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sconnors · 03-31-2015, 03:55 PM

Hi guys,
I'm looking at 29 Coupe for sale (link below) wanted to know people's thoughts on it.
Scott

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=165080

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvXx...ature=youtu.be

whirnot · 03-31-2015, 04:02 PM

I would say it isn't quite all original as for one the radiator shroud is painted. But given that, I would be looking at it pretty closely. I think the price seems to be in the ballpark. If it were closer to me I might get in trouble, (again)

sconnors · 03-31-2015, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whirnot

I would say it isn't quite all original as for one the radiator shroud is painted. But given that, I would be looking at it pretty closely. I think the price seems to be in the ballpark. If it were closer to me I might get in trouble, (again)

Thanks Bill,
I noticed the radiator shell and headlights along with the mirror. I have been in contact with the seller and am seriously interested in purchasing it. It has had one paint job in its life.

Bruskie · 03-31-2015, 04:31 PM

looks like 30-31 bumpers

motordr · 03-31-2015, 04:33 PM

It has 1930 steering wheel, front and rear bumpers. Not enough detail in the pictures to assess the claim of originality. My thought would be is it sitting on a later chassis?

bikejunk · 03-31-2015, 04:34 PM

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I think for that money I would like to hear it run. It looks like an older restoration but hard to tell from the little photos good luck

Mike V. Florida · 03-31-2015, 05:01 PM

We don't know him here. Get the location and find someone to go look at it.

I'm with bikejunk, how does it sound how does it drive and stop. The money asked seems fair for a driver but is it a driver really?

sconnors · 03-31-2015, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike V. Florida

We don't know him here. Get the location and find someone to go look at it.

I'm with bikejunk, how does it sound how does it drive and stop. The money asked seems fair for a driver but is it a driver really?

The seller was going to send me a link to a video later tonight. I noticed he just registered the other day for the forum. Think I'll stick with my pickup!

Bob C · 03-31-2015, 05:21 PM

It looks like the wishbone ball is sitting on the trailer deck, looks like most
of the bright work is painted makes you wonder where else they skimped.

Bob

mshmodela · 03-31-2015, 05:26 PM

I'd naturally get a club member to check it out in person.

sconnors · 03-31-2015, 05:36 PM

Always pays to solicit input from members of the Ford Barn! Thanks guys!

DadOfTwo · 03-31-2015, 05:44 PM

What's that mounted just inside the drivers door, some kind of accessory switch? My '29 doesn't have that...

Marco Tahtaras · 03-31-2015, 05:55 PM

It has a 1970's-early 80's LB interior kit. He doesn't show much but the front cushion looks like a do it yourself job. That doesn't mean it wouldn't please most folks.

sconnors · 03-31-2015, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marco Tahtaras

It has a 1970's-early 80's LB interior kit. He doesn't show much but the front cushion looks like a do it yourself job. That doesn't mean it wouldn't please most folks.

I guess "all original" is a subjective term in this ad!

sconnors · 04-01-2015, 08:54 AM

Here's a video the seller sent. Can you guys give me any additional input after viewing? He swears the steering column is out of a 29 and the bumpers are a 29 and the car is a 29. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvXx...ature=youtu.be

Jwilli · 04-01-2015, 09:27 AM

I think you would be wise to evaluate this car in person before committing. It obviously is not running at this time.

Jacksonlll · 04-01-2015, 09:40 AM

Did I read that right? $11,000.00 for this????? $11k should buy you a much better car. I would not give more that $4k for this baby. Keep looking, please.

JTW · 04-01-2015, 10:01 AM

Amateur much older "fix up", probably good sheet metal - At that price, you need to lay eyes on it. If it was in the 7 - 10 K range it would be less of a gamble. This is only an amateur opinion.

ped58 · 04-01-2015, 10:11 AM

Don't buy any Model "A" without a test drive. You will be surprised to find out other things that will be needed to be fixed, and other surprises....$11 grand is way too much for a car in this condition...IMHO

MrBruce · 04-01-2015, 10:28 AM

Looks like the distributor on the seat isn't an A distributor, it's a B. You can buy some nice running older restorations and not have to do much for that kind of money. Look in the MARC and MAFCA magazines in the back. They have some high priced A's and also some nice older restorations that RUN! Just my thoughts

03-31-2015, 03:55 PM	#1
sconnors Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Stephentown Posts: 446	Looking for input on purchase with Video Hi guys, I'm looking at 29 Coupe for sale (link below) wanted to know people's thoughts on it. Scott https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=165080 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvXx...ature=youtu.be Last edited by sconnors; 04-01-2015 at 08:53 AM.

