The Ford Barn

Talkwrench · 12-19-2015, 02:13 AM

I went ahead and drained the oil as we have had to send away for another distributor . This is just pics really, as you can see the oil was pretty bad god knows what the pickup screen is like.. Did seem like there was a very small amount of coolant in it, ahhh see what happens. Still don't know how they crossed oceans in this thing. My daughter is about 5'8" as you can see there is so little room the area she's sitting on is 59" x 29" sleeping must have been a nightmare.. We even found the toilet ewww...

VeryTangled · 12-19-2015, 08:42 AM

Hi Everyone,

For those who missed part one, here it is: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...light=starting

Here's a pretty good telling of the story. There are pictures and videos taken during the trip.

https://read.atavist.com/half-safe?no-overlay&preview

In the second video you can see the "sleeping" arrangements.

Talkwrench · 12-19-2015, 09:29 PM

Thanks for Jeff. I couldn't see the videos? Can you do a separate link?

Bluebell · 12-20-2015, 04:13 AM

I Read nearly all of it and watched a couple of clips. Really enjoyed it.
A bit of a sad story really.
Thanks for posting Jeff.

Mart · 12-20-2015, 05:06 AM

Thanks for posting the link - incredible what they did.

Mart.

VeryTangled · 12-20-2015, 10:52 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Talkwrench

Thanks for Jeff. I couldn't see the videos? Can you do a separate link?

Hi Everyone, Talkwrench, Sadly no, I can't post a separate link. The videos are embedded in the article in such a way they don't have a separate URL/address.

When you see a picture in the article, click it.

One additional comment, the inside of that beast looks like there are all kinds of sharp corners that could really get you busted up if you bounced around inside there, as you would in open ocean storms. Complete insanity was the rule for the whole trip from what I've learned.

Maybe I should try to find those two books by Carlin.

I also found this 10 minute TV segment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-Gqi-RlbO0

Bluebell · 12-20-2015, 03:32 PM

I've had the first book for years, but always wondered about the rest of the trip after the refit in the U.K (about where the first one ends)
Life would have been tough, working around Kalgoorlie (unless he was in town?) in the 1930s. Probably quite the loner from the start, and WA would have toughened him for the task.
Now I wonder about Elinore and what she did with the rest of her life?

J Franklin · 12-20-2015, 07:15 PM

Now for the record. Didn't dumping that old black oil out give you a good feeling?

VeryTangled · 12-20-2015, 07:35 PM

Hi Everyone,

Great comment:

Quote:

Originally Posted by J Franklin

Now for the record. Didn't dumping that old black oil out give you a good feeling?

Epic Photo! Just the best!

VeryTangled · 12-20-2015, 07:53 PM

Hi All, I guess our hero, Also Know As "Dip-Shit," figured being on the open seas with a camo-colored vehicle wasn't an optimal idea. So how does the whole thing including the BOTTOM of it get painted yellow?

Cool story!!!

Please describe how this crankcase drain plug was insulated from sea water? Thanks for turning me on to the whole story/adventure.

P.S. Talkwrench, Talking about a different example, don't leave the keys in that commercial vehicle where I'm anywhere nearby. I just love the way it looks here!

Talkwrench · 12-20-2015, 09:11 PM

Ahhh I can see the videos are part of the story now I'm on another device, sadly still not working. Anyway thanks for putting up that other link Jeff.
Yes getting rid of that old oil did feel good, Ive just left it to drain and will head back shortly to "top her up". How does it seal? well the sump plug that I'm holding goes inside the hole you see. There is a right angle tube from the sump [pan] ,it should be inline with this hole but of course wasn't and was a bit of a drama. the large hole is a bung and should have a sealing cap that screws in it to keep it water tight.

Talkwrench · 01-03-2016, 08:51 PM

Not much to report: Just went back to put the oil in. Have to sit tight until the new dizzy turns up. Think I found the oil filter [see pics] however it was not connected..?
Anyway some more pics for those interested..

