New guy with a crusty, rusty, 1930 A

[2001GTTT]

I am pretty excited right now, I tracked down the previous owners son via Facebook. He is going to have his dad, the David Brotz that's on the title, call me tmrw!! I can't wait to learn my cars story. Details to follow!!

[Synchro909]

Originally Posted by 2001GTTT

I am pretty excited right now, I tracked down the previous owners son via Facebook. He is going to have his dad, the David Brotz that's on the title, call me tmrw!! I can't wait to learn my cars story. Details to follow!!

They all have a story and a personality.
BTW, it won't tear in two as you pull it out. They have a chassis but take care. If you damage something, don't lose heart, it can be repaired or replaced.

[Terry, NJ]

The Town Sedan (4Dr) I'm working on was just as bad, parts missing or broken, lots of rust. The guy who was bidding against me was going to part it out so what does that tell you. Your big expenditure will be in time, not money. I budgeted about $10,000 and I think that's about where I am now. But most of the big ticket items are done. There's still plenty of small stuff to be bought. The engine, body work ,and paint are done. See it under "My A" in my profile.
Terry

[Mike the Grump]

That car must have really done something awful to those chickens for them to have ripped it apart like that. That looks like the work of some really angry chickens.

[mike657894]

thats cool. it would save a lot of work to just make it driveable without cleaning up the paint or rust. the engine could possibly be used but everything would have to be bored or reamed. and i see used engine for decent prices sometimes. or you could put a more modern power plant usually chev or ford v8s but i have seen small diesels used. since that one needed repairs before it took a nap. proper interior kits can be expensive but i made my own a little simpler than stock for a tenth the cost and no one questions it. they just look and say "THIS IS THE SAME CAR!?!?"

[mike657894]

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and dont worry about pulling it out the frame is the strongest part on the car. and the wheels are small.

[dumb person]

Originally Posted by 2001GTTT

I'm
Going to attempt it and give it a fair shot. I would love to have it going down the road again, the real question is, how many dollars will it take? Lol

I've restored worse, for less money that most guys on this website spend on an interior. How? Figuring out ways, metal sheets can be forced into the shape and function of panels. Interior fabric from a garage sale, ect.

[2001GTTT]

Off work today and tmrw so we're Gna see what we can do. Gonna starts moving parts to the garage and then attempt to move the car, trying to figure out how I'm going to do that since it only needs to go 1/8 of a mile, and then up a very steep driveway and into a garage. The older gentleman that owned the car did not call me, I'm not going to bother him anymore, he can talk to me if he wants to. Full resto is not my plan, I like when things are rusty and have character, so a nearly complete running car is my goal. Thanks everyone.

[jhowes]

When people like MIKE657894 talks about v8's in a model A on this forum, I just cringe. This is Model A stock (nearly) territory.

[2001GTTT]

Dug into it today. The fenders that were in previous pictures are basically half rotted away. Both radiators look good but that doesn't mean anything. Found about 4-5 extra wheels, a couple of tires, etc. one of the wheels still
Had a centerxap in it which I thought was cool, and one wheel was a 21 inch- bigger than the others, anyone know what it would have went on? Oh and I included a few interior shots, literally nothing there. Included some photos of things I found back beside the A, hoping someone can tell me what they are cause I don't have a clue. Thanks

Edit: according to some "experts". The lamp is from a horseless carriage. I can't believe it was just sitting in the dirt

[JDupuis]

That last picture looks like an early coffee maker.
The 21" wheel fits the 28/29 model A.
The other 19" wheels are for your Model A.
Hope this helps. Jeff

[2001GTTT]

Originally Posted by JDupuis

That last picture looks like an early coffee maker.
The 21" wheel fits the 28/29 model A.
The other 19" wheels are for your Model A.
Hope this helps. Jeff

Oh sweet Jesus I'm
Getting all hot and bothered

There had to be multiple cars on that property at some point in time.

[Terry, NJ]

If that 21" wheel is any good, it's worth about $30. If those radiators are good, maybe $ 100-150 each. Do you have the S.S. shroud for the radiators? That is the headlight bar for that car. In GOOD shape, with the glass lenses. they can fetch $200 or more and so it goes.
Get the stuff home and washed off so you can see exactly what you have.
Terry

[Terry, NJ]

I just noticed that someone in the "Barn" has a engine for sale. I believe the listing is ''1930 Ford Engine" he wants $600. I would say that's about what it's worth. A running engine about $500-600, in the neighborhood!
Terry

[2001GTTT]

Originally Posted by Terry, NJ

If that 21" wheel is any good, it's worth about $30. If those radiators are good, maybe $ 100-150 each. Do you have the S.S. shroud for the radiators? That is the headlight bar for that car. In GOOD shape, with the glass lenses. they can fetch $200 or more and so it goes.
Get the stuff home and washed off so you can see exactly what you have.
Terry

I have both shrouds, one is listed for sale here. It's beat up, the other one is perfect and I'm gonna use it.

[Terry, NJ]

Whoa! To selling the radiator! You may think that the radiator just sits up front and everybody should have one, but it's not too important. No no no! Some people will almost kill for a good one. The rads should be tested! and not just for leaks. There is "Flow Testing" in which the radiator, has a large bucket placed under it and and a garden hose placed in it. Start the stopwatch and the water together, run for a minute. Shut off and see how much is in the bucket. I forget what it's supposed to be, but don't go trading away a good part for a bad just because you don't know, if you want to restore the car. Good radiators are valuable! (Bad ones are too, just not as much)
Terry

[taffrail]

The hammer looking thing looks like a mallet for a caulking iron for doing seam work on a wooden boat.

[Chris Haynes]

Hold your cell camera horizontal, not vertical.

[Railcarmover]

Radiator flow test
Plug lower hose with a tennis ball,something you can hold in place
plug upper hose outlet (Or just tip it back)
Fill radiator till top tank is full, stand radiator back up then release the tennis ball
should drain in 4 seconds (or "mississppis")

Im dealing with a barn stored car,though its in better condition than that one,I can sympathize with your pain.I take the small victories and make a day out of it,not looking at the end of the project,just the satisfaction of a days improvement..Id take my Dads late '31 coupe in that condition in a second (it survived the 'holocaust.' last seen in 1969) to drive your grampa's car,to breathe life back into it knowing he and your grandma drove in it to me would be very special.

[2001GTTT]

Originally Posted by taffrail

The hammer looking thing looks like a mallet for a caulking iron for doing seam work on a wooden boat.

Someone else told me that too, pretty cool.

Originally Posted by Chris Haynes

Hold your cell camera horizontal, not vertical.

Ya I keep forgetting to do that, my apologies.

Originally Posted by Terry, NJ

Whoa! To selling the radiator! You may think that the radiator just sits up front and everybody should have one, but it's not too important. No no no! Some people will almost kill for a good one. The rads should be tested! and not just for leaks. There is "Flow Testing" in which the radiator, has a large bucket placed under it and and a garden hose placed in it. Start the stopwatch and the water together, run for a minute. Shut off and see how much is in the bucket. I forget what it's supposed to be, but don't go trading away a good part for a bad just because you don't know, if you want to restore the car. Good radiators are valuable! (Bad ones are too, just not as much)
Terry

I won't just sell stuff off, only looking to sell things I have 2 or more of. I will test the rads tomorrow and see what's going on