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Curious 40

04-02-2025 @ 6:46 PM

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Thank you everyone for the information.
The engine head has 59A on it. Is that condosive to the year 1940? It has a sticker tag on side of engine that I can barely make out. From what I can gather it may say " international rebuild " around the top and "spitfire" across the bottom. Does this ring a bell with anyone?

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03-02-2025 @ 8:40 AM

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Good morning--

Sanders Reproduction Glass' website is "www.sandersreproductionglass.com". It should answer all your questions.

Fine folks. I got the glass from them for my 40 Sedan - great job!

Website says they are located in Vancouver, WA. I also found a location for them in Hillsboro, OR. Doesn't really matter.

Anyway, give them a call and they can help you out.

Good Luck

Tom

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03-02-2025 @ 8:07 AM

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Sanders Reproduction Glass in Oregon. An alternative to that is you can get glass templates from Bob Drake and have a local shop cut the glass for you. Many vendors advertise in the V-8 Times magazine. If you are not a V-8 Club member I would recommend that you join to get the magazine.

Curious 40

03-01-2025 @ 11:41 AM

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Barney, Where did you get you glass?

Would be doing my own work
Thank you in advance

Barney

01-03-2025 @ 6:18 PM

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Hello Curious 40,
I bought a '40 fordor a few years ago. It appeared to be in similar condition as the one pictured, except the engine was a good shape. I've got about $17k involved; did all my own work. It was fun, except the headliner. Glass was available; 12 pieces. I think I paid $700-800. I've had it 4-5 years now; glass still looks great.
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Barney

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01-01-2025 @ 8:11 AM

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Mike he was talking NORMAL people

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12-30-2024 @ 8:27 AM

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$20k for a paint job? Try starting around $50k for quality body and paint.

Mike "Kube" Kubarth

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12-30-2024 @ 6:50 AM

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There is probably $2000 worth of parts there depending on the condition of the parts. Unless you can do most of the work yourself trying to restore the car would be a money pit. Paint jobs today are very expensive and upholstery is also expensive. those two items together could easily cost $20,000. If you can buy a good one already done for that $20,000 you can drive it today rather than 5-10 years from now. If it was me I would offer 1200 for the car and you would make money on parting it out. You might also ask if there is a title to the car.

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Curious 40

12-30-2024 @ 4:47 AM

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My biggest concerns are getting glass for it.
I don't know if I parted it out based off your response I could make that $2000.00 back.
I would hate to see it go to the junk if other 40 enthusiasts could use the parts or take the whole car.
I would love to bring it back to life,but based off your response, I should take your advise.

Thank you as always

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09-29-2024 @ 5:42 AM

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$2k? Probably quite fair. Money would be in the parts mostly...how much work are you willing to do?

Mike "Kube" Kubarth

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