VeryTangled · 01-04-2016, 12:38 AM

Hi Everyone, Here's a page with a very brief mention of the Stream-Line filter. Seems RAF from 1939?

https://archive.org/stream/airforcel...9grea_djvu.txt

"Advertisements"

"EFFICIENT OIL PURIFICATION Good Oil does not Wear Out 10,000 users of Stream- line Filters include numerous operators of aircraft and their manufacturers. Used lubricating oil after passage through the Stream-line Filter is equal to new in lubricating value and may be re-used for its original purpose . The plant will pay for it - self out of savings in a few months"

"Particulars from STREAM-LINE FILTERS LTD. HELE-SHAW WORKS • INGATE PLACE • LONDON • S.W.8"

Is the Half-Safe resting on it's wheels? If not, I'd be ready for it to tumble off those brick-stacks, resting on bricks, on top of gravel. See photo 11 from post 12. (Can you see the truck in that photo?)

Talkwrench · 01-04-2016, 01:19 AM

Jeff it is sitting on the bricks...The tyres are almost touching the ground. Its not the safest. We'll have to address it when we move it

I take it that the oil filter is like one of those dunny roll types?

SofaKing · 01-04-2016, 08:23 AM

TalkWrench, any idea of the fuel capacity on it? 'Wondering about the range and how it was able to cross oceans.

Talkwrench · 01-04-2016, 09:28 AM

200 gallons I believe , at some point it had a detatchable tank underneath too.. But you can see the one that makes the bow..

Barry-ct · 01-04-2016, 10:27 AM

Pretty interesting what they did to that WWII amphibious Jeep.

corvette8n · 01-04-2016, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Talkwrench

200 gallons I believe , at some point it had a detatchable tank underneath too.. But you can see the one that makes the bow..

So when are you going to drive it to Hawaii?

Talkwrench · 01-04-2016, 05:56 PM

I love an adventure but I wouldn't even go in the river in that thing!!

Bored&Stroked · 01-04-2016, 07:03 PM

Had to be one really crazy bastard to think about going across the ocean in that thing - let alone even a sizable lake.

One has to wonder how the hell he ever made it and didn't just get swamped and end up on the bottom of the ocean . . . only to make future archaeologists wonder what the heck this 'species' of man was up too! LOL

12-19-2015, 08:42 AM	#2
VeryTangled Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: (Not far enough...) Outside of DC Posts: 3,387	Re: Starting an old engine "The Half Safe ' part 2 Hi Everyone, For those who missed part one, here it is: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...light=starting Here's a pretty good telling of the story. There are pictures and videos taken during the trip. https://read.atavist.com/half-safe?no-overlay&preview In the second video you can see the "sleeping" arrangements. __________________ -Jeff H Have you thought about supporting the Early Ford V-8 Foundation Museum? Last edited by VeryTangled; 12-20-2015 at 07:59 PM.

12-19-2015, 09:29 PM	#3
Talkwrench Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 2,687	Re: Starting an old engine "The Half Safe ' part 2 Thanks for Jeff. I couldn't see the videos? Can you do a separate link? __________________ *"Came too close to dying to stop living now!"*

12-20-2015, 04:13 AM	#4
Bluebell Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Tauranga, New Zealand Posts: 726	Re: Starting an old engine "The Half Safe ' part 2 I Read nearly all of it and watched a couple of clips. Really enjoyed it. A bit of a sad story really. Thanks for posting Jeff.

12-20-2015, 05:06 AM	#5
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,791	Re: Starting an old engine "The Half Safe ' part 2 Thanks for posting the link - incredible what they did. Mart.

12-20-2015, 03:32 PM	#7
Bluebell Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Tauranga, New Zealand Posts: 726	Re: Starting an old engine "The Half Safe ' part 2 I've had the first book for years, but always wondered about the rest of the trip after the refit in the U.K (about where the first one ends) Life would have been tough, working around Kalgoorlie (unless he was in town?) in the 1930s. Probably quite the loner from the start, and WA would have toughened him for the task. Now I wonder about Elinore and what she did with the rest of her life?

