The Ford Barn

Model A Man · 11-10-2013, 01:30 AM

it could be donated to mikes-affordable as I believe they raffle off a car and the proceeds go to a charity. at least I think it works that way with them.

Mike V. Florida · 11-10-2013, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Model A Man

it could be donated to mikes-affordable as I believe they raffle off a car and the proceeds go to a charity. at least I think it works that way with them.

Wounded warriors is the charity.

http://www.mikes-afordable.com/documents/2013raffle.pdf

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 11-10-2013, 07:27 AM

Why not donate it to MAFFI who may be able to use it in an as-found or preservation display??

Tammora · 11-10-2013, 07:33 AM

Do you really think they would be interested being it isn't all fixed up and shiny and if so who would I best contact at MAFFI? Oh and hubby just said that it is original paint. Grandpa lived on the farm with them and it never was repainted.

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 11-10-2013, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Tammora

Do you really think they would be interested being it isn't all fixed up and shiny and if so who would I best contact at MAFFI? Oh and hubby just said that it is original paint. Grandpa lived on the farm with them and it never was repainted.

Click on MAFFI to view their purpose and their mission statement. While I cannot comment regarding would they would accept it, I think there is much going for the car that would make it an attractive gift to them. Preservation is the key word for now, --and for later. Might I suggest that you act quickly because degradation will happen fast if the vehicle is allowed to remain outside in the elements.

Not George · 11-10-2013, 08:09 AM

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If it is as rare as Mike V. Florida said, it MAY be worth more money than you think.

Don't let some one creep away with it with out finding out what it may be worth. Iv'e seen guys do it. They'll say something like" I'll clean all of this junk off of your property simply for the scrap value." Knowing full well there is a valuable vehicle there.

Perhaps a local Model A club.
Good luck.

Ross/Kzoo · 11-10-2013, 08:40 AM

As Brent said before you must get that car out of the elements. If you donated that car to MAFFI some preservation specialists could install the radiator shell and treat it to some product to keep the finish in a preserved condition. Then when you go to the museum you could see it in it's preserved condition a true piece of history.

Tammora · 11-10-2013, 09:01 AM

Does anyone know who I might speak to up there or who I might I send a link to the pictures for someone to review and see if they might be interested. We know very well this will have to be done quickly as you can see it is on plain ground and that isn't good at all with winter coming on.

Ross/Kzoo · 11-10-2013, 10:27 AM

This may be a good place to start:

http://www.maffi.org/My_Homepage_Files/Page1.html

Tammora · 11-10-2013, 10:32 AM

Thank you Ross I just sent Mr. Johnson an email with both the link here as well as a picture link to see if they might be interested or not.

Steve Plucker · 11-10-2013, 10:38 AM

I would get it inside ASAP and do not allow the weather to get to it.

Pluck

82BinWA · 11-16-2013, 04:31 PM

The Rose Beige - Seal Brown Blind Back is a 170A. It was my car and they do not have a dome light as in the non-restored one. I do have a early 1930 fordor Town Sedan that foes have the Dome Light. I never compared the measurements of Cowl's but it was always in my mind the Cowl was longer than others (could have been the paint colors that made it seem so) I do know the inside dimensions were the same as the 1930 Town Sedan which was larger than the 1929 fordor sedans. Without me being right there and going over it, I would not feel comfortable at this time as classifying this as a 170A. I sure would be interested in finding out what this really is and I whole hearty agree this should stay within the family as how many are still around that has been in one family for such a long time. I guess I am a nut over such things but could you imagine the feeling one would have in 40 or 50 more years and someone in the family still owned it> WOW!

82BinWA · 11-16-2013, 04:31 PM

Re: Help! Body Style 1929 Fordor-please?
The Rose Beige - Seal Brown Blind Back is a 170A. It was my car and they do not have a dome light as in the non-restored one. I do have a early 1930 fordor Town Sedan that foes have the Dome Light. I never compared the measurements of Cowl's but it was always in my mind the Cowl was longer than others (could have been the paint colors that made it seem so) I do know the inside dimensions were the same as the 1930 Town Sedan which was larger than the 1929 fordor sedans. Without me being right there and going over it, I would not feel comfortable at this time as classifying this as a 170A. I sure would be interested in finding out what this really is and I whole hearty agree this should stay within the family as how many are still around that has been in one family for such a long time. I guess I am a nut over such things but could you imagine the feeling one would have in 40 or 50 more years and someone in the family still owned it> WOW!

Roadster62 · 11-16-2013, 04:45 PM

OK, if you had a 60C parked next to a 170-A, what features are different? I'm guessing the unique 60C aluminum rear top bead is one. Bob

Steve Plucker · 11-16-2013, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Roadster62

OK, if you had a 60C parked next to a 170-A, what features are different? I'm guessing the unique 60C aluminum rear top bead is one. Bob

I think, but not positive, that one is LONGER, body wise, than the other.

Pluck

Roadster62 · 11-16-2013, 05:13 PM

OK, If so it would be in the rear section I believe. I'll measure my 60C and post the dimentions later this evening. Bob

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Originally Posted by Steve Plucker

I think, but not positive, that one is LONGER, body wise, than the other.

