Gee Whizz...A New 'Barner
 

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Well Gee Whizz! We never know what the New Year will bring, but it was brought to my attention by long time FordBarner "Lanny", a strong voice here on the 'Barn that is always snoopin'-around just enough to keep-up with who & what is happenin' in our old Ford neighborhood, that we have a brand new member here, "Gee Whizz", that has one of the sweetest little '35 Ford 3-window coupes around. At first glance, this sweet coupe appears to be stock, STOCK! Unfortunately, Mr. Whizz posted his one and only picture and his intro of sorts under the very top "Sticky", where most of us seldom venture. I couldn't let this sweet little 3-window continue to hide up there without spreading it all over the main page here where it belongs, to be savored and admired by the whole gang here. I mean....this thing is NICE!


https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...3&d=1641109227

At first glance, it does strike you as stock, but I see enough hints & small details that lead me to believe there has been some tasteful modification going-on here, like the '36-'39 'wide-five' wheels with rings and bright stainless caps. Most of us here know that behind the scenes at times, many of us, especially some of us old hard core "hot rodders" surely don't have a problem doing some well-tested, old-days mods on our cars, like hydraulic brakes for instance, or T5 transmissions, etc. Gee, I think Mr. Whizz's coupe is probably ready to cruise with the best of 'em. It, along with it's owner who used to own another coupe very similar to this one many moons ago, are gonna fit right in here, and hopefully with some more details about self, as well as this little jewel. Welcome aboard from the Ford Barn crew, Gee Whizz! DD
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Wow !! I wish my 35 three window looked like this one. Thanks for the look.
JWL

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Very nice Gee Wizz

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That is a beautiful coupe!


Glenn

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I agree, it is a beauty. Interesting front turn signals.

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Love it ! ! !
Paul in CT

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Welcome Gee Whizz, beautiful coupe. I especially like the wide five wheels on it for a different look.

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Truck clearance lights?

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Welcome, and nice quality work!

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Welcome aboard, & what a beautiful '35!!

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Very nice! Thanks for giving us a look!
Regards,
Chris

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OMG you guys,I'm blushing!!!!! Thanks for the kind accolades. I bought this car in the Fall of last year (2021 for those that have lost count) and took delivery via Transport truck in early November. I've been assessing the car since to determine the priorities and yes, hydraulic brakes are absolute! Although I'm an old gear head, I'm new to the Flatty scene so, I have a major deficiency going forward. Thank God for the internet - it is really much easier to get help, find parts and common ground - in the late 60s, it was a nightmare!

So, I'm studying and the first think I learned was, my Flatty block is a 1937 and under the layer of typical patina, the block is still 'Ford Green"! Now, for the record, the car is a 25 year old "recon/resto" (reconditioned with some restoration) done buy an ol' timer in Saskatchewan who owned a small town repair shop and this was his off-time passion. I've been in contact with all the previous owners right up to the guy that bought it from the ol' timer (we believe he has since passed).

Going forward I'm wanting to convert the mechanical brakes, which work well but, I'm not wanting to run with mechanicals - and will be keeping the Wide Five wheels but will do bigger rear and smaller front tire with white walls - I'm a sucker for that look!

The tranny slips out of 2nd gear when I relax on the gas peddle and everyone says that's typical but, I can't stand it so, the tranny needs to be rebuilt - I'd appreciate a referral to someone in Canada that could do it (I live in Vancouver BC) if anyone might know someone.

I have a Hobby Shop that was tooled for Harley Davidson my passion over the past 50 years so, I'm selling all but 1 bike (I had 6 have 1 left to sell -my 1970 SS350 Sprint/Aermacchi - used the money for the Coupe) so, I'm also in the process of doing a little retooling and rearranging so I can work on the Coupe myself more. But, I'm going to farm out the big jobs so I minimize the downtime so I can enjoy the car.

So, here is where I'm at, I'm working on the interior, replacing fasteners with proper vintage fasteners, cleaning up the under dash wiring, removing the upholstery panels and seat so I can lube and repair the mechanicals and install window seals etc. But the 1 thing that I really want to do is repair the rear window so it will open and close again, the ol' timer must have not been able to find the parts so it's fixed-in-place and as far as I can tell, it did have a rumble seat at one point which I would love to reinstall so - I need all the bits and pieces and if someone might be able to help I would appreciate it very much but, if you do not have any parts, a link to a parts/repair manual where I can see the parts list etc., would also be wonderful! Even a grouping of any images you might have of the rear window workings would be a great help.

Thanks again for the kind words - I think I'm gonna stick around here for a while - anyone in the Vancouver area let me know, we can get in touch. Cheers!

Here are a few images I took the day she arrived to her new forever home!
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid...22376547096532

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I have a giant favour to ask - DFoor, a member here, has a rear window regulator which I need but because I'm new I'm restricted and cannot DM him my request. If someone could on my behalf ask him to DM me and I'll give him my contact info to arrange for a sale - much thanks!

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Gee Whizz, first off, welcome to the Ford Barn.
Here is an email addy and phone number for DFoor.

630-886-0754
[email protected]




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Well, here's a start. The "SEARCH" function found up at the top of every page in the BLACK band can be a wealth of info....get used to using it.

I found this 4-year old ad from a guy with the WHOLE mechanism, and who knows...it COULD still be for sale. Link to his ad below, which can only be accessed by PM (Private Message). You'll need 10 posts to your credit before you have access to PMs as a new member, but you can creatively get 10 posts to your credit in 15 minutes time.

Click on the link BELOW for his ad and screen name. Of course, one of us could PM the guy for you if you are really interested. At least, the pictures show what you should need. DD

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...pe+rear+window


https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...1&d=1500380882


https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...7&d=1500380882








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Gee Whizz, you wrote that you would like to run (big and littles) tires.
V8COOPMANS friend "Heard" has a very nice '36 Ford 3 window coupe with
big and littles on it. Maybe he will post a picture of it here for you, or you
could do a search for Heards '36 3 window. ;)



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Well, that ain't too hard to do. The tires are 5.50 R16 Excelsior Stahl radials on 1940 4" wheels on front, and 7.50 R16 Excelsior Stahl radials on '42-'48 Ford 4-1/2" wide wheels. I think 7.00 R16s on the back would be perfect if it were to happen again. DD

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...1&d=1447182790


https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...3&d=1446129366

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Over on the Hamb there is a member Fortunateson from British Columbia and IIRC he is just getting into flatheads.



For all things hydraulic brakes get in touch with the Early V8 Garage
http://www.earlyv8garage.net/
Call: (626) 338-2282
1217 N. Azusa Canyon Road,
West Covina, CA 91790-1004

Contact VanPelt Sales, LLC for transmisssion parts and a wealth of flathead info on their web site.
http://www.vanpeltsales.com/
1081 B, OH-28 B, Day Heights, OH 45150
(513) 724-9487

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Thanks, I've dropped an e-mail on him. Appreciate your assist!

Cheers,
Glenn

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Oh that's perfect - thanks so much for the info!!