To rebuild or not to rebuild - that is the question.

[daddymikey1975]

Originally Posted by Sunnybrook Farm

Look up the number on the motor to make sure it matches the title and look it up to see if it is a 29.

The current owner said they didn't require a title back then so he has no title.

Does this sound right?

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[Dick M]

$5,000 for the car and another $10,000 for restoration equals a $15,000 Tudor. I might offer that you should be able to find a really nice and mechanically sound Tudor with an overdrive for $15,000 or less. I restored my coupe. It took about 2 years of hard work and it needed everything. I would not restore another A. I would buy the best Tudor I could find for the money you are thinking about spending.

I second the suggestion of finding a knowledgeable Model A person in a Model A Club near you. The advice you will receive will help you make the right decision. You can google "MAFCA" to locate a chapter near you.

[30 Closed Cab PU]

$5K seem like a good price if only interested in making it a driver, not a show/points car. If the motor is in decent shape you can get a lot done for $10k, especially if you can do teh work your self.. Seems you have this well thought out and not going in blind.


Have fun, good luck, and enjoy.

[30 Closed Cab PU]

Sorry, did not see your post about the title. Be careful, you need a title to get plates, in some states it is almost impossible to get retitled. In some states you have to pay to get a bonded title. In order to find the vehicle ID, the body must be lifted since the ID is stamped under the body on a frame rail. A lot of times the ID on the motor does not match the # on the frame. Check with the state DOT you live in and see what hoops you would have to jump through

[ronn]

Good complete cars that run down the road can be had for 10k or less. Not sure I would start out with a project unless you pick it up for 3k or so.


also you can find them far closer............

[Harpkatt]

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Originally Posted by desotoguy

If you are in the "fiancé" stage of your relationship, and new to the Model A cars, I suggest you shop for a complete driver Model A. Restoring a car can be time and money consuming and a strain on a fresh relationship.

This guy is a genius.

[Charlie Stephens]

Originally Posted by daddymikey1975

The current owner said they didn't require a title back then so he has no title.

Does this sound right?

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It doesn't sound right but I am basing this on California. Without the general location in your profile you could be anywhere in the world. Contact your local DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) or equivalent and ask them what you are going to need. It is different everywhere and again where in general are you?

Charlie Stephens

[CC-Mo]

Sounds like you have a good plan.
Even if restoring the A's isn't a profitable venture, it'd be a shame if the remaining unrestored or at least made driver cars rotted away.
I've got a '30 Tudor that I'm just focusing on making it a dependable driver in the country.
Not even worrying about tagging it now.
But, this car you mention with no title, I'd keep looking for one that did.

[daddymikey1975]

Originally Posted by Charlie Stephens

It doesn't sound right but I am basing this on California. Without the general location in your profile you could be anywhere in the world. Contact your local DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) or equivalent and ask them what you are going to need. It is different everywhere and again where in general are you?

Charlie Stephens

I'll update my profile. Sorry

I'm in south bend Indiana.

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[daddymikey1975]

Originally Posted by CC-Mo

Sounds like you have a good plan.
Even if restoring the A's isn't a profitable venture, it'd be a shame if the remaining unrestored or at least made driver cars rotted away.
I've got a '30 Tudor that I'm just focusing on making it a dependable driver in the country.
Not even worrying about tagging it now.
But, this car you mention with no title, I'd keep looking for one that did.

You're suggesting that I keep looking for a car that has a title?

I'm checking to see what Indiana requires for antique cars. I'll report back.

Thanks!

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[CC-Mo]

Originally Posted by daddymikey1975

You're suggesting that I keep looking for a car that has a title?

I'm checking to see what Indiana requires for antique cars. I'll report back.

Thanks!

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Yes. For 2 reasons. So you will save yourself possible hassles now, and possibly in the future to a prospective buyer should you ever decide to sell.

[77Birdman]

I would never buy a car without a title, in MD at least. I like tinkering and this sounds like a good project, if you could get it for less than 5g and want a project I dont think you can go wrong.

[daddymikey1975]

Originally Posted by 77Birdman

I would never buy a car without a title, in MD at least. I like tinkering and this sounds like a good project, if you could get it for less than 5g and want a project I dont think you can go wrong.

I'm trying to find out when cars were sold with a title. The seller tells me this car is old enough it didn't have one - which is OK since Indiana allows me to apply for one with just a bill of sale.

Also I'm intending on offering him $4k

I'm gonna save the pictures and post them up here shortly.

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[daddymikey1975]

Trying to attach pictures.

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[Jeff/Illinois]

Originally Posted by TerryO

On the positive side of the equation it sounds like your fiance is a keeper since she also wants a Model A...


TOB

[Jeff/Illinois]

Originally Posted by daddymikey1975

Trying to attach pictures.

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Looks like a nice Tudor it will come out just fine! Good luck you'll have a blast!

[dumb person]

Looks ok from here.

[Charlie Stephens]

I think I would hold off until I found one closer and a little more complete and together. Of course it will cost more up front but might turn out to be the cheapest in the long run. That one is going to be a long term expensive project. Best of luck whatever you decide. Be sure to join a local club if you haven't already.

Charlie Stephens

[ronn]

without a title in that shape- wouldnt pay more then 2k............


find a better car with a title and pay a little more.

[1930artdeco]

Hello and welcome. Looks like you have a good solid car-of course I am on my phone with the pics. I am assuming you bought it and have two points to make. One-careful how you store the rear end. If you store it upright outside rain will go down the torque tube and ruin the differential. Two-check the gas tank out very carefully, they tend to rust and then you will have a boat load of issues trying to clean it out.

Good luck,


Mike