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Projects Field find Model A, not for the faint of heart

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Bob K, Jun 3, 2011.

  1. Bob K
    Joined: Mar 3, 2001
    Posts: 5,772

    Bob K
    Member Emeritus
    from Antigo Wi.

    SOLD !!!!





    I have had my eye on this for the past 10 years while it sat and got worse, the owner of the property passed away last year and I finally got to buy this from his sister. It has been there for at least the last 40 years and was sunk in the dirt about 2 feet

    Here are pics of us digging it out so we could get in there to get it out, by us I mean my grandson and his buddy. You didn't think that I was gonna do any digging did ya?

    Next step will be to try and get a roll back way back in there to get it out as soon as the ground is dry enough.

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    It's pretty rough, I hope I didn't bite off more than I can chew here.

    B:rolleyes:B
     
    Last edited: Aug 29, 2011
  2. sololobo
    Joined: Aug 23, 2006
    Posts: 8,378

    sololobo
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    Great save Bob, lots of repro parts available. If it overwhelms ya to much it should be very marketable. Grandsons and friends rule for us gently aged dudes. Rock on bro. ~sololobo~
     
  3. Nothing a little sweat and cubic dollars can't fix!
     
  4. henry's57bbwagon
    Joined: Sep 12, 2008
    Posts: 680

    henry's57bbwagon
    Member

    Looks like a good starting point. Is your grandson working with you on the rebuild?
     

  5. dirtbag13
    Joined: Jun 16, 2008
    Posts: 2,540

    dirtbag13
    Member

    great score bob !
     
  6. cfnutcase
    Joined: Nov 29, 2008
    Posts: 1,032

    cfnutcase
    Member
    from Branson mo

    If it gets to be too much for ya, just give me a call!!! LOL Nice save! Jim
     
  7. Von Rigg Fink
    Joined: Jun 11, 2007
    Posts: 13,404

    Von Rigg Fink
    Member
    from Garage

    Up here that would be a dam good score

    that can be saved..4 sure
     
  8. iFlip
    Joined: Jul 8, 2010
    Posts: 173

    iFlip
    Member
    from San Angelo

    Why can't i find anything like that?:mad:

    I'm jealous.
     
  9. TinShed
    Joined: Mar 3, 2011
    Posts: 553

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    It will be work but woth it! I have seen guys start with less.
     
  10. scrap metal 48
    Joined: Sep 6, 2009
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    scrap metal 48
    Member

    I've seen them alot worse.. Hell, I'm driving one alot worse...........
     
  11. pasadenahotrod
    Joined: Feb 13, 2007
    Posts: 11,775

    pasadenahotrod
    Member
    from Texas

    Looks like you've got your work cut out for you BUT I've seen alot of guys start with a lot less than you have got there.
    Good thing is there are plenty of new parts available.
     
  12. mojo273
    Joined: Mar 30, 2006
    Posts: 394

    mojo273
    Member Emeritus

    Nice score Bob! That A will look good on ya!!:D
     
  13. Rusty Heaps
    Joined: May 19, 2011
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    What about the other vehicle, planning to save that one too, right?
     
  14. temper_mental
    Joined: Oct 22, 2006
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    temper_mental
    Member
    from Texas

    Very cool save looks to be in good shape.
     
  15. yule16met
    Joined: Dec 30, 2007
    Posts: 625

    yule16met
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    from Hudson, WI

    Just in time for back to the fifties! Get goin so u can drive ur new car!
     
  16. BELLM
    Joined: Nov 16, 2002
    Posts: 2,590

    BELLM
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    Looks like the body is in pretty good shape. Whats that in front of it?
     
  17. Francisco Plumbero
    Joined: May 6, 2010
    Posts: 2,533

    Francisco Plumbero
    Member
    from il.

    Nothing that a little love can't repair. Start rubbing on that and after a while the Genie will turn it into a Hot Rod.
     
  18. OahuEli
    Joined: Dec 27, 2008
    Posts: 5,243

    OahuEli
    Member
    from Hawaii

    Hell if something like that popped up over here guys would be fighting over it. Good find!
     
  19. Weasel
    Joined: Dec 30, 2007
    Posts: 6,698

    Weasel
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    Looks like Brookville is your new best friend - great score and well worth saving....
     
  20. olskool34
    Joined: Jun 28, 2006
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    olskool34
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    For being buried that long, it sure could be alot worse. Nice find!
     
  21. yule16met
    Joined: Dec 30, 2007
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    yule16met
    Member
    from Hudson, WI

    Shoot, Rufus Ranch would want $5,500 for something in that kinda shape!
     
  22. Nice Score Bob!
     
  23. LaSalle Gearbox
    Joined: Feb 3, 2005
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    LaSalle Gearbox
    Member
    from ohio

    That other deal looks like a 37 GMC
     
  24. That is not ruff.....No Surfs coupe was rough......
     
  25. TinShed
    Joined: Mar 3, 2011
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    LOL That is the truth and funny as hell!!!!!:D
     
  26. hotrd32
    Joined: May 16, 2007
    Posts: 3,561

    hotrd32
    Member
    from WA

    Another one saved that the previous owner was "going to do something with someday".....nice save!
     
  27. DocWatson
    Joined: Mar 24, 2006
    Posts: 10,280

    DocWatson
    ALLIANCE MEMBER

    Hell man your right there Bob, WAY too much work.








    Can I have it?:p
    Very nice save man, will we see a build thread for it soon??

    Doc.:D
     
  28. v8 garage
    Joined: May 18, 2006
    Posts: 276

    v8 garage
    Member

    Glad ya saved it! What is the other vehicle in front of it? '39 GMC?
    V/8
     
  29. Greezy
    Joined: May 11, 2002
    Posts: 1,440

    Greezy
    Member

    Nice score Bob, that looks to be in relatively good shape considering. If the owner of the property wants that hole filled back in Ive got a 60 BelAir to fill it back in with.
     
  30. 14 months of nights and weekends for Salina KS 2012.
     

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