1936 Fordor sedan

[tgarner317]

This is one of the cleanest, unrestored "barn find" cars around. When we found the car, the plan was to repair what was necessary to make it a reliable and comfortable driving car by keeping it as stock as possible.
I find it interesting that people are more attracted to this "old paint", possibly original paint car than cars that have been completely restored.

Mechanically, the car is pretty sound. Drives ok, runs well and shifts fine and is very comfortable to ride in. The motor was rebuilt in 2003 at Barnes Custom engines in Bakersfield, CA. The car sat in a garage the majority of the time after the engine was installed. It is a correct 21 stud flathead, babbitt bearing block. It also has the correct Stromberg 97 carburetor without any issues. Pull the choke out a bit, pump the accelerator once or twice and it typically fires right up. The radiator was replaced around the time the engine was rebuilt and I just installed a correct (NOS) lever style radiator cap, not reproduction. I haven't removed any dust from the outside of the engine as I think it adds to the character of this beautiful 80 year old car.

The floorboards of the car were replaced before installing the interior. There were a few small areas needing attention, but since we were going all out for the interior we didn't want any issues to arise down the road.

The interior is absolutely beautiful! It was re-done using a full Lebaron Bonney kit that we had "Lupe" in Bakersfield install; sound deadened was also installed throughout. Originally the standard model cars had a rubber mat for He front floorboard and carpeted rear. Since Lebanon Bonney doesn't offer a carpet kit for the front section, we asked Lupe to stitch one up for us. He used the Lebanon Bonney rubber mat as a template to make the front carpet. The headliner was replaced as well.

The trunk section has a new wood panel covering the tool area under the carpeted trunk. The spare tire cover has new paint and when it was repainted the lock is stuck. I haven't worked to get it unlocked as of yet, but I have ALL the keys and all locks on the doors, trunk and spare tire cover work as intended.

The running boards are in great condition and have new rubber on them. The fabric on the roof has been replaced.

The car still retains the original 6 volt system. Though the headlights and single taillight work, the headlights are dim. Maybe the contact blades need cleaning or? I'm not exactly sure. We've only driven the car on day trips and this hasn't been a huge priority. All the dash gauges work. The fuel gauge doesn't read correctly. I was told when the new sending unit was installed, it may have been installed incorrectly. This is another one of those things I had intended to look into, but haven't.

The tires have good tread and are bias ply. All are dated 2013. I've read that it's good practice to replace bias ply tires every 6-7 years regardless of tire wear.

Please, please ask any and ALL other questions you may have about the car. I'll answer to the best of my knowledge. If there are any particular pictures you are concerned about and want more detail, let me know and I can get it to you.

I have some extra parts that will go with the car, including some original tools. I don't know if all the tools make up a "complete" tool kit for 1936 but I'll include whatever is there including the jack.

Buyer is responsible for shipping. PayPal accepted. Open to offers, no trades, need cash. Thank you.

[tgarner317]

ttt $22k OBO

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