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Old 03-21-2026, 08:22 AM   #21
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i'll confess that i'd think twice about calling someone else's car a pig on a public forum. as i'm sure others might think me rude.
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Old 03-21-2026, 09:13 AM   #22
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i'll confess that i'd think twice about calling someone else's car a pig on a public forum. as i'm sure others might think me rude.
I did think twice.
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Old 03-21-2026, 10:57 AM   #23
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I did think twice.
history shows that a third or fourth time may have been appropriate. surprising that one chose to voice something so rude on a public forum. and twice came to the conclusion that it was appropriate for a moderator to do so. smh.

although i shouldn't be surprised. as anyone with a tag line on every post that essentially reads "anyone that disagrees is less intelligent than me.", would unlikely be anything but rude and arrogant.

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Old 03-21-2026, 11:15 AM   #25
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history shows that a third or fourth time may have been appropriate. surprising that one chose to voice something so rude on a public forum. and twice came to the conclusion that it was appropriate for a moderator to do so. smh.
Huey, maybe you should get over your self-importance.
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Old 03-21-2026, 11:19 AM   #26
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history shows that a third or fourth time may have been appropriate. surprising that one chose to voice something so rude on a public forum. and twice came to the conclusion that it was appropriate for a moderator to do so. smh.
I feel that stating my opinion was fair. And as agreed upon by others, well, others must have thought so as well.
I'm sorry you are seemingly a very sensitive person and that I have perhaps spoiled your day. For that I offer my apology.
I did (sincerely) wish the buyer great fortune / fun with the purchase.
I'm betting if the person that bought it was mature enough to purchase the car, that person is also mature enough to handle some constructive criticism.
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Old 03-21-2026, 11:23 AM   #27
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Many things are amiss on this car. I am judging value fair what it is, NOT for what I desire.
This car is what I call "putting lipstick on a pig". Might be pretty at first glance but look close and well, it's a pig.
When this car went past $11k, I shook my head and came to see (again) some folks have more money than smarts.
Hey, I do hope the new owner is happy and for the price of admission, well, not a large sum to play with. As long as that person is happy, great.
i see little to support a contention that it contains anything remotely resembling "constructive criticism" despite your protests. smh.

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I feel that stating my opinion was fair. And as agreed upon by others, well, others must have thought so as well.
I'm sorry you are seemingly a very sensitive person and that I have perhaps spoiled your day. For that I offer my apology.
I did (sincerely) wish the buyer great fortune / fun with the purchase.
I'm betting if the person that bought it was mature enough to purchase the car, that person is also mature enough to handle some constructive criticism.
and BTW, by "others" can we assume that the plural form is anticipatory?

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Old 03-21-2026, 11:26 AM   #28
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Enough said on the topic of rudeness . . . opinions have been stated, let's get back to the cars we love.
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Old 03-21-2026, 11:29 AM   #29
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Enough said on the topic of rudeness . . . opinions have been stated, let's get back to the cars we love.
agreed!
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Old 03-21-2026, 01:34 PM   #30
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history shows that a third or fourth time may have been appropriate. surprising that one chose to voice something so rude on a public forum. and twice came to the conclusion that it was appropriate for a moderator to do so. smh.

although i shouldn't be surprised. as anyone with a tag line on every post that essentially reads "anyone that disagrees is less intelligent than me.", would unlikely be anything but rude and arrogant.
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Old 03-22-2026, 01:35 AM   #31
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I only flew thru the pictures quickly (credit to Bring a Trailer for the usual well done job) but noticed some pretty shaky issues down under with exhaust, brake lines, wiring, shocks, etc.. Good luck to the purchaser, hopefully not disappointed.
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Old 03-22-2026, 06:04 AM   #32
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I thought it looked pretty good.

