victorialynn2 Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Hey guys, if you don’t mind, I’d like to post some engines, tools and related stuff to see if y’all can help me identify. If you have estimates of worth that would be helpful too. I’m preparing to sell a bunch of stuff and I’d like to know what I have. Please note i have limited connection ability until Thursday. I appreciate your help! Let’s start with these 4 motors. What year? 3 Flatheads & 1 I'm not sure what it is: A) 8BA 3RT? 8520 also tranny that was on it but someone took it off recently. B.) 8BA 3RT 6620 also tranny I believe for this one. C) says EAB on the head but haven't found other numbers. Where are they? also some misc items. D) not like the others. One head says 7HA 6050-02 Will add more parts/tools later. Hope to have mechanic make sure they turn (I’m told they do) and possible check other things. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 The 8BA engines are obviously Ford flat head V-8, made 1932 to 1953. An 8RT is a 1948, I believe, if that's what it says. There are surely experts here who'll tell you the exact year of each! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 I'm no expert here but I think the 8BA were later, like post war and had a more conventional distributor rather than it being driven off the end of the camshaft on the front of the engine. One tranny looks to be a three speed overdrive, probably from one of the 8BAs. Most likely car. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tripwire Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 VL2, The 8BAs are Ford V8s from 1949 era. The same basic engine was offered from 1949 - 1953 in ford cars. The trucks had different ID. These have some value, 100s of dollars, if they are not cracked. Problem is, usually they need to be disassembled to find the cracks. EAB is 1953. The 7HA is a 6 cylinder of the same era, 49-53. Not as interesting to folks as the V8s but there will be someone willing to pay for this. The transmission in the second photo is a 3 speed with overdrive, same era. Unknown condition $100 or maybe a more depending on how bad someone wants it. The other one appears to be a 3 speed, same era. same value +/- You might try looking at this site. You'll find a lot of flathead people there: https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/ Good luck, WParo in VT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1912Staver Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 The first one with the really long Breather/ oil filler tube probably came from a cabover truck. Its the same basic engine as the car ones , but might be more likely to have been worked hard and have the all too familiar flathead cracks. Greg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victorialynn2 Posted November 25, 2017 Author Share Posted November 25, 2017 Thanks guys. My father restored many flatheads of this era. Some of you will remember the 50 project I sold last year or so. His car car friend said that all of these were good, ran, no cracks but hopefully I can get someone to verify as it is useless to sell them otherwise. I have not not found any junk so far and was told my father didn’t buy or keep junk. Everything I’ve had worked on so far works and is in good condition so I’m hopeful these are also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victorialynn2 Posted November 25, 2017 Author Share Posted November 25, 2017 Another tranny in a different area not far from the v6 engine. Also posting some misc items. Let me know if you see anything interesting to car guys (or gals) or if I should scrap. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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1912Staver Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Most of the parts you are showing have some value. Of course things like engines are a P.T.A. to ship. Flathead Ford V8's are always in demand, the 6 probably much less. Probably a Craigslist add will get them sold to someone within pickup distance. If you take a reduction for a package deal you might even find someone who will buy them all in one shot. Most of the tools you are showing look fairly average in quality, probably not worth the trouble of Ebay. Go thru them and pick any Snap on, Mac etc out , they are worth a ebay auction, then any USA name brand, Craftsman, Proto , SK, Herbrand, etc . for Craigslist. Import tools even if almost new are for a garage sale , $1.00 / $5.00 your pick table. Greg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victorialynn2 Posted November 25, 2017 Author Share Posted November 25, 2017 More misc stuff. Let me know if anything stands out that I should be aware of. