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06-21-2022, 04:08 PM | #21 | |
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Re: 31 Model A fordor bodies
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06-22-2022, 11:39 AM | #22 |
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Re: 31 Model A fordor bodies
well if you can spend that- then back to what everyone said, dont piece it together. buy the best you can buy and go from there.
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06-22-2022, 04:42 PM | #23 | |
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I agree with others that you will have as much or more in your proposed build than buying a running/driving car. If you can make do with a Tudor, they're usually a little cheaper than a Fordor. But with some shopping around, you can find an original or older restoration of either body style within your budget. If I understand correctly, your safety concern is gas leaking from the inside valve and/or tank-mounted steering column support. Here's a video about modifying the valve to be leakless: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZ0RKAyyEk4 If you're planning on building a MoPar turbine, you probably have the skill and equipment to modify the valve. If not, I'd think a machine shop could do it for reasonable cost. IIRC, the dash-mounted column support is a bolt-on for 30-31 and adaptable to 28-29 with minor modification. If the tank support is leaking, it could be removed and the rivet holes welded closed. Tanks have been safely welded IF the welder knows how to do it. Those modifications should address your concerns cheaper and easier than replacing a firewall, tank, etc. They also will expand your sedan search range to include 28-29 as well as 30-31, maybe making it easier to find a car in your price range. |
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06-23-2022, 08:17 PM | #24 | |
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06-24-2022, 08:18 AM | #25 |
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Re: 31 Model A fordor bodies
on the hamb
1931 Model A Slant Windshield City: Texoma State: TEXAS! Price: 6500 obo |
06-24-2022, 10:58 AM | #26 |
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07-10-2022, 06:34 AM | #27 |
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TX car now 5500. and hungry for offers......you can buy that car today for 4500.
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07-10-2022, 09:21 AM | #28 |
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Hello again, that doesn’t sound too bad for a complete 31 S/W . If closer to Pa I would be tempted,a lot of parts are particular for a Slant Windshield only and hopefully they are all there . Plan on $10000 at least for restoring though ,interiors are expensive along with engine work.
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