The Ford Barn

Kube · 05-14-2024, 03:18 PM

Guys, I am very new to the Model A "world" and as such have had to ask for a lot of advice. I am very appreciative to all that have offered their advice. In my opinion and from my experience with other years, the Model A guys have been the most helpful. THANK YOU!!!

Okay, so just a little background... truck was disassembled decades ago... I believe in the 1960s.
That box on the back is the authentic RED STAR YEAST box.

The body (metal) is amazingly solid. Seat cushions were long gone but a pair was sourced at a local swap.
Tried my best to keep the reproduction parts utilized to the bare minimum.
I believe this is gonna be a blast once ready to hit the streets.

I have done very little restoration work on this project. Rather, my efforts have been mostly put towards making this a reliable and road worthy vehicle.
Once it is one the road, I promise to post an update.

This has thus far been a super fun project for me. A far cry from my typical concourse restorations (1939 / 1940) and as such, a lot less stressful

Ayers1 · 05-14-2024, 03:56 PM

That is a super cool truck! Hope you have lots of fun with it!

Big hammer · 05-14-2024, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ayers1

That is a super cool truck! Hope you have lots of fun with it!

X-2 enjoy getting it road worthy and then driving

Wick · 05-14-2024, 04:54 PM

Looks very well built,Notice the body curves with the bottom of the cab.
You may find a small brass tag or something engraved on it.
I would like to see some photos of the interior of the box, how it's put together.
Wick

nkaminar · 05-14-2024, 05:16 PM

Be careful working on the truck and don't get a yeast infection.

Synchro909 · 05-14-2024, 05:33 PM

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rotorwrench · 05-14-2024, 05:37 PM

There is a lot to be said about running these old flivers whether they are restored or just good drivers. They are a lot of fun either way.

henry's 31 · 05-14-2024, 07:34 PM

Hi Kube:

You have a GEM. This is something you don't see very often. I agree 100%, make it safe to drive and keep it original. They are only original once. Welcome to the Mode A Hobby!

SHEC · 05-14-2024, 08:26 PM

Sweet ride right there….
Lots of fun in the near future with this lil’ Ford.
Enjoy !

Jonhatch · 05-14-2024, 11:10 PM

That’s an awesome truck. I love the patina.

deuce5wndw · 05-15-2024, 07:52 AM

Wow Kube that turned-out nice! That had to be tough not to do your usual job though! Enjoy!!!

Planojc · 05-15-2024, 09:02 AM

Love the truck and I'm glad that it found a good home.

Kube · 05-16-2024, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wick

Looks very well built,Notice the body curves with the bottom of the cab.
You may find a small brass tag or something engraved on it.
I would like to see some photos of the interior of the box, how it's put together.
Wick

The spare tire I placed in there. I doubt that was how it was back in the day.

05-14-2024, 03:56 PM	#2
Ayers1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Waynesboro Va. Posts: 619	Re: my project and my thanks... That is a super cool truck! Hope you have lots of fun with it!

05-14-2024, 04:54 PM	#4
Wick Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gwynn's Island Va Posts: 1,636	Re: my project and my thanks... Looks very well built,Notice the body curves with the bottom of the cab. You may find a small brass tag or something engraved on it. I would like to see some photos of the interior of the box, how it's put together. Wick

05-14-2024, 05:16 PM	#5
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 6,849	Re: my project and my thanks... Be careful working on the truck and don't get a yeast infection. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

05-14-2024, 05:33 PM	#6
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 8,432	Re: my project and my thanks... Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) My kind of vehicle! No fussing and polishing. __________________ When all is said and done, more is said than done. That's why we judge people on what they do, not what they say. I sometimes wonder what happened to the people who asked me for directions. If I am not in trouble, I've done something wrong.

05-14-2024, 05:37 PM	#7
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 18,007	Re: my project and my thanks... There is a lot to be said about running these old flivers whether they are restored or just good drivers. They are a lot of fun either way.

05-14-2024, 07:34 PM	#8
henry's 31 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Columbus(Cataula) Georgia Posts: 934	Re: my project and my thanks... Hi Kube: You have a GEM. This is something you don't see very often. I agree 100%, make it safe to drive and keep it original. They are only original once. Welcome to the Mode A Hobby! __________________ Henry' s 31

05-14-2024, 08:26 PM	#9
SHEC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 290	Re: my project and my thanks... Sweet ride right there…. Lots of fun in the near future with this lil’ Ford. Enjoy !

05-14-2024, 11:10 PM	#10
Jonhatch Junior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 6	Re: my project and my thanks... That’s an awesome truck. I love the patina.

05-15-2024, 07:52 AM	#11
deuce5wndw Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Liberty, KY Posts: 1,024	Re: my project and my thanks... Wow Kube that turned-out nice! That had to be tough not to do your usual job though! Enjoy!!!

05-15-2024, 09:02 AM	#12
Planojc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 1,122	Re: my project and my thanks... Love the truck and I'm glad that it found a good home.