Thread: going to look at a 39 and 40 ford

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Originally Posted by NTFDAY

Price isn't too bad. Did you check on the things that were in Uncle Bob's post?

yeah i checked those things. the floor was already cut out. few spots ate out at the bottom of the door. The studs where the door hinges are is in great shape.

I was not sure if the price was to high or not but i have had a problem finding one this nice for the price. most people have dogs and want 4 grand for it

Here's something to make one think. This car just sold for $12k after repeated advertising at a higher price. Now, it is a standard rather than deluxe, but it is a coupe and it's ALL there. Taking the sellers word, it didn't have much rust............and did I mention it's easy to see it's all there? Not exactly apples to apples, but an idea of what a patient and resourceful buyer can find in these times.: http://fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12941

yeah thats nice ride for 12 grand. Trust me if i had money to drop like that all at once i for sure would. I know it would save me a lot of time and probably some money to get one like that too. I dont mind working on a project though. the one i looked at does have solid running boards that are not pictured. It is missing motor and tranny but does have original rear and drive shaft, which i want need. I do appreciate the imput so you guys can keep it coming. I am not gone get my feelings hurt if its bashed lol

Originally Posted by Bob Parmenter

Anything can be saved with enough dedication. Based on the pictures and your list of stuff, the price isn't real bad with a valid title, but if you can bargain it down do it. A few things: '39 body, but the wheels/brakes are later. The front wheels seem a little wide in the fenders, wonder if it's a '42-8 front axle? That cancer at the bottom of the drip rails isn't uncommon, but if you haven't done them before, drip rail replacement is a chore. Does it have all the trim; side, grille, hood etc.? That stuff adds up in a hurry. Which is the real problem with a torn apart car like this. If you haven't worked on them before, you don't know what to look for, it's the accumulation of the little stuff that kills ya. And it's hard to communicate years of learning in a few sentences, or even paragraphs. Like Ken and I said, the price isn't too bad considering it's a coupe (if a 4 door it wouldn't be a good deal at free), but it's not a screamin' deal either. It's kind of like one of those deals where you need two cars to make one good one the way it looks in these pictures.

Bob

I dont know how i missed this the first time. I was just looking over the post and saw it. I actually have a guy in town that all he does is work on older cars. He would be the one to fix the cancer by the drip rails. I knew the wheels were not original. The front wheels seemed a little wide to me also. I am not sure if its a different front axle or not but i will probably buy a Bolt On IFS kit. I want to keep some original aspect to it but i do not plan to build back original