just got my first 48 f1 last week and I'm finding myself perusing craigslist, ebay, and the classifieds. Ran into this locally about five miles away:

"Disposing of the many duplicate or not used early Ford parts collected while building a project car. Good 8BA flathead block with crank, pistons, rods, heads. 40 banjo rear axle, 2 early transmissions, late 30's Ford truck radiator, new 35-36 streering wheel, Edelbrock Super Dual intake for pre 49 engine, F1 front brake backing plates, 37-40 spindles, 40 rear brake backing plates, 37 driveshaft, rear radius rods, 32 steering box, 8BA distributors, starter, 8BA bell housings (one adapts Chevy V8 to early ford transmission), clutch parts, oil pans, exhaust manifolds, more. $800 takes all. Not interested in separating individual parts."

the 8BA block/parts are what interested me most, but the laundry list of parts here makes me wonder if the whole collection is worth investigating. I'm already looking ahead to a project truck. thoughts? worth looking into? is this how the addiction begins?

Jim

 

You've been bit
The parts listed are whats needed to build Model A/ 32-34 Ford Hotrod in the 50's style
If everything is in good shape it's worth the price if you part it out

 

Look at it and inspect closely for any cracks. If it's in decent shape, offer him $500 and try to settle somewhere between $600-700. The guy already built his car, so this is just stuff in his way. If you show up with a truck (and/or trailer) and flash hundred dollar bills in front of his face, I bet he'll sell.

 

Well....there are other addictions that are worse. I find this one to be good for the soul. Hard on the bank account, but good for the soul. To answer your question...yes...this is how it starts.

Dan

 

All it takes is one rusty hulk, believe me, I've been infected for over 30 years and 16+ trucks.

 

AND SO IT BEGINS....................

 

Yes, this is exactly how it starts, but look on the bright side! You've already completed step one by going public with this potential addiction.
it takes many of us years to get to step one! hahahaha

I love this club!

 

I'm not addicted.




Picture is a few years old, but not much has changed, except for the yellow clip and all fenders are gone.

 

I bought four big plastic totes to put my latest "acquisitions" in last night. One word of warning, perusing craigslist and ebay AFTER you buy your truck can get you in trouble. See my signature. The good deal (i.e. the truck you SHOULD have bought) always pops up right after you buy the one you have.

 

Yep, this is how it starts. I'm addicted to old trucks and Krispy Kreme donuts but I can quit anytime I want to or maybe I cant Oh well there are worse things I guess Sounds like you got a COOL start man! But we like pictures around here! Some of us dont read so good.

 

Here is something to help you along - Just fpllow the directions and you can search any craigslist you want - I have the free version and it work well and helps keep me broke.

Free CraigsList Reader Pro - Free software downloads and software reviews - CNET Download.com

 

Ilya,

If we're posting pictures of our addiction here's mine:





A word of warning, it can spread to other types of vehicles. My latest affliction is a '37 Buick Special, I'm on my 4th one.

The original car:


The first parts car:



The second parts car:


The third parts car (hopefully the last):

 

So Bob, in the interest of easing the suffering of fellow human being, I'm more than willing to swap my rusty '49 F1 fenders for those on your shelf. You know, to try and spare you the pain. Just lookin' out for you.

 

hopefully you got an understanding girlfriend / wife ................. LOL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Bob,

I wish I had a shop and a forklift.