Fake eBay listing
 

If there is anything that gets me steamed, it's this kind of thing. Clearly, the seller is lying (in his description) so who would deal with him after he has established himself as such a person.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1929-Ford-M...YAAOSwNwhcdxdP

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Because he listed it in the model A section? Doesnt seem like a big deal to me. Nice truck.

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He is telling you it’s a Model A Ford?

No matter what anyone thinks of motive or knowledge. Listing is “Wrong”.

Should be removed from this section and listed properly.

It could be a nice truck. Enjoy.

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Its kind of like the Ebay "Model A Carburetor" section.

Every carburetor in the world apparently "fits Model A" so it gets included in the listing because it has the words "carburetor" and "Model A." Separate in the descriptor - but there and by being there merits being included by the search engine.

I blame sellers apparently trying to "widen" their auction viewership.

"Gee, if we include the words 'Model A' we can get in front of a whole lot of buyer$ who MIGHT be interested in our carburetor." Their possibility dooms you to a certainty of having to review their post.

I look at many of these carburetors with a thought "yeah they'll fit if you make a transition piece, bore out the main jet, arrange for linkage reverses to control the throttle and choke, and abandon the GAV knob on your dashboard."

Of course a few carburetors without much of above WERE applied to the Model A. The Kingston Gleaner fitments come to mind.

I will give these a pass in the spirit of generosity.

Joe K

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If he hadn't put model A in the title how many people would have searched for a Buddy Stewart? Never heard of it myself. He (and you) made us all look!!

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Details of the posting " is buddy Stewart its not fomoco display as is", so at least the details are correct. Possible he thought his chances of selling are improved by posing in Model A, more views and interest?

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IF he had said "Model A Era " that would have been OK . It looks late twenties

I think Buddy Stewart refers to the body builder

Pity he doesn't mention who made the rest of it I'm thinking Dodge but probably wrong Any Ideas?

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Also, I think there are many non car people that use "Model A" as a generic term for any old car. Like some call all soda types Coke even when they want an orange.


Whatever it is, I like it! Those wheels are unique and attractive. Amazing that it looks like it is virtually still all there. I'd be tempted to do the minimum to get it running, driving, stopping and leave the patina.

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Same can be said for using Model T in the description, which may be used more often then A. Everyone knows that every old car was a Model T! You know my Uncle had one just like it but it was a Chevrolet. :)

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The "Buddy Stewart" name threw me off. It's a Stewart truck. Here's some more info...

https://myntransportblog.com/2014/10...-new-york-usa/

http://forums.justoldtrucks.com/PrintTopic6446.aspx

http://theoldmotor.com/?p=105640

It would be interesting to know what engines they used or if they made their own.

https://myntransportblog.files.wordp...ruck-i-buy.jpg

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/vq0AA...de/s-l1600.jpg

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Wish I was younger this would be a really fun project

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I find it odd that you complain about this one ad when there are PAGES of axles for Hot Rods with disc brakes (just one example) or MAC's (and Elkler's) or other vendors dumping half their catalogs on ebay for you to wade thru. All they have to do is add (Fits Model A) to their title and it comes up in your search.

BTW, I think that truck is pretty neat. Thanks for pointing it out. But maybe we should beat him up because he "lied" about the number of cylinders also!

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Some of the links you posted say they used Continental engines and Dayton wheels.

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WoW, Go to E-BAY and search Model A Ford Keys, 1,673 listings and I bet that there is not 25 Original A keys listed..I Am not going to go thru all the other junk to count them, but thats close..

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I should have read my own links closer. :rolleyes: Thanks!

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Report it if it bothers you. There is a report button on the listing.