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Pacos Paul |
09-20-2015 @ 5:02 PM
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I have a friend who has a 32 ford roadster. It has been in storage for over ten years. The engine is stuck. They tried to do something about 10 years ago but all they did was push up a cylinder head liner and thus they stopped. Nothing else has been done. The car is in good shape other wise. The mice and all have enjoyed it just sitting there. My delima is do I start? Sell it like it is? What is it worth? Hundreds of questions and no one I can talk to. This car was a winner in the 1973 Pebble Beach Classic but that is all I know.. Can someone help me or give me a phone # to call. Since I am not too inclined to use the computer here is my phone number if you wish to call me, 541 297 8800. Paul
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CharlieStephens |
09-20-2015 @ 7:47 PM
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Paul, What do you mean by "push up a cylinder head liner? Is it a 4 or 8? Charlie Stephens
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TomO |
09-21-2015 @ 9:16 AM
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On the home page of this site is a directory of Regional Groups of the Early Ford V-8 Club. I suggest that you contact the one closest to you and ask them for help with your problem. It is almost impossible to give a value of a car without actually seeing it. Pictures help, but there are too many other variables that need an onsite inspection.
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CharlieStephens |
09-21-2015 @ 10:59 AM
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Paul, You are probably dealing with a car worth in the $40K and up price range but it is not possible to tell without actually seeing the car. It is definitely valuable enough to expend the effort to be sure you get the correct information. I would like to suggest you figure out how to keep the comments and responses posted on the site. Taking detailed notes during a phone conversation isn’t reliable but the main advantage over a private phone call is that other people will see the information. If it is wrong (and we all make mistakes) someone will correct it. If it is correct maybe other people will read it and it may cause them to think of additional information. A couple of other advantages to posting is that it enables everyone to learn from the information and avoids people not calling because they assume someone else has already given you all of the information you need (by the way, have you already had all of your questions answered by phone?) Charlie Stephens
This message was edited by CharlieStephens on 9-21-15 @ 11:06 AM
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Pacos Paul |
09-21-2015 @ 12:29 PM
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Thanks for the help. I meant to say the sleeve had been pushed out, the piston is stuck in the sleeve the guy said it was not running very good when he last parked it. Long story short it was stuck so they tried to take it apart & didn't know how, parked for 10+. My friend was a grate school teacher but a pore mechanic so he ask me to help to sell his cars. The car is all there mice to I am going to bring it to my shop and clean it up to see what all has to be done other than thee motor Thank you Charlie & Tom for your help & tips both here & on the phone.
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TomO |
09-22-2015 @ 7:08 AM
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That is a very nice looking 32 and well worth saving. It may have a later block in it as I don't believe that the 32 engine was sleeved. You may be able to free up the engine by filling the cylinders with a 50/50 mixture of acetone and automatic trans oil. Let it soak in for a while and then rock the engine back and forth. If the brakes are not locked up, you can put it in gear to rock the car and the engine. Go easy as you could break something.
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Pacos Paul |
09-24-2015 @ 7:10 PM
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Charles, I got the cream puff to my shop this morning. It rolled well butt I did not try my luck with the brakes, as I will remove the wheels and look at the bearings, shoes, and what ever may be roaming around in their. I won't to be able to answer the questions as they come. This car came from the Therp Collection around around 2/27/89. The car is 100% all their save the radio But I do not know where to look for it? The rt. side wing glass is missing the brackets are present. The seat covers do not have holes but the mice have rearranged the cotton on the inside. I have it up on the rack the bottom is clean the paint is a little bubbly in spots, a little rust in the seams this thing is as solid as one could find.
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CharlieStephens |
09-24-2015 @ 8:50 PM
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Paul, Very few cars came with radios. There was a radio head that bolted to the steering column with off/on and channel selection. There were also two boxes about the size of a car battery under the car in the rumble seat area. One was the radio and the second was a generator to power it. If you are interested in details you might consider buying a copy of "The 1932 Ford Book" sold by the club (see the "online store" and then "shop" on the home page of this web site). Also see: http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=65918&highlight=radio Charlie Stephens
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Pacos Paul |
09-25-2015 @ 9:24 AM
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Charlie thanks for the tip on the radio my next question was what are the 2 boxes under the rumble seat. I put the car on the rack and the motor is in fact a 32 the drain cox are drilled straight down. The under side is nice and shiny even the bolts look good they did not even paint them they are plated, their are spots of rust in the paint but nothing one wood not expect when restoring a nice car.
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CharlieStephens |
09-25-2015 @ 11:01 AM
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From the description "two boxes under the rumble seat" my first guess would be that they were part of the radio (of course anything could have been installed there over the years). I think you intended to post a picture of the two boxes but you posted another picture, you might check. In a photo of the engine you sent me off line there were what appeared to be resistors at the end of the spark plug wires. This would be another indication of a radio. Is there anything attached to the steering column that could be the head for the radio with off/on and station controls? Charlie Stephens
This message was edited by CharlieStephens on 9-25-15 @ 11:39 AM
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