The Ford Barn

Newc · 03-15-2023, 10:39 AM

Grab it someone? Craig's List # 7577523825 RED car!! wow. Newc

petehoovie · 03-15-2023, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Newc

Grab it someone? Craig's List # 7577523825 RED car!! wow. Newc

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/c...597523825.html

rockfla · 03-15-2023, 11:34 AM

Would love to BUT there is this issue with distance, about as far away as physically possible from me.......THEN the smaller issue is money for it!!! Would love to have it even though I am not to crazy with the color

19Fordy · 03-15-2023, 12:05 PM

Can't beat that for $35K. A great deal for someone.
Really nice that it hasn't been messed with.

rockfla · 03-15-2023, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 19Fordy

Can't beat that for $35K. A great deal for someone.
Really nice that it hasn't been messed with.

WELL, the fuel pump has!!! Lol BUT whole heartedly agree

47topless · 03-15-2023, 02:07 PM

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The '39 Ford convertible coupe is one of the most beautiful production cars ever made. I once owned one of those, same color as this one. Mine was in nowhere near the wonderful condition of this one though.
After owning mine for just a couple of years, I sold it. The convertible top, on these, is just one PITA to operate and being a manual system made it worse. Imagine, unfolding and then folding an oversized Union Oil road map, made of military grade canvas, steel and hard wood that must weigh 400 or 500 hundred pounds. A tough one-person job.
Give me the power topped mechanism in my '47 Ford. A beautiful, one finger, operation.

Kube · 03-15-2023, 02:29 PM

I saw that car... it is not nearly as nice as it appears in the posted photos. Not nearly.

19Fordy · 03-15-2023, 03:04 PM

Thanks Kube for the info. Is it worth $35K in your opinion or are there surprises awaiting the buyer. Bondo bucket? Hope not.

34fordy · 03-15-2023, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Kube

I saw that car... it is not nearly as nice as it appears in the posted photos. Not nearly.

I have yet in my 78 years ever bought a vehicle that I could not look at in person. Still, every car has had surprises, some good and some not. That being said, if I had the money I would not hesitate to buy a restored car, sight unseen from perfectionists like Kube or David Rehor!

V8COOPMAN · 03-15-2023, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 19Fordy

Can't beat that for $35K. A great deal for someone.
Really nice that it hasn't been messed with.

Hasn't been messed with? Did you MISS that 8 VOLT battery?

Coop

ford38v8 · 03-15-2023, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by V8COOPMAN

Hasn't been messed with? Did you MISS that 8 VOLT battery?

Coop

Coop, I waited to see who would point up the battery, should have guessed it would be you! Apparently though, you must have missed the coil and by the way, the distributor has to have been messed with, although the picture lacks detail as proof.

ronn · 03-16-2023, 06:53 AM

the price is right and the car will sell.
If not here then to someone in the Hamb community.

If the car were perfect, you could prob add 25k to the asking price.

GB SISSON · 03-16-2023, 10:03 AM

That is an extremely handsome automobile, no mattter what the camera angle. Considering what it would cost to restore such a vehicle, it's price is very low. Nobody noticed the extra tailpipe? That's my kind of 'messing things up'. Thanks for posting.

BoxCar Tom · 03-16-2023, 10:15 AM

I know less than nothing about 39/40 Fords but a Rumble seat and a trunk? What?

19Fordy · 03-16-2023, 10:20 AM

THANK YOU V8 for setting me straight.
Glad you are paying attention. I really did miss the obvious.
Also, hope you are well. Jim

TJ · 03-16-2023, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BoxCar Tom

I know less than nothing about 39/40 Fords but a Rumble seat and a trunk? What?

They have a rumble seat only. No trunk. It just appears to have a trunk.

blucar · 03-17-2023, 12:27 PM

Am I the only one to make note of what appears to be sealed beam headlights behind clear lens.
Rumble seat and trunk. I don't think so.
Front bumper bars have been shortened, tucking the bumper close to the grille

I think the '39 is a Johnny Cash type of a car.

ford38v8 · 03-18-2023, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by blucar

Am I the only one to make note of what appears to be sealed beam headlights behind clear lens.
Rumble seat and trunk. I don't think so.
Front bumper bars have been shortened, tucking the bumper close to the grille

I think the '39 is a Johnny Cash type of a car.