After all of this, I sure hope "Kube" never sees my car!
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Old 03-22-2026, 11:39 AM   #33
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Firewall stamping C10924 is listed as the VIN on the Delaware title. That would concern me. 59 A-B engine obviously not correct. That said I hope the new owner enjoys it. Did
he overpay for the car? Yes, but sometimes that's how you learn and education can be expensive.
My wife thinks all the males in my family have Tourette's so I'm making an effort to be more tactful. That and I've noticed The Early V8 Club has gone from 9,000+ members down to less than 6,000 members. I don't want to be that guy that discourages someone from being in the hobby.
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Old 03-22-2026, 11:45 AM   #34
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Firewall stamping C10924 is listed as the VIN on the Delaware title. That would concern me. Me too. 59 A-B engine obviously not correct. That said I hope the new owner enjoys it. Without question! Did
he overpay for the car? Yes, but sometimes that's how you learn and education can be expensive. I agree and as stated earlier, even though overpaid, well, not a ton of money involved.
My wife thinks all the males in my family have Tourette's so I'm making an effort to be more tactful. HILLARIOUS! That and I've noticed The Early V8 Club has gone from 9,000+ members down to less than 6,000 members. I don't want to be that guy that discourages someone from being in the hobby.
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Old 03-22-2026, 12:16 PM   #35
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Wish the buyer had contacted "Kube" before he placed his final bid.

I think the firewall stamping C10924 is listed as the VIN on the Delaware title
would have raised many doubts and lowered the price considerably.

This is a good example of never buy a car unless you see it firsthand in person.

I wonder if some unscrupulous sellers will use AI to "enhance" their photos.
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Old 03-22-2026, 12:28 PM   #36
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That's where us "amateurs" have it over the "pros"; in my opinion, a 59A in a '39 is an upgrade. After all, it's still a flathead.
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That's where us "amateurs" have it over the "pros"; in my opinion, a 59A in a '39 is an upgrade. After all, it's still a flathead.
I went with a 59 A-B in my 42 coupe. That and I found a crack free block two miles from my house. Honestly, I have not had one comment about it being the wrong year engine, but I know. The extra horsepower doesn't hurt.
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Old 03-22-2026, 01:12 PM   #38
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That's where us "amateurs" have it over the "pros"; in my opinion, a 59A in a '39 is an upgrade. After all, it's still a flathead.
I am also glad I am an amateurs,I learned long ago mainly at the 1976 Early V8 meet at Valley Forge I was out of my league but maybe my car wasn't a 1946 Ford. It was not really points judging then I don't think but I was just 30 years old and I knew complete history of my car and original owner and Ford mechanic since day one of my car. Gig for bad body work above rain gutters,the car was 30,000 actual mile car,never any body work above the car or below.The '46 coupe body was one of the prewar bodies that were warehoused during WW11.This according to V8 Club 1946 Ford bodies with tool compartments. Gig for engine 59A head one side 59AB head other,the way it came heads were never off of engine. Interior was completely original would be in Rouge class if shown today. My first and last national meet at leat to show car.I also had a '46 Ford convertible at home and it was an early car,pre war body.It had a closed car interior,dash etc. I would have been told it was incorrect but Bob McCoppin at the time wrote an article on it about the first ones assembled after war. My point on all of this is when I finally got a '37 coupe in 2004 tlike my dad forbade me to in 1961 when I was 16 I built it like I wouldve if I couldve back then,59AB definitely an upgrade to the sick sixty and hydraulic brakes Columbia axle. I bought a '32 5 window coupe a couple years ago,my last project and done with it now. Eventually as all '32 owners at least original Model B owners communicate with David Rehor. He never once put down my car with all of its imperfections,i just think he loved them all. He did tell me the Model B 5 window was his first car or at least first 1932 Ford in high school at 16 years old. He would school me on the '32 books and to read more a time or two before asking questions. I never thought I would have that expierience with one of the Clubs elite a positve expieriece not like in 1976. I wa surprised to hear that his last 1932 Ford roadster restoration was with a Brookville body so he was also pretty flexible himself,wish I knew him longer or at least better.
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Old 03-22-2026, 09:18 PM   #39
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Seems really fair to me...
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Old 03-23-2026, 05:38 PM   #40
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Nice looking car
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