The Ford Barn - View Single Post - Should I pass on this A? Or would I miss out on something?

Tudortomnz · 07-08-2019, 11:15 PM

Yes, it looks to have potential & is basically more original & complete than most that come up. The Fordors are popular now, room for friends & items with the rear doors. The doors do have lots of wood, but main body not too much more than some other A bodies. Open each door; if doors open & shut with no hinge/body movement, leave well alone & it is good. Any old original interior is going to look bad by now. Can be cleaned if no dry rot & get some covers made for seats. I saw a late '30 Town sedan recently, seats had been redone, but doors still original/worn but looked appropriate.
If you want a long term project, fix it to run & drive & do jobs as you feel inclined. If you just want to drive now & not work on an old car, pass on it & look for a better/. more expensive car. The price seems very reasonable to me here Down Under. Cheers- Tom in NZ.

07-08-2019, 11:15 PM	#14
Tudortomnz Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canterbury, New Zealand Posts: 1,242	Re: Should I pass on this A? Or would I miss out on something? Yes, it looks to have potential & is basically more original & complete than most that come up. The Fordors are popular now, room for friends & items with the rear doors. The doors do have lots of wood, but main body not too much more than some other A bodies. Open each door; if doors open & shut with no hinge/body movement, leave well alone & it is good. Any old original interior is going to look bad by now. Can be cleaned if no dry rot & get some covers made for seats. I saw a late '30 Town sedan recently, seats had been redone, but doors still original/worn but looked appropriate. If you want a long term project, fix it to run & drive & do jobs as you feel inclined. If you just want to drive now & not work on an old car, pass on it & look for a better/. more expensive car. The price seems very reasonable to me here Down Under. Cheers- Tom in NZ.