The Ford Barn

Hitchhiker · 11-17-2013, 03:24 PM

If that was local I would already own it.

chopo · 11-17-2013, 03:28 PM

better to a traditional Hot Rodder rather than a rat rodder...... huge difference

Ross/Kzoo · 11-17-2013, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by chopo

better to a traditional Hot Rodder rather than a rat rodder...... huge difference

Yes, a rat rod is never reversible.

Tom Wesenberg · 11-17-2013, 03:55 PM

OK guys I just got back from checking it out, and if I had a place to put it I'd already own it! The metal is very nice, straight and rust free. The only rust I saw was a small spot in the lower rear corner of the drivers door. It has a very straight correct hood with the same length louvers, both good original engine pans, and correct oil pan with the cleanout plate. The top bows are good, but 3 are cracked. The header and top need to be replaced. The sunvisor is excellent. One shock and a couple shock arms are missing, as are the 4 links. This is one of the nicest straightest bodies to be found and I'd sure hate to see someone rod it. He didn't have a hand crank to turn the engine over, but said his dad ran it about 25 years ago. The left rear fender has a small spot of bondo on the front and by the outer lip. The left front fender has a small dent. I didn't see any welds or cracks in the fenders, or any other sheet metal. The rain gutters and other roof trim look excellent. The original upholstery should be replaced. It has 5 good wheels and a sixth with a rusty rolled bead. I lifted the rear seat and the metal is very nice. There is a powerhouse with broken bracket in the back seat as well as 2 more long generators. The original fan looks excellent.

The body number is TC 870. I'll post more pictures later, but this sure looks like a bargain to me at $3500 (his bottom price). You can call Dave at 612-919-1807.

Mitch//pa · 11-17-2013, 04:00 PM

tom did you take a peek in the gas tank

Jim Mason · 11-17-2013, 05:09 PM

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sold. Tom I would like to see more photos please....

Tom Wesenberg · 11-17-2013, 07:11 PM

Jim, I didn't have my camera with me, so Mike and Dave took these pictures with their phones. I have 6 more to post, but take a look at the steering wheel. Someone told Dave there were about 500 made this way. I'd never heard nor seen a backwards rim before. Also it should be brown.

Tom Wesenberg · 11-17-2013, 07:18 PM

Another thing nice about this car is the firewall has NO extra holes. I didn't look in the gas tank.
Glad to see it's going to a good home.

dean from bozeman · 11-17-2013, 07:56 PM

Okay. Let me get this straight...Jim Mason did you buy this Tudor?

If so, I am very happy.

Tom Wesenberg · 11-17-2013, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mitch//pa

tom thats a great deal to keep it or do a few things to get it running good & flip it and make some $$$$$$
see you do have good deals in your area

If I had the room I would have bought and kept it and sold my early 29 Tudor. Mine is good but this one is a little better.

I don't think Jim will rod it.

Jim Mason · 11-17-2013, 08:50 PM

Yup. Working out delivery and storage...looking forward to it

Mitch//pa · 11-17-2013, 08:51 PM

Jim congrats nice buy

Wisconsinjimmy · 11-17-2013, 09:26 PM

Tom, how did you miss mine, craigslist post 4196571192: "Ford Model A 1929"
I have Pioneer Plates on mine issued about 1975 (according to MN MVD). I can start mine up and would have driven it but got one bad tube and I am to lazy to pull the bead to repair it.

zzlegend · 11-17-2013, 09:42 PM

Jim, glad you saved this one. Good luck with it.

Wisconsinjimmy · 11-17-2013, 09:56 PM

Well I did not save it as I do have it for sale,

I thought I could handle it but that is not the case just to wore out to try and restore it or just make it a driver. I do need to adjust the brakes and when things settle down I will get my son to push it from the pole shed back into the shop also If I still have it I will get the Patrol over to give me an OK for title.

dean from bozeman · 11-17-2013, 10:35 PM

Congratulations Jim. Good car. Good price. Good home.

Mike V. Florida · 11-17-2013, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg Jones

Down in our hot, wet neck of the woods, here is what you can buy for $3000:

http://athensga.craigslist.org/cto/4136071212.html

Location location location.

Wisconsinjimmy · 11-17-2013, 11:41 PM

Hey guys, I am trying to sell this.. This is my ad

Gary Karr · 11-18-2013, 12:22 AM

Nice going, Jim. I know how much you love the 28/29 Tudors. This one looks like a gem!

