The Ford Barn

swoopNZ · 03-20-2018, 08:08 PM

There is a 39 deluxe coupe body and frame for sale on Craigslist in Tolar Texas.
I have tried to call the number ( 817-559-1388 ) several times but only get his answer phone. Do any of you Ford Barners in that area know who is selling the car.
I am a keen buyer.
Appreciate any help in making contact with the seller.
Thanks,
Chris.NZ.
Senior member.
Tel 0064 6 755 0818
[email protected]

ford38v8 · 03-20-2018, 08:59 PM

https://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/ct...514535335.html

cas3 · 03-20-2018, 09:53 PM

when i click on the link, it does all kinds of funny stuff i have never seen before on craigs. pictures are all over the place, some over-lapped, weird things....i wonder if the pics are stolen and the ad is a scam?

swoopNZ · 03-20-2018, 10:34 PM

Alan has the correct posting.
I don't think it's a scam.
That project would put most people off, considering the work required.
The price is up there a little for what it needs - but I have most of the missing pieces to complete the jigsaw.
Just need to contact him.
If I can't get through then does anyone on Ford Barn have a similar 39 coupe project ( standard or deluxe - that might interest me ). To $7500.
Thanks
Chris.NZ.

rotorwrench · 03-21-2018, 02:12 PM

I've seen folks try to sell cars they didn't own in the San Antonio area before so a person does have to be careful. I checked out a 51 Merc one time and the guy would not call folks back because he didn't want anyone getting his actual phone number. He would text using another phone. I found out about it on the HAMB after a member on there posted a warning about another guy trying to sell his car. It was eventually recovered by its rightful owner.

Tolar, TX is a little bitty town just northeast of Stephenville, Tx. It looks like its outlived at least one owner setting out in the back 40. He indicates he has a title so that's not a bad thing but a solid maybe. It is pretty rough though but I have seen a lot worse.

Lanny · 03-21-2018, 02:14 PM

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swoop, I called the owner of the '39. He still has it.
I sent you a PM with details. good luck.

.

swoopNZ · 03-21-2018, 02:17 PM

We have made contact via email.
Many thanks for your help.

KGS · 03-22-2018, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swoopNZ

We have made contact via email.
Many thanks for your help.

Maybe a "barn" member" near Tolar, Texas
could swing by to check it all out for you.
Ken

swoopNZ · 03-22-2018, 02:27 PM

It's just a body on a frame - both need a bunch of work.
The pictures tell the story.
I'm happy to buy it as it is.
I like challenges - heck I'm 73 this year - don't have that much more road to travel.
I like to get them back towards being roadworthy again - for someone younger to finish.
Chris.NZ.
New Zealand.

Clem Clement · 03-22-2018, 07:02 PM

good luck, youngin.
Clem at 80 and still messing with rusty tin

JSeery · 03-22-2018, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swoopNZ

It's just a body on a frame - both need a bunch of work. I like to get them back towards being roadworthy again - for someone younger to finish. Chris.NZ. New Zealand.

I like your thinking!

cas3 · 03-22-2018, 09:59 PM

x2, looks like a good project to me....like i need another!

Graeme / New Zealand · 03-22-2018, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSeery

I like your thinking!

You should see Chris's "gaff" it's chocker with these projects for "youngens" to complete. I've also seen some of the metal work that's been done on these "hulks"...nothings beyond redemption.

GB

cas3 · 03-22-2018, 11:21 PM

graeme, sorry but us folks north of the eq dont speak aussie that well, whats a "gaff", and whats a "chocker" ? thanks, love to learn!

swoopNZ · 03-22-2018, 11:56 PM

Yes Graeme - I know chocka means full up but what exactly is a " gaff " ?
Back in the mid 1960's I had a 39 standard fordor sedan which had to stay outside.
I kept a small collection of " valuable" spares in Mum's shed.
One day she ordered me to "get that crap out of the shed".
Don't think I ever recovered from that.
Chris.NZ.

Graeme / New Zealand · 03-23-2018, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swoopNZ

Yes Graeme - I know chocka means full up but what exactly is a " gaff " ?
Chris.NZ.

