victorialynn2

Thanks everyone. Yes one fell off and was lost after Ebay pics. Tried to find locally to be sure it would match. Yes I know not original but in pics. Thanks Joe they look correct. I will probably order, disclose in listing and let buyer decided. Just a last minute issue to deal with.

This fell off my father's 61 Corvair Rampside and I'm trying to replace it before it goes on eBay. I have been searching eBay and internet but can't find one like it. Does anyone have any ideas? If you are interested in checking out the PU, here are some photos: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B1j_Rb5rf7tyS2lyNEw5cGNWODg Thanks in advance.

Thanks. I read that right away and recommend it to others often.

That is what the consensus is suchan. It was not uncommon back then.

Much loved 1930 Ford Model A 5 Window Coupe auctioned to finance my father's long term Alzheimers care. I named her Daisy while transporting her from Tx to Oregon and she was the subject of lots of attention and conversations along the way. I will miss her but it's time for her to take care of dad the way he took care of her. Be sure to scroll all the way through the item description as there are tons of photos and info. Thank you! http://m.ebay.com/itm/272045450461

It's under item description: http://vi.raptor.ebaydesc.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemDescV4&item=272045450461&category=6234&pm=1&ds=0&t=1447641313200

Much loved 1930 Ford Model A 5 Window Coupe auctioned to finance my father's long term Alzheimers care. I named her Daisy while transporting her from Tx to Oregon and she was the subject of lots of attention and conversations along the way. I will miss her but it's time for her to take care of dad the way he took care of her. Be sure to scroll all the way through the item description as there are tons of photos and info. Thank you! http://m.ebay.com/itm/272045450461

I went to see my dad last year in Tx for a week and found him in a bad way so quit my job and stayed for 5 months, eventually bringing him back to Oregon where I live. He is a service connected Veteran of the Air Force and they are not paying for his care even though they should. (According to multiple people I've spoken with at the Va). Please take a look and maybe share in your Facebook Page if you would be so kind. Thank you. ~Victoria Listing is live for this Bronco to raise money for my father's Alzheimer's care. Please check it out and share the link. Thank you! http://m.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Bronco-FIRST-GENERATION-DRY-TEXAS-TRUCK-69-/272031305870

My father does subscribe to that publication. Also, I just paid a mechanic to go through my personal car before it was driven 2000 miles to where I am. I am sure I'm competent to pay for one to check out the cars if my father and I find it necessary.

Hi Harold. Good point and I have retained one who specializes in this and comes highly recommended.

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Based on everyone's very much appreciated advice, this is the plan: 1) Go through cars one by one with dad including his documentation, looking for associated parts , etc. make extensive notes and record any provenance or other knowledge he has of them. My dad will enjoy this as he is happy I'm taking an interest in an important part of his life. 2) Attend local car shows and continue to research here and other sites to gain knowledge of industry. 3) See if he can get them running or hire someone to help. Clean them up. (Lots of experience here. Lol) 4) Research solds on eBay and other sites to get a baseline value. (While teaching my 79 year old dad to use an iPad. ). View currently active sales to gauge competition. 5) Post here for additional feedback with complete info and good photos. 6) Evaluate info to either establish insurance/estate value or reserve price. 7) For ones to be sold, post on eBay with appropriate reserve, post link eBay here if allowed or without link, network with locals, people he knows, to market car and locate potential buyers. Not necessarily in that order. 8) For ones he won't sell, this will be invaluable info to be updated when the time comes to settle his estate. Update insurance if necessary. 9) Follow a similar process for his parts, tools and real estate. 10) Write a book on my experiences with dealing with elder abuse, dementia and settling estates such as this to create awareness. (Ok, I'm kidding about this but I may create a memoir for my family and to remember this special time with my father. I have relocated to the middle of nowhere, 2000 miles from family and friends, am putting my career and the rest of my life on hold for this, so I have plenty of free time. I wouldn't have it any other way.) Anything I missed? Thank you all for your help and I hope I have your continued assistance to help make the rest of my fathers life as enjoyable as possible while doing my best to preserve his (relatively small) estate should he need it for his care in the future. (Which is very likely.) I hope to meet lots of interesting people along the way and engage in lots of mutually beneficial transactions. God Bless

Thank you Mercer09, l have already relocated to assist my father so time is not an issue. I agree that these are not big money cars. When I was young he had some mint condition original vets like a 63 split window coupe and a 58 hardtop and soft top (my favorite). Those would have been better to have now. I think my biggest challenge will be to get him to part with what he does have. We will see. In the meantime I have time to research and learn. Thank you for the input.

Mr. Capone, if my messages don't convey that I admit I need help and realize I need to provide more info (that I don't currently have), I apologize. If real estate has taught me anything it's is that I'm not an attorney, a home inspector or even a car dealer. I was asking for advice and referrals. Btw, would you like to buy or sell a house?

My dad just got a big kick out of this quote.

Wow, thank you all so much for the terrific help and advice. As a kid and young adult I was around collectors a lot and it's good to see you all are still as good a group as I remember. I need to get a better camera and upload some high res pics and also do some more research and prep on the cars. You will be hearing from me and meanwhile I will be stalking this forum.

Good idea. I am sure they will run but as they have sat they will require attention. Thanks for the advice. That is a good idea. I am having trouble uploading more photos at this time.

1924 Ford Roadster

1930 Model A

Btw, thank you very much for your advice.

My dad has sold cars my entire life and it's actually a business for him. I do think he sold quite a few that way. I would think Hemming's would also be a good option. I do believe he sold many that way as well. Any idea on the marketability of the cars I mentioned? I believe those are all desirable. Some more then others of course.

How do I post photos?

Yes a Jeepster. Yep, that's what I'm seeing price wise also. I know I need to get conditions assessed. I believe the 57 Ford Retractible is the most valuable.

That is what I assumed. I guess I am going to have to become an antique car dealer. Lol

Yes but it's early in the process and no way to assess value with what I know at this point about the cars. I really need a resource to find a mechanic to get started. I guess it's worth an opinion. He has a good collection of American made cars. Likes to keep them original. His pride and joy is his 57 retractable. Also very nice shape a 1930 Model A Coupe, 24 Model T Roadster, 61 Corvair PU, 48 Willeys, 70 Bronco and some others.