I inherited a true to original restoration 1935 Ford Deluxe. Help me out here.

[dean333]

I sold a 36 DeLuxe Tudor humpback last Labor Day for $27,500. The car, however, was literally like brand new.

[TJ]

Spend some time cleaning up the car and detailing the interior and engine compartment. check around on prices and see what has sold for the same car in the same condition. This will give you a relative idea of what the market is for a 35 Ford tudor. Once advertised beware of scammers. Since you are new to this I would only accept cash or a verified wire transfer from bank to bank. Cashier's checks can come back to bite you unless it's from someone you know very well.

[1935 Ford Deluxe]

Originally Posted by TJ

Spend some time cleaning up the car and detailing the interior and engine compartment. check around on prices and see what has sold for the same car in the same condition. This will give you a relative idea of what the market is for a 35 Ford tudor. Once advertised beware of scammers. Since you are new to this I would only accept cash or a verified wire transfer from bank to bank. Cashier's checks can come back to bite you unless it's from someone you know very well.

Thank you for the advice.

[1935 Ford Deluxe]

Originally Posted by dean333

I sold a 36 DeLuxe Tudor humpback last Labor Day for $27,500. The car, however, was literally like brand new.

I'd love it if it was worth 27K haha.

[1935 Ford Deluxe]

Originally Posted by flatford8

The oil pressure issue could be as simple as a bad after market gauge, a missing restrictor orifice in the line at the oil filter (this is my guess)or something more serious. You could open a big can of worms trying to get to the bottom of it. If you have no real attachment to the car, advertise it AS IS. I would only let a prospective buyer run it long enough to verify it starts and runs. You may have a member of the EFV8 Club local to you who can help you..Good Luck......Mark

Thank you, I think that's what I will do.

[1935 Ford Deluxe]

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Originally Posted by rotorwrench

I can't tell if its a 21 stud engine or not since that filter is blocking the view of the center lower head studs. Pump block off plates are a sign of 1937 or later blocks.

Filters were an add on accessory for the early V8s and they were a throw away item so they are not often seen mounted. The transmission tower appears to be correct for a 35. The early V8s didn't put out a lot of oil pressure at idle but they should have some at road speeds. If there is no filter in that canister then it may as well be removed. If it is cleaned out and a restrictor is in place then by all means put a filter element in it. It's a bypass system but they work OK to keep things cleaner.

My Pop had a 35 Standard Tudor during the war. He went from Minter Field in CA to Avon Park in FL in that old car.

I am sure it would have been a nice car in it's day. Honestly when we had it running it was damn near as quiet as my Civic...

[kurt v]

where are you located ?

[1935 Ford Deluxe]

Originally Posted by kurt v

where are you located ?

Central Nebraska

[Mart]

Just my opinion, but judging by the condition of the rest of the car I would say the oil pressure is fine. It's just not what you might be used to seeing. As long as some pressure is showing when driving down the road all is well. Very little or even no pressure when idling is common in these older engines.
You say it runs smooth. If no no knocks or bangs then stop worrying about it.
You're not a car guy. I am. If it were me I would change the oil for either straight 30 or 20W50 if it could be said detergent type oil has already been used. I might also be tempted to remove the added on oil filter and plug the feed and drain holes. Trying another mechanical gauge may also be in order.

[47topless]

Originally Posted by rotorwrench

I can't tell if its a 21 stud engine or not since that filter is blocking the view of the center lower head studs. Pump block off plates are a sign of 1937 or later blocks.


My Pop had a 35 Standard Tudor during the war. He went from Minter Field in CA to Avon Park in FL in that old car.

A brave man indeed!
That trip today would be much more difficult. In your Pop's day, there was a gas station, in every little town, with a "Gomer Pile" mechanic on hand to help keep passing travelers on the road. Today, non-existent!

[Ol' Ron]

The car deserves to be kept in original form for posterity. I had a 36 in almost the same shape. Paid 100 ucks for it in 1950. It was in storage since 1942. Unfortunatly I had to replace the engine. That costanother 40 dollars. But it was like a new car for me in high school. Then I had to go to war!!!!!
Gramps

[Ggmac]

Gramps , I never knew . Thank you for your service .

[Seafoam]

Hi guys, I'm in a similar situation with another 1935 Ford Deluxe Fordor Touring Sedan only it's Blue with red pin-striping - I just joined the forum and thankfully can now see everyone's images. Anyone know what happened with this car? OP never followed up after all your good advise. I'd post an image but I can't do that yet, thanks in advance for any reply and apologies for my future short posts to get up over the magic 8.

[Seafoam]

Any photos you can share? I also have another 1935 Ford Deluxe Fordor Touring Sedan only it's Blue with red pin-striping - I'd post an image but I can't do that yet, thanks in advance for any reply and apologies for my future short posts to get up over the magic 8.

[Cecil/WV]

I bought a '35 5 window coupe from a friend who got it from the original owner. My friend drove it some, used it in parades and then put it in a climate controlled basement where it sat for 42 years. I had to rebuild the distributor to get it running. It has no oil gauge, so i just started it and ran it as normal for an old car, although 'only for a short distance and on and off the trailer at 2 EFV8 national meets for rouge awards. I hooked up an oil gauge to just to see what it was and found about 15psi cold, fast idle and 0psi after warmup. It starts and runs fine and has no worrisome noises and I know it is oiling some by the smoke out the exhaust!