The Ford Barn

deuce lover · 01-07-2026, 09:57 AM

I just read on The Hamb that he passed recently. He for many years did the Alt conversions into the Flathead generators.The son is selling the stuff.
Another one gone.I knew him and had him do a few generator conversions for me.What a nice person he was.

John R · 01-07-2026, 09:36 PM

Very sad indeed. I agree, Tom was a very nice person. In some long phone calls, Tom very patiently schooled me on servicing one of his alternators when I needed to make changes to use a different mounting system. Working with him was a distinct pleasure.

bobH · 01-08-2026, 01:43 PM

Sorry to hear.... (And, I could use one of his conversions)

motordr · 01-08-2026, 05:01 PM

Is this Ed’s son? I visited Ed and his wife at their home back in 06. DanKrebiel gave me the generator core and Ed built my alternator in the generator for my ‘32. He had a nice 32 Deluxe Coupe.

deuce lover · 01-09-2026, 12:39 AM

Yes Ed's son Tom who passed. The grandson posted Ed's 32 3W on The Hamb for sale and explained the situation.

motordr · 01-10-2026, 09:12 AM

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Ah, thanks. I have a fond memory sitting in Ed’s living room enjoying conversation over an ice cold lemonade as I waited for my generator to be built.That was in ‘06.

01-07-2026, 09:57 AM	#1
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rockwall TX Posts: 6,018	Tom Whitney,Flathead V8 Generator Conversions I just read on The Hamb that he passed recently. He for many years did the Alt conversions into the Flathead generators.The son is selling the stuff. Another one gone.I knew him and had him do a few generator conversions for me.What a nice person he was. Last edited by deuce lover; 01-07-2026 at 09:58 AM. Reason: added to title

01-07-2026, 09:36 PM	#2
John R Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: near Washington, DC Posts: 612	Re: Tom Whitney,Flathead V8 Generator Conversions Very sad indeed. I agree, Tom was a very nice person. In some long phone calls, Tom very patiently schooled me on servicing one of his alternators when I needed to make changes to use a different mounting system. Working with him was a distinct pleasure. __________________ Those who do not move do not die, but are they not already dead?

01-08-2026, 01:43 PM	#3
bobH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: so cal, placerville, vegas Posts: 1,436	Re: Tom Whitney,Flathead V8 Generator Conversions Sorry to hear.... (And, I could use one of his conversions)

01-08-2026, 05:01 PM	#4
motordr Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Beamsville,Ontario,Canada Posts: 536	Re: Tom Whitney,Flathead V8 Generator Conversions Is this Ed’s son? I visited Ed and his wife at their home back in 06. DanKrebiel gave me the generator core and Ed built my alternator in the generator for my ‘32. He had a nice 32 Deluxe Coupe.

01-09-2026, 12:39 AM	#5
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rockwall TX Posts: 6,018	Re: Tom Whitney,Flathead V8 Generator Conversions Yes Ed's son Tom who passed. The grandson posted Ed's 32 3W on The Hamb for sale and explained the situation.

01-10-2026, 09:12 AM	#6
motordr Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Beamsville,Ontario,Canada Posts: 536	Re: Tom Whitney,Flathead V8 Generator Conversions Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Ah, thanks. I have a fond memory sitting in Ed’s living room enjoying conversation over an ice cold lemonade as I waited for my generator to be built.That was in ‘06.