The Ford Barn

Flowmeister · 08-06-2016, 11:34 AM

Didn't see that coming.

V8COOPMAN · 08-06-2016, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Vanspeed

And just like that she is gone. I live on a pretty busy road, lots of people always stop to see what I am working on. A guy stopped and made an offer that I could not pass up. Kinda sad to see her go but it is going to a great guy. Looks like I am on the hunt again.

Do WHAT? DD

Vanspeed · 08-06-2016, 04:21 PM

Yeah I didn't see it coming either.

Jeff/Illinois · 08-07-2016, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Vanspeed

Yeah I didn't see it coming either.

YOW!!!! Well, I guess the fun was in working on this project and thank you for saving another '35 pickup!!

Only wish it had been ME that came along that day. Your pickup was too neat, had a lot of class!!

Keep us posted on your next project you are very talented

Vanspeed · 08-07-2016, 04:46 PM

I get a lot of joy out of brining them back. I knew the guy was the right guy, he said he had been searching for a 35-36 pickup for a long time and he is keeping the body as it is. He wanted a barn find looking truck. He is going to keep me posted on the progress and hopefully I will be able to continue this thread.

Talkwrench · 08-07-2016, 06:51 PM

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What the ..? Damn i was looking forward to the updates..

Jeff/Illinois · 08-07-2016, 07:54 PM

vanspeed I can understand the buyer's dilemma. Nice '35-'36 Ford pickups that haven't been rodded, and still are mostly original, aren't that easy to come by.

Seems like most of them have been cut and chopped and mutilated beyond belief.

If you watch Old Cars Price Guide, and I just picked up the 2017 issue, they value '35 pickups in #1 condition at $26,000 and '36's in #1 condition at $25,500 if I recall. The book is out in the garage. This seemed kind of on the weak side because a '35 or '36 pickup in absolutely mint condition will almost always bring upper 30's to around 40 grand from what I have seen in the auctions, not counting buyer's premium of usually 10%

ALSO please note I'm not asking you what you sold for that is NO ONE'S business but your's and the guy that bought your pickup...............

funrunr · 08-07-2016, 07:55 PM

WOW! Well good for the buyer, you did a great job tackling such a large project and conquering it. Job well done!

Vanspeed · 08-07-2016, 09:16 PM

Thanks Mark, yeah he was over joyed by the fact that it was basically done body wise. Everything worked as it should. I am without a doubt happy with the price. I too keep an eye on 35-36 pickup value and we both very happy with the deal. All he needed to get for originality purposes was a seat. I still have my coupe (never leaving) so yeah I am gonna miss it but I am eager to find the next one.

Vanspeed · 08-07-2016, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff/Illinois

vanspeed I can understand the buyer's dilemma. Nice '35-'36 Ford pickups that haven't been rodded, and still are mostly original, aren't that easy to come by.

Seems like most of them have been cut and chopped and mutilated beyond belief.

If you watch Old Cars Price Guide, and I just picked up the 2017 issue, they value '35 pickups in #1 condition at $26,000 and '36's in #1 condition at $25,500 if I recall. The book is out in the garage. This seemed kind of on the weak side because a '35 or '36 pickup in absolutely mint condition will almost always bring upper 30's to around 40 grand from what I have seen in the auctions, not counting buyer's premium of usually 10%

ALSO please note I'm not asking you what you sold for that is NO ONE'S business but your's and the guy that bought your pickup...............

He said exactly that, he said he was looking for a non chopped up, original complete truck and he said he could not find anything. I trust him, he is going to add some speed equipment to the 21 stud, maybe reverse the eyes on the springs and put in a oak wood bed kit. All stuff I have no problems with at all. Heck I probably was going that route also

Jeff/Illinois · 08-08-2016, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Vanspeed

He said exactly that, he said he was looking for a non chopped up, original complete truck and he said he could not find anything. I trust him, he is going to add some speed equipment to the 21 stud, maybe reverse the eyes on the springs and put in a oak wood bed kit. All stuff I have no problems with at all. Heck I probably was going that route also

My kind of guy

Those changes are totally OK!!!

totto · 08-08-2016, 09:01 PM

Jeff: Sorry to see your truck leave but you got the "right Price" and seems the buyer is "on your page". Enjoyed seeing your "story" and was glad to be a part of your project!! I'll keep a "Lookout" for a '35 and let you know if I come across one. Keeping drinking that good beer!! and my door is always open!!

Henry

Jeff/Illinois · 08-09-2016, 09:41 AM

henry that's ONE fine looking pickup in your avatar by the way

Nice!!!

Vanspeed · 11-11-2016, 11:29 AM

I just got word from the buyer that the truck has been completely torn apart and all parts are at an acid dipper. Not real happy as he said he was keeping the patina but it is his truck, he can do with it what he wants. Is honesty such a hard thing these days??

V8COOPMAN · 11-11-2016, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vanspeed

I just got word from the buyer that the truck has been completely torn apart and all parts are at an acid dipper. Not real happy as he said he was keeping the patina but it is his truck, he can do with it what he wants. Is honesty such a hard thing these days??

Yup.......that sucks! The patina made that truck. DD

Scott H in Wheaton · 11-11-2016, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Vanspeed

Those look like they will do just fine. Looks like I will be ordering you up a set of new ones! This is why I love the ford barn!

Sorry you sold the truck, but always glad you got what you needed to get out of it. It seemed like you had a good workable plan, a vision of what it could be, and were on the right track to have that cool old patina'd truck of your dreams.

