WIW Halibrand Model A Complete Center Section

Any Idea of value of a complete Halibrand quick change center section?

 

A's are worth less than V8's. If it's not cracked or wallered out, it's got to be worth a grand. Maybe more depending on how nice it is.

 

Main factor is condition-cracks, repairs, etc.
Culver City vs. Torrance etc helps determine a range of production years and also affects value.

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Correction on my part. Its a banjo style but for a v8 technically not a model a. My mistake.

 

I wont see the part until tomorrow and will have to decide on the fly. So what value should be placed on each respective version?

 

Make sure it's not a Champ, as then the value gets cut into quarters.

 

Guy says its a hilibrand for sure.

 

Champ refers to the size. Champ is the largest, also referred to as 301.
V8 is 201.
Model A type is 101, also sometimes called midget type.

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Ok, good to know. This ford stuff is completely new to me. Is there a way to determine size? And what is the value on each.

 

And what all parts need to be there?

 

A quick search and this came up...might help.
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=792403&highlight

 

Value varies a good bit depending on condition, but the V8's(201) are usually the highest, followed by the 101, then the 301. The 301's are easily the most common.


The 101 and 201 have ten holes on each side of the center for the axle tubes, but the bolt circle is different between them.

The 301 has 11 or 12 holes.

I know you would really like to have a value, but there are so many factors. As far as completeness, best bet would be ring and pinion, bearings, carrier, lower shaft rear cover with bearings and a couple sets of change gears.
Most if not all parts should be available if missing, though.


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That atleast gives me some idea of what to look for. Is $400 a good or bad number?

 

$400 for a decent 101 or 201 bare center is an absolute steal.

 

Where is a good place to start my offer then? I dont want to offend anyone.

 

Turns out its a bare champs with rear cover. Thats it. In good shape. But just case and cover. From torrance.

 

Whats that worth

 

I paid $400 for a complete [hub to hub] champ rear shipped. Based on what they go for on eBay I'd say $100-300 depending on condition and if it's magnesium or aluminum.