zeitgeist57 Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 (edited) Guy doing glasswork at my house last week has a hot rod project he's looking to unload, as he's breaking out on his own to start a company, needs a truck/van. We got to talking: Former drag race car on '27 Ford frame TOTALLY NEW FRAME - custom built '50s-era fiberglass body ('24 style) in OK shape - needs work Dropped front axle, transverse leaf spring with trailing radius arms F/R. '38 Ford "Banjo" rear axle - 3.79 rear gear '38 Ford front/rear drum brakes with 4 "wide-five" steelies New BFGoodrich repop whitewalls all 4 corners '65 283 V8 with tripower carbs, "Corvette" script finned valve covers '50s T-5 manual transmission Many new parts: Vega-style steering box Wilwood clutch/brake reservoir/pedal setup Hot Rod aluminum radiator set up for SBC Spun-aluminum fuel tank w/ brackets http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=786&pictureid=6658 http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=786&pictureid=6659 http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=786&pictureid=6661 http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=786&pictureid=6660 http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=786&pictureid=6662 BAD: Engine needs rebuilt. Turns over but hasn't run in years. No driveshaft, exhaust. Fuel/brake/electrical lines all need done '27 Ford windshield frame, cracked glass No interior, body needs stiffening. NO TITLE. Bill of sale only 4x4 ride height Needs to be put together (is sitting on stands in his garage, needs sorted) Cliffs: 1920's Ford hot rod roadster project...rolling chassis with powertrain...needs parts to finish. What's it worth, and what could it fetch on the market if someone were to flip it in the spring? Edited October 24, 2012 by zeitgeist57 Updates and pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWW$HEEET Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 clays continual car conundrum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 clays continual car conundrum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 clays continual car conundrum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Major_golf Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 About tree fidy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Here we go again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHIEF Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Bad: Its a t-bucket Good: None. Its a t-bucket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Clay if you get some pics send them to me and I will let you know based on the 3 years I did research on mine what you can expect to get out of it. Tbuckets were built until 27 and then the model a was produced. If he claims its a 29 based on a title and its a tbucket body chances are they dont match which isnt as big a deal as you would think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted October 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Good point, Jason...to add to the bad, this is a totally custom car. I said '29 body to give an age range; regardless of the year it's a T-bucket body style. Also to add to the fun factor is the fact it has no VIN and no title Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 No vin and no title will scare some people off but its not a huge thing. It will scare away alot of buyers, trust me. The options are go through the inspection process and get a homebuilt or assembled title or go online and buy an original title for $100 and claim it as what you have. The vin system wasnt created until the mid 50's I believe. Mint built tbuckets done up nice are only fetching $8-10K right now depending on options. Tbuckets arent as sought after as roadsters(what I had) or built model a's and 30's style cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam1647545489 Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Call Gas Monkey and ask them. Seriously all the things it needs could be picked up at jegs easily and a few long weekends could be put together. Would be a fun ride to drive. If the price is right I would do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berto Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Its worth whaaaaaaaat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Bastard Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 are you thinking about trading cleetus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboNova Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 what happened to the c4 vette in your family? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted October 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 (edited) Met the guy last night, negotiated a very low price, since he has a bunch more parts I don't want. (Model T 4cyl flathead engine/trans, steering wheels, other wheels and vintage parts I'd never use). If I can get it driving, I'd either flip it or keep it as a cruiser. The price is so low that even with about $1k more in parts I should be able to get a good price for it on the used market. No trades for my truck. My bad...FIL still hasn't bought a new Corvette. Papaw's 'Vette is not in play yet. Edited October 24, 2012 by zeitgeist57 Turbonova's comments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 You are going to hate that suspension if you keep it. I say swap it out for a 4link and coilovers in the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 Met the guy last night, negotiated a very low price, since he has a bunch more parts I don't want. (Model T 4cyl flathead engine/trans, steering wheels, other wheels and vintage parts I'd never use). If I can get it driving, I'd either flip it or keep it as a cruiser. The price is so low that even with about $1k more in parts I should be able to get a good price for it on the used market. No trades for my truck. I sold the Corvette last year. I would take those parts adn sell them.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 Turbonova is asking about the 80s c4 that you could get for cheap, not your old one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted October 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 You are going to hate that suspension if you keep it. I say swap it out for a 4link and coilovers in the back. Yeah...it's a pile of parts that I'm not familiar with (suspension, brakes, drivetrain). It's definitely out of my comfort zone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted October 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 Well, I spoke to a couple peeps - as well as my wife - and I'm reminded of everything that's going on in my life. Combined with the amount of work this needs to get going, I'm listing it for sale for the guy. http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=107572 Thanks for dealing with my continual car conundrum, CR! :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted October 24, 2012 Report Share Posted October 24, 2012 Lol, classic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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