03-31-2015, 04:02 PM	#2
whirnot Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Bend Or. Posts: 1,056	Re: Looking for input on purchase I would say it isn't quite all original as for one the radiator shroud is painted. But given that, I would be looking at it pretty closely. I think the price seems to be in the ballpark. If it were closer to me I might get in trouble, (again) __________________ Bill Worden 1929 Roadster 1929 Briggs Town Sedan 1930 Closed Cab pickup Smith Motor Compressor 1951 Ford F1 High Desert Model A's

03-31-2015, 04:31 PM	#4
Bruskie Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: LaPorte, In. Posts: 67	Re: Looking for input on purchase looks like 30-31 bumpers

03-31-2015, 04:33 PM	#5
motordr Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Beamsville,Ontario,Canada Posts: 482	Re: Looking for input on purchase It has 1930 steering wheel, front and rear bumpers. Not enough detail in the pictures to assess the claim of originality. My thought would be is it sitting on a later chassis?

03-31-2015, 04:34 PM	#6
bikejunk Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: beautiful down town Passaic NJ Posts: 293	Re: Looking for input on purchase Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I think for that money I would like to hear it run. It looks like an older restoration but hard to tell from the little photos good luck

03-31-2015, 05:01 PM	#7
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: Looking for input on purchase We don't know him here. Get the location and find someone to go look at it. I'm with bikejunk, how does it sound how does it drive and stop. The money asked seems fair for a driver but is it a driver really? __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

03-31-2015, 05:26 PM	#10
mshmodela Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,763	Re: Looking for input on purchase I'd naturally get a club member to check it out in person. __________________ -Mike Late 31' Ford Model A Tudor, Miss Daisy I don't work on cars --I'm learning about my Model A. Cleveland, Ohio

03-31-2015, 05:36 PM	#11
sconnors Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Stephentown Posts: 446	Re: Looking for input on purchase Always pays to solicit input from members of the Ford Barn! Thanks guys!

03-31-2015, 05:44 PM	#12
DadOfTwo Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 48	Re: Looking for input on purchase What's that mounted just inside the drivers door, some kind of accessory switch? My '29 doesn't have that... __________________ '29 standard coupe project build thread

03-31-2015, 05:55 PM	#13
Marco Tahtaras Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,099	Re: Looking for input on purchase It has a 1970's-early 80's LB interior kit. He doesn't show much but the front cushion looks like a do it yourself job. That doesn't mean it wouldn't please most folks. __________________ http://www.abarnyard.com/

04-01-2015, 08:54 AM	#15
sconnors Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Stephentown Posts: 446	Re: Looking for input on purchase with Video Here's a video the seller sent. Can you guys give me any additional input after viewing? He swears the steering column is out of a 29 and the bumpers are a 29 and the car is a 29. Any help would be greatly appreciated. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvXx...ature=youtu.be

04-01-2015, 09:27 AM	#16
Jwilli Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Kennesaw, Ga Posts: 511	Re: Looking for input on purchase with Video I think you would be wise to evaluate this car in person before committing. It obviously is not running at this time.

04-01-2015, 09:40 AM	#17
Jacksonlll Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Michigan-- Member of Oakleaf of MARC Posts: 1,686	Re: Looking for input on purchase with Video Did I read that right? $11,000.00 for this????? $11k should buy you a much better car. I would not give more that $4k for this baby. Keep looking, please.

04-01-2015, 10:01 AM	#18
JTW Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Owls Head Posts: 257	Re: Looking for input on purchase with Video Amateur much older "fix up", probably good sheet metal - At that price, you need to lay eyes on it. If it was in the 7 - 10 K range it would be less of a gamble. This is only an amateur opinion. __________________ Driving old Fords since 1947

04-01-2015, 10:11 AM	#19
ped58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 109	Re: Looking for input on purchase with Video Don't buy any Model "A" without a test drive. You will be surprised to find out other things that will be needed to be fixed, and other surprises....$11 grand is way too much for a car in this condition...IMHO

04-01-2015, 10:28 AM	#20
MrBruce Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 310	Re: Looking for input on purchase Looks like the distributor on the seat isn't an A distributor, it's a B. You can buy some nice running older restorations and not have to do much for that kind of money. Look in the MARC and MAFCA magazines in the back. They have some high priced A's and also some nice older restorations that RUN! Just my thoughts

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