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Old 09-03-2021, 05:56 PM   #1
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My son found a complete 31 five window coupe that has been sitting out West in dry storage for over 15 years. No rust found but hasn't been run in that time so mechanicals are unknown.
Interior ,glass etc looks great but needs restoration. Any input on value? We appreciate any and all input, thanks
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Old 09-03-2021, 06:36 PM   #2
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We picked up a 31 coupe stalled project this past year.
Deal included a large stash of rebuilt parts. All chrome had been redone etc.
No rust
... most of body work completed and primed.
Engine said to be rebuilt..... but we rebuilt it anyway.
Paid $7000. Considering what we got... ok deal.
Northern California car.
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Old 09-03-2021, 06:50 PM   #3
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photos are needed if you want an accurate value. otherwise as Gil says.
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Old 09-03-2021, 07:15 PM   #4
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Don't have pictures but my son and I looked all over the car on facetime. I'm in Wisconsin ,he is on the west coast. Try to have him shoot some pictures. Car looks to have been redone in the past as it has 16 inch wheels, mohair interior, and an alternator
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Old 09-03-2021, 07:46 PM   #5
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Old 09-03-2021, 07:56 PM   #6
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Looks like a great project. Hugh
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Old 09-03-2021, 08:08 PM   #7
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Looks pretty good. If everything is there, $7K would be pretty close to the mark. Good Luck.
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Old 09-03-2021, 08:32 PM   #8
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Pretty decent 1931 Ford Model A Coupe found out West by "rhphotord".
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Old 09-03-2021, 08:43 PM   #9
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Looks like side view shows buckshot?? Or??
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Nope
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Old 09-03-2021, 10:31 PM   #11
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Pictures definitely helpful.... but remember the old rule....
Double your projected budget for the project.... and you
will probably come out right on track.
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Old 09-04-2021, 03:10 AM   #12
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Pictures definitely helpful.... but remember the old rule....
Double your projected budget for the project.... and you
will probably come out right on track.
Gil. NoCal
That is indeed a a good suggestion!
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Old 09-04-2021, 05:44 AM   #13
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well the upholstery looks to be a plus, the paint could be shined up but obviously isnt going to be perfect. the assumption is that it runs alright, stops and shifts.


so yeah 7k would be fair. also prob will need new tires at this point.
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Old 09-04-2021, 09:41 PM   #14
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Looks good but why the 31 steering bracket ?
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Old 09-04-2021, 09:56 PM   #15
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Looks good but why the 31 steering bracket ?
I am not sure I understand your comment, maybe it needs to be expanded. The car is a 1931.

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Old 09-05-2021, 01:04 PM   #16
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Looks like a 30-early 31 dash as best I can tell.
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Old 09-05-2021, 07:36 PM   #17
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My son found a complete 31 five window coupe that has been sitting out West in dry storage for over 15 years. No rust found but hasn't been run in that time so mechanicals are unknown.
Interior ,glass etc looks great but needs restoration. Any input on value? We appreciate any and all input, thanks
16" wheels vs 19"--just pointing that out.
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The consensus seems to be $7000, but not my money. Considering restoration costs I would not pay a cent over $5000. I don’t see anything that doesn’t need restoration.
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Mc- you could put 10 of those up for sale here in NJ and all would be gone in a weekend.


rodders would love them at that price. cant find them here for that.
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Old 09-06-2021, 12:56 PM   #20
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I won't try to place a value on any car outside of my area. Where I am I would sell that car, not running, for $8-$10,000. It would most likely go to a street rodder. When guys try to tell me I need to sell the car to them cheaper because of their projected restoration costs I generally just say this is probably not the car for you. Usually I'll get 25 or so lookers, sometimes more with a coupe. I only need one buyer. Rod guys look at them with a different attitude, theirs is, I won't be spending $10,000 on bodywork.
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