Value of fiberglass 34 Ford Sedan
 

Have a client (long time friend as well) whose father died recently, and I am helping her with the estate. Her Dad had a 34 Ford project. It is fiberglass body, with steel hood. Two door sedan, not the more popular coupe. Looked on ebay and CL, and finished cars are anywhere from $25k to $70k. The all steel cars bring much more than the fiberglass kit cars.

Unfortunately, it is not quite turnkey. Always a problem selling a project. Still looking for the key. Checked the oil on the dipstick and it is pretty clean, but obviously been run. Small block ford motor. Auto trans. Rack and pinion steering. Looks like an ididit tilt column. Inside for now, but very dirty.

Has A/C (and I am assuming heat as part of either a vintage air or classic or one of those. compressor installed with hoses. Evap sits very neatly under the dash running almost the full length of the dash, so it isn't just a universal hang under the dash unit. Decent wheels and tires, although the tires may be too old to try and drive on them.

Paint is a very dark emerald green and in good shape, but very dirty. In my opnion, the body was not blocked properly before paint. I could tell immediately that it was fiberglass when I walked into the garage. Not hideous, but not top quality. Although the paint itself looks very good.

It appears the biggest problem is that the interior was never done. Bare seat frames and springs. Lots of sound deadener. I will take more pics.

I am thinking if they just sell it as it is, non running in the garage, they will be lucky to get $5k to $10k for it. Get it running, change the oil and filter, work out minor bugs, and may get $15k plus out of it.

I have not had it out in the sun, and have not looked underneath to see what type of frame, but I am reasonably certain it has a kit type frame.

Any ideas what we can expect this car to bring? My oldest vehicle is a 49, so I have no experience in this arena. Any input is appreciated. Will post more pics when I get a chance.

Lynn ask on www.jalopyjournal.com might even find a buyer there.

Need more pics. What chassis-steering etc ?

I can post more pics, but I don't have any from underneath. All I know about the steering is there is a rack and pinion under there. Guessing the frame is part of the kit.

Wouldn't most of these kit cars come body and frame?

I will just have to go back next weekend and get more info. I can post more pics from yesterday, but they really won't tell much.

Is this a former Street Beast kit? I built a 3-Window Coupe from them years ago. If it is, it utilizes parts from a Fox Body Mustang. How long ago did he buy it? They aren't the best kits out there quality wise, but the final result is what you put into it, obviously. Yeah...The H.A.M.B. would be the place to get more interest in that type of car. Good luck!!!!!

Cheers
Dave

If by chance it is a Street Beast car...............You were very kind to them........LOL

Ken

Spent some time this afternoon at a good buddy's place. I remembered him telling me some time ago about a hot rod project he was starting. Turns out he has a pristine original 34 Ford frame sitting in his workshop. Spent a lot of time looking at it, so hopefully I will be able to tell if this 34 Ford has an original frame or aftermarket frame.

Not so sure about this statement guys: ".The H.A.M.B. would be the place to get more interest in that type of car."

I registered and introduced myself. Was insulted for being an attorney, and insulted because I didn't know the difference between traditional hot rodding and building a kit car. Wow.

Tried to explain that I don't even know what this car is, and just need help figuging it out. Wasn't slamming TRADITIONAL hot rodding at all. We will see how it goes.

Heard other disparaging remarks about Street Beast kit cars.

Are they still in business? I could not find a web site.

Never mind. Just found them on a web site entitled "Discontinued Kit Cars"

Some of the members on the H.A.M.B.aka Jalopy Journal can be a little rough around the edges.But I enjoy the site.

Street Beast is out of business.............Thank God !!!!!