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Ryan 05-05-2010 10:07 PM

Welcome To The New Ford Barn!
 

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Wow… It’s been a crazy couple of weeks here at the brand spanking new Ford Barn World Headquarters. Acquiring the Ford Barn was not in the cards for this year, but we just couldn’t sit idly buy and let the doors close. We’d simply gotten too much out of the joint in the past to let that happen. A quick phone call to every man’s hero, Shelly, and the deed was done. Now you fellas have to put up with me as I try like hell to fill her huge shoes.

The first order of business was to get the Ford Barn into a more modern environment. You are looking at the new threads right now… Ain’t she grand? This was done for two primary reasons:

1. The old Ford Barn data is priceless and we wanted it preserved and searchable. The new format will allow us to search all of the great posts of old and learn from our past… and that’s what we are all about, right? While the old data has not been imported yet, it will be very soon. Hold your horses.

2. The old Ford Barn was also hard to use, full of spam, and just downright impossible to maintain. The new format fixes all of this and gives all of you many more options as far as functionality.

Now, I’m sure there is a contingent of you that is resistant to change. I get it. And I’m going to try as hard as I can to ease you into this new format. Take your time, be patient, and you just might be surprised with what we have put together here. A good place to start is with the basic tutorial I put together for you. Click here to check it out.

The rest of you are probably pretty familiar with our format. Jump in and have fun… This all for you.

To close, I just want to thank Shelly once again for giving me this opportunity. She has served this community so well over the years and I am honored to pick up the torch and give it my all as well.

See you fellas on the flip side.

Ryan Cochran

P.S. There are bound to be some bugs and broken links floating around the new site. If you see any, just post them on the Q&S forum. I’ll get em fixed!

glenn33 05-10-2010 09:53 AM

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Ryan...
Great job on the new site.




redmodelt 05-10-2010 10:32 AM

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Ryan;
Thank you!

Freddie (Memphis) 05-10-2010 10:35 AM

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I'm likin' what I'm seein'....

Just hope all the old gang makes the swap. It's a lot for them to learn here....but, I'll help where and when I can.

Nice job, Ryan...hang in there...! :)

BUBBAS IGNITION 05-11-2010 09:58 PM

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Ryan,

Love the new look !!! And the sectional layouts. Ts are another one of my vises as well..........

Bubba

Ratatat 05-11-2010 10:12 PM

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Nice set up. A lot easier to maneuver than the old layout.

ABBoston 05-23-2010 01:49 AM

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Very Nice New Format!!

Proud to be Here!

AB

***Area-51*** 05-23-2010 05:37 AM

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Nice!

26Tguy 05-29-2010 08:28 AM

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Much better than the old format!! Thank you!

Tommy Gun 05-29-2010 10:38 AM

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Ryan, you rock! The site is looking awesome! I love the new graphics of old Fordige. I'm lookig forward to the future. I know you mentioned this was not an easy task, but if anyone can do it it's you. Thanks a million dude!!

BILL DUGGER 08-08-2010 11:44 AM

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Ryan:

At first I had trouble get a pass word set up but now it works great and a lot of good reading and info.

19vicky31 11-07-2011 02:59 PM

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19vicky31 here. I just joined and I know I'll enjoy it and will have fun. Good day to every one.

yachtsmanbill 12-17-2011 10:48 AM

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Hey Ryan... I want to congradulate you on the Model T forum... After being across the hall at the "Lame" place, this is a treat! If theres any problems with my pic posting or submissions, please let me know. Thanks again and Happy Holidays!! Bill in Two Rivers, Wi.

da 01-10-2012 07:42 AM

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Thanks for the welcome. Purchased my first t a month ago. Its a fenderless speedster with Hayes wire wheels, Winnfield model M carb, Eisemann magneto, and what I believe to be a Frontenac head. Last tagged in '65, I will be restoring it. The head has me curious. On the top of the head in the center are the letters MF raised in the casting. The serial number begins and ends with the letter S. Can anyone verify that I have a Frontenac model S head? Also need to find good info on the model m carb. Any feedback on the car would be appreciated. Thanks, Danny

shaun 03-11-2012 08:33 PM

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This is a great site, its very easy to use Thanks.

