The Ford Barn

52FordF3 · 06-18-2018, 07:02 AM

I have had the 8BA in my 52 F3 for a while now. I just need more of an every day driver. So I am throwing a diesel in it. Just another project I know. But I don't really want to pull the 8BA and let sit. I just not sure how much it is worth now a days. It runs fine, has new water pumps, high torque starter, pertronix ing. Back by the original 3 speed truck transmission. Can be seen here http://www.jefftrumbull.com/default.aspx?aid=5
If you guys could let a little help on what it is worth I appreciate it. I just want to be fair if/when I sell it

alanwoodieman · 06-18-2018, 07:17 AM

running 8ba around here would be $1000.00, add to that the ign upgrade, starter, etc, 3 speed trans $150 to 200.00

19Fordy · 06-18-2018, 08:56 AM

Alan's price seems about right. If possible, sell it while it's in the truck so buyers can hear it run and test drive it.it Once you remove it, the price drops and the buyer will probably want to remove the heads to look for any cracks.

WABOOM · 06-18-2018, 09:44 AM

Take a good video of it starting and running, shutting off and starting again. with you saying today's date in the video.

Art Newland · 06-18-2018, 11:52 AM

Around my part of the country a complete 8BA with tranny and all would probably sell for closer to $3K

skidmarks · 06-18-2018, 12:07 PM

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If it runs fine with no issues, dont take the heads off.

tudorbilll · 06-18-2018, 12:14 PM

where do U get buy rear calipers for 50' s fords

JSeery · 06-18-2018, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by tudorbilll

where do U get buy rear calipers for 50' s fords

This may have been posted in the wrong place, the thread is about the value of an engine. And what are rear calipers on a 50 ford? Are you referring to brake shoes?

Vintage Copper 47 · 06-18-2018, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 52FordF3

I have had the 8BA in my 52 F3 for a while now. I just need more of an every day driver. So I am throwing a diesel in it. Just another project I know. But I don't really want to pull the 8BA and let sit. I just not sure how much it is worth now a days. It runs fine, has new water pumps, high torque starter, pertronix ing. Back by the original 3 speed truck transmission. Can be seen here http://www.jefftrumbull.com/default.aspx?aid=5
If you guys could let a little help on what it is worth I appreciate it. I just want to be fair if/when I sell it

I would keep the motor in the truck.. and sell it as is.. and buy a "daily driver" Honda or whatever.. I don't mean to be rude.. but Old trucks with original style engines are just so cool.. If you put a modern diesel in your truck.. you may be happy driving to and from work.. but at weekend car meets.. you'll want to park frankestein far from the "old cars".. just my feelings..

Mike in Mass · 06-18-2018, 07:56 PM

And thats the difference between The FORDBARN. and The HAMB. ! Thankyou !

V8COOPMAN · 06-18-2018, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike in Mass

And thats the difference between The FORDBARN. and The HAMB. ! Thankyou !

What makes you think that putting a diesel in that thing would have ANYTHING to do with what the H.A.M.B. is about? It DOESN'T! DD

Dave Castle · 06-18-2018, 10:51 PM

Here we go again, put down anyone who's car or truck is not just like the day it left the factory ?????

chap52 · 06-19-2018, 07:10 AM

Time for recess. Go play nice. PLEASE, Chap

Mike51Merc · 06-19-2018, 08:11 AM

Kids these days!
I don't get this whole diesel craze, but I'm sure there are other forums (and TV shows) that will welcome you with open arms.
As for selling the flattie, it's worth what a buyer will pay. If I was a buyer, either the heads come off or I pay scrap price.

All flatties are cracked until proven otherwise. I had a seemingly perfect running one (smooth, didn't overheat or leak) that has 45 lbs compression in one cylinder and 65 in another. Cracked thru the valve seats in two cylinders.

skidmarks · 06-19-2018, 08:21 AM

If it runs and doesnt overheat, its good for a driver. Why take it apart. Everyone wants perfect and a lifetime warranty, in that case buy a new car.

If you know anything about a flathead ford, its cracked

cmbrucew · 06-19-2018, 11:00 AM

Truth

tubman · 06-19-2018, 11:37 AM

I'll disagree with you gentlemen. I have purchased 3 good running 8BA's over the last 20 years. Two that passed stringent testing before rebuilding and one that I have been running in my '51 for well over a year with no adverse symptoms. I did buy one hulk engine that was cracked. Three out of three is awfully good luck or an indication of something else.

