The Ford Barn

lookin-backtexas · 03-01-2014, 10:28 AM

Found this on Craigslist in Phoenix. Tudor becomes "wall art"; guy is asking $2100 for it. I guess it's the perfect gift for the restorer who says, "I have half a mind to restore an old car."
Fred

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/4351394747.html

dean from bozeman · 03-01-2014, 10:37 AM

Was there a divorce in this car's past? If so, then the other person got the "A" that is all right!

Seriously, what is the real story behind it?

t42 · 03-01-2014, 10:55 AM

This is the half he got in the divorce settlement. He put it here to block what is in the garage, a Duesenberg Model J.

lookin-backtexas · 03-01-2014, 10:55 AM

Dean:
Don't know the history and apparently neither does the current owner - here's what his Craigslist ad says: "1929 Model "A" one half of a 2dr Sedan. It is what it is. Don't know the history or why it was done. One can only speculate. The whole 29 2dr sedan was in very good shape before being divided. Whoever cut the car & set it up, did a very nice job - very well done!"
Fred

Ron Lachniet · 03-01-2014, 12:08 PM

Lends new meaning to "OH, its about half restored"

james hitchcock · 03-01-2014, 12:20 PM

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Isn't that the one that Laurel & Hardy drove through the buzz saw ?

newshirt · 03-01-2014, 12:23 PM

I'd hate to see the back side of the house.

1931 flamingo · 03-01-2014, 01:03 PM

At least a hot rodder didn't get it........................................

Paul

Hicktick · 03-01-2014, 01:31 PM

Don't look Ethel ,, but it was too late .

Rowdy · 03-01-2014, 01:41 PM

Too bad he is asking 3 times what it is worth. I would have use for the lower qtr., door, cowl post and possibly the tail light provided it is the nickle plated brass one and not the later SS. Definately not good timing for being able to purchase any of the parts I need, so hope the parts get used to restore a decent car and not displayed in its current form. Rod

40 Deluxe · 03-01-2014, 02:00 PM

Whoever did this was probably a pot smoker who said, "I have half a mind. Think I'll go cut my Model A in half."

huddy · 03-01-2014, 02:19 PM

I've seen stuff like that in bars & restaurants for wall decor. It's a real shame but most likely whoever did it had no idea that they were destroying a historical artifact.

lookin-backtexas · 03-01-2014, 02:34 PM

Only thing missing in his description is the overused phrase "Ran when parked".
Fred

Randy in Illinois · 03-01-2014, 03:37 PM

It takes up less room to park.

29 Tudor · 03-01-2014, 04:02 PM

Looks like somebody got a new SawZall.....

peters180a/170b · 03-01-2014, 04:03 PM

lets see... 30/31 tail light , head light and bar. hopefully the front ,rear and side apron is fiberglass ,the wheels are not good along with the radiator ..top hood and side is saved if original and whats up with that little guy standing in the front windshield??? It can roll around...there is a small roller in front near the door so its not a fixed Art . some ART.

BarracudaBoy · 03-01-2014, 04:07 PM

Maybe it was wrecked on the right side?

Boston Bruce · 03-01-2014, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lookin-backtexas

Only thing missing in his description is the overused phrase "Ran when parked".
Fred

Or "all the hard work is done."

ct1932ford · 03-01-2014, 04:25 PM

Not Half Bad!

hardtimes · 03-01-2014, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ct1932ford

Not Half Bad!

Somewhere out there, presumably, is a better half !
Best idea is (hopefully) that 'other side' was demolished somehow. Anyway, I'd like to think so, as if this beauty was as nice on both sides..the one that did this should be examined for a serious ....split personality complex

Gary/IA · 03-01-2014, 05:26 PM

We do that with Chevys in our country, but Model A's!!!!!!

Say it ain't so

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zzlegend · 03-01-2014, 10:57 PM

Looks like he did a "half ass" job on it.

RichardW · 03-02-2014, 12:24 AM

No no no that's not the way you chop a Model A

Tacoma Bob · 03-03-2014, 12:44 PM

Half a portion is better than non at all.

caboose · 03-06-2014, 12:36 PM

I bet this was from Wheel of Fortune. The contestant only got one of the "1/2 car" cards.

Oddly, last night a contestant got three of the "1/2 car" cards. Maybe she could get together with this guy.

Tiny · 03-06-2014, 12:38 PM

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I want it and even have a good wall to display it on. Sadly its too far away and I can't afford it. Story of my life I guess?

