Another TRUE Barn find!

[Yadkin]

Originally Posted by Don Rickles

There’s a ‘59 Ford just waiting to be plucked! 😆

I'll bid $500.

[Don Rickles]

Originally Posted by Yadkin

I'll bid $500.

When I finish with the '79, I might just approach them about the '59! Once they see I mean business and complete the first one, that could sway them to let it go???

She was easy as far as price, but not sure where her number is on the '59....?

[Yadkin]

Originally Posted by Don Rickles

When I finish with the '79, I might just approach them about the '59! Once they see I mean business and complete the first one, that could sway them to let it go???

She was easy as far as price, but not sure where her number is on the '59....?

Haggerty valuation has "fair" at good coin. I'd offer 1/3 of that, prepare to go to half of it.

[GTOguy]

Dang! The dollar sure ain't worth shit anymore. I remember about 3 years ago ugly duckling '59-60's went for peanuts. I passed on a '60 4x4 Panel in nice driver condition for $3500 2 years ago. FE Powered, even. It was primer black, but all there and rust free.

[Don Rickles]

Originally Posted by Yadkin

Haggerty valuation has "fair" at good coin. I'd offer 1/3 of that, prepare to go to half of it.

So now you’re at 6850.00? 😆

You’re talking to the right man to teach you some negotiation skills!

[Yadkin]

Originally Posted by Don Rickles

So now you’re at 6850.00? 😆

You’re talking to the right man to teach you some negotiation skills!

For a solid frame, doors that don't sag and not too much rust repair, yes.

[Yadkin]

Originally Posted by GTOguy

Dang! The dollar sure ain't worth shit anymore. I remember about 3 years ago ugly duckling '59-60's went for peanuts. I passed on a '60 4x4 Panel in nice driver condition for $3500 2 years ago. FE Powered, even. It was primer black, but all there and rust free.

Old trucks are high dollar now, and the least practical (short bed, styleside) are worth the most.

I just went through this a year ago- wanted a truck for a 2nd vehicle and figured a good excuse for another classic in my stable. But a new Ranger 4WD was cheaper.

[GTOguy]

Originally Posted by Yadkin

Old trucks are high dollar now, and the least practical (short bed, styleside) are worth the most.

I just went through this a year ago- wanted a truck for a 2nd vehicle and figured a good excuse for another classic in my stable. But a new Ranger 4WD was cheaper.

I agree 100%. Toured a first gen Bronco restoration/resurrection shop in Myrtle Beach SC in late '21 and they were getting an average of $250,000 per Bronco, all done up. Have seen MANY '69-'72 GM pickups sell for 70-100k at auction while fully restored '41 Continental convertible coupes bring 30k. Saw a '69 SS396 L-78 Nova sell yesterday for 36k....about half of what a pickup would bring. I look and see the buyers and most are obese 60-70 something white guys in cargo shorts with beards. Whatever.

[Don Rickles]

Bringing this one to the top! My son and I found some time to play with the big ole 6 banger on Sunday! It's almost ready to drop back in the truck. Since I'm going back to the stock motor I've found a couple more items....rusted out choke tubes into the manifold (no one repops) I was able to drill out the remaining piece! Luck also is with me as I have two choke tubes from the 390 I can use. Next, the smog pump is frozen. I can just leave the belt off but I'd really like to either free it up or send it out for repair. Other than that, I'm thinking I should throw the carb in the trash and buy a brand new one, this one has been played with IMO not looking to good....

Stay tuned, oh...... I've yet to set the valves/rockers, never tried this before?

I'll get some pictures up later!

[Grey Ghost]

Originally Posted by GTOguy

I agree 100%. Toured a first gen Bronco restoration/resurrection shop in Myrtle Beach SC in late '21 and they were getting an average of $250,000 per Bronco, all done up. Have seen MANY '69-'72 GM pickups sell for 70-100k at auction while fully restored '41 Continental convertible coupes bring 30k. Saw a '69 SS396 L-78 Nova sell yesterday for 36k....about half of what a pickup would bring. I look and see the buyers and most are obese 60-70 something white guys in cargo shorts with beards. Whatever.

Happy that I got in early with my '74. I do remember back in the 80s when muscle cars were just used cars and a dime a dozen. Investors started dumping their money into them in the 90s and priced them out of reach of the majority.

[Don Rickles]

The POS imported engine stand is at its limit! I have another old one, but it has the kids 240Z engine hanging on it....

[Aerovette]

I'd offer my engine stand, but it is currently being used. I have a trouble light I needed to plug in and an extension cord was necessary.

Edit: I love the sight of a fresh engine. So satisfying.

[Don Rickles]

Originally Posted by aerovette

I'd offer my engine stand, but it is currently being used. I have a trouble light I needed to plug in and an extension chord was necessary.

*cord

[Aerovette]

Originally Posted by Don Rickles

*cord

Yep, that too.

[RMVette]

Originally Posted by Don Rickles

The POS imported engine stand is at its limit! I have another old one, but it has the kids 240Z engine hanging on it....

[Don Rickles]

Originally Posted by RMVette

When the doctors try to draw blood, all they get is oil!

[GTOguy]

Originally Posted by Don Rickles

Bringing this one to the top! My son and I found some time to play with the big ole 6 banger on Sunday! It's almost ready to drop back in the truck. Since I'm going back to the stock motor I've found a couple more items....rusted out choke tubes into the manifold (no one repops) I was able to drill out the remaining piece! Luck also is with me as I have two choke tubes from the 390 I can use. Next, the smog pump is frozen. I can just leave the belt off but I'd really like to either free it up or send it out for repair. Other than that, I'm thinking I should throw the carb in the trash and buy a brand new one, this one has been played with IMO not looking to good....

Stay tuned, oh...... I've yet to set the valves/rockers, never tried this before?

I'll get some pictures up later!

At least hold onto the original carb. New carbs tend to be marginal quality and the remans are terrible. You are better off having the original gone through by a competent person. The most common issue with your type of carb is that the main body comes loose and it leaks vacuum. The cure takes about 10 minutes to remove the carb, tighten the screws back up from underneath, and re-install it. I must have done a million of those back in the day. Every straight 6 Ford had a loose carb. But the carb itself almost never went bad.

[Don Rickles]

Originally Posted by GTOguy

At least hold onto the original carb. New carbs tend to be marginal quality and the remans are terrible. You are better off having the original gone through by a competent person. The most common issue with your type of carb is that the main body comes loose and it leaks vacuum. The cure takes about 10 minutes to remove the carb, tighten the screws back up from underneath, and re-install it. I must have done a million of those back in the day. Every straight 6 Ford had a loose carb. But the carb itself almost never went bad.

GTO, I must applaud you with this post and truly your expertise! You really nailed it here! This was found, not just loose from the base, the screws had literally fallen out. Only one remained and I found two of the four screws lodged in the manifolds. I replaced the final screw. I was thinking of using thread lock, as they are that close to stripping out…..?

To add, these aftermarket carb never seem to be a complete unit? I have a carb rebuild kit sitting right here, but my knowledge is lacking to be honest. I’ll drop or loose one of these tiny parts and that will kill it for sure! 😆 I don’t know a guy that works on Ford carbs but that might be best?

Ok you’re pretty good!

[GTOguy]

Use blue locktight on the screws, NOT the red or green stuff. 99% of the time when working on these, they didn't need a full rebuild. Tighten the screws, verify the float setting, and pop in a new accelerator pump and you are good to go for another 40 years. Seriously. These are very simple carburetors, about as simple as a toilet, literally.

[Don Rickles]

It's in!