The Ford Barn

WTSHNN · 01-01-2013, 04:32 PM

Found this one today not that far from where my parents live. Now I can finally combine my dream of owning a Fordor AND a Delivery. At least it hasn't been chopped yet and someone with time could remove the door...

http://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/bar/3514222395.html

-Tim

1930artdeco · 01-01-2013, 04:39 PM

I would go for it! At the price they are asking it looks reasonable. Beside they look like knew what they were doing. I don't know if you can reseal the back door once it has been cut like that , as the belt moulding is going to be REALLY difficult fill in. You may just turn it into a special delivery type car.

Mike

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 01-01-2013, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 1930artdeco

I would go for it! At the price they are asking it looks reasonable. Beside they look like knew what they were doing. I don't know if you can reseal the back door once it has been cut like that , as the belt moulding is going to be REALLY difficult fill in. You may just turn it into a special delivery type car.

Mike

Not to use that an an excuse from bringing that cherry little "one-owner" home, I have the dies to make that bead since we had to make a rear door skin on a real Sedan Delivery, I'll be more than happy to supply that little section for free if anyone is seriously considering becoming the new owner!!

.

Terry, NJ · 01-01-2013, 06:29 PM

Very Decent of you Brent! My advice is to snag it! I see the interior is gone. Let me tell you about my fordor TS I picked up in an auction about 2 1/2 years ago It is my first model A and I didn't know squat about about them. Now I do know squat but not much more! First off, check the wood. If more than a few pieces are bad better plan on a big expense to replace. Rusty bodies are not too big a problem.In my car there was no interior, a significant amount of the wood was rotten from powder post beetles. Two of the doors looked solid but were rusted away at the bottoms. The wind shield was cracked two of the door windows were missing. It hadn't run in about 8 years, The wheel cyls were locked. The tires were junk All for $1500 I've got my hands full.
Terry

ctlikon0712 · 01-02-2013, 05:06 AM

Get it!

and take Brent up on his generous offer! It would be great to see her saved.

jkeesey · 01-02-2013, 09:25 PM

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what do you mean the rear door has been added? its the original suburban! cant you tell by the front seats?

Jordan · 01-03-2013, 01:21 AM

i think it's kind of cool.

ronn · 01-03-2013, 07:47 AM

Would make a great flower car for funerals....

eagle · 01-03-2013, 08:00 AM

I like it! I would leave the door as is if its done decently...? Put the original front seats in and interior, paint job, and drive it. Looks like a pile of fun to me! It can always be restored properly at a later date, meanwhile you get a fun, unique car.

Special Coupe Frank · 01-03-2013, 08:08 AM

Seems like a pretty good deal for $5 k, especially if the drivetrain was "completely rebuilt" as described.

I'm curious as to whether the rear doors have been fastened-shut, as I don't see any hinges...

Tom Wesenberg · 01-03-2013, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Special Coupe Frank

Seems like a pretty good deal for $5 k, especially if the drivetrain was "completely rebuilt" as described.

I'm curious as to whether the rear doors have been fastened-shut, as I don't see any hinges...

Frank, I see the two hinges on the left side.
I agree with Eagle, that I'd just leave it, if it's well done.

V4F · 01-03-2013, 09:33 AM

i would have bought it before i showed it to the world ! good luck

PetesPonies · 01-03-2013, 10:13 AM

I also think the rear door is pretty darn neat.

jkcrosson · 01-03-2013, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom Wesenberg

Frank, I see the two hinges on the left side.
I agree with Eagle, that I'd just leave it, if it's well done.

I think Frank might have been talking about the back 2 doors to the fordor not the rear door. I too do not see any hinges on the back doors of the original car.

trulyvintage · 01-03-2013, 07:31 PM

Houston - you have liftoff ...

Go for it if you have a trade or cash

This is the best time of the year to buy

Jim

murry29 · 01-03-2013, 09:31 PM

its a 170 A made into a delivery

dumb person · 01-04-2013, 02:31 PM

Mine was so bad i almost considered doing that except i would have used original seats & kept the rear door hinges. Cannot think of a practical way to use the rear door with the rear seat still in the car though.

1930artdeco · 01-04-2013, 04:01 PM

Yep, I don't see any rear door hinges because they got moved to the back door more than likely. Still looks like a really cool car though.

Mike

[email protected] · 01-04-2013, 04:26 PM

That rear door would come in handy for adding more wood for this Model A when going down the road. But your wife may have to join the Union for being a fireman.

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Gumpy · 01-05-2013, 11:14 AM

I would drive it as is and have some fun!

