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venturesomerite · 04-18-2012, 08:05 PM

The question is simply, what would a fair price for this car be?

I won't put any numbers in your head as I just want an honest opinion.

57 ford town sedan, 292 3 on tree.

Motor runs well, carb needs to be gone though. Will drive under it's own power (tranny and rear good). New cylinders and shoes in the front, needs the soft brake lines to have brakes.

Front and rear windshield good, as well as vents and small rear windows, all large sides have cracks.

Bumpers and trim are all there, in good condition. Not show, but definately driver.

All doors open and shut well, as well as hood and trunk.

Have keys to the ignition, doors and trunk.

Needs a new fender (which I have one to go with the car)

Needs work in the front floors (patches included), trunk, quarters, rockers.

Dash complete (except ashtray cover)

Has usable seat frames (front and back) but no other interior parts aside from the dash.

Comes with good condition fender skirts and hub caps.

venturesomerite · 04-18-2012, 08:06 PM

streetdreams · 04-18-2012, 11:32 PM

I see a boat load of rust repair on that car. What is unseen is probably worse yet. Frankly, I wouldn't go more than about $1500 for it. Worth probably more to a kid that wants to Mexican blanket the interior and rat rod it. If one wanted to buy it to make a nice driver out of, I'd buy cheap and save the money for repairs.

JohnSunliner · 04-18-2012, 11:38 PM

Opinions are worth what they cost, but here is how I would value it. If this car were restored to be a really nice driver what would it be worth? Then subtract about $20,000 in value (your time and cash output) to get it to that stage. Being a 4 door sedan, that would add up to a current value of not very much in my mind. I think it really depends on your attraction to this model, if you really want to do it no matter what the end value than go for it.

LOWRIDER · 04-19-2012, 04:54 AM

I agree with Streetdreams on this one. Thats a pretty rough car to start with. I see rust on just about every panel. What about the rust you cant see. You may end up with a "box of chocolates" there. Good looking engine though. My .02

Ole Don · 04-19-2012, 05:51 AM

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The engine has the good intake and carb, its a stick and has a trans, and a good rear axle. Thats all I see here. The rest will cost thirty grand to build a car worth twenty.

46yblock · 04-19-2012, 08:51 AM

I would say $1000 obo. The detailed pics show many more problems than the single picture in one of the earlier posts. Maybe your original plan to part out is the best option.

venturesomerite · 04-19-2012, 02:28 PM

Yes, as I said that single picture is deceiving. I will parting it out I think, going to try and get it apart and brig it to a few swap meets. Anyone need anything?

JeffB2 · 04-19-2012, 05:29 PM

57-59 9" rears are the narrowest 9" and a bolt in in a 1949-56 that will probably go fast,I would cruise the "wanted" ads to see if anyone is looking for a Y-block,more$$ for you if you can fire it up and run it.

LukeDahlinger · 04-19-2012, 06:46 PM

I'd be interested in the exhaust manifolds and stick shift bellhousing if you're parting it out!

streetdreams · 04-19-2012, 07:36 PM

Check the heads and see if they're the "G" heads that come on a '57 292 or 312. Those are worth a couple bucks. Also, check the crank flange when you pull the engine. It may be a 312.

venturesomerite · 04-19-2012, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by streetdreams

Check the heads and see if they're the "G" heads that come on a '57 292 or 312. Those are worth a couple bucks. Also, check the crank flange when you pull the engine. It may be a 312.

I'll have to do that. Pretty sure it is a 292 though, but that would be a nice surprise.

venturesomerite · 04-19-2012, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LukeDahlinger

I'd be interested in the exhaust manifolds and stick shift bellhousing if you're parting it out!

Manifolds will be going with the motor, sorry. I'm not risking breaking bolts on it, and want to just sell the complete motor.

venturesomerite · 04-19-2012, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeffB2

57-59 9" rears are the narrowest 9" and a bolt in in a 1949-56 that will probably go fast,I would cruise the "wanted" ads to see if anyone is looking for a Y-block,more$$ for you if you can fire it up and run it.

Hmmm, I have the one in the car and one from a 57 custom 300

junkyardjeff · 04-19-2012, 09:13 PM

If you were closer I would be interested in the motor and trans..

