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trjford8 |
07-01-2010 @ 7:45 AM
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Rich, photos would be great. We will try to answer your questions and help you with whatever you decide to purchase. It's great that you want to save an old Ford.
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myfordgirl |
07-01-2010 @ 4:11 AM
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TRJ I see your point. I am looking for a project though. I have just finished a 53 chevy 3600. I do all my own work including body work and paint. Believe it or not I find the hours of sanding therapeutic (good thing because I am a terrible painter) I may keep looking for something a little more whole as you say they are out there. However there is a certain sastisfaction I get from saving a rusted hulk from the crusher. I have been looking around at prices and have found the prices to be all over the place. I don't think thre will be too much frenzie over this truck it is in a sleepy little town in the middle of no where. I am not sure how many bids they will get. I will try to get some pics to post next week when I go back there. I look forward to cruising this site and learning from those who know. Thanks so much for the advise Rich
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trjford8 |
06-30-2010 @ 7:44 PM
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Rich, it's tough to give a value without seeing the truck or a few photos. If it's an auction people tend to get caught up in the "hype" and tend to pay too much. If it's rusty I would stay away from it. In today's world paint and body work is real expensive. If you are new to the old Ford world I would look around and get a feel for the value of old pickups. I would check the internet old car sites and look to see sale prices. With the current state of the economy there are some bargains out there and you may find one that is already done. It may be a little more money up front, but the cost of building one has become very expensive. If you find one already finished your wife can drive it now rather than wait 4-5 years for the finished product.
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myfordgirl |
06-30-2010 @ 7:16 PM
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Hi, I am new to the sight. I am looking at a 1932 Model B pickup to restore/modernize for my wife. I found it in front of an antique store in Maine. It is up for a silent auction. Folks can bid and the owner will sell to the highest bidder at the end of August. It is in really rough shape. It has been sitting in a field since at least 1978 (probably much longer). The cab including doors, engine shroud, radiator shroud and fenders are severely rusted but I think salvageable. It has the original flathead 8 which is also severley rusted. Suspension is there but the tires and rims are rotted off. I would like to get this primarily for the tin. I have 2 primary questions. 1. Is this cab interchangeable with any other cabs? I would like to take this cab and mount it on a modern chassis and find a bed for it. I know form my chevy experennce that the cabs of many trucks are the same...1/2 ton, 3/4 ton and 1 ton on some years are interchangeable. 2. How much do you think this is worth? I will have to place a bid and considering the geographic location and the economy I am thinking I might not have to bid too high. Any advice is greatly appreciated as I am new to Ford restorations. Thanks Rich
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