The Ford Barn

swo4rd · 08-24-2014, 02:50 PM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1931-Ford-Mo...4e8ce3&vxp=mtr

It looks like it might have been a 31 Cabriolet at one time. I'm guessing the battery was moved to the passenger side and that is what ate out the rear motor mount on that side. Oh well...someone in the neighborhood might go pick it up and haul it away.

rocket1 · 08-24-2014, 03:01 PM

It might be worth 3-4 hundred,wheels look like 35 ford 16 inch,some guys run them.

Joe K · 08-24-2014, 03:29 PM

My uncle GAVE me just about the same vehicle back in 1979. It had been parked in the field and the body rotted away and when we saw it the trees were growing up through it.

"Yup, its a model A" I said. "I'll take it off your hands."

A full day it took me to get it unencumbered from the trees, broken down into pieces, and carted off to my shop for examination.

We're talking Cape Cod here. Between the humidity, and the exposure, most of that metal was pretty thin.

Backing plates had rusted through. Maybe not an issue as the holes might be patched, but backing plates then - as now - are a dime a dozen. The rear axle interior parts might be salvageable, but when you look at the threaded end of the axle sticking out and there is NO threads - you sort of resolve that there are better parts to be found.

I kept the front axle. Dunno if I can recover it. Some other parts too.

All in all I guess I would count that a wasted day.

But my Uncle didn't. He was smiling...trash removed at no expense - and he didn't even have to bend at the waist.

Joe K

mhsprecher · 08-24-2014, 09:27 PM

The plants growing in the cylinders are free.

Chuck Sea/Tac · 08-24-2014, 11:56 PM

What dropped axle ?

Mike V. Florida · 08-24-2014, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck Sea/Tac

What dropped axle ?

With the flat tires it is "dropped" closer to the ground.

Dave Mellor NJ · 08-24-2014, 11:58 PM

I think it was a fordor by those sills.The lower oil pipe is 30-31, isn't it? Plus it doesn't have the right side steering hole. I can't see anybody giving a 900 starting bis.

SteveB31 · 08-25-2014, 08:34 AM

It was a late 1930-1931 Coupe. Metal sills with two small holes for the sill pates and a coupe seat riser, late pedals.

Rex_A_Lott · 08-25-2014, 11:45 AM

I'd haul it away, if only to get the shocks.

CAPE A · 08-25-2014, 01:03 PM

It has shocks its worth a grand!!

swo4rd · 08-25-2014, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CAPE A

It has shocks its worth a grand!!

If you'll pay that for shocks, I have four to sell you...lol

swo4rd · 08-25-2014, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CAPE A

It has shocks its worth a grand!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by mhsprecher

The plants growing in the cylinders are free.

Nope, I just emailed the seller and now that he has noticed them, he wants $50 more...they appear to be walnut trees.

Dave Mellor NJ · 08-25-2014, 10:42 PM

If you double click on one of the 4 pics you get a few more, Check out the rotten frame around the right motor mount.

08-24-2014, 02:50 PM	#1
swo4rd Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Posts: 364	An interesting survival http://www.ebay.com/itm/1931-Ford-Mo...4e8ce3&vxp=mtr It looks like it might have been a 31 Cabriolet at one time. I'm guessing the battery was moved to the passenger side and that is what ate out the rear motor mount on that side. Oh well...someone in the neighborhood might go pick it up and haul it away.

08-24-2014, 03:01 PM	#2
rocket1 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Midland Park,N.J. Posts: 1,108	Re: An interesting survival It might be worth 3-4 hundred,wheels look like 35 ford 16 inch,some guys run them.

08-24-2014, 03:29 PM	#3
Joe K Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,188	Re: An interesting survival My uncle GAVE me just about the same vehicle back in 1979. It had been parked in the field and the body rotted away and when we saw it the trees were growing up through it. "Yup, its a model A" I said. "I'll take it off your hands." A full day it took me to get it unencumbered from the trees, broken down into pieces, and carted off to my shop for examination. We're talking Cape Cod here. Between the humidity, and the exposure, most of that metal was pretty thin. Backing plates had rusted through. Maybe not an issue as the holes might be patched, but backing plates then - as now - are a dime a dozen. The rear axle interior parts might be salvageable, but when you look at the threaded end of the axle sticking out and there is NO threads - you sort of resolve that there are better parts to be found. I kept the front axle. Dunno if I can recover it. Some other parts too. All in all I guess I would count that a wasted day. But my Uncle didn't. He was smiling...trash removed at no expense - and he didn't even have to bend at the waist. Joe K __________________ Shudda kept the horse.

08-24-2014, 09:27 PM	#4
mhsprecher Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Takoma Park, MD Posts: 2,817	Re: An interesting survival The plants growing in the cylinders are free.

08-24-2014, 11:56 PM	#5
Chuck Sea/Tac Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Between Seattle & Tacoma Posts: 2,354	Re: An interesting survival What dropped axle ?

08-24-2014, 11:58 PM	#7
Dave Mellor NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 781	Re: An interesting survival I think it was a fordor by those sills.The lower oil pipe is 30-31, isn't it? Plus it doesn't have the right side steering hole. I can't see anybody giving a 900 starting bis.

08-25-2014, 08:34 AM	#8
SteveB31 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Englewood, Colorado Posts: 1,372	Re: An interesting survival It was a late 1930-1931 Coupe. Metal sills with two small holes for the sill pates and a coupe seat riser, late pedals.

08-25-2014, 11:45 AM	#9
Rex_A_Lott Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Upstate South Carolina Posts: 794	Re: An interesting survival I'd haul it away, if only to get the shocks.

08-25-2014, 01:03 PM	#10
CAPE A Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 62	Re: An interesting survival It has shocks its worth a grand!!

08-25-2014, 10:42 PM	#13
Dave Mellor NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 781	Re: An interesting survival If you double click on one of the 4 pics you get a few more, Check out the rotten frame around the right motor mount.