The Ford Barn

Talkwrench · 03-12-2013, 08:58 PM

That is one HARD trip for a flattie and with only third gear most of the time. Its a great read..

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=783128

Brian · 03-12-2013, 10:32 PM

Indeed it is...very well told.

ford38v8 · 03-12-2013, 10:46 PM

Most of us have stories about road trips, but this one will go down for a new record!

Old Henry · 03-12-2013, 11:47 PM

You know how I love road trips and this one is for the record books.

Thanks for sharing it.

bugsiegel · 03-13-2013, 03:07 AM

Could the low rear end gearing have over stressed the trans gears?
I would think that third gear would have the most load on it though but maybe not since he was pulling a loaded trailer coupled with the long diff gears. First gear really worked to get the whole assembly moving....
You guys know better than me,, what do ya think

oldford2 · 03-13-2013, 06:08 AM

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Well, that was a great read. So let's do more driving and less polishing. How about his signature? A lot ot truth in it.

"Not driving your ride so as to keep the miles off it, is like not having sex with your girlfriend so that the next boyfriend will appreciate it more."

John

Vic Piano · 03-13-2013, 06:17 AM

John, that's quite an analogy...

31chevy · 03-13-2013, 06:58 AM

WOW!
Gary.

TomT/Williamsburg · 03-13-2013, 08:11 AM

That was some trip - hope to meet up with him @ Bonneville this summer and shake his hand on a job well done!

cushman man · 03-13-2013, 08:37 AM

Now, that is what you call a vacation you will never forget.I tell my wilfe when my old cars act up you will always rember this ride.She says you got that RIGHT?What ever.

03-12-2013, 08:58 PM	#1
Talkwrench Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 2,687	You guys see this story over on HAMB ? That is one HARD trip for a flattie and with only third gear most of the time. Its a great read.. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=783128 __________________ *"Came too close to dying to stop living now!"*

03-12-2013, 10:32 PM	#2
Brian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Masterton, New Zealand Posts: 3,856	Re: You guys see this story over on HAMB ? Indeed it is...very well told.

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ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 6,678	Re: You guys see this story over on HAMB ? Most of us have stories about road trips, but this one will go down for a new record! __________________ Alan

03-12-2013, 11:47 PM	#4
Old Henry Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 5,762	Re: You guys see this story over on HAMB ? You know how I love road trips and this one is for the record books. Thanks for sharing it. __________________ Prof. Henry (The Roaming Gnome) "It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.” *Ursula K. Le Guin in The Left Hand of Darkness

03-13-2013, 03:07 AM	#5
bugsiegel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 248	Re: You guys see this story over on HAMB ? Could the low rear end gearing have over stressed the trans gears? I would think that third gear would have the most load on it though but maybe not since he was pulling a loaded trailer coupled with the long diff gears. First gear really worked to get the whole assembly moving.... You guys know better than me,, what do ya think __________________ Mechanically Inclined but not Auto Familiar

03-13-2013, 06:08 AM	#6
oldford2 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: pittsfield, MA Posts: 2,086	Re: You guys see this story over on HAMB ? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Well, that was a great read. So let's do more driving and less polishing. How about his signature? A lot ot truth in it. "Not driving your ride so as to keep the miles off it, is like not having sex with your girlfriend so that the next boyfriend will appreciate it more." John

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Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: You guys see this story over on HAMB ? John, that's quite an analogy... __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

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31chevy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lake City Mi. Posts: 807	Re: You guys see this story over on HAMB ? WOW! Gary.

03-13-2013, 08:11 AM	#9
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,658	Re: You guys see this story over on HAMB ? That was some trip - hope to meet up with him @ Bonneville this summer and shake his hand on a job well done!

03-13-2013, 08:37 AM	#10
cushman man Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Flowery Branch, GA Posts: 114	Re: You guys see this story over on HAMB ? Now, that is what you call a vacation you will never forget.I tell my wilfe when my old cars act up you will always rember this ride.She says you got that RIGHT?What ever.