F-Code Clone (11/25/2014)
Does anyone have any input on what this stuff might be worth? I know it always comes down to what someone is willing to pay, but I have heard a bunch of numbers and I don't know what is realistic. I would really appreciate any guidance you guys can offer. I am not trying to inflate the market into outerspace but I also want to get a good value for the parts with out either party being ripped off. Any wisdom you can share would be incredibly helpful!
You've got to determine what you've got parts-wise. The original '57 passenger car supercharged engine would not go into the 'Bird you've purchased. Assuming that 'Bird style components were used to install the engine, you've got to determine if they are original Ford replacement components or later non-Ford reproductions.
Presently, (today) for 'F' code 'Bird applications...
- new (reproduction) air cleaner housings are being made and sold,
- reproduction bracketry has been available in the past...some in aluminum, some in cast iron,
- new (reproduction) 'Bird standard transmission and automatic transmission crankshaft front dampers are available for sale
- original 'Bird tach drive distributors can be re-fitted with re-worked distributor plates to mount dual points per original, re-stamped to display the 'Bird S.C. i.d. number (only the suffix letter has to be changed). I don't think that original spec S.C. distributor springs, distributor cams, and vacuum advance chambers are being installed in these clones.
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What's are the parts worth? To the person who is restoring a true 'F' 'Bird or 'F' passenger car, who is missing these parts...IF the parts ARE original and IF the parts have production dates, it becomes important that the dates on the parts are pre the production date of the car being restored. IF all the info. fits, the parts can bring t-o-p dollar from that buyer.
For someone who is building a clone for nostalgia purposes or sanctioned racing, they still may pay a serious dollar, but not as much as the individual building a numbers-matching museum type car.
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IF I were looking to sell what you have, I would contact someone who has dealt with this stuff extensively and KNOWS what they're looking at and WHO they might turn to for a sale that would be related to the restoration of a high end car. The following individuals KNOW '57 Ford supercharged engine parts and assemblies.
Don Hyde, Plano, TX Fax: (972) 423-4636
Amos Minter, Dallas, TX email -
amosminter@sbcglobal.netJim Weatherly, Fullerton, CA phone 714 525-9477
Gil Baumgartner, Fairfield, CA email -
gilbaum@inreach.comFelix Natoli, Perry, NY email -
Natolibird@aol.com Hope this helps .
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a.k.a. Charlie Brown
near Syracuse, New York