The Ford Barn

Jim Brierley · 07-09-2022, 12:03 PM

I occasionally receive a book order from a post that was posted in 2013. I still have books but they have been changed several times, added chapters, color photos, etc. They are now $34 mailed here in the States, $43 to most overseas countries. e-mail [email protected] for info. Thanks, Jim B

GPierce · 07-09-2022, 12:17 PM

Jim’s book is great reading even if you don’t plan to soup up your engine.

CarlG · 07-09-2022, 12:24 PM

I have at least 2 versions of his book. Great read!

johnneilson · 07-09-2022, 12:34 PM

Jim's books are great, lots of information and some history of the modern performance pioneers.

J

Pete · 07-09-2022, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by GPierce

Jim’s book is great reading even if you don’t plan to soup up your engine.

I have soup every day.

GPierce · 07-09-2022, 03:00 PM

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I was a teenager in the 50’s. We “souped up” our Fords.

Pete · 07-09-2022, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by GPierce

I was a teenager in the 50’s. We “souped up” our Fords.

My Dad was from ancient times. They souped up their Ford's then also.

GPierce · 07-09-2022, 06:05 PM

Our “ancient times” were great. We had three inactive WWII B29 bases within 60 miles of our local B29 base that we were able to use for monthly drag races. I was at the first NHRA National Drag Race. That’s why I was inspired by Jim’s book.

https://www.motortrend.com/features/...ationals-1955/

Pete · 07-09-2022, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by GPierce

Our “ancient times” were great. We had three inactive WWII B29 bases within 60 miles of our local B29 base that we were able to use for monthly drag races. I was at the first NHRA National Drag Race. That’s why I was inspired by Jim’s book.

Yup, there were a few deactivated War 1 bases they raced on back then.
There were many War 2 bases we raced on after that one.
There most likely won't be any people or cars to race after the next one...lol

jack backer · 07-09-2022, 09:07 PM

Probably the fastest growing segment of the model A hobby is bangers and Jim’s work is a big part of it.

Pete · 07-09-2022, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jack backer

Probably the fastest growing segment of the model A hobby is bangers and Jim’s work is a big part of it.

It will be interesting to see what the inovators come up with in the future. 4 bangers will exceed the speeds of the current V8's and still meet the current rules. There will have to be rules interpretations aplenty.

Jim Brierley · 07-10-2022, 11:50 AM

Thanks guys, for all the good words! Believe it or don't, I ran for top eliminator one day at the San Fernando strip, me, 2 bikes and a coupe of some sort. I was the slowest of the group so of course lost, but it was still fun! With a lot of help from friends, we plan on running my Cook in the 4 ever 4 Club's lakester at Bonneville in August.

07-09-2022, 12:03 PM	#1
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,251	4-bangers & me I occasionally receive a book order from a post that was posted in 2013. I still have books but they have been changed several times, added chapters, color photos, etc. They are now $34 mailed here in the States, $43 to most overseas countries. e-mail [email protected] for info. Thanks, Jim B

07-09-2022, 12:17 PM	#2
GPierce Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Germantown,TN Posts: 574	Re: 4-bangers & me Jim’s book is great reading even if you don’t plan to soup up your engine.

07-09-2022, 12:24 PM	#3
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,192	Re: 4-bangers & me I have at least 2 versions of his book. Great read! __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

07-09-2022, 12:34 PM	#4
johnneilson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: 34.22 N 118.36 W Posts: 1,181	Re: 4-bangers & me Jim's books are great, lots of information and some history of the modern performance pioneers. J __________________ As Carroll Smith wrote; All Failures are Human in Origin.

07-09-2022, 03:00 PM	#6
GPierce Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Germantown,TN Posts: 574	Re: 4-bangers & me Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I was a teenager in the 50’s. We “souped up” our Fords.

07-09-2022, 06:05 PM	#8
GPierce Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Germantown,TN Posts: 574	Re: 4-bangers & me Our “ancient times” were great. We had three inactive WWII B29 bases within 60 miles of our local B29 base that we were able to use for monthly drag races. I was at the first NHRA National Drag Race. That’s why I was inspired by Jim’s book. https://www.motortrend.com/features/...ationals-1955/ Last edited by GPierce; 07-09-2022 at 08:18 PM.

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jack backer BANNED Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Chenango Bridge NY Posts: 433	Re: 4-bangers & me Probably the fastest growing segment of the model A hobby is bangers and Jim’s work is a big part of it.

07-10-2022, 11:50 AM	#12
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,251	Re: 4-bangers & me Thanks guys, for all the good words! Believe it or don't, I ran for top eliminator one day at the San Fernando strip, me, 2 bikes and a coupe of some sort. I was the slowest of the group so of course lost, but it was still fun! With a lot of help from friends, we plan on running my Cook in the 4 ever 4 Club's lakester at Bonneville in August.