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victorialynn2 Posted November 25, 2017 Author Share Posted November 25, 2017 (edited) 5 minutes ago, 1912Staver said: Most of the parts you are showing have some value. Of course things like engines are a P.T.A. to ship. Flathead Ford V8's are always in demand, the 6 probably much less. Probably a Craigslist add will get them sold to someone within pickup distance. If you take a reduction for a package deal you might even find someone who will buy them all in one shot. Most of the tools you are showing look fairly average in quality, probably not worth the trouble of Ebay. Go thru them and pick any Snap on, Mac etc out , they are worth a ebay auction, then any USA name brand, Craftsman, Proto , SK, Herbrand, etc . for Craigslist. Import tools even if almost new are for a garage sale , $1.00 / $5.00 your pick table. Greg Most are the older Craftmen made in USA. He took very good care of them. I didn’t post the basic hand tools in the cabinets. Edited November 25, 2017 by victorialynn2 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1912Staver Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 (edited) I like Craftsman tools, good value for the money. They were made in huge numbers. I often see them at swap meets and garage sales as cheap as $1.00/ $2.00 a piece. Even then they aren't exactly best sellers. Bigger wrenches and the like are more but not all that much. They are probably the best "bang for the buck" out there for buyers, unfortunately for sellers you aren't going to see much return for your time. I own a couple of hundred Craftsman tools , but other than the odd $15.00 fine tooth ratchet I doubt I paid more than $5.00 for any one piece. Greg Edited November 25, 2017 by 1912Staver (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victorialynn2 Posted November 25, 2017 Author Share Posted November 25, 2017 These are the the trailers. Nothing fancy. The first one is a POS. Any value? Dad had the flatheads in it. The PU bed someone will want. All makes are the same except the tailgate. The camper trailer will be listed. It’s really nice with sunroof, etc. dad was a dealer and this was his demo. He pulled it with his Model T. I have pics of that. I doubt it was ever used but for display. Sorry I haven’t cleaned the dust off it yet but the paint is very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victorialynn2 Posted November 25, 2017 Author Share Posted November 25, 2017 The camper is this model but with polish black finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC38dls Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 (edited) VL2. I sold an engine lift for $90 by putting a sign at end of drive saying “Tools for sale”. Sold out quickly. Try to make sets of tools - all sizes of sockets from small to large is a box with a ratchet, then put the sets on a table saying $20 or $25 per set. If you are going to do a garage sale I’ll be happy to post the location and dates, listing some major items on the Ford Truck 48-54 site. There are a lot of members in TX that want a good flat head V8. Good blocks are getting harder to find at reasonable prices. Let us know where and when asap Dave S Edited November 25, 2017 by SC38DLS (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Seems the GMC trailer should be worth atleast 500. Maybe as high as a 1000 if the gate is really nice and it doesn't have any rot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 (edited) You might even be surprised. I would throw the Junk trailer on Craigslist for 150.00 and let people make an offer. I actually bought tools from someone yesterday in a similar situation as you are in or atleast they are handling it for the family. Alot of theirs are snap on Matco etc. of course along with some craftsman. I bought about 30 Gear wrenches from them Yesterday for 40.00. They have a few Snap on Boxes as well as a couple craftsman and a Husky. I pointed out a bunch of stuff I was interested in and I'm waiting on the seller to get back to me with prices. Alot of their stuff is metric so it might have a little more appeal as more stuff is Metric now. Seems nothing special wrenches are worth around a 1.00 a piece. I've even bought Snap on at about 2.00 a piece. It all depends on how bad the seller wants to move the stuff. Putting the sets together as much as possible is best as a full set of wrenches will sell better than a few rogue ones. I would check and see if that 3/4 drive ratchet set in the green box is an SK. if so it should have a little value to it. They sure are nice to have when you need sockets that big. My Dad gave me his old SK set when he got a newer overseas set from a friend. I had my choice of either and I took the SK even though it's definitely much more used than his new set is. As mentioned I think a tool sale sign will get rid of the majority of stuff in quick order. Edited November 25, 2017 by auburnseeker (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victorialynn2 Posted November 25, 2017 Author Share Posted November 25, 2017 1 hour ago, SC38DLS said: VL2. I sold an engine lift for $90 by putting a sign at end of drive saying “Tools for sale”. Sold out quickly. Try to make sets of tools - all sizes of sockets from small to large is a box with a ratchet, then put the sets