Auction with Model A parts ,car, AA

[jtw]

This copied from a post on the Ford Barn - I hope someone that realizes what an original condition find the 1930 Hearse is buys it and keeps it stock. If I didn't have 9 Model A and any storage space at all, I would be there. good luck to somebody!


Antique car/parts auction 11/2/13
544 HANCOCK RD, NORTH WALES, PA 19454 (between RT 202 & North Wales Rds) 11/2/13 STARTS AT 9:00 AM http://freedauctions.com/
AUTOS to be sold at 12 NOON: All cars & trucks have PA titles: 1919 Ford Hearse, Bradley body on truck frame, older restoration; 1930 Ford Hearse, running; 1941 Chev 4 dr., 6 cylinder, original, running; 1932 Ford Dump truck w/ hydraulic dump, 1½ ton truck rating, Model B engine, 4 cylinder, not running; 1929 Ford cp, 5 window, 4 cylinder, needs complete restoration; 1939 Mercury sdn, flathead V8, 4 dr sdn, needs complete restoration; 1956 Chev, 6 cylinder, parts car; 1965 Ford truck, not running; 1965 Plymouth Fury I

[Bob C]

It looks to be in good shape.

[spdway1]

From Neil Wilson:

"That is a 1930 85-B Panel Delivery. It may have been used as a hearse (but it is not actually a hearse)"

[1crosscut]

In looking over the pictures of all the stuff on the auction it seems as if the gentleman that had all this stuff either was involved in the funeral home business or at the very least had a fascination with it. I'm gussing it was made to look like a hearse but probably not used as one.
Dave

[spectria]

From Neil Wilson:

"That is a 1930 85-B Panel Delivery. It may have been used as a hearse (but it is not actually a hearse)"

Why did Neil delete his post?

[1wonton]

I saw the pictures on the Hemmings site and it appears that this truck really was built as a hearse. It has casket rollers on the inside but otherwise looks just like a regular 1 1/2 ton panel. Would this be a cheaper model or built aftermarket?

[Brian T]

If I remember correctly the purpose built hearse (non Ford body) had the Lincoln wheels and different hubs, and a few other changes, see page 15 of the double AAer 2010.

[spdway1]

From Neil Wilson:

"That is a 1930 85-B Panel Delivery. It may have been used as a hearse (but it is not actually a hearse)"

Why did Neil delete his post?

He didn't. It was a quote from a communication he and I had earlier about the truck.

[spdway1]

I saw the pictures on the Hemmings site and it appears that this truck really was built as a hearse. It has casket rollers on the inside but otherwise looks just like a regular 1 1/2 ton panel. Would this be a cheaper model or built aftermarket?

Those are modern casket rollers that can be purchased from a modern day hearse builder. From time to time for 12 years I transported new funeral vehicles for a local builder in Somers, CT, Parks Superior.

[blgitn]

Anybody go today? Did it sell?

[spdway1]

I have a message into Wick, he went today and brought his heavy trailer. I will update as soon as I know.

[spdway1]

I hope your sitting down!!
Phone Bidder in California got it for $25,000

[spectria]

I hope your sitting down!!
Phone Bidder in California got it for $25,000

Jay, you dirty rat!

[1wonton]

Seems like a lot of money for this truck but then where are you going to find one? How many were made and how mant still exist (this one looks like it's in good cond.)?