The Ford Barn

JM 35 Sedan · 11-21-2011, 03:34 PM

I have some '33-E'36, mid-late '36 round w/flat top, and '37-'41 nice used & NOS script coils that I would like to offer as cores that could be rewound for use on show cars or original drivers. I would like some opinions on value before I list them. Don't bother posting something like "it's up to the buyer & seller"...I would like some $$ numbers. You could post info here or send me a PM. Thanks for any help.

Kube · 11-21-2011, 08:59 PM

You might try to search ebay "completed" listings to see what the coils TRULY bring.
Sadly, the late 36 type with the flat top are difficult to sell. Even NOS hardly bring more than $25 unless you find "that guy".
Brown coils from 39 - 40 with Ford script, NOS, I get about $75 when I offer one. Used? Good luck getting $10.

JM 35 Sedan · 11-22-2011, 06:18 PM

Thanks Kube! Anyone else have an opinion on the core value of nice original script, non NOS, coils like mentioned in my original post? Personally, I don't believe NOS buys you much with these coils because the insulations used on the wire and other parts, plus the potting compounds used, if any, where greatly inferior to the insulating materials and potting compounds available today. Even if I had an NOS coil, I would send it to someone like Skip Haney to have it rewound. I guess an NOS coil could possibly be nicer looking on the outside if you are trying to do a high point restoration.

Charlie ny · 11-22-2011, 08:53 PM

What Kube says.
Charlie ny

ken ct · 11-23-2011, 02:08 AM

I agree also with Charlie+Kube,not worth much. The cheaper the better even nos script.Ive paid as little as $2 for them at swaps. Good only for rebuilding. NON script ones = $0. ken ct.

JM 35 Sedan · 11-24-2011, 09:30 AM

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So...based on some of this input, it sounds to me like I should be either giving these old script cores away or tossing them in the trash can

LOL!!

Cecil/WV · 11-24-2011, 10:20 AM

Never toss anything for a flathead.

JM 35 Sedan · 11-24-2011, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cecil/WV

Never toss anything for a flathead.

Cecil, my wife has labeled me as a class 5 hoarder

(ask Henry, he knows). I don't throw anything away but I have been known to give some stuff to my friends

11-21-2011, 03:34 PM	#1
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	$$ core value of early V8 script coils I have some '33-E'36, mid-late '36 round w/flat top, and '37-'41 nice used & NOS script coils that I would like to offer as cores that could be rewound for use on show cars or original drivers. I would like some opinions on value before I list them. Don't bother posting something like "it's up to the buyer & seller"...I would like some $$ numbers. You could post info here or send me a PM. Thanks for any help. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein* Last edited by JM 35 Sedan; 11-21-2011 at 03:44 PM.

11-21-2011, 08:59 PM	#2
Kube Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 8,995	Re: $$ core value of early V8 script coils You might try to search ebay "completed" listings to see what the coils TRULY bring. Sadly, the late 36 type with the flat top are difficult to sell. Even NOS hardly bring more than $25 unless you find "that guy". Brown coils from 39 - 40 with Ford script, NOS, I get about $75 when I offer one. Used? Good luck getting $10.

11-22-2011, 06:18 PM	#3
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: $$ core value of early V8 script coils Thanks Kube! *Anyone else have an opinion on the core value of nice original script, non NOS, coils* like mentioned in my original post? Personally, I don't believe NOS buys you much with these coils because the insulations used on the wire and other parts, plus the potting compounds used, if any, where greatly inferior to the insulating materials and potting compounds available today. Even if I had an NOS coil, I would send it to someone like Skip Haney to have it rewound. I guess an NOS coil could possibly be nicer looking on the outside if you are trying to do a high point restoration. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

11-22-2011, 08:53 PM	#4
Charlie ny BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,019	Re: $$ core value of early V8 script coils What Kube says. Charlie ny

11-23-2011, 02:08 AM	#5
ken ct BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: stratford,ct Posts: 5,971	Re: $$ core value of early V8 script coils I agree also with Charlie+Kube,not worth much. The cheaper the better even nos script.Ive paid as little as $2 for them at swaps. Good only for rebuilding. NON script ones = $0. ken ct.

11-24-2011, 09:30 AM	#6
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: $$ core value of early V8 script coils Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) So...based on some of this input, it sounds to me like I should be either giving these old script cores away or tossing them in the trash can LOL!! __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

11-24-2011, 10:20 AM	#7
Cecil/WV Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gerrardstown, WV Posts: 2,265	Re: $$ core value of early V8 script coils Never toss anything for a flathead.