The Ford Barn

Joshbarts · 08-31-2018, 10:15 PM

Cleaning out the old family farm. Tucked in a building is 1927 Model T that had a restoration started 25 years ago then sat until now. I dont know what to do with it. I am intimidated by the scope of a project like this and I am backed up around 7 years with projects right now without taking anything else on. It is more than I can handle. So I am attaching pics. Is this a restoration project or parts car when I try to sell it?

Here is what I know. The body looks great to me. Has front glass and no other. Doors close solid. Fenders look good. Mechanicals are unknown. I would assume the engine was working but let say it is not. Looks like most everything is there except radiator and hood. Needs an interior. Wheels roll it around. Roof looks great.

Thoughts???

Joshbarts · 08-31-2018, 10:18 PM

A few more.

J Franklin · 09-01-2018, 12:05 AM

You have some photos, why not list it on epay and let someone buy it?

Joshbarts · 09-01-2018, 12:50 PM

Ugh, i just hate selling things on eBay.

24ruxstel1339 · 09-01-2018, 02:01 PM

Can I have it ?

Anteek29 · 09-01-2018, 02:42 PM

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Ebay or Hemmings...my recommendation.

DFroster · 09-01-2018, 05:01 PM

Keep it. You'll regret it later if sold. Part of your familys history.

fordcragar · 09-01-2018, 05:09 PM

If you have room and it isn't in the way, keep it. Trying to find something like that in a few years might be really expensive.

CharlieB · 09-04-2018, 11:14 AM

Not a parts car for sure. E-Bay or the other sites classifieds. The car will definitely sell.

t42 · 09-04-2018, 06:24 PM

Can't tell from the pics, but looks like a good start for a long project. I have a similar '26/27 coupe project and they are fun to work on. Do you have the right wheels? Can't tell what the axels are. If you part out or sell I may be interested. Good luck. Anymore photos? Thanks

dumb person · 09-05-2018, 05:32 AM

Easy restoration.

Joshbarts · 09-05-2018, 01:12 PM

Thanks all for the replies. I would assume at some point I will sell it. Knowing that it can be restored and not just a parts car helps me with how to advertise it.

Like I said, this is more than I want to take on. I don't have the knowledge and I am backed up at least 7 years with my other projects in line.

(1957 Airstream remodel, 1965 Airstream remodel, 1936 Ford truck in use, 1959 Studebaker restore, 1930 AA restore)

I think I am tapped out at this point and space is a premium.

nhusa · 09-06-2018, 12:45 PM

It looks like a lot of work, but people have started with less.
The problem will be finding someone that has an interest in a project like yours.

I suggest you drop over to the MTFCA forum and see what those guys think.
The software on their sight is a bit old and pictures have a limit of 200 mb , but you might find someone that is close to you and willing to help

24ruxstel1339 · 09-06-2018, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joshbarts

Like I said, this is more than I want to take on. I don't have the knowledge and I am backed up at least 7 years with my other projects in line.

(1957 Airstream remodel, 1965 Airstream remodel, 1936 Ford truck in use, 1959 Studebaker restore, 1930 AA restore.)

Pictures please...

Joshbarts · 09-07-2018, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 24ruxstel1339

Pictures please...

Sure thing...

-1936 Ford Truck
-1957 Airstream Carravaner
-1965 Airstream Overlander International
-1957 Studebaker Lark

24ruxstel1339 · 09-07-2018, 02:29 PM

Beautiful !! Where's the AA ?

Joshbarts · 09-07-2018, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 24ruxstel1339

Beautiful !! Where's the AA ?

Ahh, missed that.

Here is the thread I have on it. Kind of interesting the info I found out on it.

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=250765

geoford41 · 09-07-2018, 09:32 PM

Put it on the Ford barn for sale I'm sure it will sell

09-01-2018, 12:05 AM	#3
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,959	Re: What to do with this old '27 T? You have some photos, why not list it on epay and let someone buy it?

09-01-2018, 12:50 PM	#4
Joshbarts Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Appleton, WI Posts: 29	Re: What to do with this old '27 T? Ugh, i just hate selling things on eBay.

09-01-2018, 02:01 PM	#5
24ruxstel1339 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: N.E.Ohio Posts: 116	Re: What to do with this old '27 T? Can I have it ?

09-01-2018, 02:42 PM	#6
Anteek29 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Santa Maria, CA Posts: 985	Re: What to do with this old '27 T? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Ebay or Hemmings...my recommendation. __________________ Alan 1929 Special Coupe 1941 Pick-Up 1955 Victoria

09-01-2018, 05:01 PM	#7
DFroster Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Hammond, IN Posts: 10	Re: What to do with this old '27 T? Keep it. You'll regret it later if sold. Part of your familys history.

09-01-2018, 05:09 PM	#8
fordcragar Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Yakima, WA Posts: 479	Re: What to do with this old '27 T? If you have room and it isn't in the way, keep it. Trying to find something like that in a few years might be really expensive.

09-04-2018, 11:14 AM	#9
CharlieB Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Toms River N.J. Posts: 515	Re: What to do with this old '27 T? Not a parts car for sure. E-Bay or the other sites classifieds. The car will definitely sell.

09-04-2018, 06:24 PM	#10
t42 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: MN. Posts: 253	Re: What to do with this old '27 T? Can't tell from the pics, but looks like a good start for a long project. I have a similar '26/27 coupe project and they are fun to work on. Do you have the right wheels? Can't tell what the axels are. If you part out or sell I may be interested. Good luck. Anymore photos? Thanks

09-05-2018, 05:32 AM	#11
dumb person Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: South pacific island Posts: 1,724	Re: What to do with this old '27 T? Easy restoration. __________________ <Link> This is how we roll<Link> "I'm Convinced that no one really reads posts anymore; they just fabricate what they think the post says then ramble on about red herrings."--Bob Outcasts rules of old cars #1 Fun is imperative, mainstream is overrated #2 If they think it is impossible, prove them wrong #3 If the science says it impossible you are not being creative enough. #4 No shame in recreating something you never had #5 If it were not for the law & physics you would be unstoppable

09-05-2018, 01:12 PM	#12
Joshbarts Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Appleton, WI Posts: 29	Re: What to do with this old '27 T? Thanks all for the replies. I would assume at some point I will sell it. Knowing that it can be restored and not just a parts car helps me with how to advertise it. Like I said, this is more than I want to take on. I don't have the knowledge and I am backed up at least 7 years with my other projects in line. (1957 Airstream remodel, 1965 Airstream remodel, 1936 Ford truck in use, 1959 Studebaker restore, 1930 AA restore) I think I am tapped out at this point and space is a premium.

09-06-2018, 12:45 PM	#13
nhusa Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 549	Re: What to do with this old '27 T? It looks like a lot of work, but people have started with less. The problem will be finding someone that has an interest in a project like yours. I suggest you drop over to the MTFCA forum and see what those guys think. The software on their sight is a bit old and pictures have a limit of 200 mb , but you might find someone that is close to you and willing to help

09-07-2018, 02:29 PM	#16
24ruxstel1339 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: N.E.Ohio Posts: 116	Re: What to do with this old '27 T? Beautiful !! Where's the AA ?

09-07-2018, 09:32 PM	#18
geoford41 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Delaware Posts: 160	Re: What to do with this old '27 T? Put it on the Ford barn for sale I'm sure it will sell