pkhammer

Link to swap meet in Luray, Va. Largely Model A and T parts, a smattering of flathead V8, some misc brass-era and other makes. Nothing later than 1953 and no junky tools and so forth. I always make some great finds at this swap meet! I have heard the swap spaces are nearly sold out so looking for a great turnout. Model T tour is being planned following the swap meet. https://www.mapwsm.com/about-2024-swap-meet

I'd make the trade in a heartbeat but I'm a Model A Ford fan so I am a little biased in my opinion. I think the mid-fifties Studebakers are great looking cars and would likely be the most practical of the three, but if it needs a full restoration, you've got to consider that time and cost and the Model A is something ready to enjoy NOW. You'll have a ton of fun with the Model A as long as a 45-50 mph cruising speed is satisfactory.

Certainly not the kind of changes any of us wants to see. I realize change is inevitable but let's all support the Hershey's and Luray's and all those that remain while we still can.

Hammer's home for wayward Model A Fords was out gathering up a new resident today. Was happy to get the poor ol' girl home without incident. The gang was treated to lunch at a nice restaurant as is standard protocol. This one has about the same needs as the Town Sedan to be roadworthy once again.

Sorry to disappoint but I think this one's a keeper! I managed to get unloaded with half-flat tires with the help of the Wifey. I was anxious to check the condition of the gas tank so I found the tool needed to remove the flame arrestor screen, got it out, and I was much relieved to see that the inside was totally clean! The inside of the tank looks like brand new as a matter of fact so kudos to the previous owner! Not sure what he did to prep the tank for storage but whatever it was, it worked wonders! I'm not going to bore you guys any further with this particular story but once I get on some new tires, tubes, battery, belts, hoses, plugs, points and a carburetor rebuild, I hope to be out enjoying this jewel!

Not sure but guessing these are for a Studebaker? Corcoran Brown p/n CB-1020. "Stabilite" embossed top front. They measure 7 5/8" x 8 1/8".

Corcoran Brown p/n CB-1020 oval headlight lenses. "Stabilite" embossed near the top front. 7 5/8" x 8 1/8" overall. Are these maybe Studebaker?

So I have this rather nice BEAN grille shell. I am told it came off of a Bean orchard spray rig. It is cast iron and very heavy, maybe 100 lbs. I know some people buy these for wall hangers and so forth (better have a sturdy wall!). I would like to sell this one. $50 or best offer buys it. No shipping but I can deliver it to Carlisle on Thursday, Luray, Va swap meet or Hershey this fall. Cool conversation piece.

Looks like a solid truck for the money. In my area you'd be lucky to find a truck like this in the $7,500-$10,000 range.

I love the style of these trucks! They are a work of art!

Yes, they both would be good for that. I think the "AR" cars had the emergency brake lever to the left of the drivers left leg. This one has it right in front of the trans shifter. Out of the two, I plan to keep the '31 Sedan. It is very roomy and comfortable unlike the Roadster which I can barely get in and out of. I'll find a new home for the Roadster.

Thanks! I'm anxious to get to work on it. The Roadster I mainly bought because it has obviously been neglected and I felt a strong urge to "rescue" it from it's rather poor storage shed. What a shame because it looks like it had a very nice restoration at one point. My plan for it when I get it home is to re-sell it to a good caretaker. I may do some work to it and get it running and driving again or maybe sell it as it is. I will offer it to my friends here on the forum first at basically the same $$ I have spent on it. My first priority will be finding the next good home for it, not making a profit.

Now I've got to go pick up the '28 Roadster I made a deal on. 🤐

And I'm inclined to agree with you! Clean it up, fix what needs fixed to make it a solid driver and enjoy it. That's the plan.

Thanks Wayne, that's a nice thought. Enjoying it into our 80s would be great but I don't think we'll get to enjoy it for 56 years like the previous owners though, I'll be 116!! 😐

Excellent idea!

The worst thing you can find on a Model A is a crusty beyond repair gas tank. No big deal on other cars but with a Model A, it's part of the body and not easily repaired. I'd rather find a rod hanging out of the side of the block than a crusty gas tank. Tires/tubes and going thru the fuel system will be first things on the list to tackle. Well actually, ridding the car of it's rodent inhabitants will be first.

Be very careful with the sandblasting, it doesn't take much to warp thin metal! I like using glass bead or media that tends to not "peen" the metal too aggressively.

Sheetmetal looks really solid from this side.

I have been working for over a year helping liquidate the estate of a elderly friend and early Ford collector that passed away three years ago. In one of the sheds that was piled full of parts was a car under a car cover that was not for sale. The man's widow that I have been working with on the parts collection was simply and understandably very sentimental about the car which is a 1931 Model A Ford slant windshield Town Sedan. She and her husband had purchased the car in 1968 when she was 27 years old, she is 83 now. Her memories of the car go all the way back to her childhood when a local carpenter in her neighborhood owned the car. They enjoyed the car for many years but it has now been sitting for a while, she wasn't able to remember the last time it had been run. I had told her if she ever decided to sell the car, I'd be interested. Well, I got a call about two months ago and apparently the time had come to let it go. Me, my Wife and a couple of friends went this morning to wake up the car and pull it from it's slumbering place. It's pretty clean considering it has been carefully covered. The rodents of course had not left it alone. The seats look ok but the headliner had a half-dollar sized hole above the driver's seat. Worse news was waiting when I flipped down the sun visors, a fist sized hole above each one! I hate mice! Car is original paint, original interior, 28,954 original miles. A real time capsule that I am proud to now own! Now let's see if I can get it roadworthy once again!

I have a significant lot of pre-war headlight lenses for various makes. I am still sorting thru what I have and will list sizes and makers (twilite, parabeam, twolite, etc.) once I get thru them all and match up what I can. If you see anything you might be interested in or have needs, let me know. $35 per pair plus shipping, $15 for singles if in good condition. Chipped ones are cheaper. Free delivery to Luray Swap meet.

I've got a ton of pre-war headlight lenses I could bring. I am going to list these under parts for sale and see if anybody could use these. I will post brands and sizes once I finish sorting thru them.

Too far away for me. I have a hard time keeping up with all the A and T parts and cars I find within a few hours drive of home.

This set of brake shoes was mixed in with a bunch of early Ford parts and I cannot seem to identify them. This particular collector also had a couple early (mid-twenties) Dodges. I don't think they're Ford or Dodge, at least not that early. They are 1 3/4" wide and would fit a drum in the 11 1/2" -12" range.

My Dad was not a car guy but I grew up with friends, many that had Dad's that were gearheads. A couple of them were even involved in local street racing. My best friend Joe, his Dad had a '57 Chevy 2 door hardtop with a 427 that he was always wrenching on. I loved going over to Joe's house. His Dad didn't even have a garage, just did all his wrenching in the yard. Dad neve really understood my addiction to cars I don't think.