Am I out of touch?

[Rooney77]

I've been doing some shopping for my next project, trying to figure out a basic plan. Essentially I wanna build a simple and relatively traditional hot rod. Really I'm hunting a body with a title. Everything I'm finding is $3500 or more for what appears to be rusted out junk and most don't mention a title. Are 30s era ford's and chevys really that valuable?


Example (this is typical of what I'm finding):
https://easttexas.craigslist.org/pts...988294626.html

[total newb]

You can thank all these picking and resto bullshit shows for that
Its the same way with c10 and crewcab chevys.

$7500 for half rotten half trucks.

[Rooney77]

Originally Posted by total newb

You can thank all these picking and resto bullshit shows for that
Its the same way with c10 and crewcab chevys.

$7500 for half rotten half trucks.

In my head I figured around 1k max for a mostly solid body and a title. If triple that is considered a deal then I guess my hot rod daydreams are over before they started.

[flecker]

Stuff has gone through the roof lately. Your prices might be dated, but your not out of touch. I just giggle and shake my head with what some people want for their shitboxes lately...

[Provience]

$400 for my title and shell, but it is a 4door Pontiac

2 door? exact same year/make goes for about 5-10x as much

so if you want something cool or common? yeah, those stupid prices are what people are asking.

go uncommon and it comes down a bunch

[bigun]

Check out what some of these guys are starting with

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaI...P6NNF78iit5-Xg

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY1...8m9ZoRpd7rgQCg

Unless you want to spend hours fixing rusty sheet metal that one looks pretty good for the price

[Action Fab]

Hasn't it been that way for a long time? I thought that was why people were willing to buy fiberglass cars.

[bigun]

The Studebaker looks like a better project

[Provience]

Originally Posted by Action Fab

Hasn't it been that way for a long time? I thought that was why people were willing to buy fiberglass cars.

well I think 30 years ago, in 1970, they were a bunch more reasonably priced.

I don't know what has happened the last 30 years, but significantly more than just the late 70's inflation

[Action Fab]

Originally Posted by Provience

well I think 30 years ago, in 1970, they were a bunch more reasonably priced.

I don't know what has happened the last 30 years, but significantly more than just the late 70's inflation

News flash. 1970 was 50 years ago, old timer.

[Rooney77]

Originally Posted by bigun

Check out what some of these guys are starting with

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaI...P6NNF78iit5-Xg

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY1...8m9ZoRpd7rgQCg

Unless you want to spend hours fixing rusty sheet metal that one looks pretty good for the price

I don't mind fixing some rustiness. I watched the killbillet documentary where they built a rod in 17 hrs. That inspired me to see if I could build a car in a week. Retarded, I know, but it sounded like a fun vacation for me next year. And yes that means it'd probably be considered a rat rod but not the over the top cartoon shit. Just a fun toy with not much concern for paint, all function. Similar to the Ford in my signature but a hot rod.

[flecker]

This ones still available... straight body

https://showlow.craigslist.org/cto/d...015542121.html

[F2504x4]

Yeah everything is pretty spendy nowadays

check out these links, maybe you will get lucky

Model A Cars For Sale

PROJECT CARS FOR SALE

https://cars.trovit.com/used-cars/1931-ford-project

https://www.cars-on-line.com/projectcar.html

[Rooney77]

Originally Posted by Provience

$400 for my title and shell, but it is a 4door Pontiac

2 door? exact same year/make goes for about 5-10x as much

so if you want something cool or common? yeah, those stupid prices are what people are asking.

go uncommon and it comes down a bunch

Pics of said Pontiac? I don't mind 4 doors at all.

[Rooney77]

Originally Posted by flecker

This ones still available... straight body

https://showlow.craigslist.org/cto/d...015542121.html

Wow, that's...ugh...hmm...different.

[Provience]

Originally Posted by Rooney77

Pics of said Pontiac? I don't mind 4 doors at all.

see how much I know? it's a fucking buick 1940, so not quite 1930s, but still narrow grill and pre war

top two as I bought it, bottom two about how it sits










but, fully restored the 4 doors advertise 15-20k and the 2 doors 35+

[flecker]

Originally Posted by Rooney77

Wow, that's...ugh...hmm...different.

It's hands down the ugliest, most overpriced pos in my area... It just scream pimp my ride though...



Theres a guy who has a few acres of classics in the valley. Lot's of everything.

He's got 3, 57 bel air's that have been just sitting for the 2 decades I've been here. I stopped and asked about an old 2 tone blue and white one he had and was floored when he told me what he wanted.

Shit, here it is:
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/p...012116350.html

[CDA 455]

Originally Posted by Rooney77

I've been doing some shopping for my next project, trying to figure out a basic plan. Essentially I wanna build a simple and relatively traditional hot rod. Really I'm hunting a body with a title. Everything I'm finding is $3500 or more for what appears to be rusted out junk and most don't mention a title. Are 30s era ford's and chevys really that valuable?


Example (this is typical of what I'm finding):
https://easttexas.craigslist.org/pts...988294626.html

First thing I thought of:

[Rooney77]

Originally Posted by Provience

see how much I know? it's a fucking buick 1940, so not quite 1930s, but still narrow grill and pre war

top two as I bought it, bottom two about how it sits

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but, fully restored the 4 doors advertise 15-20k and the 2 doors 35+

That's cool! I dig it.

[Rooney77]

Originally Posted by CDA 455

First thing I thought of:

You are one strange person.

[Provience]

Originally Posted by Rooney77

That's cool! I dig it.

thanks, i'll be happy when it moves on it's own

I just checked craigslist all over, yup basically nothing at a reasonable price. there is a place next to the highway out here that has a HUGE amount of pre-1950 cars, but I don't think they list any of it online.

I guess check facebook or maybe the newspaper will make a comeback. $5 ad fee for cars on craigslist has not made things better

[trampas]

Originally Posted by CDA 455

First thing I thought of:

But you're asexual, we expect that from you.

[bigun]

https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/p...011494219.html

194 9 ford... 2dr.(SOLD)... 4dr.. builder..four door has 6cyl that turns over, solid body... ..popular hot rod, or lead sled projects...email or text for more pics or to see..taking offers or trades..50 5 40 0 84 3 5

https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/p...012224388.html

A cool project car, someone started the chop, never finished it...good proportions, just need finished, the cut doors parts are there...original frame. Axels are just tacked on to make it a roller..finally got a decklid for it...no grille shell or hood sides..no title...$2100...505 400 84 35

https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/p...012732633.html

1949 g m c ratrod on s-10 chassis, complete body with title, motor and trans not included, but will sell separatly. $2000.00 o.b. o. Text or call 505-435-3589.

https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/p...009391428.html

A cool project car, someone started the chop, never finished it...good proportions, just need finished, the cut doors parts are there...original frame. Axels are just tacked on to make it a roller..finally got a decklid for it...no grille shell or hood sides..no title...$2100...505 400 84 35

[BossBuilt]

You need to look for something else. Then you'll find what you're looking for. That's how it works with me.

[Rooney77]

Originally Posted by BossBuilt

You need to look for something else. Then you'll find what you're looking for. That's how it works with me.

That's the truth.