on a table saying $20 or $25 per set. If you are going to do a garage sale I’ll be happy to post the location and dates, listing some major items on the Ford Truck 48-54 site. There are a lot of members in TX that want a good flat head V8. Good blocks are getting harder to find at reasonable prices. Let us know where and when asap Dave S Thanks. I’m going to try to get more info on their condition as I said above. I appreciate your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victorialynn2 Posted November 25, 2017 Author Share Posted November 25, 2017 44 minutes ago, auburnseeker said: Seems the GMC trailer should be worth atleast 500. Maybe as high as a 1000 if the gate is really nice and it doesn't have any rot. I was thinking that also. I’m in Texas so things don’t tend to rust badly. Seems solid. Here are more pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victorialynn2 Posted November 25, 2017 Author Share Posted November 25, 2017 If I kept that trailer, I’d probably put plants in the back and make it yard art. ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old car fan Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 (edited) Wow ,you have you have your hands full.to far away for us. Edited November 26, 2017 by old car fan (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victorialynn2 Posted November 25, 2017 Author Share Posted November 25, 2017 51 minutes ago, auburnseeker said: I would check and see if that 3/4 drive ratchet set in the green box is an SK. if so it should have a little value to it. They sure are nice to have when you need sockets that big. My Dad gave me his old SK set when he got a newer overseas set from a friend. I had my choice of either and I took the SK even though it's definitely much more used than his new set is. Yes it says SK and I think 47170 from the pic but I will check in am. Value? Thanks for all the tips! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victorialynn2 Posted November 25, 2017 Author Share Posted November 25, 2017 51 minutes ago, auburnseeker said: I would check and see if that 3/4 drive ratchet set in the green box is an SK. if so it should have a little value to it. They sure are nice to have when you need sockets that big. My Dad gave me his old SK set when he got a newer overseas set from a friend. I had my choice of either and I took the SK even though it's definitely much more used than his new set is. Yes it says SK and I think 47170 from the pic but I will check in am. Value? Thanks for all the tips! Some of the bigger tools were for his 18 wheelers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike36 Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Vic, the red plastic pouch with tools that look like the letter T are telescoping gauges. Red pouch may be Starret brand. That is top of the line. Not up to date on prices anymore but sure you can find out on net. One large dealer that sells them is MSC. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victorialynn2 Posted November 26, 2017 Author Share Posted November 26, 2017 15 minutes ago, old car fan said: Wow ,you have your hands full.if at auction be all over it,but the Gmc bed ,we are working on a napco,may help,If at auction I would be there, This is nothing. You should have seen it with all the cars too. Lol. What were you saying about the gmc bed? What’s a napco? Do you think I have enough for an auction? I don’t know if a company is available out here in Hill Country. I’m 90 minutes Nw of SA and 2 hours west of Austin. I’d love be to do an auction and be done with it. Pricing all this stuff is a Pita. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeke01 Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 The transmission in the second photo of the thread may go with the Jeepster that is in a later photo but I can't be sure. Zeke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victorialynn2 Posted November 26, 2017 Author Share Posted November 26, 2017 (edited) 9 minutes ago, zeke01 said: The transmission in the second photo of the thread may go with the Jeepster that is in a later photo but I can't be sure. Zeke I will check that. They were in the trailer next to the Jeepster so possible. I will look if it has one installed. Thank you! Edited November 26, 2017 by victorialynn2 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victorialynn2 Posted November 26, 2017 Author Share Posted November 26, 2017 54 minutes ago, Mike36 said: Vic, the red plastic pouch with tools that look like the letter T are telescoping gauges. Red pouch may be Starret brand. That is top of the line. Not up to date on prices anymore but sure you can find out on net. One large dealer that sells them is MSC. Good eye. I looked up online and yes that is what they are. