The Ford Barn

M2M · 10-19-2019, 08:46 AM

77Birdman · 10-19-2019, 08:53 AM

Sorry, looks like plain ole rust to me!

Patrick L. · 10-19-2019, 09:10 AM

I'd drive the heck out of that monster. I'd try to figure out a way to keep the tire stickers intact. [smiley face]

Mulletwagon · 10-19-2019, 09:20 AM

Unless you have been offered a part in the remake of "The Grapes of Wrath", a factory fresh rebuild would be awesome.

rotorwrench · 10-19-2019, 09:23 AM

Jethro, you need to rub some more coal oil on there.

Joe K · 10-19-2019, 09:34 AM

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MANY "barn finds" come into this category - "seasoned veterans."

Rather than a complete do-over, "original" is prized above all else . Do the minimum necessary to make it safe and inspectable for the road, replace with new only after proper "aging" to make it harmonious with the rest, and KEEP IT FOREVER. Or at least pretend you are.

Comes to mind a roadster mentioned on this board. Someone replaced the doors with new Brookville doors, but painted the exterior of the doors to look like the rest of the car, including the spots of rust which were "simulated." Even put on the originally found door trim after doing some inconspicuous repair work and possibly an "alternate attachment."

The object is to "keep it functional" - and as original as possible.

Someone said - "They're only original once." Well - we can "help it along" a little can't we?

Joe K

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 10-19-2019, 09:37 AM

Not something I would enjoy driving.

Dick Steinkamp · 10-19-2019, 09:39 AM

It's amazing that after all these years...and being a big truck...that the body isn't all dented and torn

I wouldn't have the guts to restore it. I'd leave it cosmetically as is and go through the mechanical systems so that it runs, drives, and stops like it should and that everything works properly.

ronn · 10-19-2019, 09:42 AM

that aint be no patina, but it be soon rot!

Joe K · 10-19-2019, 09:44 AM

Note the Gas Cap. This is one of those "transitional" trucks with the Borg Warner 4 speed, a BW rear end, and made between Jan '30 and June '30.

VERY desirable if it has a high speed rear end. It may have an aluminum tag on the BW rear end 7-36?

Joe K

BillEbob · 10-19-2019, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe K

MANY "barn finds" come into this category - "seasoned veterans."

Rather than a complete do-over, "original" is prized above all else . Do the minimum necessary to make it safe and inspectable for the road, . . .

Joe K

What’s “inspectable” mean?

Badpuppy · 10-19-2019, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe K

Note the Gas Cap. This is one of those "transitional" trucks with the Borg Warner 4 speed, a BW rear end, and made between Jan '30 and June '30.

VERY desirable if it has a high speed rear end. It may have an aluminum tag on the BW rear end 7-36?

Joe K

1929 headlight buckets w/strange mounting. Buckets possibly original, knowing Henry's practices.

Rust itself is a good rust preventer, provided it's not submerged (e.g., inside door). Give it a good wax job and preserve history, I say.

leo · 10-19-2019, 10:35 AM

Interestingly....what's with the new tires?

Jim Brierley · 10-19-2019, 11:12 AM

Headlights are aftermarket, makes no difference to me, I wouldn't drive that piece of crap anywhere!

frank mcdaniels · 10-19-2019, 11:55 AM

I sure hope whoever drives it can see through the “patina” on the windshield.

MickeyT · 10-19-2019, 12:00 PM

Looks to be modern in at least one respect it appears to have a nice sun roof.

J Franklin · 10-19-2019, 12:01 PM

I for one like it! It has character.

corvette8n · 10-19-2019, 12:28 PM

Clear coat it, make it drivable, enjoy.

Pmsqrd · 10-19-2019, 01:41 PM

Love the patina. They are only original once. Good rubber and restored mechanics and electrical with a nice seat, backrest, and windshield and off you go.

old31 · 10-19-2019, 01:44 PM

For me it is already 100 % restored with that front left tire! Fill it up with gas and just drive into the sunset.

10-19-2019, 08:46 AM	#1
M2M Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Australia/USA/EU/Soviet Russia Posts: 1,105	Patina makes this too good to restore? __________________

10-19-2019, 08:53 AM	#2
77Birdman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: North Eastern MD Posts: 486	Re: Patina makes this too good to restore? Sorry, looks like plain ole rust to me!

