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Shovel · 09-05-2015, 08:12 AM

Hi new ol guy from southern MI....hate to start out with a question....but found a 24 T runabout/roadster in Northern MI....it starts....but needs front cross member, radiator, front end work, top, upholstery..could maybe be original paint, appears to be 95% complete...and of course rust...question is what is is worth?

again sorry to start out with a question....never owned a T but always wanted one

A bones · 09-05-2015, 12:32 PM

Hey welcome. Hard to say without a look at a picture or two. Is there an ask price? Sounds like your words don't give it more than maybe three. Anything can be fixed, but front cross member is WORK. If you're into it, frames in various conditions show up from time to time. Might be better than dealing with rivets. Also would get you thru every inch of restore. Others will answer with different opinions. Action on this site is a little slow. Guys will be along. You might check with local club members (they are around) to give a look see. Look up MTFCI MTFCA AACA HCCA AND Hemmings Motor News for a local appraisal.

redmodelt · 09-05-2015, 04:27 PM

Appraisers are about worthless unless they specifically know the Model T market, they tend to appraise using the high end auction prices rather then true current fair market value for the condition of the car. Without photos and more info on the running gear etc, not much we can help you with as far as value.

Steve Jelf · 09-05-2015, 10:23 PM

Based only on your description, without seeing any details or the overall condition, I'll guess two to four grand.

Shovel · 09-07-2015, 06:41 AM

Thanks for the replies, the hunt for a T continues.this one is gone...Don't know what it went for, I was figuring a fair price would have been 3000-3500...should have went with my gut feeling...(probably wouldn't have got it for that anyhow, he was asking 6000.00)

Pretty familiar with 50's -70's cars/pricing...but needed a little advice on this one.

thanks again...

CharlieB · 09-07-2015, 11:59 AM

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You did the absolutely correct thing. From what you describe he didn't get $6 anyway. Your price range is about where I'd be. Towards the lower end actually. Look at anything that comes up but keep in mind what you want. Another of my rules: No title no sale.

15max · 09-07-2015, 12:16 PM

If you really want one be patient. The right one will come along. There are a lot of T's ready for new homes and not as many buyers as we would like. Also lots of good advise as those above have given.

Shovel · 09-22-2015, 04:23 PM

think I found one..26 Pickup..more details after its official

Shovel · 09-24-2015, 06:09 AM

Score!
26

rileyracing · 09-24-2015, 08:04 AM

Good find! Is that in Petoskey?

I too am from SE MI. But closer to Dearborn, in Wayne.

Congrats!

JK

jwaldrich · 09-25-2015, 06:12 PM

Nice! Top bows to! Lens's appear to be purple, one of my favorites.

Shovel · 09-26-2015, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rileyracing

Good find! Is that in Petoskey?

I too am from SE MI. But closer to Dearborn, in Wayne.

Congrats!

JK

no...I am in southern MI..north of Jackson...I do go to Petoskey a lot...have a cabin in Indian River

Shovel · 09-26-2015, 05:28 PM

new top and interior were included...the bad ...terrible bodywork on it...but that is what I do, and a distributor has been installed..

Steve Jelf · 09-27-2015, 07:52 AM

Especially for your first T, you want this: http://dauntlessgeezer.com/DG80.html. Some of the other pages on the site may be helpful too.

