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Old 04-28-2017, 07:43 AM   #61
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Not really! I had an old body man surprise the heck out of me when he popped a pretty serious dent out of one of my rear fenders with a "Porta Power". He put it in place, pumped it up and the dent "Popped" literally! Did it take five minutes? Maybe, but no more! It won't work in every case, but it worked beautifully in that one. I realize that we're talking apples and oranges, but I use that case to illustrate just how easily some of these jobs can be done. I don't pretend to be a body man, but look through my pictures at some of the work I've done and I have very minimal experience at this. BTW You will need a MIG or TIG welder- Used about $150.
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Haha I think that only applies when there is metal left to hit

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Old 04-28-2017, 08:02 AM   #62
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Yep, 1930 Murray fordor, It might or might not be a Town Sedan. You got two radiators, so there's more than just the parts of one car. Check that wind shield frame out carefully. They're expensive so don't write it off too quickly if it seems rusty. They're worth saving.
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agreed, anything you pull out of the pile and your either A not sure what it is or B you THINK its too rusted DONT throw anything in the scrap pile. That unknown bracket you just picked up could be a needle in a haystack piece or use 2 of them to make 1 as not every part is reproduced and some reproductions are junk.
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Old 04-29-2017, 12:52 PM   #63
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Just learned that there was also a Model AA on the property as well, which would
Explain why I'm finding doubles of some parts. There's another building it may be hiding in, which would be amazing, highly doubtful though.
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Old 04-29-2017, 03:40 PM   #64
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When you get to that "other" building bring your camera! My knees are shaking already!
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Old 04-29-2017, 06:15 PM   #65
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Made a little progress, will have more time
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With it. There's definitely a car there!

Andddd they're all sideways . Wonderful.
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Old 04-29-2017, 06:40 PM   #66
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I've always wondered why so many cars get parked, then taken apart with all the parts left in a pile to rust. My distant uncle did the same thing with a 1940 Ford sedan that he parked out behind the barn. I remember riding in the car when I was very young, then the next time I saw the car it was parked out behind the barn, then a year later it was in a pile of parts behind the barn.

At least your car still has the shocks on it. Wonder if they are salvageable?
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Old 04-29-2017, 06:46 PM   #67
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I've always wondered why so many cars get parked, then taken apart with all the parts left in a pile to rust. My distant uncle did the same thing with a 1940 Ford sedan that he parked out behind the barn. I remember riding in the car when I was very young, then the next time I saw the car it was parked out behind the barn, then a year later it was in a pile of parts behind the barn.

At least your car still has the shocks on it. Wonder if they are salvageable?
I wish I knew how this car got to be in this condition. I don't know if they are yet. There's so many parts of god knows what in there- I don't know what's for the car and what isn't. I'm overwhelmed lol.
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Old 04-30-2017, 08:28 AM   #68
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Very Simple! It got that way because of MOISTURE! Moisture is everywhere and it gets into everything and it's deadly on iron and aluminum. Taking it apart is not so bad, not protecting from the moisture is the real problem. And a building that has dirt floors, doesn't need holes in the roof. Laying a piece of vapor barrier and
pushing the car onto it would probably save some of it. But that's too much trouble! Oiling the block and parts will save a lot of damage, but again, too much trouble! Years ago, I had a friend who parked a 1964 Stude Avanti out side with NO protection. Another friend was looking for an Avanti and was all pysched up when I told him about it. He went down and looked at it and it was one of the big dissappointments of his career. The whole underside of the car needed to be replaced $4000 + for parts alone, labor? Go figure! All because there was NO protection!
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I wish I knew how this car got to be in this condition. I don't know if they are yet. There's so many parts of god knows what in there- I don't know what's for the car and what isn't. I'm overwhelmed lol.
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Very Simple! It got that way because of MOISTURE! Moisture is everywhere and it gets into everything and it's deadly on iron and aluminum. Taking it apart is not so bad, not protecting from the moisture is the real problem. And a building that has dirt floors, doesn't need holes in the roof. Laying a piece of vapor barrier and
pushing the car onto it would probably save some of it. But that's too much trouble! Oiling the block and parts will save a lot of damage, but again, too much trouble! Years ago, I had a friend who parked a 1964 Stude Avanti out side with NO protection. Another friend was looking for an Avanti and was all pysched up when I told him about it. He went down and looked at it and it was one of the big dissappointments of his career. The whole underside of the car needed to be replaced $4000 + for parts alone, labor? Go figure! All because there was NO protection!
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I should've said I wish I knew who left it in such a way that it would lead to it being in this condition! I'm going to be heading to the property soon, I hope to have her completely visible today. Pics to follow
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Old 06-22-2017, 05:59 PM   #70
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Ok so I messed around with the car a little bit today. As you can see, there is zero interior. I don't know what I'm going to do with it, but there are some extra original parts there if anyone needs any, (radiator, shroud, wheels) possibly more but I didn't dig much, too hot.