Pluck

Tudortomnz · 11-16-2013, 06:29 PM

The 170A is almost the same size as the 3W Fordors made by both Briggs & Murray.
It is larger than the 60A & B Fordors. Briggs actually produced it because it closely matched the dies for the 3W Fdrs , ie. less expensive to set up .
These details are mentioned in that excellent book by DeAngelis & Henry ''Model A as Henry Built It'' which covers all the Fordor Sedans comprehensively.

11-10-2013, 01:30 AM	#21
Model A Man Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sarasota Florida Posts: 604	Re: Help! Body Style 1929 Fordor-please? it could be donated to mikes-affordable as I believe they raffle off a car and the proceeds go to a charity. at least I think it works that way with them.

11-10-2013, 07:27 AM	#23
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 11,508	Re: Help! Body Style 1929 Fordor-please? Why not donate it to MAFFI who may be able to use it in an as-found or preservation display?? __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .

11-10-2013, 07:33 AM	#24
Tammora Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Indiana Posts: 6	Re: Help! Body Style 1929 Fordor-please? Do you really think they would be interested being it isn't all fixed up and shiny and if so who would I best contact at MAFFI? Oh and hubby just said that it is original paint. Grandpa lived on the farm with them and it never was repainted.

11-10-2013, 08:09 AM	#26
Not George Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Yep Posts: 202	Re: Help! Body Style 1929 Fordor-please? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) If it is as rare as Mike V. Florida said, it MAY be worth more money than you think. Don't let some one creep away with it with out finding out what it may be worth. Iv'e seen guys do it. They'll say something like" I'll clean all of this junk off of your property simply for the scrap value." Knowing full well there is a valuable vehicle there. Perhaps a local Model A club. Good luck.

11-10-2013, 08:40 AM	#27
Ross/Kzoo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Richland Mi. Posts: 1,172	Re: Help! Body Style 1929 Fordor-please? As Brent said before you must get that car out of the elements. If you donated that car to MAFFI some preservation specialists could install the radiator shell and treat it to some product to keep the finish in a preserved condition. Then when you go to the museum you could see it in it's preserved condition a true piece of history.

11-10-2013, 09:01 AM	#28
Tammora Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Indiana Posts: 6	Re: Help! Body Style 1929 Fordor-please? Does anyone know who I might speak to up there or who I might I send a link to the pictures for someone to review and see if they might be interested. We know very well this will have to be done quickly as you can see it is on plain ground and that isn't good at all with winter coming on.

11-10-2013, 10:27 AM	#29
Ross/Kzoo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Richland Mi. Posts: 1,172	Re: Help! Body Style 1929 Fordor-please? This may be a good place to start: http://www.maffi.org/My_Homepage_Files/Page1.html

11-10-2013, 10:32 AM	#30
Tammora Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Indiana Posts: 6	Re: Help! Body Style 1929 Fordor-please? Thank you Ross I just sent Mr. Johnson an email with both the link here as well as a picture link to see if they might be interested or not.

11-10-2013, 10:38 AM	#31
Steve Plucker BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Walla Walla, Washington USA Posts: 6,066	Re: Help! Body Style 1929 Fordor-please? I would get it inside ASAP and do not allow the weather to get to it. Pluck

11-16-2013, 04:31 PM	#32
82BinWA Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 5	Re: Help! Body Style 1929 Fordor-please? The Rose Beige - Seal Brown Blind Back is a 170A. It was my car and they do not have a dome light as in the non-restored one. I do have a early 1930 fordor Town Sedan that foes have the Dome Light. I never compared the measurements of Cowl's but it was always in my mind the Cowl was longer than others (could have been the paint colors that made it seem so) I do know the inside dimensions were the same as the 1930 Town Sedan which was larger than the 1929 fordor sedans. Without me being right there and going over it, I would not feel comfortable at this time as classifying this as a 170A. I sure would be interested in finding out what this really is and I whole hearty agree this should stay within the family as how many are still around that has been in one family for such a long time. I guess I am a nut over such things but could you imagine the feeling one would have in 40 or 50 more years and someone in the family still owned it> WOW!

11-16-2013, 04:45 PM	#34
Roadster62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ridgefield, Ct Posts: 3,441	Re: Help! Body Style 1929 Fordor-please? OK, if you had a 60C parked next to a 170-A, what features are different? I'm guessing the unique 60C aluminum rear top bead is one. Bob __________________ They don't have to run to be enjoyed. I'm here to enjoy the hobby, and enjoy the cars no matter what they look like. Most of the worlds problems are electrical.

11-16-2013, 06:29 PM	#37
Tudortomnz Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canterbury, New Zealand Posts: 1,242	Re: Help! Body Style 1929 Fordor-please? The 170A is almost the same size as the 3W Fordors made by both Briggs & Murray. It is larger than the 60A & B Fordors. Briggs actually produced it because it closely matched the dies for the 3W Fdrs , ie. less expensive to set up . These details are mentioned in that excellent book by DeAngelis & Henry ''Model A as Henry Built It'' which covers all the Fordor Sedans comprehensively.