The Ford Barn

wickcopland · 04-16-2025, 07:48 AM

Well yesterday I did something I have never done before!

I drove my 39 Deluxe!!!

Although it was only around the property, I still drove it. Next up is a visit to the painter.....
I can't wait...

Thanks to all you guys here as you have helped me from the start. I really appreciate it.

47topless · 04-16-2025, 08:54 AM

A joyful event. Along with starting your engine for the first time, it's like having your first child. Did you hand out cigars?
Congrats Wick man.

Kube · 04-16-2025, 08:56 AM

Gosh, thanks for making me recall that exact feeling. Good for you!
Congratulations!

19Fordy · 04-16-2025, 08:58 AM

Well done . Enjoy every moment.

APDAVE · 04-16-2025, 09:09 AM

Congrats One more step done! Dave

Vics Stuff · 04-16-2025, 09:33 AM

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Good feeling ! A great milestone
Vic

corvette8n · 04-16-2025, 10:57 AM

Looks like your getting close to being a daily driver, great job.

tubman · 04-16-2025, 11:00 AM

I know the feeling well.

Congratulations!

petehoovie · 04-16-2025, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wickcopland

Well yesterday I did something I have never done before!

I drove my 39 Deluxe!!!

Although it was only around the property, I still drove it. Next up is a visit to the painter.....
I can't wait...

Thanks to all you guys here as you have helped me from the start. I really appreciate it.

1942deluxe · 04-16-2025, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 47topless

A joyful event. Along with starting your engine for the first time, it's like having your first child.
Congrats Wick man.

47topless, I had that exact thought. Females do look at you a little strange if you mention that in mixed company.

TomC750 · 04-16-2025, 12:37 PM

Looks very solid!

KiWinUS · 04-16-2025, 01:42 PM

Great stuff. Enjoy.

busmania · 04-16-2025, 07:02 PM

It’s a good feeling! I’ll never forget driving my 40 around the block for the first time about a year ago. Barely limped home. Forgot to tighten the lug nuts. Haha. But I did make it! It was about a half mile drive around my block.

wickcopland · 04-17-2025, 05:28 AM

Topless,
I did not hand out cigars yet. But I did take her back to the garage Then I enjoyed some fine bourbon and a nice cigar.
Then I had to tighten a loose clamp to stop the coolant leak so it is back to work.

47topless · 04-17-2025, 07:39 AM

Excellent! Now to choose your color.

04-16-2025, 08:54 AM	#2
47topless Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Northern Colorado Posts: 463	Re: I did something I have neve done! A joyful event. Along with starting your engine for the first time, it's like having your first child. Did you hand out cigars? Congrats Wick man. Last edited by 47topless; 04-16-2025 at 12:43 PM.

04-16-2025, 08:56 AM	#3
Kube Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 9,850	Re: I did something I have neve done! Gosh, thanks for making me recall that exact feeling. Good for you! Congratulations! __________________ "I can explain it for you. However, I can't understand it for you".

04-16-2025, 08:58 AM	#4
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 11,603	Re: I did something I have neve done! Well done . Enjoy every moment.

04-16-2025, 09:09 AM	#5
APDAVE Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 238	Re: I did something I have neve done! Congrats One more step done! Dave

04-16-2025, 09:33 AM	#6
Vics Stuff Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Reno Nevada Posts: 433	Re: I did something I have neve done! Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Good feeling ! A great milestone Vic

04-16-2025, 10:57 AM	#7
corvette8n Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 36 miles north of Albany NY Posts: 3,198	Re: I did something I have neve done! Looks like your getting close to being a daily driver, great job.

04-16-2025, 11:00 AM	#8
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 11,629	Re: I did something I have neve done! I know the feeling well. Congratulations!

04-16-2025, 12:37 PM	#11
TomC750 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2024 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 272	Re: I did something I have neve done! Looks very solid! __________________ TomC750 1949 8NV8 Ford tractor 1930 1 Ton White 1941 Mercury Sedan Coupe

04-16-2025, 01:42 PM	#12
KiWinUS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Charlotte NC KiWi-L100 available here Posts: 3,262	Re: I did something I have neve done! Great stuff. Enjoy.

04-16-2025, 07:02 PM	#13
busmania Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: Denver metro Posts: 513	Re: I did something I have neve done! It’s a good feeling! I’ll never forget driving my 40 around the block for the first time about a year ago. Barely limped home. Forgot to tighten the lug nuts. Haha. But I did make it! It was about a half mile drive around my block. __________________ 40 ford coupe Build -https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...coupe.1277406/

04-17-2025, 05:28 AM	#14
wickcopland Member Join Date: Sep 2024 Location: Williamsburg, Va Posts: 84	Re: I did something I have neve done! Topless, I did not hand out cigars yet. But I did take her back to the garage Then I enjoyed some fine bourbon and a nice cigar. Then I had to tighten a loose clamp to stop the coolant leak so it is back to work.

04-17-2025, 07:39 AM	#15
47topless Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Northern Colorado Posts: 463	Re: I did something I have neve done! Excellent! Now to choose your color.