The Ford Barn

JJCunningham · 11-20-2016, 09:01 PM

Check out this really nicely restored Ice Cream Truck. I know the guy who is selling it. He says he'll sell ice cream at car shows and make $200-$300 in ice cream sales, plus a trophy! haha.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1930-Ford-Model-A-/222321236615

C26Pinelake · 11-20-2016, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by JJCunningham

Check out this really nicely restored Ice Cream Truck. I know the guy who is selling it. He says he'll sell ice cream at car shows and make $200-$300 in ice cream sales, plus a trophy! haha.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1930-Ford-Model-A-/222321236615

That is his sales, what is his profit ( maybe zero) Wayne

tbirdtbird · 11-20-2016, 10:22 PM

the truck has had several different owners

you will need a source of dry ice to make it work
for a recent charity event I did w/ my truck it cost 90.00 to ice down 150 ice creams

there is a guy in NY who builds these; prolly not an authentic truck FYI

I am a Good Humor collector and the design of the logo is not period correct, but rather a more modern version of the logo more from the fifties

Mitch//pa · 11-20-2016, 10:29 PM

Looks like a 29 to me... the seller doesn't even know what he has..

clo2jim · 11-20-2016, 11:02 PM

Engie Number shows the vehicle as a 1929 - Body shows it as a 1929

Steve Wastler · 11-20-2016, 11:39 PM

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Don't be so sure the seller doesn't know exactly what he has........

3.6rs · 11-21-2016, 12:49 AM

Am I seeing this right ; $25000 starting bid and $85000 buy it now ??
Am I missing something ?
Did something happen in the financial world this night ?

Mike V. Florida · 11-21-2016, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 3.6rs

Am I seeing this right ; $25000 starting bid and $85000 buy it now ??
Am I missing something ?
Did something happen in the financial world this night ?

One can ASK what ever they want. Getting it is another thing.

Synchro909 · 11-21-2016, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by mike v. Florida

one can ask what ever they want. Getting it is another thing.

like!

DougVieyra · 11-21-2016, 02:38 AM

Forever4 (post #5) has it right:
"The 1930 style sheet metal was not introduced on commercials until June 1930, so it could rightfully be called a 1930 Model A, despite the 1929 style."

Mike V. Florida · 11-21-2016, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by forever4

The 1930 style sheet metal was not introduced on commercials until June 1930, so it could rightfully be called a 1930 Model A, despite the 1929 style.

Also figure in an Engine #2776870 that was made on Jan 15, 1930 and it all fits.

C26Pinelake · 11-21-2016, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Synchro909

like!

Quote:

Originally Posted by DougVieyra

Forever4 (post #5) has it right:
"The 1930 style sheet metal was not introduced on commercials until June 1930, so it could rightfully be called a 1930 Model A, despite the 1929 style."

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike V. Florida

Also figure in an Engine #2776870 that was made on Jan 15, 1930 and it all fits.

So maybe it is not a red flag as Mitch suggested. The experts have garnered additinal knowledge. That poster may well have been wrong but the ones suggesting the price is outlandish are on the mark. Wayne

JJCunningham · 11-21-2016, 08:07 AM

No, this is an original ice cream truck. He has the restoration photos to prove it. This is not a reproduction.

Mitch//pa · 11-21-2016, 09:37 AM

Vince thanks for the info... ...
I removed the red flag

Tom Wesenberg · 11-21-2016, 10:04 AM

I saw that on display at French Lick. I talked to the owner about the truck and restoration. It's an interesting history and beautiful truck.

tbirdtbird · 11-21-2016, 10:08 AM

"This is not a reproduction."

why is the logo incorrect

40 Deluxe · 11-21-2016, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by tbirdtbird

"This is not a reproduction."

why is the logo incorrect

"Restorers" didn't know what they were doing?

denis4x4 · 11-21-2016, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tbirdtbird

"This is not a reproduction."

why is the logo incorrect

Berkshire Industries owns the Good Humor trademark and may have been reluctant to give permission to use it. MACK trucks will sue at the drop of a hat over the use of a bulldog in advertising of automotive aftermarket parts.