Susanne 09-24-2012 08:36 PM

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Very nice site. OK, after realizing I've been posting off the wall here...

Name is Susanne. Was raised arond Model T's - when I was about 11, I got chased to the garage to "help dad" and been hooked ever since (for the past 40 years or so - dont you DARE do the math!!!) - occasionally taking on restorations projects, helping fellow T owners get their babys purring like they did a century or so ago, and generally helping other T Fordaholics keep their babys running for *their* grandkids!! I love the new site, and it works amazing. THANK YOU for making another resource for us T owners, mechanics, and affectianados - my hope is that our babys will continue to thrive for at least another 105 years +, and continue to be the reliable, unkillable vehicle that HF had in mind back in the mid-00's (that's 1900's) when he set his mind to a cheap, durable, reliable, economical (an of course repairable) car!

Sweeneys 1917 09-27-2012 05:55 AM

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Thanks for all the hardwork Ryan....

Truely a great start....it's nice to be able to discuss the finer things about our hobby and to see the passion we all have to help each other....even over here in OZ.

cheers lins

charlesperret 11-23-2012 05:56 PM

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just making sure my account works..

yorkcoll 03-19-2013 07:59 PM

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First time at this site - do I get to ask questions?
I need to know how to get into Lokwel fat man steering wheel. My mechanic doesn't know & I may need to change gears in it. Thanks for any help.

yachtsmanbill 03-19-2013 08:19 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by yorkcoll (Post 614341)
First time at this site - do I get to ask questions?
I need to know how to get into Lokwel fat man steering wheel. My mechanic doesn't know & I may need to change gears in it. Thanks for any help.


You need the key! Post a pic of whatcha got! ws

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rcallaway 04-08-2013 06:18 PM

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Not sure where to post this?

But, I need the dimensions for a 1914 Model T Touring car ( max. hieght with top down & max width to roll between door openings). Any help is great!

yachtsmanbill 04-08-2013 06:31 PM

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Go back to the T section here and "start a new thread" in the blue box above and to the left. Easy-peezy-japaneezy! Welcome aboard! ws

NZHIBOY 05-27-2013 12:13 AM

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Hi,
Just joined up from New Zealand as I am starting a 25 T tub project like the Red Hynes car. Been on the H.A.M.B. for a while now as ForEverFour.
Thanks,
Greg

32 chevy vett 02-20-2014 10:20 AM

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A big thank you! I love this site. Again thank you for a great site.
Don.

Ford20 08-24-2014 10:18 PM

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Thanks Ryan, what a great site to while away the hours, lots of stories, information and most of all, helpful members, great to be part of it,
cheers,
Geoff:)

Gregp 02-07-2015 11:10 AM

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I'm new here too. But so far I like what I see. Picking up my 1st T end of next month. It's a very solid 22 touring car very complete and runs great. Been waiting my whole life for one but business and family always came first. I'm now 39 and just wanted something else to cherish just as much.
Thanks to all for any future help
Greg

michaelgregs 09-17-2016 04:27 PM

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Hi Folks,
I'm the new guy here. Our family is involved in the car biz. We own a diesel repair shop and towing company. Looking forward to conversing with you all. If any of you are in the Tampa area please look us up!

Redline Diesel Ingenuity - Repair & Service
website: http://rdipower.com
facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RDIpower
13018 US-41, Spring Hill, FL 34610
(813) 856-5463

mkharvey55 12-06-2016 08:03 PM

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Just signed up. Some pretty cool stuff on here. We have four companies, autobody, painting, transmission, and towing. Excited to dig more into this site. In the trenches, that's where you find the best stuff.

