Hi Guys, been reading on here for a few years trying to learn without annoying everyone. Anyone have thoughts on this: http://edmonton.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-classic-cars-1927-Ford-Model-T-W0QQAdIdZ166308111 Priced too high? Good deal? I've finally cleard out one of my project cars to make space for my long term goal of building a traditional hot rod. Something '27-32 (steel of course) would be a dream come true, but I'm not sure if the above collection of parts is worthwhile at the price. Also not sure when I should actually jump in and start building, not sure I know enough yet, or if I ever will, but that's a whole other question...
$6,000 canadian sounds like a reasonable price to me, assuming that flathead is a good running motor. With the new tires and engine/trans you have taken care of some of the major expenses. All the extra parts should be able to make you some money back.
That looks like a great start, I'm adding it up and the parts are around $5,000. value. You might start with that for an offer and see what happens. Jump in, you will learn alot from building this. Good luck !!! Kenny.
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Looks like a deal to me, almost makes me wish I lived in the cold, frozen North. Okay, that was a lie but the pickup looks like a real good start to a cool hotrod. Ya gotta start someplace and that looks like a good start.
Thanks for all the quick replies guys! I was hoping you would all say it was a terrible deal, that way I wouldn't have to think about loading it into my truck at -35C...
That looks like a real good project to get your feet wet with. Taking on a full build for the first time can be intimidating, but very rewarding. Assuming it doesnt drive you to a nervous breakdown in the meantime.
I think it's a good deal. It'll save you a lot of running around just trying to get those parts in one garage. Can't buy much for 6 grand up here. You basicly take it home and get to work
seems like a good price on a cool project. that will be a great little hot rod when it is done with those parts. nice that is more assembly with a little fab of a solid project than trying to repair a rusted out body and piece together junk parts.
You would spend a lot more trying to gather up all of the parts to get a car to that point. I do have one word of advice, If you are a big or tall person,think twice before ya buy a 27 because you will soon find out that they are real small cars. I have been getting parts and am building a 27 that I will sell because it will be to small. I just got caught up in the moment and bought the body because it was steel and had almost no rust. No big regrets,but I will have to sell it in order to start on a 32.GOOD LUCK,MAN!
Another thing, I will finish the 27 because it has been a blast building the thing and I could not have done it right without the HAMB.
Some really good points, glad I posted! As Greezy said, a full build is a huge undertaking, and one that I don't want to take too lightly. Mechanically I'm fine, swapped engines, rebuilt engines, suspension, brake, transmission work, no problem, done it before. I just have very little fabrication experience, outside of what is required for the average car guy, custom brackets for oil coolers, radiator fans, etc., that sort of thing I've done. Swimeasy, how tall are you? At 6'1", 200lbs, size 12 foot, am I going to be able to jam myself in there? Tight is not a problem, I've owned cars (and still do) that I can only drive with no shoes on for lack of space. I hadn't even thought of the space issue to be honest.
Yeah a T roadster pu cab is gonna be tight for ya. The thing about not having a certain skill to begin with, when building a car you will aquire it.
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