01-01-2013, 04:32 PM	#1
WTSHNN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,413	The best of Craigslist... Found this one today not that far from where my parents live. Now I can finally combine my dream of owning a Fordor AND a Delivery. At least it hasn't been chopped yet and someone with time could remove the door... http://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/bar/3514222395.html -Tim

01-01-2013, 04:39 PM	#2
1930artdeco Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lynden, Wa Posts: 3,550	Re: The best of Craigslist... I would go for it! At the price they are asking it looks reasonable. Beside they look like knew what they were doing. I don't know if you can reseal the back door once it has been cut like that , as the belt moulding is going to be REALLY difficult fill in. You may just turn it into a special delivery type car. Mike __________________ 1930 TownSedan (Briggs) 1957 Country Sedan

01-01-2013, 06:29 PM	#4
Terry, NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks Co, Pa Posts: 3,740	Re: The best of Craigslist... Very Decent of you Brent! My advice is to snag it! I see the interior is gone. Let me tell you about my fordor TS I picked up in an auction about 2 1/2 years ago It is my first model A and I didn't know squat about about them. Now I do know squat but not much more! First off, check the wood. If more than a few pieces are bad better plan on a big expense to replace. Rusty bodies are not too big a problem.In my car there was no interior, a significant amount of the wood was rotten from powder post beetles. Two of the doors looked solid but were rusted away at the bottoms. The wind shield was cracked two of the door windows were missing. It hadn't run in about 8 years, The wheel cyls were locked. The tires were junk All for $1500 I've got my hands full. Terry

01-02-2013, 05:06 AM	#5
ctlikon0712 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cocoa, Florida Posts: 1,609	Re: The best of Craigslist... Get it! and take Brent up on his generous offer! It would be great to see her saved. __________________ Wanted: Simmons Super Power Head Craig Likon 1931 150B

01-02-2013, 09:25 PM	#6
jkeesey Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Glenmoore Pa Posts: 1,644	Re: The best of Craigslist... Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) what do you mean the rear door has been added? its the original suburban! cant you tell by the front seats?

01-03-2013, 01:21 AM	#7
Jordan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ft. Worth Posts: 1,006	Re: The best of Craigslist... i think it's kind of cool. __________________ Cowtown A's

01-03-2013, 07:47 AM	#8
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,779	Re: The best of Craigslist... Would make a great flower car for funerals....

01-03-2013, 08:00 AM	#9
eagle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Eagle Bend, MN Posts: 2,025	Re: The best of Craigslist... I like it! I would leave the door as is if its done decently...? Put the original front seats in and interior, paint job, and drive it. Looks like a pile of fun to me! It can always be restored properly at a later date, meanwhile you get a fun, unique car.

01-03-2013, 08:08 AM	#10
Special Coupe Frank Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northeast Penna Posts: 2,108	Re: The best of Craigslist... Seems like a pretty good deal for $5 k, especially if the drivetrain was "completely rebuilt" as described. I'm curious as to whether the rear doors have been fastened-shut, as I don't see any hinges...

01-03-2013, 09:33 AM	#12
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01-03-2013, 10:13 AM	#13
PetesPonies Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 314	Re: The best of Craigslist... I also think the rear door is pretty darn neat. __________________ Pete's Ponies Mustang RUSToration & Performance

01-03-2013, 07:31 PM	#15
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01-03-2013, 09:31 PM	#16
murry29 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: lincoln Ca Posts: 17	Re: The best of Craigslist... its a 170 A made into a delivery

01-04-2013, 02:31 PM	#17
dumb person Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: South pacific island Posts: 1,724	Re: The best of Craigslist... Mine was so bad i almost considered doing that except i would have used original seats & kept the rear door hinges. Cannot think of a practical way to use the rear door with the rear seat still in the car though. __________________ <Link> This is how we roll<Link> "I'm Convinced that no one really reads posts anymore; they just fabricate what they think the post says then ramble on about red herrings."--Bob Outcasts rules of old cars #1 Fun is imperative, mainstream is overrated #2 If they think it is impossible, prove them wrong #3 If the science says it impossible you are not being creative enough. #4 No shame in recreating something you never had #5 If it were not for the law & physics you would be unstoppable

01-04-2013, 04:01 PM	#18
1930artdeco Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lynden, Wa Posts: 3,550	Re: The best of Craigslist... Yep, I don't see any rear door hinges because they got moved to the back door more than likely. Still looks like a really cool car though. Mike __________________ 1930 TownSedan (Briggs) 1957 Country Sedan

01-04-2013, 04:26 PM	#19
[email protected] Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 730	Re: The best of Craigslist... That rear door would come in handy for adding more wood for this Model A when going down the road. But your wife may have to join the Union for being a fireman. image.jpg

01-05-2013, 11:14 AM	#20
Gumpy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sf bay area Posts: 1,464	Re: The best of Craigslist... *I would drive it as is and have some fun!* __________________ "I believe God is managing affairs and that He doesn't need any advice from me. With God in Charge, I believe everything will work out for the best in the end. So what is there to worry about". Quote by Henry Ford

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