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victorialynn2 Posted November 26, 2017 Author Share Posted November 26, 2017 (edited) A few more things... Anyone know the range for these aftermarket parts? I do really appreciate all the comments! I’m sure you all can imagine my brain goes into meltdown mode when I’m trying to make sense of all of this. Not to mention liquidating my dad’s garage, which just seems so wrong to me. I used to just go into the garage, look and cry. Now I can actually work in there, but I can only handle so much at one time. As time goes on, it gets a bit easier and less emotional. I have never known my father not to have a big shop with all this stuff though. It’s messy because I’ve been moving stuff around from another garage, but his garages were meticulous and everything was cleaned and in its place. ? Edited November 26, 2017 by victorialynn2 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsmoke Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 My suggestion, put your bottom line (let's say $2500-$3000) for everything there is and seek someone ready to take everything and let them decide whether to market the stuff or keep some of it. Auctions usually only payoff to the Auction company. Selling one or 2 pieces at a time will take years. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 I see a spare set of hubcaps for the 57 Skyliner... (pic 5) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victorialynn2 Posted November 26, 2017 Author Share Posted November 26, 2017 8 hours ago, Bloo said: I see a spare set of hubcaps for the 57 Skyliner... (pic 5) Yes, Thanks Bloo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xander Wildeisen Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 The hand tools do not have a high value. You show a few tool boxes in your pictures. Keep all of the tool boxes, and fill them with a complete set of tools to put in the trunk of all your/families cars. Along with a small repair kit filled with fasteners and fittings. You have it all sitting right there, a must have with old cars. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 The red Grille shell in the picture is 32 Ford. It almost looks fiberglass. If so, not alot of value $20-$40 at a garage sale. If it's steel that's a whole different game. This is a 32 Ford Grille Shell as well. IF that's an original complete shell in what looks like very nice condition with no rot. It could bring $1000. The very least would be $500 but that would be very low. This is a 57 Olds spinner and Standard cap as well as the 57 FOrd Caps. In the edge of this photos there is what looks like a 3 leg puller for pulling rear brake drums on 30's-50's Mopars and I think late 40's early 50's MErcury and I think other Ford cars. It's the one with the ends that have been beat on by a hammer. It looks like the legs may be off it and paying under it. It will be important to find all 3 if they aren't with it. These are desirable. There is always someone looking to buy one. On the GMC trailer I would definitely try to get $1000 out of it or near that. It looks very straight and i didn't see any real rot in it. Often the gates are really beat or the fenders. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 The wrapped up wheel moldings under the red Grille may have some value as well. IF you could find a part number and maker on the packaging, we might be able to figure out what they are for. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragtop4two Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Vl2; the digital calipers, bore guage set and other machining tools could be worth a lot depending on the make. Look for mititoyo, brown & sharpe, or other popular names. Also check where they were manufactured, (made in China = little value where as made in Japan = worth more). Also if you have a milling machine or metal lathe there the carbide tooling/inserts, drill bits are worth approximately $7.00 per pound as scrap metal and quite a bit more if they are still good. I had carbide drill bits that cost $100 Canadian for one. Best wishes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 I don't know the market on the 3/4 inch set, but I did a quick look at Ebay completed sales (which would involve shipping in most circumstances and many were offered with free shipping) They seem to sell in the $100 bottom end for smaller set to 250 top end range for used sets. I imagine shipping would be quite expensive on it for any distance. That one looks to be in very good shape. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jan arnett (2) Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Take all the loose steel in a pile and sell it with one money takes all. Every one needs steel for a project. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victorialynn2 Posted November 29, 2017 Author Share Posted November 29, 2017 On 11/25/2017 at 4:41 PM, auburnseeker said: Seems the GMC trailer should be worth atleast 500. Maybe as high as a 1000 if the gate is really nice and it doesn't have any rot. Seems pretty solid. No rust through that I can see. I small dent near top of gate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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