Good luck on your search for the next one!
Here is the progress on my truck...
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Mr. Will · 11-12-2016, 10:56 AM

Great job on this project. I have been watching for a original 35-39 pickup that has not been hackex up myself. Wish the new owner would have just kept to traditional barn find look.

Brendan · 11-12-2016, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Vanspeed

I just got word from the buyer that the truck has been completely torn apart and all parts are at an acid dipper. Not real happy as he said he was keeping the patina but it is his truck, he can do with it what he wants. Is honesty such a hard thing these days??

oh no! did he drink some Kool-Aid? next comes the trimic 5 speed and Ls motor

GB SISSON · 11-12-2016, 06:55 PM

What a shame to dip something like that! It IS his now, I totally get that, but these projects become a part of us and they are so difficult, ok, impossible to 'unrestore' later.

barnnone51 · 11-16-2016, 07:53 AM

Just went threw the whole thread. And Wow what a great job bringing back my favorite Truck . I have always been on the hunt for one, price of these rigs are above my pay grade.Not giving up yet. Hated to hear getting torn apart the truck was perfect. Again you did a outstanding job!!

08-06-2016, 11:34 AM	#161
Flowmeister Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 133	Re: picked up a 1935 pickup project Didn't see that coming.

08-06-2016, 04:21 PM	#163
Vanspeed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Suttons Bay, Mich. Posts: 3,384	Re: picked up a 1935 pickup project Yeah I didn't see it coming either. __________________ *Respecting and Resurrecting Ford Model A's.*

08-07-2016, 04:46 PM	#165
Vanspeed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Suttons Bay, Mich. Posts: 3,384	Re: picked up a 1935 pickup project I get a lot of joy out of brining them back. I knew the guy was the right guy, he said he had been searching for a 35-36 pickup for a long time and he is keeping the body as it is. He wanted a barn find looking truck. He is going to keep me posted on the progress and hopefully I will be able to continue this thread. __________________ *Respecting and Resurrecting Ford Model A's.*

08-07-2016, 06:51 PM	#166
Talkwrench Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 2,687	Re: picked up a 1935 pickup project Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) What the ..? Damn i was looking forward to the updates.. __________________ *"Came too close to dying to stop living now!"*

08-07-2016, 07:54 PM	#167
Jeff/Illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,789	Re: picked up a 1935 pickup project vanspeed I can understand the buyer's dilemma. Nice '35-'36 Ford pickups that haven't been rodded, and still are mostly original, aren't that easy to come by. Seems like most of them have been cut and chopped and mutilated beyond belief. If you watch Old Cars Price Guide, and I just picked up the 2017 issue, they value '35 pickups in #1 condition at $26,000 and '36's in #1 condition at $25,500 if I recall. The book is out in the garage. This seemed kind of on the weak side because a '35 or '36 pickup in absolutely mint condition will almost always bring upper 30's to around 40 grand from what I have seen in the auctions, not counting buyer's premium of usually 10% ALSO please note I'm not asking you what you sold for that is NO ONE'S business but your's and the guy that bought your pickup...............

08-07-2016, 07:55 PM	#168
funrunr Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Belleville,MI Posts: 1,427	Re: picked up a 1935 pickup project WOW! Well good for the buyer, you did a great job tackling such a large project and conquering it. Job well done! __________________ Thank God this is only a hobby!

08-07-2016, 09:16 PM	#169
Vanspeed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Suttons Bay, Mich. Posts: 3,384	Re: picked up a 1935 pickup project Thanks Mark, yeah he was over joyed by the fact that it was basically done body wise. Everything worked as it should. I am without a doubt happy with the price. I too keep an eye on 35-36 pickup value and we both very happy with the deal. All he needed to get for originality purposes was a seat. I still have my coupe (never leaving) so yeah I am gonna miss it but I am eager to find the next one. __________________ *Respecting and Resurrecting Ford Model A's.*

08-08-2016, 09:01 PM	#172
totto Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midland, MI Posts: 222	Re: picked up a 1935 pickup project Jeff: Sorry to see your truck leave but you got the "right Price" and seems the buyer is "on your page". Enjoyed seeing your "story" and was glad to be a part of your project!! I'll keep a "Lookout" for a '35 and let you know if I come across one. Keeping drinking that good beer!! and my door is always open!! Henry

08-09-2016, 09:41 AM	#173
Jeff/Illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,789	Re: picked up a 1935 pickup project henry that's ONE fine looking pickup in your avatar by the way Nice!!!

11-11-2016, 11:29 AM	#174
Vanspeed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Suttons Bay, Mich. Posts: 3,384	Re: picked up a 1935 pickup project I just got word from the buyer that the truck has been completely torn apart and all parts are at an acid dipper. Not real happy as he said he was keeping the patina but it is his truck, he can do with it what he wants. Is honesty such a hard thing these days?? __________________ *Respecting and Resurrecting Ford Model A's.*

11-12-2016, 10:56 AM	#177
Mr. Will Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: East Fork Satsop Posts: 611	Re: picked up a 1935 pickup project Great job on this project. I have been watching for a original 35-39 pickup that has not been hackex up myself. Wish the new owner would have just kept to traditional barn find look.

11-12-2016, 06:55 PM	#179
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,926	Re: picked up a 1935 pickup project What a shame to dip something like that! It IS his now, I totally get that, but these projects become a part of us and they are so difficult, ok, impossible to 'unrestore' later. __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

11-16-2016, 07:53 AM	#180
barnnone51 Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 84	Re: picked up a 1935 pickup project Just went threw the whole thread. And Wow what a great job bringing back my favorite Truck . I have always been on the hunt for one, price of these rigs are above my pay grade.Not giving up yet. Hated to hear getting torn apart the truck was perfect. Again you did a outstanding job!!