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01-13-2018, 12:22 AM | #21 | |
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You have at least $500.00 in parts in the doors, rear fenders, hood, radiator shell, and frame. Before spending a lot of money on parts for this project, you may want to consult with Brent Terry Restorations about assembling and fitting the wood kits that will be required to restore this. Brent has installed many wood components for Model A’s. He would be a great person to provide a little insight into the details of restoring this car. While anything can be restored, I personally would never start a restoration on a project like this. Many parts are missing besides the cowl. Door garnish moldings, front seat frame, seat springs, door hinges, door latches and handles, visor, running boards,running board aprons, and headlights, just to name a few. The cost of missing parts along with the cost of the wood kits, Upholstery, top material, glass, and restoration of drive train components will far exceed the value of the completed vehicle. I am also not trying to discourage you, but I hope you thoroughly estimate the cost of doing a restoration with this project before you commit to doing this. ( my experience has shown that whatever dollar amount you come up with for your estimate, double it) |
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01-13-2018, 05:20 AM | #22 |
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Those rear fenders look like ones that fit Coupe ,Roadster and pickups .
You might be able to trade them for parts you need |
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01-13-2018, 05:44 AM | #23 |
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Best as garden art.
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01-13-2018, 08:29 AM | #24 |
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Brad, Henri's 31 says it best "Sounds like a great project. The way I look at it you can take your time with the restoration. Purchase items as you can. The pleasure is in the adventure, gathering parts, meeting new people, fellowship with others and the pride when you finish."
Locating a cowl should not be a problem as it is not TS specific. A 30 or 31 cowl will work and be correct. Good success with your TS and keep asking questions that's part of the fun. |
01-13-2018, 09:08 AM | #25 |
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If you decide to tackle this project be sure to take a lot of photos of your progress over the next few years . If you are going to build it back to original I think it would be easier than what some of the Hot Rod folks start with . I did a early 1930 Briggs 4 door that started in 1978 but it was missing all the roof wood , no hood , no fenders , no seat springs , no upholstery Ect . The car turned out to be excellent . Sorry that I had to sell it as I had 2 kids in college and 2 more to go . I was a lot younger then and I finished it in a little over 2 1/2 years . Norm
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01-13-2018, 10:17 AM | #26 |
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01-14-2018, 08:49 PM | #27 |
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01-14-2018, 09:02 PM | #28 | |
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I see how a restoration would cost more than the finished project would be worth. There is a decent looking 4 door near me that has been looking for a new owner for a long time now...I'd have less money in it and be driving sooner. |
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01-14-2018, 09:45 PM | #29 |
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A lot of people don't care for MAC's but their online catalog has more good info than most Vendors if you know where to look.
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01-15-2018, 12:47 AM | #30 |
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Brad, I think you will find that a restored car can be purchased for thousands less than the seller has in it. I bought my 29 for less than half the total of receipts the seller gave me for the work done. Granted, I will probably have another 4K in before its finished to my satisfaction, but I'll be thousands ahead. Even with my limited time to work on it, I should be able to complete it in 8 or 9 months. It was driveable when I picked it up, with all the body and paint work finished, and the mechanicals rebuilt. The biggest part of the project is finishing the interior.
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01-15-2018, 09:22 AM | #31 |
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I would sell what you have at a profit and put that money to a good car.
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01-15-2018, 10:18 AM | #32 |
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Berts in Colorado has an early 1930 Murray on there website for $6000.00. It is complete! Runs and drives, and you would still have a lot of fun doing a restoration while still being able to use the car.
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01-15-2018, 10:41 AM | #33 |
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I have been reading all the posts on this for the last few days.
I think you are asking for members ideas on your purchase. There have been a lot of great comments so far. My take away from all the reply’s is that unless you see this as a labor of love or just want to show yourself and the rest of us that you can do it. It probably would not be a good idea to move forward with restoration in mind. There comes a time when antiques just become to far gone or not complete enough to restore. Houses, furniture, cars, whatever. This body might be a good candidate to become a street rod. My advice. Take what ever money you were going to spend on this body. Buy a complete car that is in need of work. Than do your thing. Enjoy. |
01-15-2018, 12:16 PM | #34 |
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Best scenario: complete car with much or most of the work done. Second scenario: mostly complete, need to replace or restore most components. Third scenario: a car from scenario 2 with an identical parts car for $500. As you go through the process you often have the luxury of choosing the best component to invest time and money. Scenario 4: Basket case ( basket 1/4 full) need to find the rest.
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01-15-2018, 05:22 PM | #35 |
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The Fordor at Berts would be your best bet in my opinion. You could probably sell some of the 500 dollar parts collection that you have . I agree with Juke joint Johnny , those rear fenders are coupe , roadster and pickup fenders . If the fenders and frame are in good shape you could maybe recover most of your money there . The front fenders also look pretty good . Lots of possibilities . Good luck .
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01-15-2018, 07:59 PM | #36 | |
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How about the front fenders...are they unique to the 4 door or are they interchangeable with some of the other model A body styles ? I don't have skirts and running boards...are they unique to the 4 door also ? |
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01-15-2018, 10:14 PM | #37 |
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The rear fenders that fit the coupe, roadster and pick up are wider than the fenders that fit the sedans .The rear fenders in your picture don't appear to be correct for the fordor. The front fenders appear correct for the 31 cars including the fordor. The splash aprons and running boards are the same for all the 31 cars .
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01-15-2018, 10:51 PM | #38 |
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In the side view of the car, the rear fenders in the photos have the inner skirt that is typical on sedan fenders, but not on coupe fenders. The way that the rear fenders are leaning against the body, it is difficult to see the width of the top of the fenders. The photo from the rear of the body gives a misleading image of the fenders, making them look wider, like a coupe fender. With a better photo of the rear fenders, away from the body, I expect that we would see that they are sedan fenders. I can't imagine why anyone would attach the inner skirt to a coupe fender, except for a modified car, such as a speedster.
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01-15-2018, 10:58 PM | #39 | |
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01-15-2018, 11:31 PM | #40 |
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Hey Brad- You seem like one of the good guys. Whatever you do or end up with, I wish you all the best and lots of fun...and of course, hope to see you on the road soon.
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