We are in south florida, and canada.

www.reginatowtruck.com
4246 Albert St. #343
Regina, SK S4S3R9

Please add us to your mailing lists.

We also have a Regina roofing company owned by us and 2 owners of the three ford dealerships in town, www.reginaroofs.com

FordGirl 01-17-2017 02:07 PM

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Thank you for having us, Ryan, and gathering all these wonderful people to share our journeys together. We're all here because of our love for Ford's masterpieces. It's great to be a member of the team.
Ciao


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solands23 01-26-2017 10:55 PM

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Howdy! Awesome website! glad to be part of it. :)

SethMyers 03-18-2017 12:37 PM

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Hey guys, brand new member here -

Really enjoying digging through the archives. I have two companies - window tinting/auto detailing and towing. looking forward to hearing from some of you veterans weighing in on some of my questions cuz i have a ton. These forums are gold for poeple like me.

I don't know how many of you are "spinning too many plates", but I'm also co-owner with my 2 cousins of a Cincinnati tree service company (where they live). Like me they are in the auto repair business too, but with how competitive the industry there they felt they had no other choice but to diversify. (Their actually pretty good www.treeremovalcincy.com )

My auto locations are in IN. Could you add me to your mailing list please?

www.evansvilletowingroadside.com
1915 Washington Ave UNIT 2931
Evansville, IN 47714

Anyone else have multiple businesses going on? i'm interested in tips on how to stay organized - biggest struggle for me...

jjpetrus 04-15-2017 08:36 PM

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How do I post a message?????????

I can't seem to see it at all

Thanks

Joe

redmodelt 04-16-2017 10:40 AM

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jjpetrus;
you posted and replied to your(?) question on 3/6. If you need to see if there have been any updates, click on your name in above post and in the drop down box click on "find more post by jjpetrus"

Jason Rose 04-21-2017 10:13 AM

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Hey guys I'm new here as well.

Really looking forward to doing lots of research here as I am hoping to buy an old Model A in the future, and this forum is essential to having the right info. I've poked around all over so far and it's amazing how much helpful info is here.

A little about me--

I'm a roofer in Goodyear AZ and I love old Fords. I've been saving and saving for almost 20 years now in hopes of getting my dream Model A one day.

If anybody has any advice for me, in any respect, please don't hesitate to let me know.

Thanks in advance for all the great help.

Jason

5window 04-21-2017 12:39 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason Rose (Post 1461502)
Hey guys I'm new here as well.

Really looking forward to doing lots of research here as I am hoping to buy an old Model A in the future, and this forum is essential to having the right info. I've poked around all over so far and it's amazing how much helpful info is here.

A little about me--

I'm a roofer in Goodyear AZ and I love old Fords. I've been saving and saving for almost 20 years now in hopes of getting my dream Model A one day.

If anybody has any advice for me, in any respect, please don't hesitate to let me know.

Thanks in advance for all the great help.

Jason

Welcome to the Ford Barn, Jason. If you're interested in Model A's, you could also post on the Model A board. I always figured, if you were in AZ, you could just walk out into the desert and find old Fords. :)

phallyka 06-29-2017 09:08 AM

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A lot easier to maneuver than the old layout.


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Rome GA Towing 08-22-2017 01:02 PM

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Doug Jackson 08-28-2017 03:29 AM

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First timer here! I love old Ford's. Don't have one just yet but I'm working on getting there! I own a towing company in Arizona -- www.mesatowingcompany.com -- and I do a lot of towing for the Barrett-Jackson auction every year. I get to see some of the most gorgeous classics out there and it makes me jealous every time! Got my eye on a Model T but still not quite there yet. Looking forward to getting into this forum and seeing a bunch of beauties!

Ron Pilger 08-28-2017 09:09 AM

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Welcome to more combined knowledge than could could have ever hoped to find in one place. Towing for Barrett-Jackson??? How can "perfect" cars require towing?


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