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1953M100 · 03-11-2025, 03:32 PM

Along with the recent purchase of my '31 coupe, came boxes and boxes (and more boxes) of spare parts left over from the restoration. New parts, old parts, tools, manuals, books, etc. Many of the parts are brand new, still in unopened plastic bags. I plan on keeping the all the books and manuals, and I have pulled out some of the parts I think I could possibly use in the future.

I have divided/sorted them up into groups: body, electrical, chassis, engine, brakes, driveline, etc. Most of these parts are small - nuts, bolts, shims, spacers, rivets, trim, rubber bumpers, etc. See attached photos. Also have a completely disassembled transmission in a box.

Question - best way to move this stuff along? Given my car was a complete body off restoration, and virtually every part is rebuilt or new, I don't see the need to keep them, and I really don't have the storage space or the desire to keep it around. Should I sell it as a "package" for the whole works, maybe $25? My goal is more about the stuff finding a good home or put to use, than making $$.

On the disassembled transmission, it's way too heavy to ship. But if I sell locally, what should I ask?

ronn · 03-11-2025, 03:34 PM

I suggest you list them on your local Facebook. no shipping.

Gary WA · 03-11-2025, 04:23 PM

If not for the $$$$ turn over to your local Model A club to share.

wrndln · 03-11-2025, 05:35 PM

The TCMAFC (Twin Cities Model A Ford Club) has a bucket swap before every meeting (Third Thursday of the month). You could bring some or all the parts you want to sell and probably get rid of many of them.
Rusty Nelson TCMAFC member

J Franklin · 03-11-2025, 11:30 PM

I see $200-$300 worth in stuff. There is a swap section here on Ford Barn.

nkaminar · 03-12-2025, 04:59 AM

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Wick · 03-12-2025, 06:20 AM

Go to a swap meet and have a $1 table. Then have fun talking to all the model A people that stop by.
Wick

LeonardS · 03-12-2025, 08:56 AM

I would keep the items for future use or to help a friend.

1930artdeco · 03-12-2025, 10:28 AM

I would keep the original parts. You never know when you will need things and the new stuff is 99% of the time nowhere near as good. Especially the bearings! I know they take up space but I keep one of things around like gears, brightwork, sheet metal namely because they don't make that stuff anymore.

Mike

nkaminar · 03-12-2025, 10:29 AM

Leonard and Mike have good points. I was going to say the same thing. Wear parts and maintenance parts, like points, condensors, filters, bulbs, gaskets, switches, etc.

Diastole · 03-12-2025, 10:47 AM

I would like to buy all the stuff you pictured in all six pics. I am new to Model A's. Found my grandfather's from 1945 when he returned from war. See pic in the thumbnail. I need to restore her. If your parts do not align with mine I can swap them with others.
My goal is a full restoration if I can afford the $$$ and time.

Consider it. I will pay the shipping.

Diastole in the Smokies

Tim Ayers · 03-12-2025, 07:41 PM

Good Model A transmission cluster gears sell for $75-100 quite easily. You have a bit more than $25 in those boxes.

It's very hard to sell a complete trans. Good cluster gears sell quickly and can be shipped easily.

1953M100 · 03-12-2025, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wick

Go to a swap meet and have a $1 table. Then have fun talking to all the model A people that stop by.
Wick

That sounds like fun...!

1953M100 · 03-12-2025, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Ayers

Good Model A transmission cluster gears sell for $75-100 quite easily. You have a bit more than $25 in those boxes.

It's very hard to sell a complete trans. Good cluster gears sell quickly and can be shipped easily.

Thanks for the tip!

1953M100 · 03-12-2025, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diastole

I would like to buy all the stuff you pictured in all six pics. I am new to Model A's. Found my grandfather's from 1945 when he returned from war. See pic in the thumbnail. I need to restore her. If your parts do not align with mine I can swap them with others.
My goal is a full restoration if I can afford the $$$ and time.

