green fenders?"...Yes they did.

Pluck[/QUOT

I think it's more, yes they could have, rather than yes they did in 1931.

Terry,NJ · 08-21-2014, 08:03 AM

Is that an alternator I see in the engine pic? Let's see, possible alternator, roadster top rests, tires, what else? And for only $35 large! What a deal!
Terry

FL&WVMIKE · 08-21-2014, 11:22 AM

"All Original" - That means different things to different people.
Painted to an original color, means - "Original".
This car has, obviously, been "restored".
That white firewall is a dead give away. This car, looks like, it has had several paint jobs, through it's lifetime.
It is a nice "A", but at $35,000.00 - not for me.
MIKE (mikeburch)

jkeesey · 08-21-2014, 12:22 PM

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It looks like the fenders may be black but covered in pollen or dust. Some of the pictures, like the drivers side toward the rear fender, they look black but dusty. Still waaaaay overpriced and Id be willing to bet my life its got a lot more than 10,000 miles.

DougVieyra · 08-21-2014, 12:23 PM

Let's be generous, and say the fellow (and his "Mother") is naive. And remember, he did not ask for $35,000. It is important to note : "OBO" - BEST OFFER. I'll go $12,000 - IF it performs flawlessly, as an original 10,000 mile car should.

Brother Hesekiel · 08-21-2014, 12:54 PM

My first question to somebody offering an "ALL-original" car is for the date-code on tires, brake pads, and battery. That usually takes care of that claim. And, yes, I have bought cars with all original everything, including brake pads, with the sole exception of the battery and fluids. The last one was a 1954 Jaguar XK-120 with 1,841 miles on the clock, back in the early 1990s. These cars still exist, but I doubt that an all-original Model A exists anywhere on the planet.

pgerhardt · 08-21-2014, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 29er

Looks like the firewall is a different color than the body. If this is the original paint shouldn't they match??

Also the head nuts are painted. I don't think this is a 10K original "survivor" Model A.

rocket1 · 08-21-2014, 03:53 PM

also non stock coil wire (rubber boots),great story but no truth.

freak · 08-21-2014, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FL&WVMIKE

"All Original" - That means different things to different people.
Painted to an original color, means - "Original".
This car has, obviously, been "restored".
That white firewall is a dead give away. This car, looks like, it has had several paint jobs, through it's lifetime.
It is a nice "A", but at $35,000.00 - not for me.
MIKE (mikeburch)

Right but he said "IT IS ALL ORIGINAL INCLUDING PAINT JOB" ...and also... "THIS CAR HAS NEVER HAD ANY KIND OF BODY WORK". That's not open to interpretation.

swo4rd · 08-21-2014, 09:30 PM

That is a very pricey Deluxe Coupe especially since there were not Deluxe Coupes in 1930...I'd say the car was "deluxified".

peters180a/170b · 08-22-2014, 03:56 PM

ALL original ???? Yes and tomorrow it will snow and cover ALL OF TEXAS with a foot of snow. NO way no how....!

Mike V. Florida · 08-22-2014, 10:22 PM

And since when does "best offer" really mean best offer. It really means "best offer I like".

Domino · 08-22-2014, 10:44 PM

This car is NOT by any means original. Nor is it a 35k car. Maybe 10-12K for a nice driver, which it could well be.

jimalabam · 08-23-2014, 08:16 AM

I agree with many of the above comments, I sum up by saying this - Original ??? Just a figment of some-ones imagination... Look at the pics and how many non original pieces do you see. A fun driver at best, $35. big ones ??? NO WAY...

08-21-2014, 12:10 AM	#21
mshmodela Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,763	Re: Did A's ever come with green fenders? As has been said, all black fenders.. For $35K, you could buy two cars in that shape.... and I'd guess he, not is Momma wants the 57' Chevy... Items craigslist are like a box of chocolates... __________________ -Mike Late 31' Ford Model A Tudor, Miss Daisy I don't work on cars --I'm learning about my Model A. Cleveland, Ohio Last edited by mshmodela; 08-21-2014 at 12:31 AM.

08-21-2014, 01:15 AM	#22
DougVieyra Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Eureka, California Posts: 1,716	Re: Did A's ever come with green fenders? Yes, I believe that some of the Ford Model A Coupes came with green fenders. In fact, one of our (I have not seen him post in a while) Ford Barn Forum posters had a photo of his as his avitar. I think he sold it, so we may not have the opportunity to see it again. Bright green - you can't miss it. And, as you know, if it is in print or photo, it MUST be true. I see also that the seller of this car also has a Bridge on Ebay for sale.

