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39Fordfan

05-20-2021 @ 12:16 PM

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TomO,

I totally agree. I've already been on the receiving end of finishing the restoration of my Dad's '39 fourteen years ago. In that case, I'm glad I did it as it was a dying man's wish. But I much prefer driving these cars to being a resto-mechanic on them.

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05-20-2021 @ 12:07 PM

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kubes40.
Hi Mike, I was thinking he may have gotten paid by the farmer to get it out of the barn for him, heehee - And $1500 would be a great payday for him to haul it out. But given he is a cop, I didn't want to go too hard on him with a lowball offer.

I certainly wasn't looking for another car or project, I've already got 5 cars and I am remodeling my basement and I'd have to keep this one on the driveway as a glorified lawn ornament for awhile. You are of course correct. What got to me was the pitch, a '37 knocking at my front door. I never had that happen before. The other projects have been calling and demanding more money and time, so I am regrettably going to pass on this one. Thanks for helping to talk me off the ledge, heehee.

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05-20-2021 @ 11:55 AM

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1937sedandelivery,

Hi Gregg. I know! Me too. I was thinking people spent more than that on lawn ornaments. Which is probably what it would be, at least for awhile. I wasn't so worried about the cost to acquire it, it's just how much value can I add and at what cost both money and timewise? I've already got so many projects that I am behind on, I'm probably regrettably going to have to pass on it.

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05-20-2021 @ 11:47 AM

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trjford8, Thanks so much for looking for those listings. Maybe it's a good sign for the market that they were gone? I haven't heard of a flathead with C-4 automatic. I guess I need to get out more, heehee. I might have interest in it? I was mostly interested in the '37 because one came knocking at my front door. But you never know, right?

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05-20-2021 @ 8:46 AM

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All I have to say is that any project car will cost more to restore than you can sell it for. The cost of metal OR paint work will be more than you can sell a car for in this market, if you are not a good metal man and painter.

Tom

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05-20-2021 @ 6:40 AM

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$1500 sounds about right for an asking price. I trust he expects to get that negotiated down.
These cars do not realize a lot of money and in my opinion, you're best to spend a bit more up front and get a decent driver quality car.

Mike "Kube" Kubarth

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05-19-2021 @ 7:47 PM

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Wow, $1500 is a gonga in my thinking. I would snap it up if someone was offering it to me. But, realize that I am a 37 addict and not always thinking straight!

For sure, do what is best for you and your ambitions.

gregg

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05-19-2021 @ 5:14 PM

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39fordfan, I just checked and both cars are gone. One was a tudor flatback and the other was a 4 door flatback. Both were less than . The 4 door was $14,000 and the tudor was $15,000.They were nice cars with good paint and upholstery and mostly stock. I saw them about 5 days ago. I have a friend who may be selling his 37 tudor. It's a flathead car with a C-4 automatic behind the flathead. Let me know if you are interested and I'll check for sure.

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05-19-2021 @ 4:49 PM

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Hi trjford8,

Yes that Age 60 Rule seems to be a good one. My Dad was told of that Rule back in the 80's when he started the project on his '39 Deluxe that he'd owned since he was 16. He would've gotten away with bucking the Rule by starting the project when he was 65, except he had an excellent painter who pulled the body off to paint it, but it turns out he was a cr*ppy mechanic when it came to putting it back together again and ran the clock out on my Dad. Now I'm getting close to the same boat, heehee.

I had a look on the California Craigslist Ads and couldn't find the Ads you mentioned. Is it possible for you to post the links? I'd love to look at them, if possible. I found a really nice '39 pick up truck in Los Angeles for $19,000.

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05-19-2021 @ 4:30 PM

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'37 Ragtopman,

Thanks! That's really good feedback. That's a lot of stuff I didn't know. I'm not sure if there is anything left on those tires to see if it is a 60 hp car? Yes it is a 2 door flat back sedan. Not the humpback.

I don't have the greatest car skills, I don't weld or paint (though I am one the world's best airbrush artist's) I'm a good parts finder and changer. And as a former General Contractor I'm good at finding people and at getting projects finished as seen with my '39 Deluxe.

I was sort of thinking of getting a title for it, and then seeing if I can find a chassis for it and then see where I'm at. I've already got 3 classic cars, two that are complete but always want attention, and one that is in need of a body off. But like you say, it might be cheaper to just go out and buy one of these. I don't need more things to do, but it's not everyday that a '37 Ford comes knocking at your front door either...

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