The Ford Barn

Tom Wesenberg · 10-31-2016, 02:50 AM

You DO show it every time you drive it.

captndan · 10-31-2016, 07:31 AM

Many of the worlds finest yachts are painted with a roller and 'tipped' with a brush.

C26Pinelake · 10-31-2016, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by captndan

Many of the worlds finest yachts are painted with a roller and 'tipped' with a brush.

Not out in the driveway by someone who has never done it before and has no professional training. Hardly an accurate comparison . Wayne

Steve_Mack_CT · 10-31-2016, 07:46 AM

wmws, agree - our roadster has a 50 year old amateur restoration, and while not brush painted, it shows it's age having spent at least half of that time in a barn; I find working on it much less stressful than on a restored car - and a little less of a production, no need for moving blankets on the fenders, sweat pants only, no belt buckles, etc.

I really like the situation Capt. Quahog describes, to me almost perfect way to enjoy an "A".

I have a new appreciation for these sorts of cars - show cars are great, and restoration is great, but for me this is just a new aspect of the hobby that is a lot of fun as well. The overwhelming feedback I get from friends is to leave this one as is and it is not "original" in the sense that it has been painted and I think the interior is a very old replacement job. We'll see, it will likely get restored at some point - that is the plan, but for now, a lot of fun and less stress.

I must be getting better about nicks and such though, wife hit a big branch in the road a couple weekends ago while we were enjoying a drive in rural western MA in our Mercedes SL roadster - made a mark on the bumperette, she was bummed for an hour or so but I just figure it is the cost of using the car on a perfect fall day..

pgerhardt · 10-31-2016, 07:58 AM

To be safe even a model A that looks a little "ratty" needs to be mechanically restored.

"Ratty"on the outside + mechanically perfect = Rat Rod!

Does that make owners of such model A Fords Rodders!!!

Running and ducking !

wmws · 10-31-2016, 08:02 AM

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Steve, My sentiments exactly. I in no way want to disparage anyone who wants to have a beautiful paint job on their car. I love looking at them too. But for me I am more interested in the mechanical side, and I used to work in a body shop. I just want to make my car as close as possible mechanically to when it left the factory. My only modern part is a Mitchel overdrive which in my opinion is helping to preserve the car.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 10-31-2016, 08:18 AM

Uncle Mutt hit & KILLED a mule on the highway, in his BLACK '36 Chev. Hid it in the BARN, until he could brush paint his "NEW", light blue, R/F fender!
Bill W.

V4F · 10-31-2016, 08:35 AM

I rattle canned my car 5 times (different colors) . I tried brush , but with auto paint it tried to dry as I was painting . kinda a mess . I finally had it painted by a friend in a both . not a very big improvement . but now with all the paint on it , I'm sure it weighs more . never have to worry about rust !

Steve_Mack_CT · 10-31-2016, 08:36 AM

That's "Rat-tique" Pgerhardt!

10-31-2016, 02:50 AM	#21
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Painted with a brush You DO show it every time you drive it.

10-31-2016, 07:31 AM	#22
captndan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Tennessee Posts: 714	Re: Painted with a brush Many of the worlds finest yachts are painted with a roller and 'tipped' with a brush.

10-31-2016, 07:46 AM	#24
Steve_Mack_CT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Central CT Posts: 348	Re: Painted with a brush wmws, agree - our roadster has a 50 year old amateur restoration, and while not brush painted, it shows it's age having spent at least half of that time in a barn; I find working on it much less stressful than on a restored car - and a little less of a production, no need for moving blankets on the fenders, sweat pants only, no belt buckles, etc. I really like the situation Capt. Quahog describes, to me almost perfect way to enjoy an "A". I have a new appreciation for these sorts of cars - show cars are great, and restoration is great, but for me this is just a new aspect of the hobby that is a lot of fun as well. The overwhelming feedback I get from friends is to leave this one as is and it is not "original" in the sense that it has been painted and I think the interior is a very old replacement job. We'll see, it will likely get restored at some point - that is the plan, but for now, a lot of fun and less stress. I must be getting better about nicks and such though, wife hit a big branch in the road a couple weekends ago while we were enjoying a drive in rural western MA in our Mercedes SL roadster - made a mark on the bumperette, she was bummed for an hour or so but I just figure it is the cost of using the car on a perfect fall day.. __________________ Steve 1930 Model A Roadster Last edited by Steve_Mack_CT; 10-31-2016 at 07:51 AM.

10-31-2016, 07:58 AM	#25
pgerhardt Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Danbury Ct Posts: 1,254	Re: Painted with a brush To be safe even a model A that looks a little "ratty" needs to be mechanically restored. "Ratty"on the outside + mechanically perfect = Rat Rod! Does that make owners of such model A Fords Rodders!!! Running and ducking !

10-31-2016, 08:02 AM	#26
wmws BANNED Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Coatesville, Pa Posts: 719	Re: Painted with a brush Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Steve, My sentiments exactly. I in no way want to disparage anyone who wants to have a beautiful paint job on their car. I love looking at them too. But for me I am more interested in the mechanical side, and I used to work in a body shop. I just want to make my car as close as possible mechanically to when it left the factory. My only modern part is a Mitchel overdrive which in my opinion is helping to preserve the car.

10-31-2016, 08:18 AM	#27
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: Painted with a brush Uncle Mutt hit & KILLED a mule on the highway, in his BLACK '36 Chev. Hid it in the BARN, until he could brush paint his "NEW", light blue, R/F fender! Bill W. __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF" Last edited by BILL WILLIAMSON; 10-31-2016 at 09:39 AM.

10-31-2016, 08:35 AM	#28
V4F Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ca. Posts: 2,522	Re: Painted with a brush I rattle canned my car 5 times (different colors) . I tried brush , but with auto paint it tried to dry as I was painting . kinda a mess . I finally had it painted by a friend in a both . not a very big improvement . but now with all the paint on it , I'm sure it weighs more . never have to worry about rust ! __________________ V4f

10-31-2016, 08:36 AM	#29
Steve_Mack_CT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Central CT Posts: 348	Re: Painted with a brush That's "Rat-tique" Pgerhardt! __________________ Steve 1930 Model A Roadster