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05-13-2011, 10:12 PM | #1 |
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new pics, a little history
I just installed my new water pumps and coil, got her out for a quick spin and a couple new pictures. A couple guys have asked me to post some history of the car.
I bought my 39 last October after seeing it on ebay about 2 hours before it expired. The auction failed, so I contacted the seller and bought the car and shipped it to Oregon. The car was in southern CA, owned by an older gentleman who had purchased it in 2009. The owner just prior to him had a lot of documentation and receipts. He bought it in March 1978 with 47,710 miles on it, paying $3,200. Apparently it wasn't running, he had the flathead rebuilt ($180.00!), new exhaust, etc, and it was running in June 1979. I'm not sure when it was painted, but I'm guessing at least 30 years ago. It was clearly a good quality paint job, but is showing its age here and there. The reason I even looked is that I have a 39 standard project car that I decided I don't have the time, and won't for a while, to do another complete build. So, finding this car was a real treat. My wife gave me one of those looks, but said go ahead! Another huge treat! My 39 is as good as it looks in the pictures. I can't believe the floors even, no rust, no pits, appear to have original paint on them. The (what I think is the original) flathead runs like a top. So, for a long time hotrodder, I am excited to have my first stock flat motor car. I have a couple pictures here, and check out my new album. Thanks FordBarn! Roger |
05-13-2011, 11:48 PM | #2 |
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Re: new pics, a little history
very nice.....congrats and enjoy....Mike
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05-14-2011, 06:26 AM | #3 |
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Re: new pics, a little history
Roger, That is one beautiful car! Enjoy it and drive it often! jonathan
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05-14-2011, 06:28 AM | #4 |
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Re: new pics, a little history
You are very lucky. Great car and understanding wife, what more does a man need!! Enjoy, Dan
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05-14-2011, 07:25 AM | #5 |
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Re: new pics, a little history
I believe I saw that nice looking '39 coupe when it was on eBay. I hope you decide to keep it as original as possible. Very nice looking early Ford V8!
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05-15-2011, 10:04 AM | #6 |
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05-15-2011, 01:00 PM | #7 |
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Re: new pics, a little history
Very nice car,, we tend to want to cruise more when we get older but I bet those 85 horses will still smoke those tires for a block,,,, mine could!! enjoy it!!
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05-15-2011, 02:07 PM | #8 |
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Re: new pics, a little history
Great car, is color Cloud Mist Gray? I have Cloud Mist Gray as stock on a 40 I'm restoring. Looks great if that what you have. Thanks
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05-15-2011, 02:21 PM | #9 |
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That's a beautiful '39. Enjoy it.
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05-15-2011, 03:21 PM | #10 |
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Good lookin' car - miles of smiles for ya!
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05-15-2011, 03:34 PM | #11 |
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Re: new pics, a little history
WTG Klicker you have a very nice car to enjoy.
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