Barn Finds Are Still Out There....

[xe351]

Originally Posted by Ford_The_Win

At 4 grand it is a little overpriced IMO, then again price is subject to a lot of things.

i agree, and that is why i prob wont buy it

[Polyal]

What? $4k for what looks like an ok XA is pretty good if its close enough to rust free. Guess we are all different

[08ESE]

i got this



from the shed in front of it where it had sat for 8 years, and before that it sat in the original owners daughters shed for 4 or 5. 130 thousand kays with all books. 360v8, 727 trans, elec windows, pwr steer, air cond.

the first time i saw her

[tankclare]

Nice CH...

A mate of mine is selling his VK ranger he found in an old barn 10 months ago.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....m=320804195548

He has heaps of pics of when he found it and cleaned it up.

[08ESE]

hehe thats ruby ;)


oh and mines a Cj 75 model

[tankclare]

lol yep Ruby. I see you must know chargerdan as well lol.

[08ESE]

LOL who with a mopar doesnt!

[big_landau]

a couple of nice vals there keep up the good work

[M-Dog]

I don’t know if this one’s already on the thread but here it is anyway.

This is one hell of a story that’s well worth the time to read!

Talk about a working GT . . . Enjoy guys.

M.

http://oldred1970.blogspot.com/2011/11/blog-post.html?spref=fb

[Polyal]

Some great finds...while the car was advertised it was sitting in a shed for 10 years. Took it for a drive and couldnt help myself.



Last service was 1999..LOL..starts first go though.

[XR Davo]

Originally Posted by Polyal

Some great finds...while the car was advertised it was sitting in a shed for 10 years. Took it for a drive and couldnt help myself.

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Last service was 1999..LOL..starts first go though.

Nice one! Love the 105's. Was this advertised on carsales? Still hoping to pick up one of these some day when funds allow. Enjoy.

[Fev]

Thats an awesome story, that outback GT. Good on him for sticking to the plan and leaving it completely original!

[Polyal]

Originally Posted by XR Davo

Nice one! Love the 105's. Was this advertised on carsales? Still hoping to pick up one of these some day when funds allow. Enjoy.

It was on ebay of all things, I wasnt even looking for a 105 really, wanted one but the price factor was stopping me. But this one popped up at a good price so I went for a look and brought it on the spot. The guy needed to leave for the UK the next day and was cleaning out his storage..poor guy had been paying $1200pa to have the shed...

[schultzie]

I'm paying that to store my fairlane.... Thought that was reasonable

[Polyal]

Its not the rate which was an issue, its the amount he sold the car for that wouldnt have covered the storage fees..hehe..but if you have no choice what can ya do.

[2011G6E]

Originally Posted by 08ESE

i got this

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from the shed in front of it where it had sat for 8 years, and before that it sat in the original owners daughters shed for 4 or 5. 130 thousand kays with all books. 360v8, 727 trans, elec windows, pwr steer, air cond.

the first time i saw her

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I hate you.

That VJ Ranger looks the goods too! Now I notice it's "VK"...that'd an odd one...I always thought it just went "VH" then VJ"...didn't actually know there was a "VK". You learn something new every day...
If I hadn't just bought the WB ute, that thing would be getting some serious bids from my way...

[cowboy]

My two latest barn finds, both in the same shed buried under a ton of rubbish. Been sitting quietly for near on 20 years waiting for me. Had them both out of the shed and running that day.

[Polyal]

I like the last one, is that a F1?

[cowboy]

Close, it's actually an F3. Basically the same thing, just different load ratings.

[XR Davo]

Originally Posted by Polyal

Its not the rate which was an issue, its the amount he sold the car for that wouldnt have covered the storage fees..hehe..but if you have no choice what can ya do.

Wow sounds like you got a bargain. Does she need much work? Please post some more pics if you can.

[Big Bird 17]

Originally Posted by M-Dog

I don’t know if this one’s already on the thread but here it is anyway.

This is one hell of a story that’s well worth the time to read!

Talk about a working GT . . . Enjoy guys.

M.

http://oldred1970.blogspot.com/2011/11/blog-post.html?spref=fb

There was an article on this car in AMC about 18 mths ago,iirc it was bought for $100,000.

[2011G6E]

Nice old trucks...brush the cobwebs out, get the brakes and suspension rubbers legal, and drive it like it is...
Love the "hand" indicator on the white one...haven't seen one of them for decades!

I remember the stories about that "ourback GT"...let's hope it doesn't get restored and is left as found. It's got too much history to destroy, and I bet with the right display it would draw crowds like buggery at shows. I remember a British old car mag saying it was vitally important that at least some old car owners don't restore thier cars, but leave them 100% original, so that future generations can see what they were like from the factory, warts and all, even if they are tired now. Things like the original exhaust hangers (how many of them would have been replaced over the years?) and other bits and pieces.

[xrfalcon]

Well done with the ute's.

[Falcman0o7]

Those old trucks are simply AWESOME!!!!!!!

What a find

[drew`SEVNT5]

Originally Posted by Polyal

Some great finds...while the car was advertised it was sitting in a shed for 10 years. Took it for a drive and couldnt help myself.

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Last service was 1999..LOL..starts first go though.

Very nice! Much $$$?

[Polyal]

Originally Posted by XR Davo

Wow sounds like you got a bargain. Does she need much work? Please post some more pics if you can.

I dont know the full extent yet...but no weird noises, 2nd syncro is buggered but it slots in with care. So rebuild the gearbox, a little body work and some paint and thats the worst of it.

Originally Posted by drew`SEVNT5

Very nice! Much $$$?

I was iffy about saying but since its a keeper it doesnt matter...$4k..so even if I spend $10k on it, which I probably will over time, its still the asking price of some rough ones on carsales at the moment.

I was thinking of doing a build thread but the only Ford thing about it is the colour.

[XR Davo]

Originally Posted by Polyal

I dont know the full extent yet...but no weird noises, 2nd syncro is buggered but it slots in with care. So rebuild the gearbox, a little body work and some paint and thats the worst of it.


I was iffy about saying but since its a keeper it doesnt matter...$4k..so even if I spend $10k on it, which I probably will over time, its still the asking price of some rough ones on carsales at the moment.

I was thinking of doing a build thread but the only Ford thing about it is the colour.

Absolute bargain! Owner must've been desperate to sell at that price. Put up a build thread, I'd be keen to follow progress on this.

[M-Dog]

Originally Posted by cowboy

My two latest barn finds, both in the same shed buried under a ton of rubbish. Been sitting quietly for near on 20 years waiting for me. Had them both out of the shed and running that day.


image

What a great find!

I love these ol' girls.

The true meaning of "The F Truck"

[Polyal]

Originally Posted by XR Davo

Absolute bargain! Owner must've been desperate to sell at that price. Put up a build thread, I'd be keen to follow progress on this.

Story goes he was flying out the next day to the UK after a week back clearing out his stuff. He wanted a bit more but I put my bid in and stayed with it, he called me and that was that.

Ill pop some more pics on the "show us your non ford" thread

[Buntz]

Originally Posted by Polyal

Some great finds...while the car was advertised it was sitting in a shed for 10 years. Took it for a drive and couldnt help myself.

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Last service was 1999..LOL..starts first go though.

That a GTV?