The Ford Barn

Hoop · 07-08-2015, 10:41 AM

Good, glad you're protecting your find.

Big question is ... do you want this car for yourself with plans of restoring it? Or, do you want to sell/flip it? You already have a good, honest Ford Barner, "tubman" interested.

Or, if you're not that crazy about the car, I'll bet "tubman" would pay a birddog fee for your help. I mention that so the car can sorta stay "in the family."

It's not good to sit on these deals. Word gets around, and it'll end up with a SBC in it.

deeprock · 07-08-2015, 11:31 AM

I very interested in the coupe. The truck is going to one of their family members... I just didn't have much info/knowledge on the 35. I plan on finishing the restoration. I'm keeping it. I will provide a good home for her. I will not rod it. Thanks for all the input. Finishing the deal today!

BlueSunoco · 07-08-2015, 11:51 AM

ASAP is not too early for this Coupe! Good luck. Keep it to yourself or some scoundrel will step in and you'll be holding the short stick I guarantee it. Happened to me years ago

I learned to keep my mouth shut after that, and work QUICKLY with cash don't let the owner be swayed by 'advice' from others.

Hope you get the car looks like a good one in your pics!

skidmarks · 07-08-2015, 02:07 PM

I can name a few that would push their own mother out of the way to snag that car out from under someone. A few are fordbarn members!

I made a deal along time ago to buy a roadster and couldnt sleep for 4 days till I had it loaded on the rollback and the title in my hand. One was that someone else would step in and the other was the seller would change their mind and not sell it

Hoop · 07-08-2015, 03:00 PM

35's and 36's are really exciting to get home and REALLY check to see what you got.

In a lot of cases, the deal has to be made fairly quickly, and there isn't time to check some of the details.

Like which engine do you have. 35's are ideal candidates for transplanted LB engines while 36's give you about a 50/50 chance of insert bearings. Hard to check at the time of sale.

Transmissions ... upgraded to blocker style or not. Maybe an LZ in there.

Rear end is the same. Usually don't check until it's home.

Can be some pleasant surprises. Worst case it's all stock which has its own virtues.

"deeprock", appreciate more pics when you get it home. Good job.

Fairlane500 · 07-09-2015, 01:18 AM

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Get it home put a engine in it and drive, it already looks like a great car as is, great find, enjoy.

Brad · 07-09-2015, 06:49 AM

hope you bought it get the right engine stand too

deeprock · 07-09-2015, 10:01 PM

Ok all... She's safely in my shop.!!!

And yes I did remove the engine from that stand. Thankful they never got rammy with it! Some extra holes in the firewall. The underside looks super.

So on the interior. Is that done mostly correct? Just curious. It looks pretty nice. A little tlc on some areas.

So, I'm restoring a 37 and have that great book on the 1937's Do you know if there is one for the 35's?

skidmarks · 07-09-2015, 10:19 PM

Must of had a set.of.swing pedals In it at one time. That fire wall hole is for a 53-56 style master cylinder. What is that on the passanger side frame next to the transmission? Best fix is a 39 pedal if your keeping the juice brakes

deeprock · 07-09-2015, 10:21 PM

That's the a brake master cylinder.

BlueSunoco · 07-10-2015, 07:52 AM

Looks like a really nice Coupe! Good shape. Thanks for the extra photos much appreciated.

Nice shop too she has a good home now

skidmarks · 07-10-2015, 07:55 AM

Master cylinder is on the passanger side, how is it hook to the pedal? Is it using part of the stock ljnkage to the right front wheel?

STEVE O · 07-10-2015, 08:49 AM

If I can see them good enough looks like 49-50 Plymouth side gauges and early 60s Chrysler brand master cyl.
Steve

deeprock · 05-10-2016, 01:12 PM

I would like to thank everyone on the Barn who helped me with my project. With out your advise and guidance and finding the few parts I was missing...THANK YOU. My goal was to have her ready for my sons prom... We made it. He was very proud!

Bored&Stroked · 05-10-2016, 03:45 PM

Really nice car - you've done very well and I'm super happy for your son! Nice story to boot.

JM 35 Sedan · 05-10-2016, 05:24 PM

Hey, congratulations on finding such a nice old Ford and bringing it back to life. That's all about what's good with our hobby. Also very nice that your son has an interest in this car. He is about 2 years older than I was when I bought my first 35 coupe, just about 58 years ago, and I still have a passion in my heart for these old Fords, especially the 35's. Hopefully I helped you out somehow, in some small way, to get your car back up and running again.

rotorwrench · 05-10-2016, 05:46 PM

Many folks that appraise the old cars may or may not know what actual values are. How complete it is and condition of the sheet metal are the most important factors. Modifications like hydraulic brakes are common so most folks don't care one way or the other since it is easy to convert back to mechanicals if a person want to.

The fact is that coupes of all years are popular and bring more money than sedans. A good condition, running, and driver quality coupe can run more than 18K. A well restored 35 deluxe coupe can run a LOT more than 18K.

RobR'35 · 05-10-2016, 06:34 PM

Great find and I'm happy u got the car.Awesome out come.
U had a lot of good advise on here.
What a thread!!

Planojc · 05-11-2016, 08:26 AM

What shape is the grill and bumpers. A plating job on the grill alone is expensive.

