The Ford Barn

34fordy · 04-23-2025, 10:21 AM

I wood, LOL

petehoovie · 04-23-2025, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 34fordy

I wood, LOL

tubman · 04-23-2025, 11:50 AM

From what I am seeing, becoming a woodie owner is becoming less expensive as time passes.

Perhaps the maintenance is becoming more onerous as the current owners age.

34fordy · 04-23-2025, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by tubman

From what I am seeing, becoming a woodie owner is becoming less expensive as time passes.

Perhaps the maintenance is becoming more onerous as the current owners age.

Well spoken Denny!

ford38v8 · 04-23-2025, 01:21 PM

What are we seeing here? They appear to be different makes, different years, different accessories, and the men are all in uniform.

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Kube · 04-24-2025, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by tubman

From what I am seeing, becoming a woodie owner is becoming less expensive as time passes.

Perhaps the maintenance is becoming more onerous as the current owners age.

Station wagons and fordor convertibles as well as phaetons have taken the worst hit of any body styles in recent years.
Yes, you can still find many examples of them advertised at "yesterdays' values", but you are highly unlikely to find one selling for those pie in the sky dreams.

I believe these models have suffered the worst as younger guys can't envision making a modern driver out of them. Nor can I.

Many convertible models are also losing value rapidly.

Tim Brown · 04-24-2025, 02:13 PM

To answer the original question, YES!

TJ · 04-24-2025, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim Brown

To answer the original question, YES!

X-2 at this age!

34fordy · 04-24-2025, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by TJ

X-2 at this age!

If ya want a ship in the bottle go to the hobby craft store.

For a woody in the bottle try your favorite pharmacy Boyz!

GB SISSON · 04-24-2025, 06:05 PM

A few years ago I learned that if you want to have a woodie in these later years, you're just gonna have to make it yourself.

https://spark.adobe.com/video/M0ynvLlPj2GCC

ford38v8 · 04-24-2025, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by GB SISSON

A few years ago I learned that if you want to have a woodie in these later years, you're just gonna have to make it yourself.

If we 'Barners had heard that said in the dark of night, we'd instantly know who said it!

34fordy · 04-24-2025, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by GB SISSON

A few years ago I learned that if you want to have a woodie in these later years, you're just gonna have to make it yourself.

https://spark.adobe.com/video/M0ynvLlPj2GCC

Absolutely amazing Gary! My hat is off to you. It is so rare to see a wood and metal CRAFTSMAN of your caliber in the same body. You just amaze me.

chap52 · 04-25-2025, 07:53 AM

Yep... My dad sold my '46 for $150 when I went into the military in 1953. Oh well, not the only car I would love to still have... Chap

BlueSunoco · 04-25-2025, 10:12 AM

Neat picture!

I don't have room for a Woodie myself, but I sure enjoy seeing other's cars!!

GB SISSON · 04-25-2025, 12:44 PM

Thanks Fordy, but really, under close scrutiny it is a bit 'homespun'. Not that I was going for a show car look, but it actually turned out just the way I wanted it to. A real driver. Trips to the dump, grandkids dripping ice cream, muddy dog feet scuffs will one day add to the story.

Jack E/NJ · 04-25-2025, 01:45 PM

GB > > A few years ago I learned that if you want to have a woodie in these later years, you're just gonna have to make it yourself.> >

A few companies are still making these woodies. I suspect that the folks who maintain & repair them, could do a good job of doing so on older wooden land yachts too...for a hefty sum.

34fordy · 04-25-2025, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by GB SISSON

Thanks Fordy, but really, under close scrutiny it is a bit 'homespun'. Not that I was going for a show car look, but it actually turned out just the way I wanted it to. A real driver. Trips to the dump, grandkids dripping ice cream, muddy dog feet scuffs will one day add to the story.

No scrutinizing Gary. I am thinking back 10 years or so when we were talking about you "stealing" your wife's tool to make a kingpin hone. I still have mine in the same fashion but made from a nice piece of 3/4" aluminum rod. Ya got me a smiling now LOL.

Graeme / New Zealand · 04-25-2025, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by tubman

From what I am seeing, becoming a woodie owner is becoming less expensive as time passes.

Perhaps the maintenance is becoming more onerous as the current owners age.

Heart medication has that effect too.

GB

Rbeck204 · 04-25-2025, 09:36 PM

I enjoy mine!
Rich

04-23-2025, 11:50 AM	#3
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 11,639	Re: Woodn’t ya love to have a Woody again? From what I am seeing, becoming a woodie owner is becoming less expensive as time passes. Perhaps the maintenance is becoming more onerous as the current owners age.

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ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 7,290	Re: Woodn’t ya love to have a Woody again? What are we seeing here? They appear to be different makes, different years, different accessories, and the men are all in uniform. __________________ Alan

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Tim Brown Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Colfax, CA Posts: 439	Re: Woodn’t ya love to have a Woody again? To answer the original question, YES!

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GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 5,881	Re: Woodn’t ya love to have a Woody again? A few years ago I learned that if you want to have a woodie in these later years, you're just gonna have to make it yourself. https://spark.adobe.com/video/M0ynvLlPj2GCC __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1946 Tonner Pickup with 226 H six, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, now wearing 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

04-25-2025, 07:53 AM	#14
chap52 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Marana Arizona Posts: 1,829	Re: Woodn’t ya love to have a Woody again? Yep... My dad sold my '46 for $150 when I went into the military in 1953. Oh well, not the only car I would love to still have... Chap

04-25-2025, 10:12 AM	#15
BlueSunoco Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Windy City Posts: 1,004	Re: Woodn’t ya love to have a Woody again? Neat picture! I don't have room for a Woodie myself, but I sure enjoy seeing other's cars!!

04-25-2025, 12:44 PM	#16
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 5,881	Re: Woodn’t ya love to have a Woody again? Thanks Fordy, but really, under close scrutiny it is a bit 'homespun'. Not that I was going for a show car look, but it actually turned out just the way I wanted it to. A real driver. Trips to the dump, grandkids dripping ice cream, muddy dog feet scuffs will one day add to the story. __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1946 Tonner Pickup with 226 H six, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, now wearing 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)