09-05-2015, 08:12 AM	#1
Shovel Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Pleasant Lake MI Posts: 8	new "old" guy...a "whats it worth" question Hi new ol guy from southern MI....hate to start out with a question....but found a 24 T runabout/roadster in Northern MI....it starts....but needs front cross member, radiator, front end work, top, upholstery..could maybe be original paint, appears to be 95% complete...and of course rust...question is what is is worth? again sorry to start out with a question....never owned a T but always wanted one

09-05-2015, 12:32 PM	#2
A bones Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: CLAYTON DE Posts: 1,282	Re: new "old" guy...a "whats it worth" question Hey welcome. Hard to say without a look at a picture or two. Is there an ask price? Sounds like your words don't give it more than maybe three. Anything can be fixed, but front cross member is WORK. If you're into it, frames in various conditions show up from time to time. Might be better than dealing with rivets. Also would get you thru every inch of restore. Others will answer with different opinions. Action on this site is a little slow. Guys will be along. You might check with local club members (they are around) to give a look see. Look up MTFCI MTFCA AACA HCCA AND Hemmings Motor News for a local appraisal. __________________ Enjoy yer day. Tom Hate can't fix what it started.

09-05-2015, 04:27 PM	#3
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,340	Re: new "old" guy...a "whats it worth" question Appraisers are about worthless unless they specifically know the Model T market, they tend to appraise using the high end auction prices rather then true current fair market value for the condition of the car. Without photos and more info on the running gear etc, not much we can help you with as far as value.

09-05-2015, 10:23 PM	#4
Steve Jelf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Parkerfield KS Posts: 526	Re: new "old" guy...a "whats it worth" question Based only on your description, without seeing any details or the overall condition, I'll guess two to four grand.

09-07-2015, 06:41 AM	#5
Shovel Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Pleasant Lake MI Posts: 8	Re: new "old" guy...a "whats it worth" question Thanks for the replies, the hunt for a T continues.this one is gone...Don't know what it went for, I was figuring a fair price would have been 3000-3500...should have went with my gut feeling...(probably wouldn't have got it for that anyhow, he was asking 6000.00) Pretty familiar with 50's -70's cars/pricing...but needed a little advice on this one. thanks again...

09-07-2015, 11:59 AM	#6
CharlieB Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Toms River N.J. Posts: 515	Re: new "old" guy...a "whats it worth" question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) You did the absolutely correct thing. From what you describe he didn't get $6 anyway. Your price range is about where I'd be. Towards the lower end actually. Look at anything that comes up but keep in mind what you want. Another of my rules: No title no sale.

09-07-2015, 12:16 PM	#7
15max Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 327	Re: new "old" guy...a "whats it worth" question If you really want one be patient. The right one will come along. There are a lot of T's ready for new homes and not as many buyers as we would like. Also lots of good advise as those above have given.

09-22-2015, 04:23 PM	#8
Shovel Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Pleasant Lake MI Posts: 8	Re: new "old" guy...a "whats it worth" question think I found one..26 Pickup..more details after its official

09-24-2015, 06:09 AM	#9
Shovel Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Pleasant Lake MI Posts: 8	Re: new "old" guy...a "whats it worth" question Score! 26

09-24-2015, 08:04 AM	#10
rileyracing Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Southeast Michigan- FORD country! Posts: 16	Re: new "old" guy...a "whats it worth" question Good find! Is that in Petoskey? I too am from SE MI. But closer to Dearborn, in Wayne. Congrats! JK __________________ Barnstormers VSC- Celeritate Est Vita Antique Vehicle Mechanic- Greenfield Village Sometimes Docent - Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Member #347- Early Ford Registry rileyracing on the HAMB

09-25-2015, 06:12 PM	#11
jwaldrich Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Orting Wa Posts: 290	Re: new "old" guy...a "whats it worth" question Nice! Top bows to! Lens's appear to be purple, one of my favorites. __________________ John from Kapowsin T&A Guy

09-26-2015, 05:28 PM	#13
Shovel Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Pleasant Lake MI Posts: 8	Re: new "old" guy...a "whats it worth" question new top and interior were included...the bad ...terrible bodywork on it...but that is what I do, and a distributor has been installed..

09-27-2015, 07:52 AM	#14
Steve Jelf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Parkerfield KS Posts: 526	Re: new "old" guy...a "whats it worth" question Especially for your first T, you want this: http://dauntlessgeezer.com/DG80.html. Some of the other pages on the site may be helpful too.