‘35 Tudor Slantback Coming Soon!?!

[Low-Blow]

Well, I just verbally committed to the purchase of a ‘35 Tudor Slantback. The car is being represented as all original, garage kept, and rust free. I am going to inspect the car this week. I’ve had various projects in the past, but never a running, driving car. And, never a 30’s car. I am super excited and hope that the car is as clean as the pictures show it to be. Any thoughts or suggestions as to things I should pay attention to? Is there a way to easily tell if it is all original and numbers matching? The car is located a great distance from me. I am contemplating renting an enclosed car hauler and making the drive to pick it up myself. I have also received some quotes to have the car shipped door to door via enclosed trailer. If all goes well, I’ll be posting pics of the car later this week.

[FlatheadTed]

We look forward to the photos .

[JM 35 Sedan]

Sounds exciting to me as well. Definitely one of my favorite early Ford V-8 body styles. Please post as many interior and exterior pictures as possible so we can advise you on our opinion of condition and originality.

[TJ]

Spend a lot of time examining the sheetmetal. Floorpans, rocker panels, cowl panels and the area behind the back seat. It's all about the condition of the body and fenders.

[Low-Blow]

Heading out tomorrow!

[Ron Pilger]

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You made the right decision to go retrieve the car yourself. Take time and take photos. Your road trip will be full of positive memories. If you're like the rest of this in this stupid hobby your cheeks will be sore from smiling the entire ride home. Enjoy and cherish the trip and a year and model of car that just about anyone on this forum would be proud to own.

[flatford8]

That’ll be a great trip!!!!....... Good for you!!!......Wish it was me.......Mark

[Low-Blow]

Going to pick the car up tomorrow (after 1500 road miles! The car hauler that I rented has 4 tie down points in the floor; 2 up front and 2 in the rear. What is the best way to safely secure the car for transport? I have several ratchet straps. I also brought some wood that I am gong to screw to the floor for wheel chocks. I’ve never hauled a car this old. I’m just looking for best places on the car to secure the straps. Thanks in advance!!

[Vics Stuff]

I always use tire straps. Eliminates any question as to how safe the vehicle is going to be.
Vic

[deuce_roadster]

Place the car in the trailer so you have the proper tongue weight. (Maybe you have lots of experience towing and don't need any advice ) When everything is right it is relatively stress free towing. Good luck and I hope the weather isn't a problem for you.

[A bones]

Stop frequently to check straps tor tight.

[Ron Pilger]

make an x with your straps at the front and at the back. i.e. driver's side strap from the front of the trailer goes to the passenger side of the 35. the strap from the passenger side of the trailer will go to the driver's side of the car. straps should go directly into the frame of the car. Straps tend not to loosen. Chains, on the other hand - will loosen frequently! Key to trailering safely is load balance. And, great trailer brakes!

[Seth Swoboda]

Originally Posted by Ron Pilger

You made the right decision to go retrieve the car yourself. Take time and take photos. Your road trip will be full of positive memories. If you're like the rest of this in this stupid hobby your cheeks will be sore from smiling the entire ride home. Enjoy and cherish the trip and a year and model of car that just about anyone on this forum would be proud to own.

Well said Ron.

[barnfind]

Check condition of the trailer tires. My experience is they go bad in a few years if not stored inside.

[Low-Blow]

Thanks for all of the replies. After driving almost 1700 miles, I arrived this afternoon to pick up the car. The gentleman had it stored in a friend’s garage just a few minutes away. He called his friend last night to tell him to move his other vehicles out of the driveway, so that we could get the 35 out of the garage. Needless to say, that did not happen. I was able to go ahead and see the car, as well as hear it run. We left the car there, and returned to his shop to try and get a hold of his friend. After numerous tries, he decided to have another friend come help him move the car that was in the way; by any means necessary. I did not accompany the two gentlemen back to the house, but within 20 minutes he was driving up with the 35!! We were able to get the car loaded and secured for transport. I am beyond excited. The car appears to be super solid. I will post pictures whenever I can get to a computer. For whatever reason, it is not allowing me to upload them from my phone. So, I will sign off for now. Texas is a long way from Pennsylvania!!

[Low-Blow]

Here are some pics.

[Low-Blow]

More pics.

[Low-Blow]

Pics of the car loaded.

[tubman]

Boy, does that look nice! I'll bet you're glad you pulled the trigger. Seeing a car like that makes all the trials and tribulations worth it. Congratulations on your new car!

I bought a 39k mile '36 slantback in 1960. I was a one owner original from the proverbial "little old lady" (a classmates aunt), but I don't think it was as nice as this one appears to be.

[fordv8j]

Great looking car, looks like you hit the jackpot, nothing like driving an old FORD v-8