Brass is Best Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 You could always buy a great 68-B Cabriolet to enjoy until you find the elusive 68-C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Original poster is extremely adamant about the 31 C. Even good examples of that, seeming to fit the criteria, don't pass muster. So I'm sure a beautiful B priced accordingly will not fit the bill. Now if you find the right Auburn I'm a bit more flexible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AlCapone Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 (edited) This post has been on a Ford site for some time with many suggestions but they are always not suitable. Maybe we are spinning our wheels on this one. I personally don't think the right car will ever be found and I believe I share that opinion with many others ! JMOWayne Edited September 2, 2015 by AlCapone (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curti Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 It is my opinion that this thread should DIE. I will never post on it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 But, it was dying, now you've posted and it's live again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 (edited) A 68c recently surfaced on fordbarn, guy is thinking of selling it so I suggested he reach out to OP here. Complete, slant, but a true project. One never knows...Mr. Coco it's also on fb as well, nice car if one can commit to a restoration. Edited September 2, 2015 by Steve_Mack_CT (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 If no activity on this thread for a few weeks someone should bring it to the top.... ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 The worst possible scenario, when looking for a car, is when someone says or posts "thinking of selling it". Either it's for sale or not, and if it's for sale, then one has a price in mind, and anything else is just fishing. I found out long ago that, unless you have a rare car or are priced way under market, no one beats a path to your door. Interested parties will pay a fair price, but sometimes not get in a "make me an offer" mode when no price has been set to start with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AlCapone Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 The worst possible scenario, when looking for a car, is when someone says or posts "thinking of selling it". Either it's for sale or not, and if it's for sale, then one has a price in mind, and anything else is just fishing. I found out long ago that, unless you have a rare car or are priced way under market, no one beats a path to your door. Interested parties will pay a fair price, but sometimes not get in a "make me an offer" mode when no price has been set to start with.I totally agree! Thinking of selling is looking for a sucker ( fishing ) ! Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercer09 Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 OK, back to the topic................. show us the cabriolets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 It is my opinion that this thread should DIE. I will never post on it again. Yes you will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daisyford Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Ok, the post is nearly two years old so I doubt if you even follow up to see the responses and if you do, are you really in the market. I am hopelessly optimistic, however. Here are a couple of suggestions for you. Contact the cabriolet club. No website that I know of but they do publish a newsletter and when something is for sale it hits there first. Email is larry-gwen@consolidated.net and the newsletter costs $14 for a year. Cheap if you find a car. Another thing to consider is a A400, like a cabriolet with a back seat. It is a car that is more expensive to acquire but history has proven that it maintains a high resale value when you get out of the hobby or when your survivors sell it. You can contact them from the website at www.a400group.com. Post an answer if you find this helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Just to make sure this doesn't die, here is today's offering over on the Hamb. It's still original and apart for restoration but appears to be a very nice body missing some pieces which wouldn't be impossible to attain. It's probably the wrong color or has the wrong interior but I thought I would post it just in case.http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/1931-sw-cabriolet.989923/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suchan Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Just to make sure this doesn't die, here is today's offering over on the Hamb. It's still original and apart for restoration but appears to be a very nice body missing some pieces which wouldn't be impossible to attain. It's probably the wrong color or has the wrong interior but I thought I would post it just in case.http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/1931-sw-cabriolet.989923/Looks like the perfect car for the OP. The owner can decide exactly how each nut and bolt will be treated, and anything less wouldn't do. Then all that's to be done is find a restorer who works for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Yes, interesting project, but apparently not for sale, he wants to trade for roadster or coupe. Life is so difficult sometimes.I've traded maybe three times, 50 years, while owning and releasing more than 200 cars. It's much easier to sell, then buy, than trade..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercer09 Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 I agree Trim- the other guy always wants the upper deal-wink...........................! Auburn, it is also now on the Barn-dont think there will be any takers, cause the trade is on the low side, needing mucho work and there arent many rough roadsters out there. Alsothe trader might think his car is worth a bit more then it really is. Many small parts are missing and the costs add up quickly. It is a major undertaking. show me some more cabs................................! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 I guess with all we have found we have determined one thing. They really aren't that rare if someone actually wants to buy one. Even in elusive color conditions as well as various conditions. I wish I had as many choices with say a 31-33 Auburn convertible sedan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 (edited) It's always fascinated me over the years that someone can get a yearning for a certain car, and if serious, in a matter of months have one in the garage. My wife and I rode in a '37 Cord phaeton at a CCCA Caravan in the early 80's, we agreed we needed one, and within 6 months our ugly phaeton had a beautiful feature, our name on the title! I wanted a '69 Cutlass convertible, my first new car was the same year/car but a coupe, when I graduated high school in, oh yeah, 1969. Decided I really wanted one, a few months later one an hour away from us didn't sell on Ebay, went and looked at it, it was better than the description on Ebay, and bought it. Wanted a 50's Chevy truck. Mentioned it to a few people, within a couple months bought a '53 five window from a farm not far from my home. You have to be flexible on condition, location, price, but the point is, it's still fascinating that you can desire a particular piece of history, and if serious, own it very quickly, relatively speaking...... Edited September 6, 2015 by trimacar (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 (edited) The internet has really helped bring stuff out of the woodwork but also drove the prices of the more unusual stuff up a bit. I'm always looking for my next deal but when I found myself in the position to finally buy a C1 Vette, one of my bucket list cars, (probably one of the most plentiful cars to find for sale as well) I was