Out in Yamhill county, it doesn't run but it is complete. He wants $1100-. Here is the link:

1952 ford for sale/trade

 

Hm, "Condition: New". Sounds legit.

 

Must mean the hood.

 

For some reason, after only 1700 miles, the previous owner left the spark plugs out. I do that all the time every 1700 miles.

Yep, I believe the whole story now. Hmmm, wonder why it doesn't turn over with no heads on it.