Sad duty

[mcdarrunt]

For the last 20 years I have helped widows and/or children dispose of vehicles that were done or partially done in our shop to make sure they get a fair price. I draw zero commission. Now in my 80's I believe this 40 Ford convertible and two trailer loads of parts will be my last. It has been  very hot but I want to bring every thing over to the shop and 20x30 carport so strangers aren't knocking on a widows door that lives in the country and by herself. Her son is to help with lifting but even blowing off the dust and labeling will take up a whole 100+ degree day and the days are getting longer and hotter.

 

 

[K8096]

What's the conv coupe in grey primer in the background?   30/31 Cadillac?   

Edited June 29, 2018 by K8096 (see edit history)

[auburnseeker]

Geeze I have a twin coupe to that.  They would look great together. 

[lump]

Wow, I am a sucker for 40 Ford coupes and convertibles. Sigh. 

 

[TerryB]

You are a great guy to be taking care of these situations.  They are indeed trying on everyone, including you.  The world needs more like you with your dedication to doing what is right for those left in this situation.  Thank you!

[SC38dls]

Mcdarrunt where are you/car located. There may be some members near you that would help or even be interested in purchases

 

Dave S 

[63RedBrier]

It's too bad you have not been asking for a commission!  Would 10% of the final sales price be worth your time?

[mcdarrunt]

Thank you everyone for the nice comments. As far as taking a commission I guess I'm stuck in the time when I first got into the hobby (obsession?) of old car work when the cars and people helping each other gave satisfaction rather than the bucks. I won't give out the ladies location or contact information but once everything is relocated to my shop, which is 45 miles NE of Dallas (Trenton) I'll then publish a list with prices in the proper forum. It is heartening to have others volunteer to help in a dirty hot job. Thanks again: Evan

[victorialynn2]

Thanks for helping her. As another lady who has benefitted from similar help from kind Texans and Oregonians, I can imagine she is just as grateful as I have been for kind souls like you!

[RansomEli]

Yes, thanks for helping.  There are lots of people in the car hobby who go out of their way to be charitable to others in need. 

[mcdarrunt]

The situation may be beyond me this time due to time conflicts. The ladies son is not available in the early mornings and I have to quit at about 90* (triple bypass). Dave S (SC38DLS) suggested help from other members but first I'll get some of the young guys in the shop to load up 2 or maybe 3 trailers to take to Chickasha, OK this fall and again for the pre-war spring meet. A few very poor photos of what is in the first building with the main items being from two parted out 1942 funeral hearses. The front clips ( fenders, grills, hoods, etc) are in pristine condition. At least some Y-block pieces, and several front and rear ends that if nothing else could furnish hydraulic brake conversions. MANY baskets of electrical and small parts.

[auburnseeker]

Boy I don't envy you.  That looks like the type of stuff I threw out because no one wanted it.  Hopefully you can find a few buyers but rusty iron has never been a good seller unless it fits something rare.  

[TerryB]

Call American Pickers!  Rust iron is what Mike lives for, at least that is what he says in the opening of the show.