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rf900rkw · 11-07-2015, 07:12 PM

Good evening gents. My name is Randy Wilson and I have made a career out of post war British sports cars. Due to the passing of my father in law, I now find myself learning all about Model As. I have the task of clearing out the barn, at least six cars worth of parts, and probably a lot more. Since the proceeds will be going to the widow, I really do not want to just dump the stuff, as I've seen too many times in the world of MGs and Healeys. However, I also do not want to spend a decade doling the stuff out in ones and twos.

I have been reading the forums, and realize fully that this is a common situation these days. I have been in touch with the local clubs, as the father in law was very active in them. None of them are actively building cars now, only maintaining what they have. I have talked with the regional Model A parts suppliers. No real interest, and though none said, I suspect they hear versions of my sob story often.

The real reason for this post is so I have a place to ask really dumb noob what's this type questions.

MY first one. I have determined the frame in the middle is a AA of some unknow configuration. In a different corner of the barn I have what I call a cowl section; windshield frame, door pillars, cowl/sides/firewall. This section has a fixed cowl top. No gas tank. It *looks* original 30-31 style, but as far as I can tell none were made without the tank. Is this something someone made, or was there a version of the AA that used a saddle tank?

Also, let me say that the parts are well buried. @0 plus years of Alzheimers induced scavenging and hording as filled the barn with *stuff* since the last real work was done. It will be a bit more before I can get reasonable pictures of what's there.

Ooops, one more. I see some ads looking for 1930 oil pans. There are at least six pans on the shelf, and more scattered. How do I tell a 30 from the others?

Thanks!!!!

11-07-2015, 07:12 PM	#1
rf900rkw Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Chesapeake Va Posts: 6	Yet another new user dealing with an estate Good evening gents. My name is Randy Wilson and I have made a career out of post war British sports cars. Due to the passing of my father in law, I now find myself learning all about Model As. I have the task of clearing out the barn, at least six cars worth of parts, and probably a lot more. Since the proceeds will be going to the widow, I really do not want to just dump the stuff, as I've seen too many times in the world of MGs and Healeys. However, I also do not want to spend a decade doling the stuff out in ones and twos. I have been reading the forums, and realize fully that this is a common situation these days. I have been in touch with the local clubs, as the father in law was very active in them. None of them are actively building cars now, only maintaining what they have. I have talked with the regional Model A parts suppliers. No real interest, and though none said, I suspect they hear versions of my sob story often. The real reason for this post is so I have a place to ask really dumb noob what's this type questions. MY first one. I have determined the frame in the middle is a AA of some unknow configuration. In a different corner of the barn I have what I call a cowl section; windshield frame, door pillars, cowl/sides/firewall. This section has a fixed cowl top. No gas tank. It looks original 30-31 style, but as far as I can tell none were made without the tank. Is this something someone made, or was there a version of the AA that used a saddle tank? Also, let me say that the parts are well buried. @0 plus years of Alzheimers induced scavenging and hording as filled the barn with stuff since the last real work was done. It will be a bit more before I can get reasonable pictures of what's there. Ooops, one more. I see some ads looking for 1930 oil pans. There are at least six pans on the shelf, and more scattered. How do I tell a 30 from the others? Thanks!!!!