Re: The cost of older cars
[Re: Dan Halen]
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It's getting tougher to find deals, but they are still out there. I will say that when looking at mopars, you want the absolute best, most complete one you can find. The missing parts is what will kill you. Oh, and rust. Not many repair panels available out there. What are you looking for? 30s, 40s, sedan, coupe, already built, stock, partially rodded?
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Re: The cost of older cars
[Re: RodStRace]
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It's getting tougher to find deals, but they are still out there. I will say that when looking at mopars, you want the absolute best, most complete one you can find. The missing parts is what will kill you. Oh, and rust. Not many repair panels available out there. What are you looking for? 30s, 40s, sedan, coupe, already built, stock, partially rodded?
. You turned me onto my 37, $2500.00 later it was mine
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Re: The cost of older cars
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30s cars are the most sought after of any brand,,,
sedans are easier and cheaper then coupes,,, some early 50 51 52 mopars can be made to look good and can be had cheap,,good luck in your search dont give up
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Re: The cost of older cars
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08/03/12 01:03 PM
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Have these old ford coupes always been this pricey?
Fords have always been more popular, and always commanded a higher price. Model As (28-31) were the last bastion of cheap in Fords. The whole retro or rat thing has driven them up too now.
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Are dodge coupes in the same price range??
No. However a 1931 Dodge is going to require a lot of work and scrounging, unless you find a great example. Again, the retro thing has been driven prices up, but more cars are being built out of off-brands. If that's what you want, hang out at HAMB, killbillet, and other sites that cater to this style. When you have cash and are ready to deal, step up and ask for what you want!
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Re: The cost of older cars
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As for the "not many parts to these things", well, they have to have steering, suspension, drivetrain, electrical, body, seats, windshield and brakes. The T-bucket is probably the most basic and elemental car, and those kits are getting expensive too. http://www.speedwaymotors.com/T-Bucket-Kits.htmlYou can save some money by scrounging and building yourself, but all those elements must be there and look right. You can't just buy a Dakota, tear off the body and slap a 34 Dodge PU shell on the chassis. It doesn't look right. EXAMPLE https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/show...rue#Post7319099Here's a Model A build http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=482087
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Re: The cost of older cars
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Have these old ford coupes always been this pricey?
Fords have always been more popular, and always commanded a higher price. Model As (28-31) were the last bastion of cheap in Fords. The whole retro or rat thing has driven them up too now.
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Are dodge coupes in the same price range??
No. However a 1931 Dodge is going to require a lot of work and scrounging, unless you find a great example. Again, the retro thing has been driven prices up, but more cars are being built out of off-brands. If that's what you want, hang out at HAMB, killbillet, and other sites that cater to this style. When you have cash and are ready to deal, step up and ask for what you want!
Is this "retro" hotrod thing a fad that you see going away soon?? I'm 30 and have always been into mopar muscle cars so this era of cars is new to me. I always remember seeing 30's traditional style hotrods at Goodguys events when I was younger, but I guess I never really noticed the pricing on them. I wonder if the prices will come down a little when the whole retro rod fad dies down a little.
I've definitely got cash. I guess at this point though, I've still got sticker shock. But what they say?? You only live once??
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Re: The cost of older cars
[Re: RodStRace]
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08/03/12 09:05 PM
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Just wait 10 years and they will be MUCH cheaper, that is when I am going to buy one... Plus I will be old enough by then to look like I built it!
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Re: The cost of older cars
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Something like these would be really cool. I still can't get over how much these things are bringing. It doesn't seem like there are that many parts to these things... Have these old ford coupes always been this pricey? Are dodge coupes in the same price range??
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/3180476963.html
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/3148652392.html
one posting looks like it was deleted,,but the model A looks a little bare bones to me,,,seems like a very high price,,ide be thinking 12 g,,,
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