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04-20-2011, 01:01 PM | #1 |
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Hello rustyfords. If you want to economize of getting into the hobby, you may want to start by looking at some of the chassis that are advertised for sale. People (guess you could call them people) will take a good A and take the body off for a hotrod. So they want to sell the chassis and quite often you can pick up a very good running chassis for not much. Then you can go for a body somewhere. Ebay sometimes has them for sale or you could build you rig into a huckster like the one I have.
Anyway, just my thoughts.
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04-20-2011, 03:11 PM | #3 |
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Hi Rustyfords,
Welcome...back? Beside trying the local Model A clubs in your area and around Texas, try Craigslist. You may find a complete car that needs work or the pieces to put one together. You may also look at other clubs in other states, a 31 delux roadtser is for sale at 20K in one of my clubs out west-just an example. If you are really adventurous there is always ebay. Mike
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If you insist of either buying a basket case or want to "build" one from parts you will spend a fortune. It is a sad fact that it costs more to resore a model A then what the car will sell for once you're done. You own an A because you love an A not because you can make money off it.
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04-20-2011, 07:21 PM | #7 |
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The suggestion to buy s running car instead of "piecing one together" is the best advice you will ever receive relative to Model A's. (or any other project car). I am doing a "resto-mod" on a running, unrestored '30 coupe. As I dis-assembled the car I was amazed how good it was. A quick paint job turned into a nut and bolt restoration as a long distance tourer. Not counting the cost of the car, I have about $20,000 in so far and will probably spend another $10,000. There is no way that I will ever recover the costs, but I will have an excellent car to add to my collection and will not feel insecure driving to California or anywhere else. I could have purchased a restored car in excellent condition for around $25,000, but I am extremly picky on how things are done. I will never regret the money I spend, but it is always cheaper to buy the best car you can afford and maintain it carefully. Everyone here speaks from experience.
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04-21-2011, 12:20 AM | #8 |
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The complete car route is the preferred way to go in my opinion. 21 years ago I bought a chassis with an unknown history, still have it and alot of parts. Much more fun to drive um. Bob
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04-21-2011, 08:03 AM | #9 |
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I agree, piecing an A together is not the best option, especially if you are on a budget. I would never have gone that route except the fact that I bought a deluxe delivery body for a nice price and only had to make 3 or 4 purchases to have a rather complete car. The rarity of the body style was the determining factor. If not for that fact buying an older restoration is the best way to go. Rod
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04-21-2011, 09:58 AM | #10 |
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And yet again I'm going to buck the trend if you're serious about having an A and can only afford to do it piece meal then go for it, I had just as much fun when my P/U was just a frame and quasi speedster body as now that it is not so much "restored" as rejuvinated. True that its cheaper to buy one already done but only if you can afford it. Gentlemen sharpen your aim and let the stones fly.
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FWIW, I bought an A to restore, hell it can't be much can it? I recall when JC Whitney was selling A stuff and it was pretty cheap then. The car is simple, how much can it be?
Well....$3000+ for an engine $ 1800+ (so far) for wood,More to come. And I am making a lot of it myself. About $500 for glass and windshield frame and garnish moulding New Town sedan upholstery ???? $ New Interior Panels etc ????$ Body work and paint ????$ So far, Ive spent at least $1000 on incidentals and small stuff Wheels and tires seem OK I spent about $200 on 7 19" wheels and 5 16" Both the Trans and rear gears are unknown quanties They are there and have all the gears but who knows if they're roadworthy or not. So that could esily be $500-1000. Got a deal on a newer radiator at Hershey last year $50. It seems to hold water????? And this doesn't cover the purchase price. I've made a lot of the body and door wood myself. I've done a lot of the welding myself. I'm doing the frame work myself. So you run the numbers. Someone said to me"What are you buying that car it needs so much work!" I declared something about the pleasures of restoration or something. I sorta wish I had started with a coupe or roadster instead of jumping in the deep end of the pool with a Town Sedan. I originally budgeted $12 K for this project, it looks like I'm gonna go over that by quite a bit. Terry Quote:
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04-21-2011, 09:57 PM | #12 |
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The sum of the parts is greater than the whole. Be patient and you will find a decent A project for less than you will spend part after part over time, IMHO.
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04-21-2011, 10:07 PM | #13 |
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Peice one together anyway, no model A's are being made so you will have to make one from junk, i would! But unfortunatly i cannot help you find parts.
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04-21-2011, 10:46 PM | #14 |
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I personally think this one in ft worth seems like a good deal for a running unrestored A
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=33701
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I would like to add another vote for the "Buy a complete car" idea. I can attest as to the extreme and mostly unneccesary expense of doing it as parts. I bought a basket case 32 Model B Ford Tudor sedan. Originally, the owner bought it as a father/son project, but when the kid saw it, told Dad that he'd rather have a Honda. Anyway, I got it knowing that many parts were missing. Further, it had the wrong running gear, so all had to be changed. Get a complete car. You'll be much ahead of the game.
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