The Ford Barn

GRutter · 12-28-2017, 10:37 PM

I have always been amazed at the parts that are offered for sale on eBay that, in my opinion, should have been thrown away.

That having been said, however, it really bothers me to throw away old parts that are worn out, but then I always ask myself, what am I saving it for.

For example, on a recent overhaul of my 28 Tudor, I found a front spindle that had bushing holes so worn, the king pin bushings just fell out. I found good used spindles and threw away the old spindles.

Likewise on a rebuild of a 7-tooth steering column, a sector gear was worn out and gauled.

What should we, as Model A enthusiasts, be doing with these parts? Anyone else pitching them ? I can't see myself trying to sell worn-out parts on eBay.

12-28-2017, 10:37 PM	#1
GRutter Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Mint Hill, North Carolina Posts: 386	When do parts become junk ? I have always been amazed at the parts that are offered for sale on eBay that, in my opinion, should have been thrown away. That having been said, however, it really bothers me to throw away old parts that are worn out, but then I always ask myself, what am I saving it for. For example, on a recent overhaul of my 28 Tudor, I found a front spindle that had bushing holes so worn, the king pin bushings just fell out. I found good used spindles and threw away the old spindles. Likewise on a rebuild of a 7-tooth steering column, a sector gear was worn out and gauled. What should we, as Model A enthusiasts, be doing with these parts? Anyone else pitching them ? I can't see myself trying to sell worn-out parts on eBay.