Mart will know what it means.....

https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=gaff
"gaff" is an irish slang word for "house", its also used across Scotland and parts of England and Wales.

GB

Graeme / New Zealand · 03-23-2018, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cas3

graeme, sorry but us folks north of the eq dont speak aussie that well, whats a "gaff", and whats a "chocker" ? thanks, love to learn!

Cas ...we don't speak "Aussie". That is like saying you speak "Cannuk!

I admit though that I like to throw in words perculiar to this part of the world and what we have inherited from our ancestors.... I see it as a part of "edumicating" each other on our differences in our common hobby

PS: We had a nice young couple that were part of my athletics club a couple of years back, they were over from Bloomington, Minnesota...I had to "edumicate" them as well. They had lots of questions for me.

GB

mercman from oz · 03-23-2018, 05:00 AM

This is the 1939 Ford Deluxe Coupe body that swoopNZ is inquiring about. It would be an ideal car to import into Australia, as it doesn't have a motor or gearbox, or brakes. That means that the Government Asbestos guys here in Australia would not have to remove all gaskets, clutch plate or brake linings. (They then send you a Bill for their labour). It would come straight through. Guys importing cars into Australia these days are having the brakes shoes removed in the USA prior to shipment. If it is a manual car, they have the motor removed, so that the clutch plate can be discarded. Also all exhaust gaskets are removed. It is no fun importing cars into Australia with these strict rules, so by buying one like this would pose no problems getting through. Anyone would think that these parts were radio active? Anyone working on old cars knows that you have to handle these parts with care because of the danger of Asbestos. I can't see the rule being relaxed any time soon.

V8COOPMAN · 03-23-2018, 09:18 AM

So, what might it cost to ship that jewel to the bottom side of the world? DD

barnfind · 03-23-2018, 10:16 AM

It is easier to import a bare body and frame rather than a running driving car?
The stuff I come across usually has no paperwork and the numbers on the frame are challenged with rust. Is that an issue?

03-20-2018, 08:08 PM	#1
swoopNZ MEMBER EMERITUS Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,380	1939 deluxe coupe body in Tolar Texas There is a 39 deluxe coupe body and frame for sale on Craigslist in Tolar Texas. I have tried to call the number ( 817-559-1388 ) several times but only get his answer phone. Do any of you Ford Barners in that area know who is selling the car. I am a keen buyer. Appreciate any help in making contact with the seller. Thanks, Chris.NZ. Senior member. Tel 0064 6 755 0818 [email protected]

03-20-2018, 08:59 PM	#2
ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 6,645	Re: 1939 deluxe coupe body in Tolar Texas https://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/ct...514535335.html __________________ Alan

03-20-2018, 09:53 PM	#3
cas3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: sw minnesota Posts: 4,573	Re: 1939 deluxe coupe body in Tolar Texas when i click on the link, it does all kinds of funny stuff i have never seen before on craigs. pictures are all over the place, some over-lapped, weird things....i wonder if the pics are stolen and the ad is a scam?

03-20-2018, 10:34 PM	#4
swoopNZ MEMBER EMERITUS Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,380	Re: 1939 deluxe coupe body in Tolar Texas Alan has the correct posting. I don't think it's a scam. That project would put most people off, considering the work required. The price is up there a little for what it needs - but I have most of the missing pieces to complete the jigsaw. Just need to contact him. If I can't get through then does anyone on Ford Barn have a similar 39 coupe project ( standard or deluxe - that might interest me ). To $7500. Thanks Chris.NZ. Last edited by swoopNZ; 03-20-2018 at 10:52 PM.

03-21-2018, 02:12 PM	#5
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,431	Re: 1939 deluxe coupe body in Tolar Texas I've seen folks try to sell cars they didn't own in the San Antonio area before so a person does have to be careful. I checked out a 51 Merc one time and the guy would not call folks back because he didn't want anyone getting his actual phone number. He would text using another phone. I found out about it on the HAMB after a member on there posted a warning about another guy trying to sell his car. It was eventually recovered by its rightful owner. Tolar, TX is a little bitty town just northeast of Stephenville, Tx. It looks like its outlived at least one owner setting out in the back 40. He indicates he has a title so that's not a bad thing but a solid maybe. It is pretty rough though but I have seen a lot worse. Last edited by rotorwrench; 03-21-2018 at 02:27 PM.

