The Ford Barn

jimmiej · 08-17-2011, 08:04 PM

Mostly there pickup. 85 horse motor, tran, bed, 2 speed rearend. All of the body is there. Not immaculate but not trashed or rusted. Missing door glass. Owner states he was told it was running 20 years ago when parked. He is asking $2000. as is or $3000. running. Is this out of the ballpark? Thanks. Jim

~~Walts37~~ · 08-17-2011, 08:07 PM

Sounds like a steel to me ~~Walts37~~

V12Bill · 08-17-2011, 08:25 PM

Two speed rear is worth that. I paid $8,000 for mine "restored" and have to go over the whole thing.

ford38v8 · 08-17-2011, 08:27 PM

Where is this guy? I'll outbid you!

jahardy · 08-17-2011, 08:32 PM

I've seen complete basket cases going for that. 3K for a runner is a steal.

jim1932 · 08-17-2011, 08:35 PM

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if he thinks he can get it running, I would buy it now for 2K. $1,000 buys a lot of parts, and when he goes to work on it he may find out how under priced it is.

Lawson Cox · 08-17-2011, 08:48 PM

Scarf it up quick.

JBD · 08-17-2011, 08:55 PM

running or not, just get it

jimmiej · 08-17-2011, 08:59 PM

Thanks for all the quick replies. Jim

31chevy · 08-18-2011, 06:23 AM

It's a steal, for that much steel.

flatheadA · 08-18-2011, 07:32 AM

Did you buy it yet.Would like to see pics.

Seth Swoboda · 08-18-2011, 09:02 AM

An important thing I have come to realize since I started restoration of my 39 pickup is to make sure all the fenders and related sheetmetal are in fairly good condition. If you're like me and don't like fiberglass on your car/truck this is important because these parts are hard to find in good shape. Just one thing to consider when negociating a price.

Mart · 08-18-2011, 09:18 AM

Sure it's a pickup? - 2 speed rear end could mean a heavier truck - if he said columbia overdrive then it's got to be worth making an offer.

Mart.

alanwoodieman · 08-18-2011, 09:19 AM

this is a pick-up, not a 1 1/2 ton truck, right? A columbia two speed (which would be in a pu) is worth the $2000.00 alone. Buy it!!

jimmiej · 08-18-2011, 09:58 AM

The pickup is a long drive from me. I've seen it once and only a cursory inspection. My friend told me it is a 2 speed rearend. I don't know the type. I didn't see it. He described it as being aftermarket on the driveline. Any info on determining the type would be appreciated. The owner originally stated it was a '37. It appeared to me to be the 38/39 and based on what I remember it looks like a '39. The grill does not have the V8 at the top.It appeared as a pickup. If it is a truck that has been converted what should I look for? I plan on going back to check it out fully. I do know that the hood has hinges welded on to hold it ( this info from my friend.) I don't know what damage that may provide. I plan to go back and look for juice brakes, head bolt number to narrow down the year, serial number, etc..... Suggestions on what else to look for would be welcomed.

Django · 08-18-2011, 10:28 AM

Sounds like you can't go wrong, especially for the Columbia.

Ken Crans · 08-18-2011, 07:02 PM

If it's a 1/2 ton w/ a 2 speed Columbia. Excellent price. Ken

08-17-2011, 08:04 PM	#1
jimmiej Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 55	cost of a 38/39 pickup barn find Mostly there pickup. 85 horse motor, tran, bed, 2 speed rearend. All of the body is there. Not immaculate but not trashed or rusted. Missing door glass. Owner states he was told it was running 20 years ago when parked. He is asking $2000. as is or $3000. running. Is this out of the ballpark? Thanks. Jim Last edited by jimmiej; 08-17-2011 at 08:05 PM. Reason: mispelling

08-17-2011, 08:07 PM	#2
~~Walts37~~ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Shell Knob Missouri Posts: 397	Re: cost of a 38/39 pickup barn find Sounds like a steel to me ~~Walts37~~

08-17-2011, 08:25 PM	#3
V12Bill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mt. Holly,NJ Posts: 1,822	Re: cost of a 38/39 pickup barn find Two speed rear is worth that. I paid $8,000 for mine "restored" and have to go over the whole thing.