06-18-2018, 07:02 AM	#1
52FordF3 Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Curtice, Ohio Posts: 52	Thinking I should sell my 8BA I have had the 8BA in my 52 F3 for a while now. I just need more of an every day driver. So I am throwing a diesel in it. Just another project I know. But I don't really want to pull the 8BA and let sit. I just not sure how much it is worth now a days. It runs fine, has new water pumps, high torque starter, pertronix ing. Back by the original 3 speed truck transmission. Can be seen here http://www.jefftrumbull.com/default.aspx?aid=5 If you guys could let a little help on what it is worth I appreciate it. I just want to be fair if/when I sell it __________________ It is perfectly useless to know the right answer to the wrong question.

06-18-2018, 07:17 AM	#2
alanwoodieman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: upstate SC Posts: 2,963	Re: Thinking I should sell my 8BA running 8ba around here would be $1000.00, add to that the ign upgrade, starter, etc, 3 speed trans $150 to 200.00

06-18-2018, 08:56 AM	#3
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,936	Re: Thinking I should sell my 8BA Alan's price seems about right. If possible, sell it while it's in the truck so buyers can hear it run and test drive it.it Once you remove it, the price drops and the buyer will probably want to remove the heads to look for any cracks.

06-18-2018, 09:44 AM	#4
WABOOM Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Minnesota Posts: 347	Re: Thinking I should sell my 8BA Take a good video of it starting and running, shutting off and starting again. with you saying today's date in the video.

06-18-2018, 11:52 AM	#5
Art Newland Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Lynden, WA Posts: 1,564	Re: Thinking I should sell my 8BA Around my part of the country a complete 8BA with tranny and all would probably sell for closer to $3K __________________ "whatever works!"

06-18-2018, 12:07 PM	#6
skidmarks Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: newark, delaware Posts: 3,735	Re: Thinking I should sell my 8BA Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) If it runs fine with no issues, dont take the heads off.

06-18-2018, 12:14 PM	#7
tudorbilll Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 29	Re: Thinking I should sell my 8BA where do U get buy rear calipers for 50' s fords

06-18-2018, 07:56 PM	#10
Mike in Mass Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PLYMOUTH MASS Posts: 860	Re: Thinking I should sell my 8BA And thats the difference between The FORDBARN. and The HAMB. ! Thankyou !

06-18-2018, 10:51 PM	#12
Dave Castle Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Carmel, Ca Posts: 269	Re: Thinking I should sell my 8BA Here we go again, put down anyone who's car or truck is not just like the day it left the factory ?????

06-19-2018, 07:10 AM	#13
chap52 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Marana Arizona Posts: 1,776	Re: Thinking I should sell my 8BA Time for recess. Go play nice. PLEASE, Chap

06-19-2018, 08:11 AM	#14
Mike51Merc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northeast Pennsylvania Posts: 1,582	Re: Thinking I should sell my 8BA Kids these days! I don't get this whole diesel craze, but I'm sure there are other forums (and TV shows) that will welcome you with open arms. As for selling the flattie, it's worth what a buyer will pay. If I was a buyer, either the heads come off or I pay scrap price. All flatties are cracked until proven otherwise. I had a seemingly perfect running one (smooth, didn't overheat or leak) that has 45 lbs compression in one cylinder and 65 in another. Cracked thru the valve seats in two cylinders.

06-19-2018, 08:21 AM	#15
skidmarks Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: newark, delaware Posts: 3,735	Re: Thinking I should sell my 8BA If it runs and doesnt overheat, its good for a driver. Why take it apart. Everyone wants perfect and a lifetime warranty, in that case buy a new car. If you know anything about a flathead ford, its cracked

06-19-2018, 11:00 AM	#16
cmbrucew Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: North of sandy ago, CA. Posts: 2,064	Re: Thinking I should sell my 8BA Truth __________________ Works good Lasts long time

06-19-2018, 11:37 AM	#17
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,312	Re: Thinking I should sell my 8BA I'll disagree with you gentlemen. I have purchased 3 good running 8BA's over the last 20 years. Two that passed stringent testing before rebuilding and one that I have been running in my '51 for well over a year with no adverse symptoms. I did buy one hulk engine that was cracked. Three out of three is awfully good luck or an indication of something else.