Joe K · 03-06-2014, 01:06 PM

I wonder if the mechanical parts are divided similarly. Sort of like those "cut aways" done for mechanical trade teaching aids?

Maybe one of the Model A Museums would be interested?

Were it about half the price I might be interested.

And didn't Henry himself divide up a Model A in similar fashion as a sales gimmick? Yunno, showing the quality construction and padding of the seats and all?

Here is a later Ford, possibly a Model 18, done in the same fashion by Ford.

Joe K

29Cabriolet · 03-06-2014, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by huddy

I've seen stuff like that in bars & restaurants for wall decor. It's a real shame but most likely whoever did it had no idea that they were destroying a historical artifact.

Maybe. However if the other half was already destroyed by accident, fire, or some other disaster, at least the remains remain as, oh let's say "art"?

03-01-2014, 10:28 AM	#1
lookin-backtexas Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Georgetown, Texas Posts: 396	WARNING: Model A Owners Look Away Found this on Craigslist in Phoenix. Tudor becomes "wall art"; guy is asking $2100 for it. I guess it's the perfect gift for the restorer who says, "I have half a mind to restore an old car." Fred http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/4351394747.html __________________ Fred Carlton Life Member AACA 44 year member MAFCA Editor of The Restorer magazine, official publication of MAFCA 12 years Life Member Dallas Model A Ford Club (44 years) 23 year member & founder Lone Star Model A Ford Club Chairman 35th Model A Ford Texas Tour 1998 (state convention) Chairman 42nd Model A Ford Texas Tour 2005 (state convention) Charter Member Ford Model AA Truck Club If you aren't driving your antique car frequently, you might as well be collecting clocks!!!

03-01-2014, 10:37 AM	#2
dean from bozeman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bozeman, Montana Posts: 997	Re: WARNING: Model A Owners Look Away Was there a divorce in this car's past? If so, then the other person got the "A" that is all right! Seriously, what is the real story behind it?

03-01-2014, 10:55 AM	#3
t42 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: MN. Posts: 253	Re: WARNING: Model A Owners Look Away This is the half he got in the divorce settlement. He put it here to block what is in the garage, a Duesenberg Model J.

03-01-2014, 10:55 AM	#4
lookin-backtexas Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Georgetown, Texas Posts: 396	Re: WARNING: Model A Owners Look Away Dean: Don't know the history and apparently neither does the current owner - here's what his Craigslist ad says: "1929 Model "A" one half of a 2dr Sedan. It is what it is. Don't know the history or why it was done. One can only speculate. The whole 29 2dr sedan was in very good shape before being divided. Whoever cut the car & set it up, did a very nice job - very well done!" Fred __________________ Fred Carlton Life Member AACA 44 year member MAFCA Editor of The Restorer magazine, official publication of MAFCA 12 years Life Member Dallas Model A Ford Club (44 years) 23 year member & founder Lone Star Model A Ford Club Chairman 35th Model A Ford Texas Tour 1998 (state convention) Chairman 42nd Model A Ford Texas Tour 2005 (state convention) Charter Member Ford Model AA Truck Club If you aren't driving your antique car frequently, you might as well be collecting clocks!!! Last edited by lookin-backtexas; 03-01-2014 at 02:33 PM.

03-01-2014, 12:08 PM	#5
Ron Lachniet Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Lowell MI Posts: 167	Re: WARNING: Model A Owners Look Away Lends new meaning to "OH, its about half restored"

03-01-2014, 12:20 PM	#6
james hitchcock Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Visalia Ca. Posts: 617	Re: WARNING: Model A Owners Look Away Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Isn't that the one that Laurel & Hardy drove through the buzz saw ?

03-01-2014, 12:23 PM	#7
newshirt Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 868	Re: WARNING: Model A Owners Look Away I'd hate to see the back side of the house. __________________ Ray White

03-01-2014, 01:03 PM	#8
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,389	Re: WARNING: Model A Owners Look Away At least a hot rodder didn't get it........................................ Paul

03-01-2014, 01:31 PM	#9
Hicktick Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Hickory Tavern , SC Posts: 422	Re: WARNING: Model A Owners Look Away Don't look Ethel ,, but it was too late .

03-01-2014, 01:41 PM	#10
Rowdy BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gothenburg Nebraska Just off I-80 Posts: 4,893	Re: WARNING: Model A Owners Look Away Too bad he is asking 3 times what it is worth. I would have use for the lower qtr., door, cowl post and possibly the tail light provided it is the nickle plated brass one and not the later SS. Definately not good timing for being able to purchase any of the parts I need, so hope the parts get used to restore a decent car and not displayed in its current form. Rod __________________ Do the RIGHT thing - Support the H.A.M.B. Alliance!!!!

