The Ford Barn

nhusa · 05-07-2016, 09:23 PM

This is the 31 Town Sedan that belonged to my dad, I drove while in high school, was put in a barn in 1964, and I got a couple years ago with a severely stuck motor. I also own a 1919 model T.
I was going to sell the A but my wife said No Way it is hers.

I finally have a rebuilt motor and a bit of time so I am getting ready to put it in the car. Meanwhile I have pulled the transmission and am making sure that it is OK. As a minimum I will replace the bearings.

I will go thru the brakes, clean the gas tank, and most likely change all the wires. Other than those things am I missing anything?

Mike V. Florida · 05-07-2016, 10:44 PM

Anything that makes it go and anything that makes it stop.

Roadster62 · 05-08-2016, 03:57 PM

Wiring keeps everything from working. Bob

1930artdeco · 05-08-2016, 05:22 PM

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In the brake area obviously make sure there is ZERO slop anywhere and make sure you have cast iron drums. They help stop you much better than the old steel drums. Oh don't forget about the differential when changing fluids-if you have not done so already.

Mike

05-07-2016, 09:23 PM	#1
nhusa Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Timberlake NC Posts: 550	NH 31 Town Sedan update This is the 31 Town Sedan that belonged to my dad, I drove while in high school, was put in a barn in 1964, and I got a couple years ago with a severely stuck motor. I also own a 1919 model T. I was going to sell the A but my wife said No Way it is hers. I finally have a rebuilt motor and a bit of time so I am getting ready to put it in the car. Meanwhile I have pulled the transmission and am making sure that it is OK. As a minimum I will replace the bearings. I will go thru the brakes, clean the gas tank, and most likely change all the wires. Other than those things am I missing anything? Last edited by nhusa; 05-08-2016 at 05:46 PM.

05-07-2016, 10:44 PM	#2
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida between Sarasota and TampaSouth Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: NH 31 Town Sedan update Anything that makes it go and anything that makes it stop. __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

05-08-2016, 03:57 PM	#3
Roadster62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ridgefield, Ct Posts: 3,449	Re: NH 31 Town Sedan update Wiring keeps everything from working. 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.

05-08-2016, 05:22 PM	#4
1930artdeco Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lynden, Wa Posts: 3,785	Re: NH 31 Town Sedan update Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) In the brake area obviously make sure there is ZERO slop anywhere and make sure you have cast iron drums. They help stop you much better than the old steel drums. Oh don't forget about the differential when changing fluids-if you have not done so already. Mike __________________ 1930 TownSedan (Briggs) 1957 Country Sedan