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06-24-2020, 11:36 AM | #21 |
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Re: 1947 Ford Super Deluxe options
IMHO..... it’s a parts car. If you want a car to drive, there’re many for sale that you can drive it the day you buy it, for not a lot of money....I think less than it would take to make that one a driver and WAY less time and effort.... Mark
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06-24-2020, 06:06 PM | #22 |
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As I reread your post it appears that you are only looking at photos from the seller and have not actually seen the car. As new potential buyer NEVER by something from photos only. You need to see it in person and have someone with you familiar with old Fords to guide you. If you are new to the hobby talk with seasoned veterans of the hobby. Lots of good advice out there to help you to avoid some pitfalls.
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06-24-2020, 08:16 PM | #27 |
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Seth- I am looking for a project and something with four doors to accommodate my growing family. Also, developing my mechanical skills and areas like body work, paint, engine work etc. are appealing. Thank you!
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06-24-2020, 08:27 PM | #28 |
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That car (what I can see of it) is probably worth $1500 in parts. It looks like a pretty cheap "learning experience" to me. You can't get hurt to bad financially if you don't to anything stupid. From what I've read so far, there's not much chance of that.
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06-24-2020, 10:09 PM | #30 |
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Where you can really get in trouble is farming stuff out. If you do everything yourself, you can't get hurt.
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06-25-2020, 08:39 AM | #31 |
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Bare with me here. I would pick it up for $1500.00. Then I would part it out. I would then take my proceeds and purchase a '47 sedan in a little better shape. I think the proceeds from selling the parts would help you towards another purchase. That's just my business sense. This might seem crazy to you, however I have parted out old Fords and used the proceeds towards my better cars for restoration, maintenance, repairs.... While you're parting it out you will pick up an unbelievable amount of knowledge about how these cars are are constructed and how they operate.
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Sedans? Super nice, $12k on a good day.
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06-25-2020, 10:39 AM | #34 | |
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A parts car like the one n the original post? Gosh, $500 IF there were parts needed by the buyer.
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06-25-2020, 05:47 PM | #36 |
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Kyle reading all the posts here, you say you think you have "some mechanical ability"....well I don't doubt that reading your profile, you could make an old Ford fly if you re-powered it with something by RR or General Electric (pun intended). Good luck with your hunt and eventual purchase whether it is this car or another and hope to see more of you on the Barn.
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There's probably no one standing in line for this car. Offer $750 and see where it goes. I'll bet you will own it. Those old four door cars are not in high demand. If you live in the Spokane area there is a regional V-8 club group in that area. the members would be an excellent source of knowledge for your first adventure into the old Ford V-8 world.
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06-25-2020, 08:43 PM | #39 |
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By the pictures of this 4 dr., it looks like a parts car. It would cost more time
and money, then it would be worth, just to get it road worthy. Wireing, tires, up to date title and licence, interior, engine, etc, etc, etc. The air cleaner is off the engine, so pull the dip stick and see if it shows any oil on it, OR if it's way over full, it's prolly got water in the pan. If there is oil on the dip stick, then get a long breaker bar, and see if it'll turn over. $500 as a parts car is a very fair price... .
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06-25-2020, 08:54 PM | #40 |
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Based on my recent experience, DIY cost for period correct interior upholstery is about $3300 with standard machine shop work (0.60 over, pistons, rods, rings, cleanup on crank & heads) another $3000. That just leaves everything else (tires, metal repair, rubber bits, and such) plus paint, if so inclined. As for the buy price, $2k is strong (even assuming a title). Anything over $1000 is walking away time.
By the way, the interior space for the Tudor and 4 door sedans is very close. Good luck with your project plans.
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