10-19-2019, 09:10 AM	#3
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: Patina makes this too good to restore? I'd drive the heck out of that monster. I'd try to figure out a way to keep the tire stickers intact. [smiley face]

10-19-2019, 09:20 AM	#4
Mulletwagon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Florida Panhandle Posts: 626	Re: Patina makes this too good to restore? Unless you have been offered a part in the remake of "The Grapes of Wrath", a factory fresh rebuild would be awesome.

10-19-2019, 09:23 AM	#5
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 17,409	Re: Patina makes this too good to restore? Jethro, you need to rub some more coal oil on there. Last edited by rotorwrench; 10-20-2019 at 08:49 AM.

10-19-2019, 09:34 AM	#6
Joe K Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,607	Re: Patina makes this too good to restore? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) MANY "barn finds" come into this category - "seasoned veterans." Rather than a complete do-over, "original" is prized above all else . Do the minimum necessary to make it safe and inspectable for the road, replace with new only after proper "aging" to make it harmonious with the rest, and KEEP IT FOREVER. Or at least pretend you are. Comes to mind a roadster mentioned on this board. Someone replaced the doors with new Brookville doors, but painted the exterior of the doors to look like the rest of the car, including the spots of rust which were "simulated." Even put on the originally found door trim after doing some inconspicuous repair work and possibly an "alternate attachment." The object is to "keep it functional" - and as original as possible. Someone said - "They're only original once." Well - we can "help it along" a little can't we? Joe K __________________ Shudda kept the horse.

10-19-2019, 09:37 AM	#7
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 11,971	Re: Patina makes this too good to restore? Not something I would enjoy driving. __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .

10-19-2019, 09:39 AM	#8
Dick Steinkamp Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 1,163	Re: Patina makes this too good to restore? It's amazing that after all these years...and being a big truck...that the body isn't all dented and torn I wouldn't have the guts to restore it. I'd leave it cosmetically as is and go through the mechanical systems so that it runs, drives, and stops like it should and that everything works properly. __________________ All steel from pedal to wheel

10-19-2019, 09:42 AM	#9
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 7,646	Re: Patina makes this too good to restore? that aint be no patina, but it be soon rot!

10-19-2019, 09:44 AM	#10
Joe K Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,607	Re: Patina makes this too good to restore? Note the Gas Cap. This is one of those "transitional" trucks with the Borg Warner 4 speed, a BW rear end, and made between Jan '30 and June '30. VERY desirable if it has a high speed rear end. It may have an aluminum tag on the BW rear end 7-36? Joe K __________________ Shudda kept the horse.

10-19-2019, 10:35 AM	#13
leo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 734	Re: Patina makes this too good to restore? Interestingly....what's with the new tires?

10-19-2019, 11:12 AM	#14
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,251	Re: Patina makes this too good to restore? Headlights are aftermarket, makes no difference to me, I wouldn't drive that piece of crap anywhere!

10-19-2019, 11:55 AM	#15
frank mcdaniels Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: moorhead minnesota Posts: 167	Re: Patina makes this too good to restore? I sure hope whoever drives it can see through the “patina” on the windshield.

10-19-2019, 12:00 PM	#16
MickeyT Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 195	Re: Patina makes this too good to restore? Looks to be modern in at least one respect it appears to have a nice sun roof.

10-19-2019, 12:01 PM	#17
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 6,370	Re: Patina makes this too good to restore? I for one like it! It has character.

10-19-2019, 12:28 PM	#18
corvette8n Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 36 miles north of Albany NY Posts: 3,198	Re: Patina makes this too good to restore? Clear coat it, make it drivable, enjoy.

10-19-2019, 01:41 PM	#19
Pmsqrd Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 216	Re: Patina makes this too good to restore? Love the patina. They are only original once. Good rubber and restored mechanics and electrical with a nice seat, backrest, and windshield and off you go.

10-19-2019, 01:44 PM	#20
old31 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 2,459	Re: Patina makes this too good to restore? For me it is already 100 % restored with that front left tire! Fill it up with gas and just drive into the sunset.