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J Franklin 05-23-2026 12:45 PM

1934 v-8
 

I sold a '34 truck to a friend that included a fully rebuilt engine with everything minus the generator. He is planning to use the truck as yard art. It is a shame if no one will use the engine. It is listed in the swap section and I think he would take about anything offered for it. I had it rebuilt by a knowledgeable machine shop that specialized in antique engines. Also rebuilt were the water pumps and oil pump, other item also. This engine has never been fired.

tubman 05-23-2026 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by J Franklin (Post 2452793)
I sold a '34 truck to a friend that included a fully rebuilt engine with everything minus the generator. He is planning to use the truck as yard art. It is a shame if no one will use the engine. It is listed in the swap section and I think he would take about anything offered for it. I had it rebuilt by a knowledgeable machine shop that specialized in antique engines. Also rebuilt were the water pumps and oil pump, other item also. This engine has never been fired.

I have been seeing a number of posts like this lately. Currently, there is a thread on the "H.A.M.B." about whether you can make money taking a decent Hot Rod apart and make money selling the parts.

There are some strange things going on in the old car world that are worrying to me.

51504bat 05-23-2026 02:18 PM

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I have been seeing a number of posts like this lately. Currently, there is a thread on the "H.A.M.B." about whether you can make money taking a decent Hot Rod apart and make money selling the parts.

There are some strange things going on in the old car world that are worrying to me.


I guess this means you're not happy with this?

hueyhoolihan 05-23-2026 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 51504bat (Post 2452813)
I guess this means you're not happy with this?

ya...could be a bit disconcerting from a philosophical POV i guess...not sure.

petehoovie 05-23-2026 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 51504bat (Post 2452813)
I guess this means you're not happy with this?

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...2&d=1779563825

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...3&d=1779563911

J Franklin 06-01-2026 02:55 PM

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New price $2995! Completely rebuilt. Most all ancillary parts included.

Seth Swoboda 06-01-2026 03:35 PM

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That's a deal. It cost me $5,000 for machine shop services and parts with me putting the engine together.

Seth Swoboda 06-01-2026 03:37 PM

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The market has weakened substantially for pre-war cars. Even for cars up through the 1960's. There is a declining pool of buyers as time passes. Young folks just are not connected to these cars emotionally or otherwise. No young person in their 20's has any personal connection to a 1960's era muscle car, yet a pre-war car.


See post #18 in this thread.


https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=357279


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