The Ford Barn

trulyvintage · 11-30-2025, 01:09 PM

The Countdown Begins 🎄🎅 ⛄️

Jim

ssffnomad · 11-30-2025, 08:15 PM

39’ Lincoln Zephyr coupe - Maroon

farmertom · 11-30-2025, 10:00 PM

Four post lift

GB SISSON · 11-30-2025, 10:26 PM

A higher ceiling so I can ask for what farmertom did

tubman · 11-30-2025, 10:38 PM

I hope Santa is good to you boys, because a lift is real handy. Plus when you're not actually using it, it's an extra storage space. I got mine about 8 years ago and have been kicking myself ever since for not doing it sooner. The guy I had scheduled to install mine finked out at the last minute, and I'm glad he did. I friend and I installed mine over a three day stretch using just my cherry-picker. Installing it was not that difficult, but provided me with a complete understanding of how it works and what can go wrong. Making periodic adjustment was second nature and were necessary a couple of times when it was new because the cables will stretch a bit when new.

cas3 · 11-30-2025, 11:27 PM

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A 32 3 window. does not need to be perfect, actually in pieces would be easier for Santa to handle, that would be fine

Bob56 · 12-01-2025, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by GB SISSON

A higher ceiling so I can ask for what farmertom did

I also would like a higher ceiling so I can use the one I have to the fullest

FortyNiner · 12-01-2025, 09:27 AM

A little more peace in the world.

Don W/Norfolk · 12-01-2025, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by FortyNiner

A little more peace in the world.

And a lot less hostility would be nice also!

Tim Ayers · 12-01-2025, 09:58 AM

Healthy and happy retirement starting on 01/01/26.

farmertom · 12-01-2025, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GB SISSON

A higher ceiling so I can ask for what farmertom did

O yeah,i shoulda included the removal of the two bedrooms above garage to facilitate higher ceiling in garage.ha ha ho ho like thats gonnaa fly. Tom.

nelsb01 · 12-01-2025, 10:14 AM

Tim,
Congrats on retirement!
Here's to getting time for all your projects. But, don't be surprised when you realize and wonder how you were able to give the corporate office 8 hours per day because you are so busy now.
Next year it will be 20 years for me --- and I still haven't made a dent in the projects. And, if I was 35 years younger, I too would want Santa to bring me a builder to raise the garage roof and then also a lift.

farmertom · 12-01-2025, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob56

I also would like a higher ceiling so I can use the one I have to the fullest

Bob,ive seen those padded reclining creepers might in conjunction with a 4 post and a 8 ft. ceiling. Tom.

kidclerk · 12-01-2025, 10:21 AM

Completion of all of my winter car projects by Feb. 1 and then an early spring.

(I already have a high ceiling and the lift)

Tim Ayers · 12-01-2025, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by nelsb01

Tim,
Congrats on retirement!
Here's to getting time for all your projects. But, don't be surprised when you realize and wonder how you were able to give the corporate office 8 hours per day because you are so busy now.
Next year it will be 20 years for me --- and I still haven't made a dent in the projects. And, if I was 35 years younger, I too would want Santa to bring me a builder to raise the garage roof and then also a lift.

Thank you!

Bob NH · 12-01-2025, 11:48 AM

I could not agree more ! ! !

larry butcher · 12-01-2025, 03:33 PM

A phone call from the "Rodshop" telling me the 2 FRT fenders to my '48 LC Coupe are done!!! Going on 7 months!!!

The Art Doctor · 12-01-2025, 04:55 PM

I could use a old fashioned bubble balancer.

TJ · 12-01-2025, 05:25 PM

I just want to stay healthy so I can work in the garage!

34fordy · 12-01-2025, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJ

I just want to stay healthy so I can work in the garage!

So true! Without this all of the rest means nothing!

11-30-2025, 01:09 PM	#1
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11-30-2025, 08:15 PM	#2
ssffnomad Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Upstate N.Y. Posts: 578	Re: Christmas Is Coming - What Do You Want In The Garage Or Under The Tree ? 39’ Lincoln Zephyr coupe - Maroon

11-30-2025, 10:00 PM	#3
farmertom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: iowa Posts: 334	Re: Christmas Is Coming - What Do You Want In The Garage Or Under The Tree ? Four post lift

11-30-2025, 10:26 PM	#4
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 6,202	Re: Christmas Is Coming - What Do You Want In The Garage Or Under The Tree ? A higher ceiling so I can ask for what farmertom did __________________ 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)

11-30-2025, 10:38 PM	#5
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 12,132	Re: Christmas Is Coming - What Do You Want In The Garage Or Under The Tree ? I hope Santa is good to you boys, because a lift is real handy. Plus when you're not actually using it, it's an extra storage space. I got mine about 8 years ago and have been kicking myself ever since for not doing it sooner. The guy I had scheduled to install mine finked out at the last minute, and I'm glad he did. I friend and I installed mine over a three day stretch using just my cherry-picker. Installing it was not that difficult, but provided me with a complete understanding of how it works and what can go wrong. Making periodic adjustment was second nature and were necessary a couple of times when it was new because the cables will stretch a bit when new.

11-30-2025, 11:27 PM	#6
cas3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Beverly Kansas Posts: 5,557	Re: Christmas Is Coming - What Do You Want In The Garage Or Under The Tree ? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) A 32 3 window. does not need to be perfect, actually in pieces would be easier for Santa to handle, that would be fine

12-01-2025, 09:27 AM	#8
FortyNiner Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: u-rah-rah-Wisconsin Posts: 1,269	Re: Christmas Is Coming - What Do You Want In The Garage Or Under The Tree ? A little more peace in the world. __________________ 19 and 49 F1 - jes' like Henry II built 1946 Deluxe - as Henry built it

12-01-2025, 09:58 AM	#10
Tim Ayers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 7,226	Re: Christmas Is Coming - What Do You Want In The Garage Or Under The Tree ? Healthy and happy retirement starting on 01/01/26.

12-01-2025, 10:14 AM	#12
nelsb01 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Up North Posts: 870	Re: Christmas Is Coming - What Do You Want In The Garage Or Under The Tree ? Tim, Congrats on retirement! Here's to getting time for all your projects. But, don't be surprised when you realize and wonder how you were able to give the corporate office 8 hours per day because you are so busy now. Next year it will be 20 years for me --- and I still haven't made a dent in the projects. And, if I was 35 years younger, I too would want Santa to bring me a builder to raise the garage roof and then also a lift.

12-01-2025, 10:21 AM	#14
kidclerk Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2024 Posts: 7	Re: Christmas Is Coming - What Do You Want In The Garage Or Under The Tree ? Completion of all of my winter car projects by Feb. 1 and then an early spring. (I already have a high ceiling and the lift)

12-01-2025, 11:48 AM	#16
Bob NH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Meredith, N.H. Posts: 816	Re: Christmas Is Coming - What Do You Want In The Garage Or Under The Tree ? I could not agree more ! ! !

12-01-2025, 03:33 PM	#17
larry butcher Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: taneytown Md Posts: 99	Re: Christmas Is Coming - What Do You Want In The Garage Or Under The Tree ? A phone call from the "Rodshop" telling me the 2 FRT fenders to my '48 LC Coupe are done!!! Going on 7 months!!!

12-01-2025, 04:55 PM	#18
The Art Doctor Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2025 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 226	Re: Christmas Is Coming - What Do You Want In The Garage Or Under The Tree ? I could use a old fashioned bubble balancer.

12-01-2025, 05:25 PM	#19
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,773	Re: Christmas Is Coming - What Do You Want In The Garage Or Under The Tree ? I just want to stay healthy so I can work in the garage!