Now that you mention it ...

mercman from oz · 03-18-2023, 02:53 AM

1939 Ford V8 Convertible Coupe.
While it looks like a Rumble Seat Lid and Trunk Lid, it only appears like that.
Compare the Convertible that is For Sale with this beauty.
They are both the same.

flatford8 · 03-18-2023, 04:05 AM

I think the phase “Resale Red” fits here........Mark

mfirth · 03-18-2023, 06:53 AM

8 volt battery was the first thing I saw & wondered...o k. why is that there ?????? Pass

03-15-2023, 10:39 AM	#1
Newc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,488	39 dlx CONVERT 35K asking Seattle CL Grab it someone? Craig's List # 7577523825 RED car!! wow. Newc

03-15-2023, 11:34 AM	#3
rockfla Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 3,963	Re: 39 dlx CONVERT 35K asking Seattle CL Would love to BUT there is this issue with distance, about as far away as physically possible from me.......THEN the smaller issue is money for it!!! Would love to have it even though I am not to crazy with the color

03-15-2023, 12:05 PM	#4
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,950	Re: 39 dlx CONVERT 35K asking Seattle CL Can't beat that for $35K. A great deal for someone. Really nice that it hasn't been messed with.

03-15-2023, 02:07 PM	#6
47topless Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Posts: 281	Re: 39 dlx CONVERT 35K asking Seattle CL Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The '39 Ford convertible coupe is one of the most beautiful production cars ever made. I once owned one of those, same color as this one. Mine was in nowhere near the wonderful condition of this one though. After owning mine for just a couple of years, I sold it. The convertible top, on these, is just one PITA to operate and being a manual system made it worse. Imagine, unfolding and then folding an oversized Union Oil road map, made of military grade canvas, steel and hard wood that must weigh 400 or 500 hundred pounds. A tough one-person job. Give me the power topped mechanism in my '47 Ford. A beautiful, one finger, operation.

03-15-2023, 02:29 PM	#7
Kube Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 9,007	Re: 39 dlx CONVERT 35K asking Seattle CL I saw that car... it is not nearly as nice as it appears in the posted photos. Not nearly. __________________ "I can explain it for you. However, I can't understand it for you".

03-15-2023, 03:04 PM	#8
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,950	Re: 39 dlx CONVERT 35K asking Seattle CL Thanks Kube for the info. Is it worth $35K in your opinion or are there surprises awaiting the buyer. Bondo bucket? Hope not.

03-16-2023, 06:53 AM	#12
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,792	Re: 39 dlx CONVERT 35K asking Seattle CL the price is right and the car will sell. If not here then to someone in the Hamb community. If the car were perfect, you could prob add 25k to the asking price.

03-16-2023, 10:03 AM	#13
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,942	Re: 39 dlx CONVERT 35K asking Seattle CL That is an extremely handsome automobile, no mattter what the camera angle. Considering what it would cost to restore such a vehicle, it's price is very low. Nobody noticed the extra tailpipe? That's my kind of 'messing things up'. Thanks for posting. __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

03-16-2023, 10:15 AM	#14
BoxCar Tom Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Basking Ridge, NJ Posts: 591	Re: 39 dlx CONVERT 35K asking Seattle CL I know less than nothing about 39/40 Fords but a Rumble seat and a trunk? What?

03-16-2023, 10:20 AM	#15
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,950	Re: 39 dlx CONVERT 35K asking Seattle CL THANK YOU V8 for setting me straight. Glad you are paying attention. I really did miss the obvious. Also, hope you are well. Jim

03-17-2023, 12:27 PM	#17
blucar Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 2,464	Re: 39 dlx CONVERT 35K asking Seattle CL Am I the only one to make note of what appears to be sealed beam headlights behind clear lens. Rumble seat and trunk. I don't think so. Front bumper bars have been shortened, tucking the bumper close to the grille I think the '39 is a Johnny Cash type of a car. __________________ Bill.... 36 5 win cpe Last edited by blucar; 03-17-2023 at 12:41 PM.

03-18-2023, 02:53 AM	#19
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,376	Re: 39 dlx CONVERT 35K asking Seattle CL 1939 Ford V8 Convertible Coupe. While it looks like a Rumble Seat Lid and Trunk Lid, it only appears like that. Compare the Convertible that is For Sale with this beauty. They are both the same.

03-18-2023, 04:05 AM	#20
flatford8 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lyman,ME. Posts: 2,630	Re: 39 dlx CONVERT 35K asking Seattle CL I think the phase “Resale Red” fits here........Mark __________________ I'm thinkin' about crankin' My ragged ol' truck up and haulin' myself into town. Billy Joe Shaver

03-18-2023, 06:53 AM	#21
mfirth Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: ohio Posts: 986	Re: 39 dlx CONVERT 35K asking Seattle CL 8 volt battery was the first thing I saw & wondered...o k. why is that there ?????? Pass