The Ford Barn

smittykid · 10-03-2016, 06:52 AM

I found this within a couple of hours of me. What's a rolling frame & tranny worth? Owner says it starts & runs great. It's been converted to 12 volt and has a fuel cell in the "trunk" and has an elect. fuel pump. I'm thinking this might be a good candidate for a Speedster. He has no proof of any rebuild of engine or tranny. He bought an older truck and this little buggy was part of the deal. He's asking $4,900 OBO and he's had it advertised about a month. Obviously the wooden body would have to be scrapped. I have not looked at the car yet as I wanted some input from the "Barners" first. Any thoughts?

Mike · 10-03-2016, 07:02 AM

I my opinion a rolling chassis with title is 1,500.00
mike

miff · 10-03-2016, 07:16 AM

I agree with Mike 1000:00 to 1500.00 It has to have a good title .That's a MUST

C26Pinelake · 10-03-2016, 08:03 AM

Owner says it runs! Did you try to start it. It is grossly overpriced and that is why it has not sold! Wayne

Big hammer · 10-03-2016, 08:32 AM

Scrape the body? 4900 I think is high, it's his asking price, just a starting number to negotiate down! Drive it, if the motor is strong, trans is smooth and not noisy, if steers good
doesn't over heat, etc. Buy it drive it and have fun! After all it's the only one in the world. If your wanting a speedster, there's a lot of parts out there.

bobbycoke · 10-03-2016, 08:42 AM

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IMHO--------$2200-$2700 is a fair price for a running chassis with a good cowl,hood and grill the rubber also looks good so maybe up to 3K good start for a woody,huckster or speedster...or run as is for a unique fun ride!........bobbycoke

SeaSlugs · 10-03-2016, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by bobbycoke

IMHO--------$2200-$2700 is a fair price for a running chassis with a good cowl,hood and grill the rubber also looks good so maybe up to 3K good start for a woody,huckster or speedster...or run as is for a unique fun ride!........bobbycoke

Agreed, IF everything checks out - runs good, stop good, steers good with little slop and no death wobble, tires/rims good - thats half the battle of restoring a model A.

Hood looks to be decent too.

I mean the body is not my tastes at all but the guy probably bought the chassis from a rodder only wanting the body and just made this creation.

james hitchcock · 10-03-2016, 09:24 AM

I'd pay $2,200 in a minute. Play with it as is for a while. Then start figuring what kinda body I want. Great start.

burner31 · 10-03-2016, 10:36 AM

Not 4,900 that's agreed on...
If it has a title...maybe 1500...if not start below 1000.

Mitch//pa · 10-03-2016, 11:20 AM

Smit,
You looking for a dependent ? Dad will share

SeaSlugs · 10-03-2016, 11:22 AM

He may not have proof but did he rebuild it himself or a shop do it? If a shop did it ask around or google search their name and see if they do good work or not.

George Miller · 10-03-2016, 01:24 PM

1,500 would be max for me.

dumb person · 10-05-2016, 04:08 PM

The drivable chassis is worth his asking price in my country, and it comes with a hilarious body.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 10-05-2016, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Mitch//pa

Smit,
You looking for a dependent ? Dad will share

Share WHAT??? I gotta' DEPENDENT Dog already, we're DEPENDANT on each other--Gonna' register him to VOTE, even. Don't make enuff money to use him for a write off
Po' Dad

Rex_A_Lott · 10-06-2016, 10:57 AM

Buy it for what you can, you can have a lot of fun in an old jalopy like that, because its unique. Good Luck

10-03-2016, 07:02 AM	#2
Mike Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ASTON, PA. Posts: 725	Re: I know this is crazy-but what do you folks think it's worth? I my opinion a rolling chassis with title is 1,500.00 mike

10-03-2016, 07:16 AM	#3
miff Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 138	Re: I know this is crazy-but what do you folks think it's worth? I agree with Mike 1000:00 to 1500.00 It has to have a good title .That's a MUST

10-03-2016, 08:03 AM	#4
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: I know this is crazy-but what do you folks think it's worth? Owner says it runs! Did you try to start it. It is grossly overpriced and that is why it has not sold! Wayne

10-03-2016, 08:32 AM	#5
Big hammer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Lincoln Posts: 3,431	Re: I know this is crazy-but what do you folks think it's worth? Scrape the body? 4900 I think is high, it's his asking price, just a starting number to negotiate down! Drive it, if the motor is strong, trans is smooth and not noisy, if steers good doesn't over heat, etc. Buy it drive it and have fun! After all it's the only one in the world. If your wanting a speedster, there's a lot of parts out there.

10-03-2016, 08:42 AM	#6
bobbycoke Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: pawlet vt/ port jefferson sta. ny Posts: 183	Re: I know this is crazy-but what do you folks think it's worth? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) IMHO--------$2200-$2700 is a fair price for a running chassis with a good cowl,hood and grill the rubber also looks good so maybe up to 3K good start for a woody,huckster or speedster...or run as is for a unique fun ride!........bobbycoke

10-03-2016, 09:24 AM	#8
james hitchcock Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Visalia Ca. Posts: 617	Re: I know this is crazy-but what do you folks think it's worth? I'd pay $2,200 in a minute. Play with it as is for a while. Then start figuring what kinda body I want. Great start.

10-03-2016, 10:36 AM	#9
burner31 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Shawnee, Ok Posts: 3,479	Re: I know this is crazy-but what do you folks think it's worth? Not 4,900 that's agreed on... If it has a title...maybe 1500...if not start below 1000. __________________ Keith Shawnee OK '31 SW 160-B

10-03-2016, 11:20 AM	#10
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: I know this is crazy-but what do you folks think it's worth? Smit, You looking for a dependent ? Dad will share

10-03-2016, 11:22 AM	#11
SeaSlugs Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 3,968	Re: I know this is crazy-but what do you folks think it's worth? He may not have proof but did he rebuild it himself or a shop do it? If a shop did it ask around or google search their name and see if they do good work or not. __________________ 1929 Model AA - Need long splash aprons!

10-03-2016, 01:24 PM	#12
George Miller Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NC Posts: 2,975	Re: I know this is crazy-but what do you folks think it's worth? 1,500 would be max for me.

10-05-2016, 04:08 PM	#13
dumb person Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: South pacific island Posts: 1,724	Re: I know this is crazy-but what do you folks think it's worth? The drivable chassis is worth his asking price in my country, and it comes with a hilarious body. __________________ <Link> This is how we roll<Link> "I'm Convinced that no one really reads posts anymore; they just fabricate what they think the post says then ramble on about red herrings."--Bob Outcasts rules of old cars #1 Fun is imperative, mainstream is overrated #2 If they think it is impossible, prove them wrong #3 If the science says it impossible you are not being creative enough. #4 No shame in recreating something you never had #5 If it were not for the law & physics you would be unstoppable

10-06-2016, 10:57 AM	#15
Rex_A_Lott Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Upstate South Carolina Posts: 794	Re: I know this is crazy-but what do you folks think it's worth? Buy it for what you can, you can have a lot of fun in an old jalopy like that, because its unique. Good Luck