03-21-2018, 02:14 PM	#6
Lanny Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mn Posts: 2,411	Re: 1939 deluxe coupe body in Tolar Texas Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) swoop, I called the owner of the '39. He still has it. I sent you a PM with details. good luck. . __________________ If mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy. But if daddy ain't happy...RUN

03-21-2018, 02:17 PM	#7
swoopNZ MEMBER EMERITUS Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,380	Re: 1939 deluxe coupe body in Tolar Texas We have made contact via email. Many thanks for your help. Last edited by swoopNZ; 03-21-2018 at 07:31 PM.

03-22-2018, 02:27 PM	#9
swoopNZ MEMBER EMERITUS Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,380	Re: 1939 deluxe coupe body in Tolar Texas It's just a body on a frame - both need a bunch of work. The pictures tell the story. I'm happy to buy it as it is. I like challenges - heck I'm 73 this year - don't have that much more road to travel. I like to get them back towards being roadworthy again - for someone younger to finish. Chris.NZ. New Zealand.

03-22-2018, 07:02 PM	#10
Clem Clement Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 3,393	Re: 1939 deluxe coupe body in Tolar Texas good luck, youngin. Clem at 80 and still messing with rusty tin

03-22-2018, 09:59 PM	#12
cas3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: sw minnesota Posts: 4,573	Re: 1939 deluxe coupe body in Tolar Texas x2, looks like a good project to me....like i need another!

03-22-2018, 11:21 PM	#14
cas3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: sw minnesota Posts: 4,573	Re: 1939 deluxe coupe body in Tolar Texas graeme, sorry but us folks north of the eq dont speak aussie that well, whats a "gaff", and whats a "chocker" ? thanks, love to learn!

03-22-2018, 11:56 PM	#15
swoopNZ MEMBER EMERITUS Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,380	Re: 1939 deluxe coupe body in Tolar Texas Yes Graeme - I know chocka means full up but what exactly is a " gaff " ? Back in the mid 1960's I had a 39 standard fordor sedan which had to stay outside. I kept a small collection of " valuable" spares in Mum's shed. One day she ordered me to "get that crap out of the shed". Don't think I ever recovered from that. Chris.NZ. Last edited by swoopNZ; 03-23-2018 at 12:02 AM.

03-23-2018, 05:00 AM	#18
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,366	Re: 1939 deluxe coupe body in Tolar Texas This is the 1939 Ford Deluxe Coupe body that swoopNZ is inquiring about. It would be an ideal car to import into Australia, as it doesn't have a motor or gearbox, or brakes. That means that the Government Asbestos guys here in Australia would not have to remove all gaskets, clutch plate or brake linings. (They then send you a Bill for their labour). It would come straight through. Guys importing cars into Australia these days are having the brakes shoes removed in the USA prior to shipment. If it is a manual car, they have the motor removed, so that the clutch plate can be discarded. Also all exhaust gaskets are removed. It is no fun importing cars into Australia with these strict rules, so by buying one like this would pose no problems getting through. Anyone would think that these parts were radio active? Anyone working on old cars knows that you have to handle these parts with care because of the danger of Asbestos. I can't see the rule being relaxed any time soon.

03-23-2018, 09:18 AM	#19
V8COOPMAN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Shore of LAKE HOUSTON Posts: 11,113	Re: 1939 deluxe coupe body in Tolar Texas So, what might it cost to ship that jewel to the bottom side of the world? DD __________________ *Click Links Below* __ ▼ *'35-'36 W/8BA & MECHANICAL FAN* *T5 W/TORQUE TUBE*

03-23-2018, 10:16 AM	#20
barnfind Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 426	Re: 1939 deluxe coupe body in Tolar Texas It is easier to import a bare body and frame rather than a running driving car? The stuff I come across usually has no paperwork and the numbers on the frame are challenged with rust. Is that an issue?