The Ford Barn

Vic Piano · 11-21-2015, 12:13 PM

I drove my '51 F-1 Pickup up to the Hot Rod Breakfast this morning. One of the guys brought a copy of an American Rodder Magazine from 2000. This photo of Don with his '37 'lowboy' was featured.

Vic Piano · 11-23-2015, 10:28 AM

Vic Piano · 11-29-2015, 09:10 AM

Yesterday we attended the service for our friend Don, who passed away recently. I believe the overall feeling of those in attendance was one of celebration of Don and their relationships with him, which I know is what Don would have wanted. The Priest that had performed the marriage of Don and Karyn also performed the celebration ceremony. Don’s wife asked us to drive our Flatheads, etc. and wear our club T-Shirts, also something I know Don would have wanted. We took a group photo with Don’s wife, in front of Don’s ’47 Pickup. Even though a somber occasion turned into a celebration of Don’s life, I know that I will always miss my friend. Godspeed Don.

adileo · 12-01-2015, 08:37 AM

Vic very admirable and great pic. I'm sure Don was smiling down.

Have a great trip to CA. I'm lookin forward to seeing you on Sunday the 13th.

Take care Andy

Vic Piano · 12-01-2015, 10:16 AM

Thanks Andy, see you on the 13th.

Brendan · 12-01-2015, 07:47 PM

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coming to ca? where?

Vic Piano · 12-01-2015, 08:07 PM

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coming to ca? where?

No, I'm going to be in Denver, Colorado, not California...

Brendan · 12-01-2015, 08:15 PM

oh, I would take you to get some pizza hear in Santa Rosa

Lawson Cox · 12-02-2015, 09:55 PM

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oh, I would take you to get some pizza hear in Santa Rosa

Hey Brendan. Wet that paper bag and you might be able to punch/tear through it. LOL

Brendan · 12-06-2015, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Lawson Cox

Hey Brendan. Wet that paper bag and you might be able to punch/tear through it. LOL

thank spell check! I think my spelling has got a little better!

Brendan · 12-06-2015, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Vic Piano

I am contemplating getting involved in a new business venture,

it is a departure from my broadcasting, advertising and marketing background and it requires a significant amount of start up capital so, I'm thinking about thinning out the collection. Most of you, (if you read my postings), should have an idea of the cars and trucks (Flatheads, etc.) that I've got so, if anyone is interested in one or more of the toys, I'd love to hear from you.

would the 39 convertible like to live in California?

Vic Piano · 12-06-2015, 12:02 PM

For the right price it could live anywhere... lol

Vic Piano · 12-17-2015, 01:08 PM

adileo · 12-17-2015, 03:50 PM

I'll have to call big daddy, see if he's missing anything

Merry xmass - sitting at airport- thanks for a great time.

JM 35 Sedan · 12-17-2015, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Vic Piano

Yesterday we attended the service for our friend Don, who passed away recently. I believe the overall feeling of those in attendance was one of celebration of Don and their relationships with him, which I know is what Don would have wanted. The Priest that had performed the marriage of Don and Karyn also performed the celebration ceremony. Don’s wife asked us to drive our Flatheads, etc. and wear our club T-Shirts, also something I know Don would have wanted. We took a group photo with Don’s wife, in front of Don’s ’47 Pickup. Even though a somber occasion turned into a celebration of Don’s life, I know that I will always miss my friend. Godspeed Don.

I don't believe Don could have found a better group of friends.

Vic Piano · 12-17-2015, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by adileo

I'll have to call big daddy, see if he's missing anything

Merry xmass - sitting at airport- thanks for a great time.

Hi Andy, and a very Merry Christmas to you! I really enjoyed seeing you, and cruisin' up to Don Garlits Museum with you in the '39 CS at 75 mph...

adileo · 12-17-2015, 06:51 PM

Amazing ...... & thats gps not the cars speedo....great ride!

30-9 · 12-18-2015, 04:58 PM

Hi Vic 75 mph wow - what rear in you CS? I assume you have OD

Vic Piano · 12-18-2015, 05:27 PM

No OD (yet). 3.78 rear. To be fair, we did not cruise for long distances at 75 mph, that was only when we were passing big trucks...

65 mph is normal cruising speed in the '39 CS. I run Skip's water pumps with no thermostats and she runs between 165 and 170 degrees while cruising. sitting in traffic is another story, up to 200+ depending on how long she sits still. Once she gets going again the temp quickly returns to 165-170. I'm running a stock 221 c.i. with Red's headers and Brockman Mellow-Tones. Also running 6.00X16 radial tires set at 40 psi.

Bruce in southern OH · 12-18-2015, 08:09 PM

Merry Christmas from southern OHIO!

11-21-2015, 12:13 PM	#2161
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour I drove my '51 F-1 Pickup up to the Hot Rod Breakfast this morning. One of the guys brought a copy of an American Rodder Magazine from 2000. This photo of Don with his '37 'lowboy' was featured. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

11-23-2015, 10:28 AM	#2162
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

11-29-2015, 09:10 AM	#2163
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Yesterday we attended the service for our friend Don, who passed away recently. I believe the overall feeling of those in attendance was one of celebration of Don and their relationships with him, which I know is what Don would have wanted. The Priest that had performed the marriage of Don and Karyn also performed the celebration ceremony. Don’s wife asked us to drive our Flatheads, etc. and wear our club T-Shirts, also something I know Don would have wanted. We took a group photo with Don’s wife, in front of Don’s ’47 Pickup. Even though a somber occasion turned into a celebration of Don’s life, I know that I will always miss my friend. Godspeed Don. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

12-01-2015, 08:37 AM	#2164
adileo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,772	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Vic very admirable and great pic. I'm sure Don was smiling down. Have a great trip to CA. I'm lookin forward to seeing you on Sunday the 13th. Take care Andy

12-01-2015, 10:16 AM	#2165
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Thanks Andy, see you on the 13th. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

12-01-2015, 07:47 PM	#2166
Brendan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: At my kitchen table in Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 2,903	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) coming to ca? where? __________________ If it would have been a snake it would have bit ya! i can't spell my way out of a paper bag!

12-01-2015, 08:15 PM	#2168
Brendan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: At my kitchen table in Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 2,903	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour oh, I would take you to get some pizza hear in Santa Rosa __________________ If it would have been a snake it would have bit ya! i can't spell my way out of a paper bag!

12-06-2015, 12:02 PM	#2172
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour For the right price it could live anywhere... lol __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

12-17-2015, 01:08 PM	#2173
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

12-17-2015, 06:51 PM	#2177
adileo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,772	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Amazing ...... & thats gps not the cars speedo....great ride!

12-18-2015, 04:58 PM	#2178
30-9 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: MA Posts: 888	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Hi Vic 75 mph wow - what rear in you CS? I assume you have OD __________________ Thanks - 30-9 1939, 1940

12-18-2015, 05:27 PM	#2179
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour No OD (yet). 3.78 rear. To be fair, we did not cruise for long distances at 75 mph, that was only when we were passing big trucks... 65 mph is normal cruising speed in the '39 CS. I run Skip's water pumps with no thermostats and she runs between 165 and 170 degrees while cruising. sitting in traffic is another story, up to 200+ depending on how long she sits still. Once she gets going again the temp quickly returns to 165-170. I'm running a stock 221 c.i. with Red's headers and Brockman Mellow-Tones. Also running 6.00X16 radial tires set at 40 psi. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

12-18-2015, 08:09 PM	#2180
Bruce in southern OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Proctorville Posts: 1,582	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Merry Christmas from southern OHIO!