The Ford Barn

Chris in WNC · 07-21-2025, 10:37 PM

After almost 5 years with no Model A, we bought another about two weeks ago.
My sweet wife found it on FB Marketplace and liked it.
She encouraged me to buy it and as anyone knows you simply do not refuse a wife who wants you to buy a Model A.
July '29 CCPU converted to a flatbed.
It's rough but cute and the price was right.
Engine # still matches title.
It runs poorly but has no unpleasant engine noises.
Brakes are a joke.
Came with another 29 engine (disassembled) and a crapload of spare parts ranging from great to junk.
Previous owners did not know a lot about Model As and it shows-
12V conversion, streetrod gas tank in the back, fuel pump, carb from unknown source, homegrown wiring &c &c.
As soon as I find time to set the timing and get the fuel delivery/carb issues resolved I'll tie into the brakes and see just how bad they are.
My long-distance touring days are behind me so I just want to get it dependable and safe so it can be driven around town.....

Y-Blockhead · 07-21-2025, 11:13 PM

Good for you and your roommate!! Do you have any pictures you can share (besides your avatar)?

ronn · 07-22-2025, 03:19 AM

congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!

photos.........

Chuck Dempsey · 07-22-2025, 06:38 AM

Sounds good! WNC needs all the 'A's on the road we can get.

Chris in WNC · 07-22-2025, 02:13 PM

how do I attach a photo from my laptop that has no
URL ?

I got the Avitar image to cut & paste and now I want to post more pics but it's seemingly above my pay grade.......

Y-Blockhead · 07-22-2025, 02:22 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris in WNC

how do I attach a photo from my laptop that has no
URL ?

I got the Avitar image to cut & paste and now I want to post more pics but it's seemingly above my pay grade.......

I use Flickr.com. Download pictures to Flickr, then cut & paste BB Code. Then delete everything but the [img][/img]. There are other ways also but this works best for me.

Bob-A · 07-22-2025, 05:26 PM

Chris in WNC,

Glad to hear your back with an "A"! You use to live in Jacksonville, Fla, some years ago, didn't you?

Bob-A

"Skirts are for Women not Car Fenders"

Chris in WNC · 07-22-2025, 09:22 PM

yup.
1985-2011

Chris in WNC · 07-22-2025, 09:24 PM

Y-blockhead-

What's a BB code?

why does FordBarn have to make it so complicated?

copy and paste should be sufficient.

Benson · 07-23-2025, 01:08 PM

One

Y-Blockhead · 07-23-2025, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris in WNC

Y-blockhead-

What's a BB code?

why does FordBarn have to make it so complicated?

copy and paste should be sufficient.

I'm sorry, Chris. BB Code when using Flickr. Copy & Paste to Ford Barn. Not as complicated as it sounds once you use it.

Y-Blockhead · 07-23-2025, 03:12 PM

Or you can go to "Go Advanced" on Ford Barn, scroll to bottom to "Manage Attachments" and download pictures from your desktop.

Y-Blockhead · 07-23-2025, 03:14 PM

As a last resort, if that doesn't work for you, PM a picture of your truck to me and I will post it for you.

Chris in WNC · 07-23-2025, 09:40 PM

Y-blockhead- many thanks for the help, I'll see what I can do.......

07-21-2025, 10:37 PM	#1
Chris in WNC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spruce Pine, NC Posts: 1,498	I'm back..... After almost 5 years with no Model A, we bought another about two weeks ago. My sweet wife found it on FB Marketplace and liked it. She encouraged me to buy it and as anyone knows you simply do not refuse a wife who wants you to buy a Model A. July '29 CCPU converted to a flatbed. It's rough but cute and the price was right. Engine # still matches title. It runs poorly but has no unpleasant engine noises. Brakes are a joke. Came with another 29 engine (disassembled) and a crapload of spare parts ranging from great to junk. Previous owners did not know a lot about Model As and it shows- 12V conversion, streetrod gas tank in the back, fuel pump, carb from unknown source, homegrown wiring &c &c. As soon as I find time to set the timing and get the fuel delivery/carb issues resolved I'll tie into the brakes and see just how bad they are. My long-distance touring days are behind me so I just want to get it dependable and safe so it can be driven around town..... __________________ our next Model A has arrived..... Last edited by Chris in WNC; 07-22-2025 at 01:15 PM.

07-21-2025, 11:13 PM	#2
Y-Blockhead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 6,642	Re: I'm back..... Good for you and your roommate!! Do you have any pictures you can share (besides your avatar)?

07-22-2025, 03:19 AM	#3
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 7,647	Re: I'm back..... congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!! photos.........

07-22-2025, 06:38 AM	#4
Chuck Dempsey Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waynesville, NC Posts: 963	Re: I'm back..... Sounds good! WNC needs all the 'A's on the road we can get.

07-22-2025, 02:13 PM	#5
Chris in WNC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spruce Pine, NC Posts: 1,498	Re: I'm back..... how do I attach a photo from my laptop that has no URL ? I got the Avitar image to cut & paste and now I want to post more pics but it's seemingly above my pay grade....... __________________ our next Model A has arrived.....

07-22-2025, 05:26 PM	#7
Bob-A Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central FL, USA Posts: 1,182	Re: I'm back..... Chris in WNC, Glad to hear your back with an "A"! You use to live in Jacksonville, Fla, some years ago, didn't you? Bob-A "Skirts are for Women not Car Fenders"

07-22-2025, 09:22 PM	#8
Chris in WNC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spruce Pine, NC Posts: 1,498	Re: I'm back..... yup. 1985-2011 __________________ our next Model A has arrived.....

07-22-2025, 09:24 PM	#9
Chris in WNC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spruce Pine, NC Posts: 1,498	Re: I'm back..... Y-blockhead- What's a BB code? why does FordBarn have to make it so complicated? copy and paste should be sufficient. __________________ our next Model A has arrived.....

07-23-2025, 01:08 PM	#10
Benson Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cen~Col - Central Highlands Posts: 2,757	Re: I'm back..... One Last edited by Benson; 07-24-2025 at 03:46 AM.

07-23-2025, 03:14 PM	#13
Y-Blockhead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 6,642	Re: I'm back..... As a last resort, if that doesn't work for you, PM a picture of your truck to me and I will post it for you.

07-23-2025, 09:40 PM	#14
Chris in WNC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spruce Pine, NC Posts: 1,498	Re: I'm back..... Y-blockhead- many thanks for the help, I'll see what I can do....... __________________ our next Model A has arrived.....