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I started this speedster project a while back but it’s becoming obvious I’m not going to be able to finish it and it maybe time to get it into the hands of someone who has the time. The Rajo head was rebuilt by an head shop in Virginia, the engine/transmission was completely rebuilt by Ron’s machine shop in Ohio. The drive train is all done as well. I have a steering wheel and assembly along with most of the rest of the parts needed. I’m trying to figure out what might be a fair price to ask for it.
The car is in north east Michigan.

Looks like a great project. How about a few more pictures of the body.

You'll have better luck advertising it here: viewforum.php?f=4

I have sold some partially complete projects in the past and would have gotten more money, in less time by parting out and selling everything individually. Id “guess” that If you add up all the receipts and shoot for about 75% of the total that’s about what the market expects and some will see the value in the the time and effort you spent getting everything in one place. There is definitely an expectation that a “bulk price” will be a significant discount over the total for the separate components and unfortunately, depending on your level of desperation or indifference, that may end up closer to half of what you have invested.
The real pickle is that everyone has a different vision of the final outcome they want to drive, so it has to be assumed that every facet of the project needs another going through, or some parts may not suit the final build. Then there’s the complexity of moving it, either by trailer or disassembly that a potential buyer faces. My suggestion would be to “mock up” the vehicle to a more complete state, take a bajillion photos and fire them at every relevant media platform available. The internet as a whole will quickly let you know if youre off base or in the ball park, haha!
There’s a kick-@$$ T chassis sitting there for sure, but it doesn’t look like much to the untrained eye, or potential enthusiast with less experience. Those who know what they’re looking at can probably think up in a hot second a great use for the motor or the drive train, suspension etc. but may not want that style of car, so they pass on the whole shootin’ match. No idea your amount of experience here and maybe you already know all this, so apologies if I’m preaching to the choir… good luck with the sale!
-Chris, in Boulder

I just bot a speedster project.

1914 speedster built in the mid 70's. New owner disassembled and rebuilt chassis parts which are all in prime. 6- 26/27 sandblasted wire wheels 6 new tires and tubes, Engine; new babbitt, 60 overbore, new aluminum pistons, all new valves and springs , hard seats installed in block, NEW SKAT CRANKSHAFT fit to engine,all parts to finish motor.

Included is a new Rootlieb speedster body kit including new splash aprons all new brass body trim, new oval speedster tank and cast brass filler, Brass 666 carbide headlights plus square brass sidelights and tail light all professionally restored and polished. Flat fenders all restored in prime. plus the original speedster body that was on the car when restored in the 70's. All this plus a huge a amount model t parts. 2 riveted rear ends and a Warford transmission. Several OA carbs and different aluminum manifolds. A restored brass radiator with new core . I have invoices for the new parts totaling $5000.00+ purchased for the restoration.

The owner was asking $4500.00, as advertised on the AACA forum. He was so irritated by nearly 20 people calling to buy different parts even though he stated he will not part out!!!!! He lowered the price dramatically and of course I purchased the complete package on the spot. The best part this car was only 20 miles from my home!!

just sayin'
frontyboy

The thing is, a model T is not a hot rod. With a Ford muffler it has distinct model T sound.
The fad here at the moment is to re-chip your diesel pickup for more power, and remove much of the exhaust system
The result, your $60-70 000 vehicle now sounds like clapped out 20 year old paddock basher. Go figure! P.S. except for V8 Toyota Landcruisers

Allan from down under

Thanks everyone.

I looked at all the T parts suppliers, and none have a CHIP to improve the performance!!!!!!!!

just sayin,

frontyboy

frontyboy,
My BIL will disagree with you, if running a distributer the addition of a older MSD box will make a noticeable improvement especially under
heavy load & it has a chip in it. ( it mimics the T coils by firing the plug multiple times but with the precision of a single point ignition. ) OOPS
Craig.