Lot 9 Antique Ford Model T Connecting Rods LF L F .010 In Box Niagara Motors NOS

Description

We have a large quantity of Ford Model Connecting Rods that I'm selling for a friend. My buddy recently cleaned out a relative's barn who was a higher up at
Niagara
Motors and some of the excess connecting rod inventory was tossed in his relative's barn after the factory closed.
These connecting rods are in cardboard boxes that are in mostly decent condition considering they've been in semi-exposed to the elements for decades.
We believe these are a
very
rare find
and there
might never be
another opportunity to buy this quantity of NOS (New Old Stock) Ford Model T connecting rods
from a single source
that have been sitting in their
original boxes for 70+ years
.
Condition:
We rated the Connecting Rod Boxes in this lot to range from
grade 'A' - 'B' condition
What that means and how we graded boxes:
A:
A
lmost flawless boxes, in very good condition with possibly being slightly crushed or creased.
B:
Still in very good shape with a
minor staining, possibly a torn/missing flap or slightly more creased.
C:
Still resembles a box but has
have several creases, is semi crushed, heavy staining, and/or torn flaps
D:
Box has some extra ventilation due to the multiple holes, heavy staining, crushed and torn ends
F:
Box is no longer a box but a mere mangled cardboard flap of its former self.
Keep in mind, these were in a barn for over 50 years. There was quite a bit of dirt & cobwebs on these when we moved them out. We are doing our best to clean these to the best of our ability, using compressed air and wiping down gently with shop towels but it's impossible to get them pristine.
Basically don't be alarmed if you come across a dead spider or cobweb inside some of the boxes.
This is just a small possibility and want to be clear to manage expectations.
Note, this is the condition of the box the rod is in only.
Unknowns:
Inside the boxes the rods them selves are in unknown
condition; meaning I don't know if these were: factory rejects, over-sized, damaged, etc.
Some of the loose boxes (those not in 50ct boxes) had the rods removed and weren't necessarily put back in the same box they were taken out of over the course of 50+ years. This wan't the case for most of them, but I have no way of knowing for sure, so
these are being sold with no guarantee the the rod in the box is the size or specification stated on said box.
Writing on box:
'L F .010'
Most boxes have writing on them indicating the type/size. Some of the loose boxes (those not in 50ct boxes) had the rods removed and weren't necessarily put back in the same box they were taken out of.  This wan't the case for most of them, but I have no way of knowing for sure, so
these are being sold with no guarantee the the rod in the box is the size stated on said box.
Due to
these unknowns, the connecting rods are being sold as-is with no guarantee of size or specification. - please
keep this in mind when purchasing.
Also, I don't know the exact amount of surface rust on each individual rod as we have hundreds of these rods. I don't want to open each box as t
he cardboard is from the 1930s to 1940s era. It's a little brittle and would rather not tear the cardboard and keep them in the condition they are currently in.
The few we did open are anywhere from almost pristine to having a moderate amount of surface rust.
I try to pick 2-4 out of each lot to open give an idea of what to expect.
Think of it as a little surprise when you open each box. ;-)
What We Know:
What I do know is that t
hese were originally from Niagara Motors and w
hen cleaning out the barn, we came across some
some old papers, some of the material dates back to 1941.
These rods are definitely a piece of history.
My friend is holding onto the original papers and documents. I
f requested, I can include
copies of the pictured papers.
Again, the original documents shown are not included
and are pictured because we couldn't find any other details on these other than they're Ford Connecting Rods for various models.
If I find out any more info about these, I'll update the listing. If you happen to stumble across this listing and are knowledgeable of any specifics for these parts. Let me know.
A Note About Shipping:
These are already packed into a Medium Flat Rate USPS box ready to ship.
Final Note:
I have done my best to describe these connecting rods
as accurately as possible.
If you notice something is mis-labeled or some information is incorrect, please let me know
and I will correct the description ASAP.
Any errors or mistakes are not intentional.
What's included:
9 Ford Connecting Rods that appear to be for a Model T, in cardboard boxes in
'A' - 'B' grade condition and marked 'L F .010'
(Rods are in unknown condition & unverified specification.)
Because of the number of unknowns with these rods, this lot is being sold as-is and all sales are final.