The Ford Barn

Chris in WNC · 08-18-2022, 08:59 AM

transmission case with no cracks should be worth more than $5.
bell housings are common as pig tracks and seldom wear out or break, so you might end up giving it away......

Terry, NJ · 08-18-2022, 01:50 PM

My feeling is that since this stuff is 90+ y.o. people's castings are going to be failing from time to time. Case in point. Look at engine blocks. How many have you heard of that cracked? They weren't cracked at 50 y.o., or 60.......... but they cracked in the last 10 or 15 years. Metals are not supposed to age, but they do! So what was a block worth25 yeas ago? Today a good one, no cracks, is at a premium. Trans cases don't suffer so much heat, some but not so much. Me, I'd keep it. Somebody's gonna need it some day!

ronn · 08-18-2022, 01:54 PM

I makes me cry to hear you guys telling someone to scrap those things. I grab every part, even gearbox cases and bell housings when I can - especially bell housings. RHD ones are not so easy to find and many are damaged and worn around the A frame ball socket. As for sending a complete rear end to scrap - that would never happen here but for me to even take it for free, it would be expensive by the time I got it home. Why don't you guys move a little closer!!!

if you wtd an easier and better life, you'ld move to the states.....

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ronn · 08-18-2022, 01:56 PM

Tim, dont trip on them and end up with a broken ankle. aint worth it....

some of you guys are far worse hoarders then me. hoard to believe!

Ray in La Mesa · 08-18-2022, 07:03 PM

If you have room to store them, save them for someone who needs them.

Synchro909 · 08-18-2022, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ronn

I makes me cry to hear you guys telling someone to scrap those things. I grab every part, even gearbox cases and bell housings when I can - especially bell housings. RHD ones are not so easy to find and many are damaged and worn around the A frame ball socket. As for sending a complete rear end to scrap - that would never happen here but for me to even take it for free, it would be expensive by the time I got it home. Why don't you guys move a little closer!!!

if you wtd an easier and better life, you'ld move to the states.....

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I couldn't respond to that without getting political. I've been over there - I'll stay here, thanks

ronn · 08-19-2022, 11:25 AM

it was a joke........

The Master Cylinder · 08-19-2022, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Synchro909

I couldn't respond to that without getting political. I've been over there - I'll stay here, thanks

I wish more people felt the same...

Gene F · 08-19-2022, 02:23 PM

I have been known to give decent used parts to guys in my local chapter. The only stipulation is that it must go on the car within 60 days, and then they must go on an outing with our local club. No sense giving my part away if they are never going to drive their car.

shew01 · 08-19-2022, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Gene F

I have been known to give decent used parts to guys in my local chapter. The only stipulation is that it must go on the car within 60 days, and then they must go on an outing with our local club. No sense giving my part away if they are never going to drive their car.

Good idea.

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ronn · 08-20-2022, 10:41 AM

Gene, when they dont do as you ask, do you give them a dirty look at club events?

jack backer · 08-20-2022, 10:53 AM

I love the club guys who keep their parts and labor cost down by using the “seminar” system..where you rope in the unsuspecting club member to fix your car..

Rob Doe · 08-20-2022, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim Ayers

If I get time to de-grease them, I'll bring them to Hershey. I'll ask $5.00 a piece. Of course, everything is negotiable at Hershey.

Tim, I will pay you $25.00 plus shipping for a nice 30-31 tranny case, the one without shims on the cluster. The same again for the bell housing if it rings and is not cracked. I guess I should ask where you are? But, I'm planning for a syncro trans so my daughter can drive the car without troubles.

What say you?

Gene F · 08-20-2022, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ronn

Gene, when they dont do as you ask, do you give them a dirty look at club events?

Well it hasn't happened yet.

Robbie Horn · 08-20-2022, 05:51 PM

My motto. "One man's trash is another man's treasure" with that if it's useable I don't scrap it or trash it. The parts off these cars are irreplaceable & there is someone out there that can use every part. Be patient. Well with that being said I realize that most people don't have any patience anymore. I do. why scrap something good that someone might need? i've been known to send stuff to someone on my dime for free. I've also been on the receiving end & it's great!!