Consider it. I will pay the shipping.

Diastole in the Smokies

I responded to your PM...

Oldcarbearings · 03-13-2025, 07:04 PM

Any O.E.M/ORIGINAL FORD HYATT wound journal roller bearings for transmission &rear wheel bearings ?.......

1953M100 · 03-16-2025, 10:44 AM

Thanks for the tips and suggestions everyone!
With the help from a member of the local Model A club, I pulled out a few parts to keep as spares and/or "travel backups".

The rest are are going to Diastole for the Model A Coupe restoration he is leading with a Boy Scout troop in Tennessee. 7 boxes total.

03-11-2025, 03:34 PM	#2
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 7,647	Re: Boxes of spare parts...?? I suggest you list them on your local Facebook. no shipping.

03-11-2025, 05:35 PM	#4
wrndln Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 5,297	Re: Boxes of spare parts...?? The TCMAFC (Twin Cities Model A Ford Club) has a bucket swap before every meeting (Third Thursday of the month). You could bring some or all the parts you want to sell and probably get rid of many of them. Rusty Nelson TCMAFC member Last edited by wrndln; 03-12-2025 at 08:18 AM.

03-11-2025, 11:30 PM	#5
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 6,370	Re: Boxes of spare parts...?? I see $200-$300 worth in stuff. There is a swap section here on Ford Barn.

03-12-2025, 04:59 AM	#6
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 5,855	Re: Boxes of spare parts...?? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) eBay __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

03-12-2025, 06:20 AM	#7
Wick Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gwynn's Island Va Posts: 1,604	Re: Boxes of spare parts...?? Go to a swap meet and have a $1 table. Then have fun talking to all the model A people that stop by. Wick

03-12-2025, 08:56 AM	#8
LeonardS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jamestown, ND Posts: 706	Re: Boxes of spare parts...?? I would keep the items for future use or to help a friend.

03-12-2025, 10:28 AM	#9
1930artdeco Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lynden, Wa Posts: 3,777	Re: Boxes of spare parts...?? I would keep the original parts. You never know when you will need things and the new stuff is 99% of the time nowhere near as good. Especially the bearings! I know they take up space but I keep one of things around like gears, brightwork, sheet metal namely because they don't make that stuff anymore. Mike __________________ 1930 TownSedan (Briggs) 1957 Country Sedan

03-12-2025, 10:29 AM	#10
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 5,855	Re: Boxes of spare parts...?? Leonard and Mike have good points. I was going to say the same thing. Wear parts and maintenance parts, like points, condensors, filters, bulbs, gaskets, switches, etc. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

03-12-2025, 07:41 PM	#12
Tim Ayers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 6,917	Re: Boxes of spare parts...?? Good Model A transmission cluster gears sell for $75-100 quite easily. You have a bit more than $25 in those boxes. It's very hard to sell a complete trans. Good cluster gears sell quickly and can be shipped easily.

03-13-2025, 07:04 PM	#16
Oldcarbearings Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: North Warrandyte, Melbourne,Victoria, Australia Posts: 112	Re: Boxes of spare parts...?? Any O.E.M/ORIGINAL FORD HYATT wound journal roller bearings for transmission &rear wheel bearings ?.......

03-16-2025, 10:44 AM	#17
1953M100 Member Join Date: Jan 2025 Location: Stillwater, MN Posts: 37	Re: Boxes of spare parts...?? Thanks for the tips and suggestions everyone! With the help from a member of the local Model A club, I pulled out a few parts to keep as spares and/or "travel backups". The rest are are going to Diastole for the Model A Coupe restoration he is leading with a Boy Scout troop in Tennessee. 7 boxes total. __________________ 2024 Bronco Sport, 2016 Roush Mustang, '53 Mercury M100 pickup, '86 Mustang SVO, '31 Model A Coupe "If there's no plan, what could possibly go wrong...??"