Projects Model A Coupe Build Thread: I bought the "What Is a Fair Price For This Car"

It's hard to tell in the original pics I posted, but at some point someone riveted a piece of sheet aluminum to the top & painted it to match. It actually looks really good & kind of adds to the coolness of the car. There's literally no rust or body damage. All the fenders look really good. I didn't bring a battery but the engine turns over with the hand crank & isn't stuck.


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Once I get it home I'll get you guys some better pics.


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Congratulations!!

Looks like an excellent start to a project.

 

let me know if you are selling the fenders... skirts and boards plz

congrats on the score.

 

Great stuff, and great read so far.
Better go hit the watch button.

 

That one lived in South America, don't walk away, RUN. For what you plan to build buy the body with the crap chassis for $4,800, and start spending and building from there. Bob

 

Wow great update! Please update with pics and stuff!

 

Congrats on the buy! I think you made the right choice . Now the fun begins, enjoy your build .


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Here are a few at different stages to look at that are below the asking price of the one your looking at.

https://fortsmith.craigslist.org/cto/d/1930-ford-model-coupe/6459343919.html
https://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/cto/d/29-ford-coupe/6491527729.html
https://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/cto/d/1929-ford-model-special-coupe/6452260328.html
https://cleveland.craigslist.org/cto/d/1930-ford-model-sport-coupe/6488504039.html
https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/d/1930-ford-model-coupe-original/6486067998.html
https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/d/all-original-1929-ford-model/6446639640.html

 

Good job-excitement will be flowing like fuel, keep us posted, photos

 

I think you did well. Looking forward to hearing more about it.

 

Awesome!
Do this... @Chris 's old coupe was the best!

 

Congrats.

 

Thanks fellas. As soon as I get her home I'll post pics. Probably gonna be a few days.


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And a fair price was agreed upon by all. Happy ending!
KK

 

From the pics, I don't think you can lose with this car. I'm with the previous poster who suggested starting with the best car you can. There is going to be enough work to make it into your dream car without having to wade your way thru missing parts, patch panels, rust, bad alignments and so on. Congratulations! You did well with this one. To paraphrase Will Rogers, they ain't mak'n them 30's and 31's any more.

 

9500

 

Guys read the whole thread. The story is done. The value of this particular start of project is set. Maybe Josh should make this into his build thread,but change the title.
My advice after buying it Josh, make it and drive it.

 

Thanks. I'll be picking it up Sunday. I'll update with more pictures Sunday night.
Thanks fellas


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That’s a scam. Same thing happened to me last week. Husband died, her and son moved. Didn’t want to set up a day / time for me to see the car as she got stood up at last appointment. Working as a nurse, couldn’t take off work. Wanted me to pay for the car site unseen and have it shipped to my house. Lol. I can’t believe people fall for that nonsense.


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Go buy a nice body for 5-6 grand .stock banger running chassis isn't worth more than 2 grand

 

$8,000 would be a good deal around the detroit area

 

around here several good coupes from $11,000 up to $20,000. Most guys on here are just lookin' for good sheet metal...

 

This question is getting old as its the most common one asked monthly but with that said I'm going to throw out my $8500 as my opinion.

 

most places have a 14 day return on batteries batteries plus has 6 volt car batteries just saying

 

8k

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Hey guys. I bought a new battery today. Installed it, pushed the clutch in, hit the starter button & she turned over a bunch of times. Time to get some fresh fuel, change the oil, flush the radiator/add coolant, then see if I can get her to fire up. You guys have any other suggestions or things I should do before attempting to start her up? Also, how should I handle or go about cleaning the gas tank.
Thanks for everyone's help & suggestions.
Josh


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Also should I change the title of this thread or just leave it as is?


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Change the title. Check for fuel coming in, then check for a spark ⚡️

 

Fuel delivery should be gravity feed on a Model A...if it's stock that is...