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Did you find the AA yet?
Thanks for the updated photos. Hopefully you will save it. Jeff
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Well you've got your work cut out for you! Honestly, cars in worse shape have been restored. I believe every part can be restored or replaced. Sadly, I doubt if that engine will ever run again, but used engines are easy to find. At some point you probably are thinking "Damn, it's only a old Ford, why can't it be a Duesenberg, or a ________ ?" If you choose to restore it, you be very glad it's only a old Ford! Not only is the Model A a great car but almost every part on it is available. Whereas, with a D-berg very little can be bought. At the beginning of this forum are two "Stickies", the second one down is the one that has most vendors of new Mod. A parts. Many of these vendors are single guys working out of their Cellars, garages, and small shops and the quality of the parts is high, in many cases better than original. Have a couple of restorers or Mod A, local club members look it over. (Be careful of the guys who will haul it away or just take it off your hands) Get it out of that pile of debris and see just what the heck you're playing with. Get all the loose parts home where they can't walk. Radiators are made of copper and they are a good target for the dealers in "Midnight Auto Sales", get them under wraps!
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Well you've got your work cut out for you! Honestly, cars in worse shape have been restored. I believe every part can be restored or replaced. Sadly, I doubt if that engine will ever run again, but used engines are easy to find. At some point you probably are thinking "Damn, it's only a old Ford, why can't it be a Duesenberg, or a ________ ?" If you choose to restore it, you be very glad it's only a old Ford! Not only is the Model A a great car but almost every part on it is available. Whereas, with a D-berg very little can be bought. At the beginning of this forum are two "Stickies", the second one down is the one that has most vendors of new Mod. A parts. Many of these vendors are single guys working out of their Cellars, garages, and small shops and the quality of the parts is high, in many cases better than original. Have a couple of restorers or Mod A, local club members look it over. (Be careful of the guys who will haul it away or just take it off your hands) Get it out of that pile of debris and see just what the heck you're playing with. Get all the loose parts home where they can't walk. Radiators are made of copper and they are a good target for the dealers in "Midnight Auto Sales", get them under wraps!
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yea to build a model a about all you need is a straight front axle, external rearend,frame, and gastank. Rest can be bought.
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What Seaslugs said. I've brought cars back from a long way worse than what you have. Places like this forum and a local Model A club are your friends. Generally members are more than willing to help with their knowledge and advice. Remember, just about all parts are available.
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Did you find the AA yet?
Thanks for the updated photos. Hopefully you will save it. Jeff
Unfortunately the whereabouts of the AA are unknown. My grandfather passed away in 2013 and my grandmother isn't doing well and barely speaks or acknowledges our presence. I will absolutely try to ask her though, I know it's gone but hopefully can find out where it went to. My mother and her siblings don't know where it could be either. Wish I would've known and asked my pap back when I had the chance. He had a lot of cool classics on the property. I want to save the car but I'm afraid to pull it out of there cause I feel like it will rip in half.

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Well you've got your work cut out for you! Honestly, cars in worse shape have been restored. I believe every part can be restored or replaced. Sadly, I doubt if that engine will ever run again, but used engines are easy to find. At some point you probably are thinking "Damn, it's only a old Ford, why can't it be a Duesenberg, or a ________ ?" If you choose to restore it, you be very glad it's only a old Ford! Not only is the Model A a great car but almost every part on it is available. Whereas, with a D-berg very little can be bought. At the beginning of this forum are two "Stickies", the second one down is the one that has most vendors of new Mod. A parts. Many of these vendors are single guys working out of their Cellars, garages, and small shops and the quality of the parts is high, in many cases better than original. Have a couple of restorers or Mod A, local club members look it over. (Be careful of the guys who will haul it away or just take it off your hands) Get it out of that pile of debris and see just what the heck you're playing with. Get all the loose parts home where they can't walk. Radiators are made of copper and they are a good target for the dealers in "Midnight Auto Sales", get them under wraps!
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Thanks for the advice. It's in a pretty hidden spot but I will move all the parts to the farmhouse, just in case. I would love to just get it into a drivable condition, doesn't have to be perfect. I can just picture my great grandfather and grandfather riding around in this thing.

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yea to build a model a about all you need is a straight front axle, external rearend,frame, and gastank. Rest can be bought.
Once I remove it from its current resting place I will try to get quality pictures so I can get opinions here. And if more current parts are easier to swap in and use I'll do that too!
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What Seaslugs said. I've brought cars back from a long way worse than what you have. Places like this forum and a local Model A club are your friends. Generally members are more than willing to help with their knowledge and advice. Remember, just about all parts are available.
That's honestly good to hear. I've got to get a motorcycle finished that I'm doing some things to, and quad that is also getting worked on, move the quad outta the garage and attempt
To move the model a into the garage without breaking it in two!
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Hi, I see by the title it was registered to a David Brotz from Hollsopple, PA. It is a very small town about 6 or 7 miles from me, I live in Johnstown. Welcome to the Barn!
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Hi, I see by the title it was registered to a David Brotz from Hollsopple, PA. It is a very small town about 6 or 7 miles from me, I live in Johnstown. Welcome to the Barn!
Thank you, I know right where you're at. My family is from Ligonier. We go up to jim and jimmies on somerset pike fairly often 👍🏼👍🏼
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I saw a big panel truck that had been so badly rotted there was only one side of it left to use to make a pattern for the opposite side. It got into judging if I recall correctly. One can always part stuff, but save it if you can. you'll be happy you did in the long run.
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I saw a big panel truck that had been so badly rotted there was only one side of it left to use to make a pattern for the opposite side. It got into judging if I recall correctly. One can always part stuff, but save it if you can. you'll be happy you did in the long run.
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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
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