What would you pay for this car?

Titus · 12-26-2011, 06:09 PM

352 v8 1958 Thunderbird. Engine ran when parked, then was going to be taken apart to be fixed possibly? So say it doesn't run. Engine parts are in the trunk. Will likely need exhaust work, but the floors and frame are solid.

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What would you pay given the chance to buy this bird?

Kermit · 12-26-2011, 06:15 PM

If I had the money, ability, and desire to restore a classic car then I would pay for it. Looks like a solid body that needs some work.

I love old Tbirds, one of my favorite old cars.

everex5 · 12-26-2011, 06:16 PM

If I had the money... ever... between 3 and 4 grand. As a long term fixer upper.

LT. · 12-26-2011, 06:38 PM

I would have to know the numbers how many where made in that color and engine tranny combo. how bad is the rust in the floor boards is it a true numbers matching? what are your skills in auto body work? can you buy Noe oem Body parts floor pans and so on. 3 k cash tops. if it was a 4 speed id pay more.

Titus · 12-26-2011, 06:52 PM

blackrain · 12-26-2011, 07:02 PM

Offer $500, maybe a grand. You have alot of work to do just to get it running. That whole engine will have to be taken apart and rebuilt,possibly a little machining work for skim clean up.

Not even talking rust repair yet. How long has it been sitting? It if was parked, chances are trans could be bad or something was wrong with the engine to begine with.

Don't forget about the possible mouse damage that could be waiting for you, such as chewed wires and those little nest.

Later,
Blackrain

MassDestruction00 · 12-26-2011, 07:05 PM

it looks like the car could use quarter panels, make sure you look at the cowl, a lot of them trapped leaves and moisture in there and created a rot issue that is not easily fixed

Titus · 12-26-2011, 07:08 PM

I was bored one night and Amber pulled this up to give me something to look at. Now my minds spinning about this.

I got a phone number, spoke with the dad, it's his young sons car who was given it by the original owner, his grandfather.

Story has it that it's been sitting covered in the barn since the late 60s. I haven't seen it yet, only photos given by email. Grandfather feels it's worth $2800.

I said basically what has been said above to the father who doesn't know much about this car. Son was supposed to call me, then I get an email declining my offer as the son and grandfather feel it's worth at least 2k.

I said with all things considered I don't feel its worth that. He said I'm welcome to come and look at it which is roughly 2 hours away from me but 4 hours round trip only to be turned down isn't worth my time.

K_Obeastly · 12-26-2011, 07:20 PM

bout a hundred dollars

Gas mask · 12-26-2011, 07:22 PM

I'd say start with 1500 and don't go past 2500... there's some rot there and chances are that even though the floors are solid there will prolly be holes in them anyhow, just, small ones.

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Titus www.tituspb.com Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Group W Bench	What would you pay for this car? 352 v8 1958 Thunderbird. Engine ran when parked, then was going to be taken apart to be fixed possibly? So say it doesn't run. Engine parts are in the trunk. Will likely need exhaust work, but the floors and frame are solid. What would you pay given the chance to buy this bird? __________________ Feedback Dealer for APP, CCI, Nelson, Leland, Valken, Tippmann, Procaps, etc Please donate to make a difference in my fathers life Willing to be a 3rd party for shipments to Canada anywhere in the world just PM me. Buy a Celanis Paintball Patch for a good cause Last edited by Titus; 12-26-2011 at 06:12 PM.

12-26-2011, 06:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
Kermit Straight 6 or Bust! Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pace, FL	If I had the money, ability, and desire to restore a classic car then I would pay for it. Looks like a solid body that needs some work. I love old Tbirds, one of my favorite old cars. __________________ KermitKam on YouTube Insanity Workout DVD Bundle FS/T!

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12-26-2011, 06:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
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12-26-2011, 07:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
blackrain MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: America	Offer $500, maybe a grand. You have alot of work to do just to get it running. That whole engine will have to be taken apart and rebuilt,possibly a little machining work for skim clean up. Not even talking rust repair yet. How long has it been sitting? It if was parked, chances are trans could be bad or something was wrong with the engine to begine with. Don't forget about the possible mouse damage that could be waiting for you, such as chewed wires and those little nest. Later, Blackrain __________________ Visit my Sponsor page: http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/t...y-sponsor.html "When all else fails, pull the pin and see what happens next" Follow Team Blackrain on Face Book: http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.p...00000734844527 Best Auto cocker info ever Just like to make crazy stuff for paintball? Click here My feedback How Paintballs are made

12-26-2011, 07:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
MassDestruction00 MCB Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Easthampton, Ma	it looks like the car could use quarter panels, make sure you look at the cowl, a lot of them trapped leaves and moisture in there and created a rot issue that is not easily fixed __________________ My feedback http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/f...tml#post322596

12-26-2011, 07:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
Titus www.tituspb.com Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Group W Bench	I was bored one night and Amber pulled this up to give me something to look at. Now my minds spinning about this. I got a phone number, spoke with the dad, it's his young sons car who was given it by the original owner, his grandfather. Story has it that it's been sitting covered in the barn since the late 60s. I haven't seen it yet, only photos given by email. Grandfather feels it's worth $2800. I said basically what has been said above to the father who doesn't know much about this car. Son was supposed to call me, then I get an email declining my offer as the son and grandfather feel it's worth at least 2k. I said with all things considered I don't feel its worth that. He said I'm welcome to come and look at it which is roughly 2 hours away from me but 4 hours round trip only to be turned down isn't worth my time. __________________ Feedback Dealer for APP, CCI, Nelson, Leland, Valken, Tippmann, Procaps, etc Please donate to make a difference in my fathers life Willing to be a 3rd party for shipments to Canada anywhere in the world just PM me. Buy a Celanis Paintball Patch for a good cause

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12-26-2011, 07:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
Gas mask Just falconing' around. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada.	I'd say start with 1500 and don't go past 2500... there's some rot there and chances are that even though the floors are solid there will prolly be holes in them anyhow, just, small ones. __________________ "Hey, you know how people drive cross-country in their Corollas? And then need to get their oil changed, after a straight 1200 mile drive? Yes? Now take a good look at your blueprints. See that 'cage' in front of the oil filter? Yeah, that's the exhaust manifold. Go die. " - Deus Machina My Spec-ops Feedback. http://forum.specialopspaintball.com...27&hl=Gas+mask MCB feedback (Thanks Longbeard) http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/f...-feedback.html Wants thread. http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/w...ted-often.html DO NOT SHIP A PACKAGE TO ME VIA UPS.