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Old 01-31-2019, 10:10 AM   #21
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Had a chance to sell some of my deuce grille shells, just couldn't do it? I've still got a 50X90 about 1/2 full of just stuff and a storage unit full of better stuff accumulated in the almost 40 years I've been in the chassis business. Most of it will bring nothing at my estate auction.

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Old 01-31-2019, 10:12 AM   #22
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I think this is a good time to help out those younger hobbyists by selling at bargain prices or giving them parts to help with their projects. It can help keep the hobby alive with new blood being able to finish an old Ford without spending mega bucks.
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Old 01-31-2019, 10:46 AM   #23
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I think this is a good time to help out those younger hobbyists by selling at bargain prices or giving them parts to help with their projects. It can help keep the hobby alive with new blood being able to finish an old Ford without spending mega bucks.
Here, here. If anyone is in this generous spirit, please let me know. I'd love an original '32 shell for my roadster. I'm not a youngin', but I still in game at 47.
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Old 01-31-2019, 11:41 AM   #24
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I always tell my wife she can sell my stash of deuce grille shells to pay for my funeral!
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Old 01-31-2019, 12:10 PM   #25
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We're just moving and will have a larger shop; which will be good to go through stuff and hopefully downsize somewhat. My plan is to put stuff together for each project so if something were to happen to me, my wife and kids to figure out what a had.
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Old 01-31-2019, 12:30 PM   #26
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i havent moved for 42 years, so i have way too much stuff. selling sucks. shopping is way more fun. ebay, craigslist, swapmeets, its all work. have an auction and get 10 cents on the dollar dont sound to good either. i try not to think about it until i come home with more stuff and cant find a place to put it
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Old 01-31-2019, 02:07 PM   #27
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".... selling sucks."

Buyers want to text ... then they want pictures, lots of pictures.

(It's easy to sit on your ass in your underwear in front of your computer and collect pictures.)

Texting? It's what is called "an arm's length transaction."

Anyhow, it's just me. It's painful to put up with some buyers.

( ... "elling" sucks, too.)
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Old 01-31-2019, 02:50 PM   #28
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"We're just moving and will have a larger shop; which will be good to go through stuff and hopefully downsize somewhat."

Moving is a great motivator to get rid of stuff. I am a pack rat and my wife is even more of one. She grew up with nothing and can find a use for everything.
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Old 01-31-2019, 02:56 PM   #29
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".... selling sucks."( ... "elling" sucks, too.)

BUWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! Good one HOOP!!!
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Old 01-31-2019, 03:00 PM   #30
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When I left my 4000 sq ft shop on the farm and moved to a smaller location, I sold over 20 tons of scrap iron I had accumulated behind the shop. I even cut up a 32 Ford chassis that I couldn't give away. Don't panic, it was a long wheelbase BB chassis. There were several other frames from odd makes but a lot of just plain junk! There was still a lot of things I just couldn't part with and will die owning.
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Old 02-01-2019, 04:49 PM   #31
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Hated to see it go,also need to downsize!! Guy walked into shop ,took one look ,made offer,l said sold,pretty quick sale!!
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Old 02-01-2019, 05:31 PM   #32
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I always tell my wife she can sell my stash of deuce grille shells to pay for my funeral!
Her plans are to cremate you and bury you in a headlight bucket
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Old 02-01-2019, 09:32 PM   #33
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Old 02-01-2019, 09:45 PM   #34
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My wife tells me that if I were to die with all my junk she would dig me up and kill me again. Can you feel the love of old Ford parts. Dave/Green Bay
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Old 02-01-2019, 09:57 PM   #35
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Kube - a wise decision. How many times have we heard of a hoarder passing and his collection of parts gets hauled to the junk yard to be crushed because the heirs didn't want anything to do with the stuff.


Every one in the old car hobby seems to lament this, but they keep on hoarding.
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Old 02-01-2019, 10:02 PM   #36
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Hate to hear the time has come Kube. But appreciate the opportunity you are potentially affording us Barners by offering your parts for sale. Tim Ayers - same age as you and hope to continue piddling with these old Fords for another 47 years!
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Old 02-02-2019, 03:57 AM   #38
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I just received some old flathead parts from a friend who just recently passed away.Most is old worn out stuff but I took it because otherwise it would be scrapped.It was sad really going through his stuff.I had the same thoughts about my wife being stuck with all
my old junk and will probably be having a realistic sort out in the spring.Thing is who wants old 6v generators,old cylinder heads and exhaust manifolds etc.... I’d gladly give it away rather than bin them.
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Old 02-02-2019, 06:56 AM   #39
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How are you selling your stuff? Are you posting in the classifieds here, ebay, just selling locally? I'm 34 and always interested in acquiring more early Ford parts.
My guess is Mike Driscol is doing the deed.
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Old 02-02-2019, 08:00 PM   #40
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Hay Charlie good for you! I'm 75 and just purchased two projects. 1921 center door T and a 1933 Cabriolet. google FRANKPKNY CASTLE That's my YouTube channel take a look at them. Your buddy in old FrankPKNY
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