12-20-2015, 07:15 PM	#8
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 6,008	Re: Starting an old engine "The Half Safe ' part 2 Now for the record. Didn't dumping that old black oil out give you a good feeling?

12-20-2015, 09:11 PM	#11
Talkwrench Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 2,687	Re: Starting an old engine "The Half Safe ' part 2 Ahhh I can see the videos are part of the story now I'm on another device, sadly still not working. Anyway thanks for putting up that other link Jeff. Yes getting rid of that old oil did feel good, Ive just left it to drain and will head back shortly to "top her up". How does it seal? well the sump plug that I'm holding goes inside the hole you see. There is a right angle tube from the sump [pan] ,it should be inline with this hole but of course wasn't and was a bit of a drama. the large hole is a bung and should have a sealing cap that screws in it to keep it water tight. __________________ *"Came too close to dying to stop living now!"*

01-04-2016, 12:38 AM	#13
VeryTangled Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: (Not far enough...) Outside of DC Posts: 3,387	Re: Starting an old engine "The Half Safe ' part 2 Hi Everyone, Here's a page with a very brief mention of the Stream-Line filter. Seems RAF from 1939? https://archive.org/stream/airforcel...9grea_djvu.txt "Advertisements" "EFFICIENT OIL PURIFICATION Good Oil does not Wear Out 10,000 users of Stream- line Filters include numerous operators of aircraft and their manufacturers. Used lubricating oil after passage through the Stream-line Filter is equal to new in lubricating value and may be re-used for its original purpose . The plant will pay for it - self out of savings in a few months" "Particulars from STREAM-LINE FILTERS LTD. HELE-SHAW WORKS • INGATE PLACE • LONDON • S.W.8" Is the Half-Safe resting on it's wheels? If not, I'd be ready for it to tumble off those brick-stacks, resting on bricks, on top of gravel. See photo 11 from post 12. (Can you see the truck in that photo?) __________________ -Jeff H Have you thought about supporting the Early Ford V-8 Foundation Museum? Last edited by VeryTangled; 01-04-2016 at 12:47 AM.

01-04-2016, 01:19 AM	#14
Talkwrench Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 2,687	Re: Starting an old engine "The Half Safe ' part 2 Jeff it is sitting on the bricks...The tyres are almost touching the ground. Its not the safest. We'll have to address it when we move it I take it that the oil filter is like one of those dunny roll types? __________________ *"Came too close to dying to stop living now!"*

01-04-2016, 08:23 AM	#15
SofaKing Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 756	Re: Starting an old engine "The Half Safe ' part 2 TalkWrench, any idea of the fuel capacity on it? 'Wondering about the range and how it was able to cross oceans.

01-04-2016, 09:28 AM	#16
Talkwrench Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 2,687	Re: Starting an old engine "The Half Safe ' part 2 200 gallons I believe , at some point it had a detatchable tank underneath too.. But you can see the one that makes the bow.. __________________ *"Came too close to dying to stop living now!"*

01-04-2016, 10:27 AM	#17
Barry-ct Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Newington, Connecticut Posts: 1,374	Re: Starting an old engine "The Half Safe ' part 2 Pretty interesting what they did to that WWII amphibious Jeep. __________________ Barry 50 F-1

01-04-2016, 05:56 PM	#19
Talkwrench Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 2,687	Re: Starting an old engine "The Half Safe ' part 2 I love an adventure but I wouldn't even go in the river in that thing!! __________________ *"Came too close to dying to stop living now!"*

01-04-2016, 07:03 PM	#20
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,225	Re: Starting an old engine "The Half Safe ' part 2 Had to be one really crazy bastard to think about going across the ocean in that thing - let alone even a sizable lake. One has to wonder how the hell he ever made it and didn't just get swamped and end up on the bottom of the ocean . . . only to make future archaeologists wonder what the heck this 'species' of man was up too! LOL