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GWN7 |
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King of Road Trips ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region ![]() |
So I drove out to the other house yesterday and did my part to reduce the wild animal/auto collisions (150g @ 2800fps) and then I drove over to another town have dinner with a lady friend. During dinner she tells me that she has bought a building from the town (tax sale) to put in a coin op carwash. The building next door is leaning over (I gather the foundation is done) and she inquires what the town is doing with this leaning building. They tell her that they are getting someone to tear it down and if she wants anything from the building to take it. So one day she goes looking inside.
The building was a Ford dealership (and they sold tractors) from the 30's until the early 70's until the owner died and his widow never ran the business afterwards. She passed about 20 yrs ago and the building was sold to some guy who owned it until he never payed the property taxes and then the town assumed ownership (they have owned it for 10 yrs or more). While looking thru the building she discovers a third floor storage area and inside is a bunch of parts. Some still wrapped in the paper they came from the factory with parts number tags on them. There is a bunch of glass. One piece she says has a strap type hinge attached (fold down glass?). There are a bunch of torpedo headlights (30's vintage?) and a whole bunch of other stuff she has no idea what it is. I'm going back out there again (to reduce the animal/auto collisions further) and have dinner again with her. Sunday were going to go thru the building and I'll be able to take a look and pictures of what's there. Where should I look online to see what this stuff is worth? Is there a early Ford board like this one, where I can post pictures to see if there is any interest in these parts? She would like to sell the parts and give the money to the towns pool fund (their raising money for a swimming pool). Note* Before anyone posts a "this thread is worthless without pictures" I wasn't prepared to go climbing thru a old building when it was -27 outside without the proper clothing/footwear in the dark at 9pm last night. |
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest ![]() |
Bruce, Send me some pics. I will let you know what has value and where you might want to peddle the goods. Take pics of all of it, car and tractor.
Hey look for a FORD dealership sign of any kind, small medium or LARGE. I will take it. Or any other Ford signs or banners or ??? Thank you Craig |
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,270 Joined: 21-March 06 From: Virginia Member No.: 5,754 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
The fordbarn.com and the earlyfordv8.org are good places to start.
I would like to know if you come up with any 1940 Ford parts. Thanks, Tom (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,370 Joined: 29-February 04 From: Mile High 914 Member No.: 1,729 Region Association: Rocky Mountains ![]() |
That's quite a find! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)
(I'm a Ford freak too) Dad got me into Ford's because of all the model A's he has. wish I could walk through to see if there's anything he can use. AHhh.......... if I could walk though would be a pleasure! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) Please get some pics! |
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King of Road Trips ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region ![]() |
Pictures next Sunday.
I asked her if there was any papers (thinking dealer brochures/flyers) and she said there was boxes of stuff. To a car guy, this will be like opening King Tuts tomb. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I had a buddy that owned a 40 Ford deluxe. First car that I ever saw with a locking steering collum. |
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest ![]() |
Bruce, Send me the address I will see you next Sunday.
Craig |
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King of Road Trips ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region ![]() |
LOL .... Wait till I have a look, it might turn out to be not worth the trip.
I'll be home next Sunday night with the pics, if I'm not it means there was too much stuff to get thru and I'll be home Monday (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,370 Joined: 29-February 04 From: Mile High 914 Member No.: 1,729 Region Association: Rocky Mountains ![]() |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) Lucky guy!
Got a video camera? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shocked[1].gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 804 Joined: 24-August 05 From: Foxfield, Co Member No.: 4,655 Region Association: Rocky Mountains ![]() ![]() |
Would you be mad if we all showed up at your house? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/boldblue.gif) Be sure to check for early Mustang/Shelby parts. Did you ever get to the USPO and pick up my check for the top holders ? No rush as it's suppose to finally get cold and snow here next week.
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King of Road Trips ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region ![]() |
Would I be mad? Hell no.....just dress warm, it's been a tad cold these past few days. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
As this was a small dealership I think the likelyhood of Shelby/Mustang parts might be small too. But I'll keep my eyes open. I do know where there is a compleat 70 GT500. A buddy bought in about 75 for $3800. As to your parts, no, but I've finally kicked the viral infection which has prevented me from driving that far. They will be in the mail Wensday. I was going to go South last Thursday, but it was pointed out that the post office was closed. Something to do with Turkeys and football. |
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VRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOM! ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 323 Joined: 5-October 06 From: Yukon, Oklahoma Member No.: 6,996 ![]() |
i claim any '94 ford explorer ignitions......
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914 Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
Put me in line after Craig for any sign's or goodies that may be for sale in the near future. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) Super cool, can't wait to see pics.
Ferg (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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King of Road Trips ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region ![]() |
Well it's a good thing no one showed up. It was -30 here today.
Last night I mentioned to a buddy that I was going to look at a bunch of parts in the am and he asked where. So I told him the story. He then told me that the guy who bought the building and then let it go in the tax sale again cleaned out all the parts & signs that were in the building. Once he had all the inventory he had no use for the building, so why pay taxes........with hearing this I wasn't expecting a whole bunch of stuff. The only interesting thing I found was a back up light for a 52 Ford in it's original box with the wiring and where to mount it paper instructions. There is a about 10 more hubcaps that I haven't taken pics of.....tomorrow... Attached image(s) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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King of Road Trips ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region ![]() |
more....
If you can identify any of these parts let me know....especially the rads Attached image(s) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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King of Road Trips ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region ![]() |
What it looked like outside.........
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King of Road Trips ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region ![]() |
Middle rad has been identified.... 49- 53 Ford V8 rad
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I put the Poor in Porsche ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,080 Joined: 22-April 03 From: Las Vegas, Nevada Member No.: 600 ![]() |
It's just like King Tuts Tomb, they found a lot of empty one's first, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Maybe next time.
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ELVIRA ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,527 Joined: 27-March 03 From: Between Scylla and Charybdis Member No.: 481 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() ![]() |
It's just like King Tuts Tomb, they found a lot of empty one's first, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Maybe next time. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) |
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Mid-Engn. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 4,341 Joined: 24-February 03 From: Plymouth & Petoskey, MI Member No.: 346 Region Association: Upper MidWest ![]() ![]() |
GWN7
Wow, you got my attention being a FORD V/8 guy from day one. I have a complimintary life time membership from the V/8 FORD club of Amer. No current FORD cars, but lots of FORD friends. Any help you need let me know if we can help. Hopefully you find NOS stuff still in boxes, etc. If it's used stuff like shown (40 headlight covers & Flathead fuel pumps) it's not worth much. Keep us informed. We love stories like this. Tom |
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It all happens so fast! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 4,893 Joined: 5-November 03 From: minnetonka, mn Member No.: 1,315 Region Association: Upper MidWest ![]() ![]() |
Looks like the towns going to have to settle with a blowup kiddie pool.
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