03-01-2014, 02:00 PM	#11
40 Deluxe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: now Kuna, Idaho Posts: 3,778	Re: WARNING: Model A Owners Look Away Whoever did this was probably a pot smoker who said, "I have half a mind. Think I'll go cut my Model A in half."

03-01-2014, 02:19 PM	#12
huddy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Central NY & Central CA Posts: 316	Re: WARNING: Model A Owners Look Away I've seen stuff like that in bars & restaurants for wall decor. It's a real shame but most likely whoever did it had no idea that they were destroying a historical artifact. __________________ Owning an antique car is "start fixing one thing, find four other things that need fixing." Lather, rinse, repeat.

03-01-2014, 02:34 PM	#13
lookin-backtexas Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Georgetown, Texas Posts: 396	Re: WARNING: Model A Owners Look Away Only thing missing in his description is the overused phrase "Ran when parked". Fred __________________ Fred Carlton Life Member AACA 44 year member MAFCA Editor of The Restorer magazine, official publication of MAFCA 12 years Life Member Dallas Model A Ford Club (44 years) 23 year member & founder Lone Star Model A Ford Club Chairman 35th Model A Ford Texas Tour 1998 (state convention) Chairman 42nd Model A Ford Texas Tour 2005 (state convention) Charter Member Ford Model AA Truck Club If you aren't driving your antique car frequently, you might as well be collecting clocks!!!

03-01-2014, 03:37 PM	#14
Randy in Illinois Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 193	Re: WARNING: Model A Owners Look Away It takes up less room to park.

03-01-2014, 04:02 PM	#15
29 Tudor Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Magnolia, TX Posts: 161	Re: WARNING: Model A Owners Look Away Looks like somebody got a new SawZall.....

03-01-2014, 04:03 PM	#16
peters180a/170b Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Putnam Valley N.Y. Posts: 2,151	Re: WARNING: Model A Owners Look Away lets see... 30/31 tail light , head light and bar. hopefully the front ,rear and side apron is fiberglass ,the wheels are not good along with the radiator ..top hood and side is saved if original and whats up with that little guy standing in the front windshield??? It can roll around...there is a small roller in front near the door so its not a fixed Art . some ART.

03-01-2014, 04:07 PM	#17
BarracudaBoy BANNED Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 147	Re: WARNING: Model A Owners Look Away Maybe it was wrecked on the right side?

03-01-2014, 04:25 PM	#19
ct1932ford Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: CT. Posts: 596	Re: WARNING: Model A Owners Look Away Not Half Bad!

03-01-2014, 10:57 PM	#22
zzlegend Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Reseda, Calif. Posts: 2,188	Re: WARNING: Model A Owners Look Away Looks like he did a "half ass" job on it.

03-02-2014, 12:24 AM	#23
RichardW Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Deer Park, Texas Posts: 100	Re: WARNING: Model A Owners Look Away No no no that's not the way you chop a Model A

03-03-2014, 12:44 PM	#24
Tacoma Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 1,025	Re: WARNING: Model A Owners Look Away Half a portion is better than non at all.

03-06-2014, 12:36 PM	#25
caboose Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Sulphur Springs & Saltillo, Texas Posts: 135	Re: WARNING: Model A Owners Look Away I bet this was from Wheel of Fortune. The contestant only got one of the "1/2 car" cards. Oddly, last night a contestant got three of the "1/2 car" cards. Maybe she could get together with this guy.

03-06-2014, 12:38 PM	#26
Tiny Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Redding Cal Posts: 1,388	Re: WARNING: Model A Owners Look Away Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I want it and even have a good wall to display it on. Sadly its too far away and I can't afford it. Story of my life I guess? __________________ Blackwall Panthers Nor Cal chapter

03-06-2014, 01:06 PM	#27
Joe K Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,188	Re: WARNING: Model A Owners Look Away I wonder if the mechanical parts are divided similarly. Sort of like those "cut aways" done for mechanical trade teaching aids? Maybe one of the Model A Museums would be interested? Were it about half the price I might be interested. And didn't Henry himself divide up a Model A in similar fashion as a sales gimmick? Yunno, showing the quality construction and padding of the seats and all? Here is a later Ford, possibly a Model 18, done in the same fashion by Ford. Joe K __________________ Shudda kept the horse.