The Ford Barn

Richard in Florida · 09-25-2015, 01:06 PM

I certainly don't want to break any rules here so send me a PM if you're interested.

V8COOPMAN · 09-25-2015, 02:19 PM

'Bout time you made room for a dining room table in that room. DD

Richard in Florida · 09-25-2015, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by V8COOPMAN

'Bout time you made room for a dining room table in that room. DD

Actually, it's the breakfast nook, but you were close. Guess you can tell there's no wife to deal with, huh?

bobH · 09-25-2015, 02:36 PM

Breakfast table... that's where transmissions, and motorcycle engines get assembled.
Helps to have an understanding and supportive wife.
'Course, she doesn't like the smell of old-time carb cleaner in the kitchen sink.

V8COOPMAN · 09-25-2015, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Richard in Florida

Actually, it's the breakfast nook, but you were close. Guess you can tell there's no wife to deal with, huh?

I somewhat-vaguely remember you addressing this very subject when you were building that engine......eons ago, it seems. DD

Richard in Florida · 09-25-2015, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by bobH

Helps to have an understanding and supportive wife.

Yeah, anyone's.

Richard in Florida · 09-25-2015, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by V8COOPMAN

I somewhat-vaguely remember you addressing this very subject when you were building that engine......eons ago, it seems. DD

Holy smoke! What a memory! And yes, I too recall that it came up way back when.

Ralph Moore · 09-25-2015, 03:38 PM

I once rebuilt a chevy 350 in my kitchen, and I was married, at the time.

CarlG · 09-25-2015, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Ralph Moore

I once rebuilt a chevy 350 in my kitchen, and I was married, at the time.

How long afterwards were you NOT married?

Ralph Moore · 09-25-2015, 11:23 PM

Well let's just say it didn't work out.

Good news is my current wife doesn't mind that I clean carburetors in the sink.

cmbrucew · 09-26-2015, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Ralph Moore

I once rebuilt a chevy 350 in my kitchen, and I was married, at the time.

Maybe she went to Florida?
Bruce

GB SISSON · 09-26-2015, 10:17 AM

The best way to remove the carb cleaner smell is to run the parts through the dishwasher afterwards. My last 2 carb rebuilds I used laquer thinner for soaking. The canned cleaner with the dip basket seems to get through gloves, clothing etc and into my skin and about 10 minutes later I can taste it in my mouth. I went 15 years without a wife like age 45-60. Biggest change is the old BSA lives on the back porch now instead of the living room.

Sixseven · 09-26-2015, 02:39 PM

Stopped by Richard's house this afternoon as he happens to live about 8 miles from my parents house. Nice guy with roots in the "Barn", sold his Ford which I wanted to see. Moving on to new projects. Thanks for the engine dolly Richard and my dad has a good use for the engine stand.

09-25-2015, 02:19 PM	#2
V8COOPMAN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Shore of LAKE HOUSTON Posts: 11,115	Re: Anyone Need an Engine Stand? 'Bout time you made room for a dining room table in that room. DD __________________ *Click Links Below* __ ▼ *'35-'36 W/8BA & MECHANICAL FAN* *T5 W/TORQUE TUBE*

09-25-2015, 02:36 PM	#4
bobH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: so cal, placerville, vegas Posts: 1,394	Re: Anyone Need an Engine Stand? Breakfast table... that's where transmissions, and motorcycle engines get assembled. Helps to have an understanding and supportive wife. 'Course, she doesn't like the smell of old-time carb cleaner in the kitchen sink.

09-25-2015, 03:38 PM	#8
Ralph Moore Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: North Pole, Alaska Posts: 1,470	Re: Anyone Need an Engine Stand? I once rebuilt a chevy 350 in my kitchen, and I was married, at the time.

09-25-2015, 11:23 PM	#10
Ralph Moore Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: North Pole, Alaska Posts: 1,470	Re: Anyone Need an Engine Stand? Well let's just say it didn't work out. Good news is my current wife doesn't mind that I clean carburetors in the sink.

09-26-2015, 10:17 AM	#12
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,953	Re: Anyone Need an Engine Stand? The best way to remove the carb cleaner smell is to run the parts through the dishwasher afterwards. My last 2 carb rebuilds I used laquer thinner for soaking. The canned cleaner with the dip basket seems to get through gloves, clothing etc and into my skin and about 10 minutes later I can taste it in my mouth. I went 15 years without a wife like age 45-60. Biggest change is the old BSA lives on the back porch now instead of the living room. __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

09-26-2015, 02:39 PM	#13
Sixseven Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 482	Re: Anyone Need an Engine Stand? Stopped by Richard's house this afternoon as he happens to live about 8 miles from my parents house. Nice guy with roots in the "Barn", sold his Ford which I wanted to see. Moving on to new projects. Thanks for the engine dolly Richard and my dad has a good use for the engine stand.