SSsssteamer · 11-18-2013, 01:43 AM

Fantastic Tudor. The Tudor is the most user friendly of all the model A body types. The Fordor is next. Congratulations on your purchase. Here is our Tudor. This rough picture was taken 46 years ago when it had 55,000 miles on it. The Tudor looks much better now.

11-17-2013, 03:24 PM	#21
Hitchhiker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle Posts: 389	Re: Bargain A's are Still Out There If that was local I would already own it. __________________ Matt in Seattle

11-17-2013, 03:28 PM	#22
chopo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Northumberland Posts: 193	Re: Bargain A's are Still Out There better to a traditional Hot Rodder rather than a rat rodder...... huge difference __________________ www.jalopyshowdown.com dont scare me i poop easy

11-17-2013, 03:55 PM	#24
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Bargain A's are Still Out There OK guys I just got back from checking it out, and if I had a place to put it I'd already own it! The metal is very nice, straight and rust free. The only rust I saw was a small spot in the lower rear corner of the drivers door. It has a very straight correct hood with the same length louvers, both good original engine pans, and correct oil pan with the cleanout plate. The top bows are good, but 3 are cracked. The header and top need to be replaced. The sunvisor is excellent. One shock and a couple shock arms are missing, as are the 4 links. This is one of the nicest straightest bodies to be found and I'd sure hate to see someone rod it. He didn't have a hand crank to turn the engine over, but said his dad ran it about 25 years ago. The left rear fender has a small spot of bondo on the front and by the outer lip. The left front fender has a small dent. I didn't see any welds or cracks in the fenders, or any other sheet metal. The rain gutters and other roof trim look excellent. The original upholstery should be replaced. It has 5 good wheels and a sixth with a rusty rolled bead. I lifted the rear seat and the metal is very nice. There is a powerhouse with broken bracket in the back seat as well as 2 more long generators. The original fan looks excellent. The body number is TC 870. I'll post more pictures later, but this sure looks like a bargain to me at $3500 (his bottom price). You can call Dave at 612-919-1807. Last edited by Tom Wesenberg; 11-17-2013 at 05:26 PM.

11-17-2013, 04:00 PM	#25
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: Bargain A's are Still Out There tom did you take a peek in the gas tank

11-17-2013, 05:09 PM	#26
Jim Mason Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 913	Re: Bargain A's are Still Out There Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) sold. Tom I would like to see more photos please.... __________________ www.jmodela.coffeecup.com Fwiw, jm.

11-17-2013, 07:56 PM	#29
dean from bozeman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bozeman, Montana Posts: 997	Re: Bargain A's are Still Out There Okay. Let me get this straight...Jim Mason did you buy this Tudor? If so, I am very happy.

11-17-2013, 08:50 PM	#31
Jim Mason Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 913	Re: Bargain A's are Still Out There Yup. Working out delivery and storage...looking forward to it __________________ www.jmodela.coffeecup.com Fwiw, jm.

11-17-2013, 08:51 PM	#32
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: Bargain A's are Still Out There Jim congrats nice buy

11-17-2013, 09:26 PM	#33
Wisconsinjimmy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Cushing, WI Posts: 170	Re: Bargain A's are Still Out There Tom, how did you miss mine, craigslist post 4196571192: "Ford Model A 1929" I have Pioneer Plates on mine issued about 1975 (according to MN MVD). I can start mine up and would have driven it but got one bad tube and I am to lazy to pull the bead to repair it.

11-17-2013, 09:42 PM	#34
zzlegend Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Reseda, Calif. Posts: 2,188	Re: Bargain A's are Still Out There Jim, glad you saved this one. Good luck with it.

11-17-2013, 09:56 PM	#35
Wisconsinjimmy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Cushing, WI Posts: 170	Re: Bargain A's are Still Out There Well I did not save it as I do have it for sale, I thought I could handle it but that is not the case just to wore out to try and restore it or just make it a driver. I do need to adjust the brakes and when things settle down I will get my son to push it from the pole shed back into the shop also If I still have it I will get the Patrol over to give me an OK for title.

11-17-2013, 10:35 PM	#36
dean from bozeman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bozeman, Montana Posts: 997	Re: Bargain A's are Still Out There Congratulations Jim. Good car. Good price. Good home.

11-17-2013, 11:41 PM	#38
Wisconsinjimmy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Cushing, WI Posts: 170	Re: Bargain A's are Still Out There Hey guys, I am trying to sell this.. This is my ad

11-18-2013, 12:22 AM	#39
Gary Karr Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,486	Re: Bargain A's are Still Out There Nice going, Jim. I know how much you love the 28/29 Tudors. This one looks like a gem!