CarlG · 08-20-2022, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Robbie Horn

...i've been known to send stuff to someone on my dime for free...

Same here.

JohninKuranda · 08-20-2022, 11:59 PM

I have a multi-disc bell housing that I swapped out. I keep on looking at it and wondering if I could make a flower pot out of it!

08-18-2022, 08:59 AM	#21
Chris in WNC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spruce Pine, NC Posts: 1,533	Re: Is it worth saving an empty trans case and bell housing? transmission case with no cracks should be worth more than $5. bell housings are common as pig tracks and seldom wear out or break, so you might end up giving it away...... __________________ no more model As for now........

08-18-2022, 01:50 PM	#22
Terry, NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks Co, Pa Posts: 3,749	Re: Is it worth saving an empty trans case and bell housing? My feeling is that since this stuff is 90+ y.o. people's castings are going to be failing from time to time. Case in point. Look at engine blocks. How many have you heard of that cracked? They weren't cracked at 50 y.o., or 60.......... but they cracked in the last 10 or 15 years. Metals are not supposed to age, but they do! So what was a block worth25 yeas ago? Today a good one, no cracks, is at a premium. Trans cases don't suffer so much heat, some but not so much. Me, I'd keep it. Somebody's gonna need it some day!

08-18-2022, 01:54 PM	#23
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 7,873	Re: Is it worth saving an empty trans case and bell housing? I makes me cry to hear you guys telling someone to scrap those things. I grab every part, even gearbox cases and bell housings when I can - especially bell housings. RHD ones are not so easy to find and many are damaged and worn around the A frame ball socket. As for sending a complete rear end to scrap - that would never happen here but for me to even take it for free, it would be expensive by the time I got it home. Why don't you guys move a little closer!!! if you wtd an easier and better life, you'ld move to the states..... __________________

08-18-2022, 01:56 PM	#24
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 7,873	Re: Is it worth saving an empty trans case and bell housing? Tim, dont trip on them and end up with a broken ankle. aint worth it.... some of you guys are far worse hoarders then me. hoard to believe!

08-18-2022, 07:03 PM	#25
Ray in La Mesa Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: La Mesa Ca Posts: 1,328	Re: Is it worth saving an empty trans case and bell housing? If you have room to store them, save them for someone who needs them.

08-19-2022, 11:25 AM	#27
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 7,873	Re: Is it worth saving an empty trans case and bell housing? it was a joke........

08-19-2022, 02:23 PM	#29
Gene F Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,689	Re: Is it worth saving an empty trans case and bell housing? I have been known to give decent used parts to guys in my local chapter. The only stipulation is that it must go on the car within 60 days, and then they must go on an outing with our local club. No sense giving my part away if they are never going to drive their car.

08-20-2022, 10:41 AM	#31
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 7,873	Re: Is it worth saving an empty trans case and bell housing? Gene, when they dont do as you ask, do you give them a dirty look at club events?

08-20-2022, 10:53 AM	#32
jack backer BANNED Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Chenango Bridge NY Posts: 433	Re: Is it worth saving an empty trans case and bell housing? I love the club guys who keep their parts and labor cost down by using the “seminar” system..where you rope in the unsuspecting club member to fix your car..

08-20-2022, 05:51 PM	#35
Robbie Horn Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Axtell Texas Posts: 73	Re: Is it worth saving an empty trans case and bell housing? My motto. "One man's trash is another man's treasure" with that if it's useable I don't scrap it or trash it. The parts off these cars are irreplaceable & there is someone out there that can use every part. Be patient. Well with that being said I realize that most people don't have any patience anymore. I do. why scrap something good that someone might need? i've been known to send stuff to someone on my dime for free. I've also been on the receiving end & it's great!!

08-20-2022, 11:59 PM	#37
JohninKuranda Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Kuranda, Queensland Australia Posts: 214	Re: Is it worth saving an empty trans case and bell housing? I have a multi-disc bell housing that I swapped out. I keep on looking at it and wondering if I could make a flower pot out of it!