08-21-2014, 06:56 AM	#23
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: Did A's ever come with green fenders? [QUOTE=Steve Plucker;931328]However the "rest of the story" is this... Ford issued, on June 5, 1931, a Service Letter (Indianapolis Branch) that "Effective June 1 (1931), all requests for special colors on cars or trucks purchased by COMMERCIAL CONCERNS FOR COMMERCIAL USE will be handled as follows:..." In other words the "Chassis complete, including frame, front and rear axles, springs, front and rear fenders, running board shiels, splash shields and wheels"...could be painted "one solid color" other than black. The Service Letter is very extensive. However, this is a 1930 Model A and I doubt the offer was offered then at any branch. HOWEVER...To answer the OP's post "Did A's ever come with green fenders?"...Yes they did. Pluck[/QUOT I think it's more, yes they could have, rather than yes they did in 1931. __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

08-21-2014, 08:03 AM	#24
Terry,NJ Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Northern Bucks Co. Pa Posts: 632	Re: Did A's ever come with green fenders? Is that an alternator I see in the engine pic? Let's see, possible alternator, roadster top rests, tires, what else? And for only $35 large! What a deal! Terry

08-21-2014, 11:22 AM	#25
FL&WVMIKE Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Daytona Beach, Fl & Spencer, W. Va, Posts: 4,442	Re: Did A's ever come with green fenders? "All Original" - That means different things to different people. Painted to an original color, means - "Original". This car has, obviously, been "restored". That white firewall is a dead give away. This car, looks like, it has had several paint jobs, through it's lifetime. It is a nice "A", but at $35,000.00 - not for me. MIKE (mikeburch)

08-21-2014, 12:22 PM	#26
jkeesey Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Glenmoore Pa Posts: 1,644	Re: Did A's ever come with green fenders? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) It looks like the fenders may be black but covered in pollen or dust. Some of the pictures, like the drivers side toward the rear fender, they look black but dusty. Still waaaaay overpriced and Id be willing to bet my life its got a lot more than 10,000 miles.

08-21-2014, 12:23 PM	#27
DougVieyra Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Eureka, California Posts: 1,716	Re: Did A's ever come with green fenders? Let's be generous, and say the fellow (and his "Mother") is naive. And remember, he did not ask for $35,000. It is important to note : "OBO" - BEST OFFER. I'll go $12,000 - IF it performs flawlessly, as an original 10,000 mile car should.

08-21-2014, 12:54 PM	#28
Brother Hesekiel Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Buenaventura, Calif. Posts: 362	Re: Did A's ever come with green fenders? My first question to somebody offering an "ALL-original" car is for the date-code on tires, brake pads, and battery. That usually takes care of that claim. And, yes, I have bought cars with all original everything, including brake pads, with the sole exception of the battery and fluids. The last one was a 1954 Jaguar XK-120 with 1,841 miles on the clock, back in the early 1990s. These cars still exist, but I doubt that an all-original Model A exists anywhere on the planet. __________________

08-21-2014, 03:53 PM	#30
rocket1 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Midland Park,N.J. Posts: 1,108	Re: Did A's ever come with green fenders? also non stock coil wire (rubber boots),great story but no truth.

08-21-2014, 09:30 PM	#32
swo4rd Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Posts: 364	Re: Did A's ever come with green fenders? That is a very pricey Deluxe Coupe especially since there were not Deluxe Coupes in 1930...I'd say the car was "deluxified".

08-22-2014, 03:56 PM	#33
peters180a/170b Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Putnam Valley N.Y. Posts: 2,151	Re: Did A's ever come with green fenders? ALL original ???? Yes and tomorrow it will snow and cover ALL OF TEXAS with a foot of snow. NO way no how....!

08-22-2014, 10:22 PM	#34
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: Did A's ever come with green fenders? And since when does "best offer" really mean best offer. It really means "best offer I like". __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II Last edited by Mike V. Florida; 08-22-2014 at 10:33 PM.

08-22-2014, 10:44 PM	#35
Domino Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 412	Re: Did A's ever come with green fenders? This car is NOT by any means original. Nor is it a 35k car. Maybe 10-12K for a nice driver, which it could well be.

08-23-2014, 08:16 AM	#36
jimalabam Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lee County Alabama Posts: 828	Re: Did A's ever come with green fenders? I agree with many of the above comments, I sum up by saying this - Original ??? Just a figment of some-ones imagination... Look at the pics and how many non original pieces do you see. A fun driver at best, $35. big ones ??? NO WAY...