Steve Wastler · 11-21-2016, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tbirdtbird

"This is not a reproduction."

why is the logo incorrect

Why not call him and find out, name and number is listed in the eBay description. very nice example of an original body by others A. I frequent the neighborhood at least once a month, one of his neighbors is a very good friend of mine.

Jeff/Illinois · 11-21-2016, 11:57 AM

Nice truck

Was this the same one that was in a past issue of Model A News? I gave away a number of my issues to prospective Model A fans don't think I have that issue anymore, can't seem to find it.

I don't know how you would price a virtually one-off antique car like this.Kind of like Will Conkrite's drop floor Panel Delivery he was selling some time back.

If I owned it and was selling, I'd start high also.

CarlG · 11-21-2016, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Mitch//pa

Looks like a 29 to me... the seller doesn't even know what he has..

It has a '30 steering wheel/column -- could be "early" '30 ?? But it does still have a lot of '29 features.

Tim Ayers · 11-21-2016, 01:01 PM

Don't care if it's correct, but I love it.

C26Pinelake · 11-21-2016, 01:11 PM

Would you trade for a home in Florida. Same asking price. I would not! A lot of hoorah over. Nothing! Wayne

tbirdtbird · 11-21-2016, 01:25 PM

just write the check

The Good Humor trademark is owned by Unilever

mshmodela · 11-21-2016, 01:48 PM

$85,000, I think $50,000 would more than a proper price.

Tom Wesenberg · 11-21-2016, 06:35 PM

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This is confusing.
I knew the early 1930 trucks had the 29 style cab, but I thought they had the 1930 wheels, bumper, and gas cap. This one has the 21" wheels, 29 style bumper, and it's hard to tell, but the gas cap also looks like a 29 style threaded cap.

Ed Saniewski · 11-21-2016, 08:24 PM

Jeff, this is not the same one that was in the MAN. That one has white fenders and is a 1931.

Steve Wastler · 11-21-2016, 08:36 PM

Since this was originally ordered/purchased/supplied as a body by others chassis, it is very possible since commercial sheet metal wasn't changed over until mid year 1930 that there was no provision for body by others engineering completed at time of order/purchase for 1930 or when ordered/purchased/supplied in 1930 the body required a 29 based chassis. Cab and box aren't Ford, also note lower cowl gussets...

BILL WILLIAMSON · 11-21-2016, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by denis4x4

Berkshire Industries owns the Good Humor trademark and may have been reluctant to give permission to use it. MACK trucks will sue at the drop of a hat over the use of a bulldog in advertising of automotive aftermarket parts.

Anyone have a RAT TERRIER radiator cap ornament
Buster Ts' Dad

11-20-2016, 10:22 PM	#3
tbirdtbird BANNED Join Date: May 2012 Location: inside your RAM Posts: 3,134	Re: Cool Model A Ice Cream Truck the truck has had several different owners you will need a source of dry ice to make it work for a recent charity event I did w/ my truck it cost 90.00 to ice down 150 ice creams there is a guy in NY who builds these; prolly not an authentic truck FYI I am a Good Humor collector and the design of the logo is not period correct, but rather a more modern version of the logo more from the fifties __________________ '31 180A Last edited by tbirdtbird; 11-21-2016 at 12:21 AM.

11-20-2016, 10:29 PM	#4
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: Cool Model A Ice Cream Truck Looks like a 29 to me... the seller doesn't even know what he has.. Last edited by Mitch//pa; 11-21-2016 at 05:51 AM.

11-20-2016, 11:39 PM	#6
Steve Wastler Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,987	Re: Cool Model A Ice Cream Truck Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Don't be so sure the seller doesn't know exactly what he has........

11-21-2016, 12:49 AM	#7
3.6rs Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Belgistan (formerly known as Belgium) Posts: 573	Re: Cool Model A Ice Cream Truck Am I seeing this right ; $25000 starting bid and $85000 buy it now ?? Am I missing something ? Did something happen in the financial world this night ?