07-08-2015, 10:41 AM	#21
Hoop Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 1,137	Re: What are they worth. Good, glad you're protecting your find. Big question is ... do you want this car for yourself with plans of restoring it? Or, do you want to sell/flip it? You already have a good, honest Ford Barner, "tubman" interested. Or, if you're not that crazy about the car, I'll bet "tubman" would pay a birddog fee for your help. I mention that so the car can sorta stay "in the family." It's not good to sit on these deals. Word gets around, and it'll end up with a SBC in it. __________________ "Remember that when it comes to intelligence, half of all of us are below average."

07-08-2015, 11:31 AM	#22
deeprock Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Bruno MN Posts: 90	Re: What are they worth. I very interested in the coupe. The truck is going to one of their family members... I just didn't have much info/knowledge on the 35. I plan on finishing the restoration. I'm keeping it. I will provide a good home for her. I will not rod it. Thanks for all the input. Finishing the deal today!

07-08-2015, 11:51 AM	#23
BlueSunoco Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Windy City Posts: 937	Re: What are they worth. ASAP is not too early for this Coupe! Good luck. Keep it to yourself or some scoundrel will step in and you'll be holding the short stick I guarantee it. Happened to me years ago I learned to keep my mouth shut after that, and work QUICKLY with cash don't let the owner be swayed by 'advice' from others. Hope you get the car looks like a good one in your pics!

07-08-2015, 02:07 PM	#24
skidmarks Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: newark, delaware Posts: 3,735	Re: What are they worth. I can name a few that would push their own mother out of the way to snag that car out from under someone. A few are fordbarn members! I made a deal along time ago to buy a roadster and couldnt sleep for 4 days till I had it loaded on the rollback and the title in my hand. One was that someone else would step in and the other was the seller would change their mind and not sell it

07-08-2015, 03:00 PM	#25
Hoop Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 1,137	Re: What are they worth. 35's and 36's are really exciting to get home and REALLY check to see what you got. In a lot of cases, the deal has to be made fairly quickly, and there isn't time to check some of the details. Like which engine do you have. 35's are ideal candidates for transplanted LB engines while 36's give you about a 50/50 chance of insert bearings. Hard to check at the time of sale. Transmissions ... upgraded to blocker style or not. Maybe an LZ in there. Rear end is the same. Usually don't check until it's home. Can be some pleasant surprises. Worst case it's all stock which has its own virtues. "deeprock", appreciate more pics when you get it home. Good job. __________________ "Remember that when it comes to intelligence, half of all of us are below average."

07-09-2015, 01:18 AM	#26
Fairlane500 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Posts: 250	Re: What are they worth. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Get it home put a engine in it and drive, it already looks like a great car as is, great find, enjoy. __________________ Life is not a dress rehearsal...

07-09-2015, 06:49 AM	#27
Brad Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 25	Re: What are they worth. hope you bought it get the right engine stand too

07-09-2015, 10:19 PM	#29
skidmarks Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: newark, delaware Posts: 3,735	Re: What are they worth. Must of had a set.of.swing pedals In it at one time. That fire wall hole is for a 53-56 style master cylinder. What is that on the passanger side frame next to the transmission? Best fix is a 39 pedal if your keeping the juice brakes

07-09-2015, 10:21 PM	#30
deeprock Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Bruno MN Posts: 90	Re: What are they worth. That's the a brake master cylinder.

07-10-2015, 07:52 AM	#31
BlueSunoco Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Windy City Posts: 937	Re: What are they worth. Looks like a really nice Coupe! Good shape. Thanks for the extra photos much appreciated. Nice shop too she has a good home now

07-10-2015, 07:55 AM	#32
skidmarks Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: newark, delaware Posts: 3,735	Re: What are they worth. Master cylinder is on the passanger side, how is it hook to the pedal? Is it using part of the stock ljnkage to the right front wheel?

07-10-2015, 08:49 AM	#33
STEVE O Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: QUICKSBURG VA Posts: 707	Re: What are they worth. If I can see them good enough looks like 49-50 Plymouth side gauges and early 60s Chrysler brand master cyl. Steve

05-10-2016, 03:45 PM	#35
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,067	Re: What are they worth. Really nice car - you've done very well and I'm super happy for your son! Nice story to boot.

05-10-2016, 05:24 PM	#36
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: What are they worth. Hey, congratulations on finding such a nice old Ford and bringing it back to life. That's all about what's good with our hobby. Also very nice that your son has an interest in this car. He is about 2 years older than I was when I bought my first 35 coupe, just about 58 years ago, and I still have a passion in my heart for these old Fords, especially the 35's. Hopefully I helped you out somehow, in some small way, to get your car back up and running again. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

05-10-2016, 05:46 PM	#37
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,432	Re: What are they worth. Many folks that appraise the old cars may or may not know what actual values are. How complete it is and condition of the sheet metal are the most important factors. Modifications like hydraulic brakes are common so most folks don't care one way or the other since it is easy to convert back to mechanicals if a person want to. The fact is that coupes of all years are popular and bring more money than sedans. A good condition, running, and driver quality coupe can run more than 18K. A well restored 35 deluxe coupe can run a LOT more than 18K.

05-10-2016, 06:34 PM	#38
RobR'35 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Upper Peninsula, Michigan Posts: 604	Re: What are they worth. Great find and I'm happy u got the car.Awesome out come. U had a lot of good advise on here. What a thread!!

05-11-2016, 08:26 AM	#39
Planojc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 844	Re: What are they worth. What shape is the grill and bumpers. A plating job on the grill alone is expensive.