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TomO

12-21-2019 @ 9:34 AM

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I suggest that you contact the Georgia Regional Group and pay them a couple of visits to see the different cars and also ask for help in buying the car of your dreams. The guys in the Club are a very friendly group.

http://earlyfordv8clubga.org/

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mrtexas

12-21-2019 @ 1:47 PM

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I should note that the market for 30/40s cars is very soft. You should be
able to get something good for low $20s or lower.

MDWalker

02-21-2020 @ 6:16 PM

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Well guys I've looked around alot and I think I've narrowed it down to 2 cars.

This 1940 car seems ok priced to me,I think, I got him to come down a bit, although not as much as I would have liked, the market for the 1940s coupes doesn't seem that soft...

My wife agreed and I have a deposit on the car, I'm flying up to Philly in a couple weeks to see it. Anybody know an expert near Morgantown PA who can check this out? This is the most money I've ever spent on an old car so I don't want this to go badly, not to mention my wife will kill me.

trjford8

02-23-2020 @ 2:08 PM

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If you are going to look at the one in the link you provided I can tell you it does not have the correct '40 motor. It also has a non original hood emblem on the side of the hood. It also appears that the door bottoms have had some rust in them. It's noted this is a non stock Ford color, the wiring is not even close to stock and their is a plastic overflow tank mounted in the engine compartment. That could be a signal of an overheating problem.That's just for starters by looking at the photos. I would not buy that car unless you find someone who has good knowledge of '40 Fords. Call Dave Collette in the Early Ford V-8 Club roster who lives in Pennsylvania. He's a good guy and maybe can look at it for you or with you. If not he may know someone that can assist you. Being new to the hobby you want your buying experience to be a positive one. This car is being handled by a dealer and their job is to sell the car.. Seeing descriptions posted by dealers reveals just how much they DO NOT KNOW about the car they are selling. That car has been on e-Bay off and on for some time. Don't want to scare you but you are in control at this point as you have the money.
I've sent you a private message.

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