The Ford Barn

KULTULZ · 01-11-2024, 04:03 PM

Watch this video -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4cwTRW1j4Q

paul2748 · 01-11-2024, 08:27 PM

Can't see it because I have an ad blocker. And I'm not getting rid of that.

JimNNN · 01-11-2024, 10:37 PM

Good point made by the video: Original old cars in nice condition are more marketable than modded cars in equivalent condition. People often believe that their tastes in customization are universally accepted by everyone else.

Still, I think the prospective buyer mentioned in the video could've sized up the car's originality BEFORE flying out to see it in person.

51504bat · 01-11-2024, 11:18 PM

Depends on the mods. My '54 Ranch Wagon with a 302/AOD combo, Maverick 8" rear, a knee knocker a/c unit, and front discs is a much better driver than the old 239 Y block and 3 speed stick with no other mods. It looks original to all but true purists. And to them so be it but IMO its worth more than a completely original stocker but as I said that's JMO. Yours may vary.

KULTULZ · 01-12-2024, 09:59 AM

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I think the message being conveyed is at selling, a modified car will have less value than an original car. You do what you want, but if I personally came across a car that had a SBC and electric steering, I would walk away from it unless the car was unique and could be saved.

Or perform the modifications in such a way that it is easily reversible and have saved the take-off parts.

Not meant to wedge anyone's panties, just something to point out.

01-11-2024, 04:03 PM	#1
KULTULZ Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: IN A 'GALAXIE' FAR FAR AWAY Posts: 6,475	Do no harm - buying a classic car Watch this video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4cwTRW1j4Q __________________ *** - WHY IS IT ... - ... that everything you buy in the grocery store is either wrapped in or contained in plastic but the government doesn't want you to carry it out in a plastic bag? WONDERING IN W(BY GOD)V ... DIAGNOSED CDO** - (OCD In Correct Alphabetical Order)

01-11-2024, 08:27 PM	#2
paul2748 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midland Park, NJ Posts: 3,982	Re: Do no harm - buying a classic car Can't see it because I have an ad blocker. And I'm not getting rid of that. __________________ 48 Ford Conv 56 Tbird 54 Ford Victoria

01-11-2024, 10:37 PM	#3
JimNNN Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 522	Re: Do no harm - buying a classic car Good point made by the video: Original old cars in nice condition are more marketable than modded cars in equivalent condition. People often believe that their tastes in customization are universally accepted by everyone else. Still, I think the prospective buyer mentioned in the video could've sized up the car's originality BEFORE flying out to see it in person.

01-11-2024, 11:18 PM	#4
51504bat Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: SoCal-Redlands Posts: 3,024	Re: Do no harm - buying a classic car Depends on the mods. My '54 Ranch Wagon with a 302/AOD combo, Maverick 8" rear, a knee knocker a/c unit, and front discs is a much better driver than the old 239 Y block and 3 speed stick with no other mods. It looks original to all but true purists. And to them so be it but IMO its worth more than a completely original stocker but as I said that's JMO. Yours may vary. __________________ Making the simple complicated for over 30 years.

01-12-2024, 09:59 AM	#5
KULTULZ Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: IN A 'GALAXIE' FAR FAR AWAY Posts: 6,475	Re: Do no harm - buying a classic car Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I think the message being conveyed is at selling, a modified car will have less value than an original car. You do what you want, but if I personally came across a car that had a SBC and electric steering, I would walk away from it unless the car was unique and could be saved. Or perform the modifications in such a way that it is easily reversible and have saved the take-off parts. Not meant to wedge anyone's panties, just something to point out. __________________ *** - WHY IS IT ... - ... that everything you buy in the grocery store is either wrapped in or contained in plastic but the government doesn't want you to carry it out in a plastic bag? WONDERING IN W(BY GOD)V ... DIAGNOSED CDO** - (OCD In Correct Alphabetical Order)