11-21-2016, 02:38 AM	#10
DougVieyra Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Eureka, California Posts: 1,716	Re: Cool Model A Ice Cream Truck Forever4 (post #5) has it right: "The 1930 style sheet metal was not introduced on commercials until June 1930, so it could rightfully be called a 1930 Model A, despite the 1929 style."

11-20-2016, 11:02 PM	#5
clo2jim Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northern Ontario, Canada Posts: 175	Re: Cool Model A Ice Cream Truck Engie Number shows the vehicle as a 1929 - Body shows it as a 1929

11-21-2016, 08:07 AM	#13
JJCunningham Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Posts: 37	Re: Cool Model A Ice Cream Truck No, this is an original ice cream truck. He has the restoration photos to prove it. This is not a reproduction.

11-21-2016, 09:37 AM	#14
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: Cool Model A Ice Cream Truck Vince thanks for the info... ... I removed the red flag Last edited by Mitch//pa; 11-21-2016 at 09:58 AM.

11-21-2016, 10:04 AM	#15
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Cool Model A Ice Cream Truck I saw that on display at French Lick. I talked to the owner about the truck and restoration. It's an interesting history and beautiful truck.

11-21-2016, 10:08 AM	#16
tbirdtbird BANNED Join Date: May 2012 Location: inside your RAM Posts: 3,134	Re: Cool Model A Ice Cream Truck "This is not a reproduction." why is the logo incorrect __________________ '31 180A

11-21-2016, 11:57 AM	#20
Jeff/Illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,789	Re: Cool Model A Ice Cream Truck Nice truck Was this the same one that was in a past issue of Model A News? I gave away a number of my issues to prospective Model A fans don't think I have that issue anymore, can't seem to find it. I don't know how you would price a virtually one-off antique car like this.Kind of like Will Conkrite's drop floor Panel Delivery he was selling some time back. If I owned it and was selling, I'd start high also.

11-21-2016, 01:01 PM	#22
Tim Ayers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 6,177	Re: Cool Model A Ice Cream Truck Don't care if it's correct, but I love it.

11-21-2016, 01:11 PM	#23
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: Cool Model A Ice Cream Truck Would you trade for a home in Florida. Same asking price. I would not! A lot of hoorah over. Nothing! Wayne Last edited by C26Pinelake; 11-21-2016 at 02:36 PM.

11-21-2016, 01:25 PM	#24
tbirdtbird BANNED Join Date: May 2012 Location: inside your RAM Posts: 3,134	Re: Cool Model A Ice Cream Truck just write the check The Good Humor trademark is owned by Unilever __________________ '31 180A

11-21-2016, 01:48 PM	#25
mshmodela Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,763	Re: Cool Model A Ice Cream Truck $85,000, I think $50,000 would more than a proper price. __________________ -Mike Late 31' Ford Model A Tudor, Miss Daisy I don't work on cars --I'm learning about my Model A. Cleveland, Ohio

11-21-2016, 06:35 PM	#26
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Cool Model A Ice Cream Truck Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) This is confusing. I knew the early 1930 trucks had the 29 style cab, but I thought they had the 1930 wheels, bumper, and gas cap. This one has the 21" wheels, 29 style bumper, and it's hard to tell, but the gas cap also looks like a 29 style threaded cap.

11-21-2016, 08:24 PM	#27
Ed Saniewski Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Denville NJ Posts: 964	Re: Cool Model A Ice Cream Truck Jeff, this is not the same one that was in the MAN. That one has white fenders and is a 1931. __________________ Model A Ford Club of New Jersey http://www.mafcnj.org Model A Pick Up Owners and Enthusiasts http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/group.php?groupid=5

11-21-2016, 08:36 PM	#28
Steve Wastler Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,987	Re: Cool Model A Ice Cream Truck Since this was originally ordered/purchased/supplied as a body by others chassis, it is very possible since commercial sheet metal wasn't changed over until mid year 1930 that there was no provision for body by others engineering completed at time of order/purchase for 1930 or when ordered/purchased/supplied in 1930 the body required a 29 based chassis. Cab and box aren't Ford, also note lower cowl gussets...

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