04-18-2012, 08:05 PM	#1
venturesomerite Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Stratford, CT Posts: 68	Need honest opinions on value The question is simply, what would a fair price for this car be? I won't put any numbers in your head as I just want an honest opinion. 57 ford town sedan, 292 3 on tree. Motor runs well, carb needs to be gone though. Will drive under it's own power (tranny and rear good). New cylinders and shoes in the front, needs the soft brake lines to have brakes. Front and rear windshield good, as well as vents and small rear windows, all large sides have cracks. Bumpers and trim are all there, in good condition. Not show, but definately driver. All doors open and shut well, as well as hood and trunk. Have keys to the ignition, doors and trunk. Needs a new fender (which I have one to go with the car) Needs work in the front floors (patches included), trunk, quarters, rockers. Dash complete (except ashtray cover) Has usable seat frames (front and back) but no other interior parts aside from the dash. Comes with good condition fender skirts and hub caps.

04-18-2012, 08:06 PM	#2
venturesomerite Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Stratford, CT Posts: 68	Re: Need honest opinions on value

04-18-2012, 11:32 PM	#3
streetdreams Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Howell, Michigan, USA, The Peoples Slightly Overspent Demodependancy of Michigan Posts: 638	Re: Need honest opinions on value I see a boat load of rust repair on that car. What is unseen is probably worse yet. Frankly, I wouldn't go more than about $1500 for it. Worth probably more to a kid that wants to Mexican blanket the interior and rat rod it. If one wanted to buy it to make a nice driver out of, I'd buy cheap and save the money for repairs.

04-18-2012, 11:38 PM	#4
JohnSunliner Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Seattle Posts: 85	Re: Need honest opinions on value Opinions are worth what they cost, but here is how I would value it. If this car were restored to be a really nice driver what would it be worth? Then subtract about $20,000 in value (your time and cash output) to get it to that stage. Being a 4 door sedan, that would add up to a current value of not very much in my mind. I think it really depends on your attraction to this model, if you really want to do it no matter what the end value than go for it.

04-19-2012, 04:54 AM	#5
LOWRIDER Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kingman Az. 86409 Posts: 419	Re: Need honest opinions on value I agree with Streetdreams on this one. Thats a pretty rough car to start with. I see rust on just about every panel. What about the rust you cant see. You may end up with a "box of chocolates" there. Good looking engine though. My .02

04-19-2012, 05:51 AM	#6
Ole Don Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Michael, Minnesota Posts: 1,713	Re: Need honest opinions on value Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The engine has the good intake and carb, its a stick and has a trans, and a good rear axle. Thats all I see here. The rest will cost thirty grand to build a car worth twenty.

04-19-2012, 08:51 AM	#7
46yblock Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: S. Oregon Posts: 304	Re: Need honest opinions on value I would say $1000 obo. The detailed pics show many more problems than the single picture in one of the earlier posts. Maybe your original plan to part out is the best option. __________________ Mike, S. Oregon 46 Ford 1/2 ton, '62 Merc Meteor S33, '54 Ford 600 tractor, '64 Falcon Futura, 1960 Thunderbird

04-19-2012, 02:28 PM	#8
venturesomerite Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Stratford, CT Posts: 68	Re: Need honest opinions on value Yes, as I said that single picture is deceiving. I will parting it out I think, going to try and get it apart and brig it to a few swap meets. Anyone need anything?

04-19-2012, 05:29 PM	#9
JeffB2 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Phoenix,AZ Posts: 1,417	Re: Need honest opinions on value 57-59 9" rears are the narrowest 9" and a bolt in in a 1949-56 that will probably go fast,I would cruise the "wanted" ads to see if anyone is looking for a Y-block,more$$ for you if you can fire it up and run it.

04-19-2012, 06:46 PM	#10
LukeDahlinger BANNED Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 956	Re: Need honest opinions on value I'd be interested in the exhaust manifolds and stick shift bellhousing if you're parting it out! __________________ Wanted- Feb. 1931 Parts Price List www.vintagefordfacts.blogspot.com

04-19-2012, 07:36 PM	#11
streetdreams Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Howell, Michigan, USA, The Peoples Slightly Overspent Demodependancy of Michigan Posts: 638	Re: Need honest opinions on value Check the heads and see if they're the "G" heads that come on a '57 292 or 312. Those are worth a couple bucks. Also, check the crank flange when you pull the engine. It may be a 312.

04-19-2012, 09:13 PM	#15
junkyardjeff Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: dayton Ohio Posts: 243	Re: Need honest opinions on value If you were closer I would be interested in the motor and trans..