Not in the barn find Roadster pickup

[Steve Wastler]

Look at picture 4 in post #1 and pic 2 in post #9. The door sill is notched around seat frame, definitely an ocpu

[Tom Wesenberg]

I think it started life as a 1929 Open Pickup. The passenger door looks like it might have a hole for a door handle, and the dip stick and radiator shell are 1929.

The panel between the doors on a 1928-9 Phaeton is only about 5".

BTW, does it come with a title card?

[oldwoodsman]

Originally Posted by Tom Wesenberg

If you can buy it and get it home for $1100, you'll be OK.

OK, now lets chisel down the price.
The spark lever is facing UP instead of DOWN.
It has a 30-1 generator.
It has a 1928 starter switch.
It has the tall water outlet, instead of the 28-9 shorter one.

OK, now how much will he pay you to haul it away?

I wonder if the double pulley on the generator was to run a vacuum pump to milk the cows?

Yup he said it was the cow milking option, very desirable if you have milk cows. Tom maybe you can get him to throw in a couple of cows too.
Tom send me a couple of Franklins and I can tell you where it's at. LOL

[oldwoodsman]

Originally Posted by Tom Wesenberg

I think it started life as a 1929 Open Pickup. The passenger door looks like it might have a hole for a door handle, and the dip stick and radiator shell are 1929.

The panel between the doors on a 1928-9 Phaeton is only about 5".

BTW, does it come with a title card?

yes it does come with a title

[Joe K]

We have a similar assemblage of "parts" here in Cow Hampshire. Hailing from Epsom, NH this one appears to have started life as a CC pickup - but was er, modified into a RPU.

Well, like trans-sexualism, this one hasn't necessarily been followed to completion. Maybe now a CCRPU?

http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/5652251105.html

Has two matching tops - either hardtop or soft top.





The electrical tape on the steering wheel spokes is a creative touch.



A little pricey for me though.

Still, like FrankenSteen, it's nice when life can continue.



Joe K

[700rpm]

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There is more not there than there is there.

For sheet metal you've got a body with dash rail and windshield assembly; front fenders; front splash apron; one door; at least one, maybe two (can't tell for sure) running boards; side splash aprons; and hood shelves. You'll have to find everything else. That hood is wrong.

The chassis and running gear are unknowns, but just standard Model A stuff, except the starter might indicate it also has a multiple disc clutch, which you will hope doesn't need rebuilding.

This is a big project, but not impossible. Anything can be done with enough time, interest, and money.

I agree with George on rat rods. They are home-made shit.

[flatford39]

That is a 28 29 phaeton that was converted into a pickup. The box and rear fenders are Model T. You would have to find a back section for a Roadster pick up but the doors and cowl will work. The rear fenders a re 26 27 T Roadster pickup coupe. Maybe worth some money.

[Bob C]

I agree with Tom, the side panel looks to wide for a phaeton.

Bob

[Steve Wastler]

Along with the notched sill plate that was only utilized with the roadster pick up, not phaeton or roadster, the rear corner and back panel are correct for roadster pick up.

[Joe K]

Does this help reveal some of that back corner detail?

Joe K

[Keith True]

Somebody's gonna want that T bed.I had an OK one a few years ago,when I advertised I had it and wanted to trade it for an A bed I got dozens of calls.What I wound up doing was looking at a dozen or so,then trading it for the best one of the bunch.The guy actually bought that bed to trade me,as I wasn't looking to just peddle it for cash.

[700rpm]

Well, if nothing else, this thread shows who knows what about Model A's.

[oldwoodsman]

Originally Posted by 700rpm

Well, if nothing else, this thread shows who knows what about Model A's.

And surely answered some of my questions which was the reason for my post. and a thank you to all who posted.

[Randy in ca]

Definitely an assortment of parts put together. The hood appears to be off of a fordor or cabriolet with the reveal in the top panels.

[Tom Wesenberg]

I wouldn't restore it if I had it, but I'd make the mechanicals good, fix the door and seat and drive it for an daily driver pickup.

[oldwoodsman]

Originally Posted by Tom Wesenberg

I wouldn't restore it if I had it, but I'd make the mechanicals good, fix the door and seat and drive it for an daily driver pickup.

those were my thoughts Tom. The owner is asking a grand, but that maybe negotiable.

[Special Coupe Frank]

If it has a title ( and the engine number matches ), sounds like it might be worth it.

I agree that it would be neat to make it go, make it safe, and enjoy it.

[Randy in ca]

Originally Posted by oldwoodsman

those were my thoughts Tom. The owner is asking a grand, but that maybe negotiable.

A good cowl section alone can bring that, and there you have the complete body shell, chassis and all the extra's. Sounds like an excellent price to me. An example from eBay in listing below - sold in less than 2 days even with the butchered cowl post tops.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/252402547112

[ronn]

those were my thoughts Tom. The owner is asking a grand, but that maybe negotiable.

have no idea what you are waiting for- worth 2500. all day long with the title.........!

[todd3131]

[QUOTE=ronn;1326253]those were my thoughts Tom. The owner is asking a grand, but that maybe negotiable.

have no idea what you are waiting for- worth 2500. all day long with the title.........!

You took the word right out of my fingers. Never pass up an open car especially that cheap