08-17-2011, 08:27 PM	#4
ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 6,646	Re: cost of a 38/39 pickup barn find Where is this guy? I'll outbid you! __________________ Alan

08-17-2011, 08:32 PM	#5
jahardy Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 9	Re: cost of a 38/39 pickup barn find I've seen complete basket cases going for that. 3K for a runner is a steal. __________________ Get the right part, then get the right tool. If this doesn't work, get a larger hammer.

08-17-2011, 08:35 PM	#6
jim1932 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hancock, MA Posts: 2,783	Re: cost of a 38/39 pickup barn find Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) if he thinks he can get it running, I would buy it now for 2K. $1,000 buys a lot of parts, and when he goes to work on it he may find out how under priced it is.

08-17-2011, 08:48 PM	#7
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: cost of a 38/39 pickup barn find Scarf it up quick.

08-17-2011, 08:55 PM	#8
JBD Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Arp, Texas Posts: 123	Re: cost of a 38/39 pickup barn find running or not, just get it

08-17-2011, 08:59 PM	#9
jimmiej Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 55	Re: cost of a 38/39 pickup barn find Thanks for all the quick replies. Jim

08-18-2011, 06:23 AM	#10
31chevy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lake City Mi. Posts: 807	Re: cost of a 38/39 pickup barn find It's a steal, for that much steel.

08-18-2011, 07:32 AM	#11
flatheadA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: G.R. MICHIGAN Posts: 122	Re: cost of a 38/39 pickup barn find Did you buy it yet.Would like to see pics.

08-18-2011, 09:02 AM	#12
Seth Swoboda Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 3,795	Re: cost of a 38/39 pickup barn find An important thing I have come to realize since I started restoration of my 39 pickup is to make sure all the fenders and related sheetmetal are in fairly good condition. If you're like me and don't like fiberglass on your car/truck this is important because these parts are hard to find in good shape. Just one thing to consider when negociating a price.

08-18-2011, 09:18 AM	#13
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,755	Re: cost of a 38/39 pickup barn find Sure it's a pickup? - 2 speed rear end could mean a heavier truck - if he said columbia overdrive then it's got to be worth making an offer. Mart.

08-18-2011, 09:19 AM	#14
alanwoodieman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: upstate SC Posts: 2,964	Re: cost of a 38/39 pickup barn find this is a pick-up, not a 1 1/2 ton truck, right? A columbia two speed (which would be in a pu) is worth the $2000.00 alone. Buy it!!

08-18-2011, 09:58 AM	#15
jimmiej Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 55	Re: cost of a 38/39 pickup barn find The pickup is a long drive from me. I've seen it once and only a cursory inspection. My friend told me it is a 2 speed rearend. I don't know the type. I didn't see it. He described it as being aftermarket on the driveline. Any info on determining the type would be appreciated. The owner originally stated it was a '37. It appeared to me to be the 38/39 and based on what I remember it looks like a '39. The grill does not have the V8 at the top.It appeared as a pickup. If it is a truck that has been converted what should I look for? I plan on going back to check it out fully. I do know that the hood has hinges welded on to hold it ( this info from my friend.) I don't know what damage that may provide. I plan to go back and look for juice brakes, head bolt number to narrow down the year, serial number, etc..... Suggestions on what else to look for would be welcomed.

08-18-2011, 10:28 AM	#16
Django Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Forest Park, IL Posts: 590	Re: cost of a 38/39 pickup barn find Sounds like you can't go wrong, especially for the Columbia. __________________ Obsessed with all things 1936 Ford since birth... thanks Dad.

08-18-2011, 07:02 PM	#17
Ken Crans Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Highland,MI Posts: 1,196	Re: cost of a 38/39 pickup barn find If it's a 1/2 ton w/ a 2 speed Columbia. Excellent price. Ken