The Ford Barn

Purdy Swoft · 03-19-2014, 10:47 AM

Its not a model A. The cowl looks like an open model T, the rest is probably home made.

karasmer · 03-19-2014, 04:33 PM

It is included in a parts deal I am working on, problem is the owner thinks he struck it rich and his selling price reflects that, best I can do is toss him an insulting offer (at least to him insulting) and in a few months he should be calling me.

Roadster62 · 03-19-2014, 08:22 PM

Poor photo, can you post one that is brighter? A good shot of the 1/4 panel behind the door would help confirm what I think is a cut up Model T truck "C Cab". Bob

karasmer · 03-19-2014, 10:07 PM

It is a long ways from me for more photos, not a c-cab, I have one and the doors are different. I should post this on T site.

Roadster62 · 03-20-2014, 12:16 AM

Ok, good to lnow that you know the TT doors are taller with square corners. Bob

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Originally Posted by karasmer

It is a long ways from me for more photos, not a c-cab, I have one and the doors are different. I should post this on T site.

DougVieyra · 03-20-2014, 01:26 AM

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It is clearly one of the few surviving examples of the ill-fated Sears combo lawn-mower / carpet vacuum that was the rage for a couple of years, starting in 1929 and ending production in 1931 or '32. Wikipedia has about two pages devoted to this unique (some would say bizarre) brain-storm of Dr. Rubious Goldberg.

I have only seen three of these iconic inventions in person. One was in a bar in Dead Water, Arkansas; one was in a bar in Two Bits, Arizona; and the third was in a bar in Blind Drunk, Montana.

Vonn Ditch · 03-20-2014, 07:53 AM

Ah yes, the infamous mower/vacuum, Sears advertised it as the "Cut and Suck Wonder". It was doomed from the start because no one had lawns in 1929, just dirt where the chickens scratched. There is still one in operation at a bar on Main street in Frog Jump, Tennessee.

DougVieyra · 03-20-2014, 01:38 PM

Congrats ! Vonn Ditch -

It is a pure joy to see that some of us, as we continue the ageing process, have NOT forgot how to laugh ! It is the stuff of Life !

Which reminds me Vonn - are you the famous 'Son of a Ditch' , that we have all heard so much about ?

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OHV DeLuxe · 03-21-2014, 08:35 AM

My first thought was 24-25 C-Cab. missing the obvious rest.

03-19-2014, 10:47 AM	#21
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: Mystery body? Its not a model A. The cowl looks like an open model T, the rest is probably home made.

03-19-2014, 04:33 PM	#22
karasmer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Duluth MN Posts: 594	Re: Mystery body? It is included in a parts deal I am working on, problem is the owner thinks he struck it rich and his selling price reflects that, best I can do is toss him an insulting offer (at least to him insulting) and in a few months he should be calling me.

03-19-2014, 08:22 PM	#23
Roadster62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ridgefield, Ct Posts: 3,441	Re: Mystery body? Poor photo, can you post one that is brighter? A good shot of the 1/4 panel behind the door would help confirm what I think is a cut up Model T truck "C Cab". Bob __________________ They don't have to run to be enjoyed. I'm here to enjoy the hobby, and enjoy the cars no matter what they look like. Most of the worlds problems are electrical. Last edited by Roadster62; 03-20-2014 at 12:14 AM.

03-19-2014, 10:07 PM	#24
karasmer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Duluth MN Posts: 594	Re: Mystery body? It is a long ways from me for more photos, not a c-cab, I have one and the doors are different. I should post this on T site.

03-20-2014, 01:26 AM	#26
DougVieyra Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Eureka, California Posts: 1,716	Re: Mystery body? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) It is clearly one of the few surviving examples of the ill-fated Sears combo lawn-mower / carpet vacuum that was the rage for a couple of years, starting in 1929 and ending production in 1931 or '32. Wikipedia has about two pages devoted to this unique (some would say bizarre) brain-storm of Dr. Rubious Goldberg. I have only seen three of these iconic inventions in person. One was in a bar in Dead Water, Arkansas; one was in a bar in Two Bits, Arizona; and the third was in a bar in Blind Drunk, Montana.

03-20-2014, 07:53 AM	#27
Vonn Ditch Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 74	Re: Mystery body? Ah yes, the infamous mower/vacuum, Sears advertised it as the "Cut and Suck Wonder". It was doomed from the start because no one had lawns in 1929, just dirt where the chickens scratched. There is still one in operation at a bar on Main street in Frog Jump, Tennessee.

03-20-2014, 01:38 PM	#28
DougVieyra Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Eureka, California Posts: 1,716	Re: Mystery body? Congrats ! Vonn Ditch - It is a pure joy to see that some of us, as we continue the ageing process, have NOT forgot how to laugh ! It is the stuff of Life ! Which reminds me Vonn - are you the famous 'Son of a Ditch' , that we have all heard so much about ? ________________________________________________ "I always try to tell some version of the truth . . . . " - Erododus 326 BC

03-21-2014, 08:35 AM	#29
OHV DeLuxe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Norway Posts: 298	Re: Mystery body? My first thought was 24-25 C-Cab. missing the obvious rest.