able to really think what I really wanted and ended up with a beautiful 60 Fuelie in my favorite color combination with good lineage and a few unusual options or lack their of. It took just over a month to find. During that time I was hitting every vette trader site and coming up with creative ways to search for a hidden gem. I did end up buying one sight unseen from the other side of the country but when you find what you want exactly including the price range which I had to open up a bit more, you have to go for it. When a buyer is serious I bet I could put their dream car (as long as they are willing to pay atleast near market) in their garage in less than 2 months including shipping time.Now if you want a smoking bargain that will make things quite hard, in a particular color, in a specific condition with no lee way well that will be difficult. Pretty much what this whole thread has been about. Narrow minded people, bargain shopping for that one car they will most likely never find, miss out on enjoying alot of great old cars. Edited September 6, 2015 by auburnseeker (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Narrow minded people, bargain shopping for that one car they will most likely never find, miss out on enjoying alot of great old cars. One of the truisms of old cars (and maybe all old stuff) is the bargain hunter usually screws himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Same cab I mentioned a few days ago, would be a little more unusual for a model A, if someone is looking for a worthwhile full restoration project. Thread is heating up again, Curti, where are you?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Remember to have this same enthusiasm over my search for an Auburn when I get ready.(I really think I'm a bit short right now and should spend that money building a new shop) I suspect I'll have what I want when I get ready within a month or two. You can ask anyone that knows me. When I get serious about buying something and go into serious search mode, pretty much whatever I'm looking for shows up in my garage in relatively short order. (Not always exactly what I wanted, as others said, flexibility is the key.) but something that will fit the bill and do the job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercer09 Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 forget the shop.........................buy the car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 forget the shop.........................buy the car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!As tempting as that sounds a plastic tent in the snow belt in -30 weather with 60 degree temperature swings really doesn't sound like the proper storage for a #3 + $100,000 car. Although after about 5 or 6 years in their and a few leaks with rodents, possibly even a collapse, the $20,000 4- car you will have left will fit right in while you save up for the $100,000 restoration to bring it back to the #3+ car you started with. doesn't sound as appealing anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercer09 Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 that's why I have box bodies from old trucks-all under 1000. to buy..................... for storage. the pierce and cord are in the garage though.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 I have nothing to say, just want to keep this silly thread going. Just wanted to put a new slant on it..... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 that's why I have box bodies from old trucks-all under 1000. to buy..................... for storage. the pierce and cord are in the garage though..............Box bodies aren't too bad for a project car but in the Northeast you almost need heated storage to insure it's just like it was when parked. Those box bodies still sweat. I was in my storage trailer one day in the winter and the ceiling looked like the rain forest after a heavy rain and the next monsoon was about to begin. That's when i jumped out and closed the door before it started sweating any more. Besides if I build a new shop I can sell the old one and get rid of 2 Mortgages as well as the time to commute to it and the plow bill, possibly building the new shop with money I have saved. You can't beat that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 A new "slant" David? Good one...:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercer09 Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 sounds like a plan Auburn.................. David, where is the "new" slant, all I see are the old ones..........................? this will be the longest thread going with a little due diligence! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 "Bump" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 I think we need to rename this the Ford cabriolet entertainment thread for daily amusement. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercer09 Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Auburn, should we allow sport coupes and roadsters in the club too? or maybe we should keep it exclusive to cabs....................? ps definitely no chop tops! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Henderson Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Too much to go back and read all preceding this, did anyone mention using cheap steel overseas shipping containers or obsolete tractor trailer trailers for storage? Both have worked well for several acquaintances. Or, you can't beat using one side of a neighborhood widow's garage for cutting her lawn, or? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercer09 Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Dave, just what I mentioned in a previous thread. Have bought 4 box bodies with good roofs. Put cars in them. What I also do is space them 12 foot apart and run 14' 2 x4's from one to another on the roof, I now have another storage unit and so on and so on.................. put a tin roof up top and can always close the sides in with aluminum or galv tin. no permits needed, but a good piece of land recommended. I would not put a very expensive car in one of the these,but certainly keeps them dry and a heck of a lot better then a tarp. Also offers a degree of security. mine range from 15', which holds an A nicely to 23'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercer09 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 I was getting cabin, I mean cabby fever, so thought I would post once again.......................................... Lottery question- how many cabbies will be present at Hershey? (closest number wo going over wins the grand Landau Award)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 (edited) What are the rules, I really want that landau award, especially if it is a three foot trophy vs. A grill badge. (Picture one of those CL ads featuring a nice, but run of the mill, mildly modified car where owner is posing with ridiculous humungus trophy from local fast food cruise night sponsorship, surely we have all seen this...)I propose double points for a 31, or does that "slant" too far in favor of the 31s? Edited September 18, 2015 by Steve_Mack_CT (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercer09 Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Steve,as far as the rules go............. we make them as we go along and no rule is wrong. I was actually thinking an old landau bar on a wood plaque- but your idea sounds fine by me. Double points for a 31 and triple for a 32??? finally, all you have to do is take a guess, there are no judges and so after the show, we just all agree on a number that sounds good. I'll go with 31, since that was a great year....................................! There may not be 31 model A cabriolets at Hershey, but if we include other marques, could be close.................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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