The Ford Barn

29ModelA · 01-18-2011, 07:53 PM

These pictures were found. These were taken literally right before it was shipped from Cali to MI in 1968... The family is passing me stuff as they find it. I even have the plates shown in the picture.

The Chrysler in the background is a sad story, in these pictures it looks almost showroom. It was all patina when it was pulled out of the barn as well.

Big difference to 40 years in a barn later.... I have to figure out the puzzle now

I have yet to touch it even a year later, just no time yet.

Great Lakes Greg · 01-18-2011, 08:47 PM

Leave it with the trunk. WAY more usefull.

Jim Parker Toronto · 01-18-2011, 08:49 PM

Nice car, looks like you got a good start on it. You need more time to work on it....

LukeDahlinger · 01-18-2011, 09:56 PM

I agree leave the trunk! But it's your ride, a fine project indeed.

Fred K-OR · 01-18-2011, 10:21 PM

Speaking of the trunk. Can a car with just a trunk like this on be converted to a rumble seat type car???

TK in LA · 01-18-2011, 10:33 PM

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Jim Parker Toronto · 01-18-2011, 11:38 PM

Yes, by all means, keep the trunk. Looks like someone put 30/31 wheels on your 28/29 car!

29ModelA · 01-19-2011, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim Parker Toronto

Yes, by all means, keep the trunk. Looks like someone put 30/31 wheels on your 28/29 car!

Her uncle, the original owner did. He liked them better. The plan is for the trunk to stay, I plan to get the car back to the condition it was in the picture and drive it.

It was kind of nice, as the picture answered some questions for me. I had been hunting around the falling down barn for the other wind wing. The picture told me this car either only ever had one, or the passenger side one was broken/lost long before it came to Michigan. It also told me that it wasn't much worse for wear then when it went in the barn over 40 years ago, aside from some fairly minor stuff overall. The car was dismantled because the guy wanted to do a full restoration, however he was the type that didn't finish anything he started.

Dennis L Oberer · 01-19-2011, 03:55 PM

I have a rumble seat in the coupe..wish I had a trunk...car was converted BEFORE I bought it.

Dennis L Oberer
Green Bay WI

Tom Endy · 01-19-2011, 06:51 PM

Great looking car. I would also leave the trunk. You don't see many that way, most have been converted to a rumble seat during restoration. Rumble seats are not very safe, especially for grand kids. The trunk also offers more space to put suit cases when traveling on a tour.

Tom Endy

29ModelA · 01-19-2011, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom Endy

Great looking car. I would also leave the trunk. You don't see many that way, most have been converted to a rumble seat during restoration. Rumble seats are not very safe, especially for grand kids. The trunk also offers more space to put suit cases when traveling on a tour.

Tom Endy

Grandkids are a long way off... I'm 29

Colorado Greg · 01-19-2011, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom Endy

Great looking car. I would also leave the trunk. You don't see many that way, most have been converted to a rumble seat during restoration. Rumble seats are not very safe, especially for grand kids. The trunk also offers more space to put suit cases when traveling on a tour.

Tom Endy

I have a rumble seat and I just take the cushoins out and leave them at home. Now I have the same room as a trunk and I can still sit people back there if need be.

pat in Santa Cruz · 01-20-2011, 12:16 AM

rumble seats appeal to the romantic imagery until someone rides in one. Trunks are practical. I would restore the running gear and leave the car as is.

Tom Endy · 01-20-2011, 01:25 AM

Pat:

I'm with you, that is exactly what I would do.

Tom Endy

Bill Goddard · 01-20-2011, 07:55 AM

I know several people who are looking for or have bought a sedan to get the storage their rumble seat coup lacks for tours. Also know some who have gone the other way to a coup because they like the peppy performance. It seems the ideal pair to own is a coup and a sedan. I would also like a coup with trunk to go with my Fordor.

bobpo · 01-21-2011, 02:50 PM

Mine looked like that several years ago and then I had it painted, installed w.w's and sidemounts etc...

How SWEET your's is...I love it.....

Jason in TX · 01-21-2011, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Goddard

It seems the ideal pair to own is a coup and a sedan.

I would say the ideal pair to own is a cabriolet and a sedan.

A cabriolet is a coupe in bad weather, and a roadster in good weather!

01-18-2011, 07:53 PM	#1
29ModelA Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Owosso, MI Posts: 673	So the lady that we bought our Model A from died... These pictures were found. These were taken literally right before it was shipped from Cali to MI in 1968... The family is passing me stuff as they find it. I even have the plates shown in the picture. The Chrysler in the background is a sad story, in these pictures it looks almost showroom. It was all patina when it was pulled out of the barn as well. Big difference to 40 years in a barn later.... I have to figure out the puzzle now I have yet to touch it even a year later, just no time yet. __________________ 1929 Model A Barn find. California car, just a few more parts to find. Interior, steering box (rebuild), and I am sure much more!

01-18-2011, 08:47 PM	#2
Great Lakes Greg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,369	Re: So the lady that we bought our Model A from died... Leave it with the trunk. WAY more usefull.

01-18-2011, 08:49 PM	#3
Jim Parker Toronto Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,289	Re: So the lady that we bought our Model A from died... Nice car, looks like you got a good start on it. You need more time to work on it....

01-18-2011, 09:56 PM	#4
LukeDahlinger BANNED Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 956	Re: So the lady that we bought our Model A from died... I agree leave the trunk! But it's your ride, a fine project indeed. __________________ Wanted- Feb. 1931 Parts Price List www.vintagefordfacts.blogspot.com

01-18-2011, 10:21 PM	#5
Fred K-OR Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stayton, Oregon Posts: 3,806	Re: So the lady that we bought our Model A from died... Speaking of the trunk. Can a car with just a trunk like this on be converted to a rumble seat type car??? __________________ Fred Kroon 1929 Std Coupe 1929 Huckster

01-18-2011, 10:33 PM	#6
TK in LA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: La Verne, Ca. Posts: 827	Re: So the lady that we bought our Model A from died... Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Yep!

01-18-2011, 11:38 PM	#7
Jim Parker Toronto Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,289	Re: So the lady that we bought our Model A from died... Yes, by all means, keep the trunk. Looks like someone put 30/31 wheels on your 28/29 car!

01-19-2011, 03:55 PM	#9
Dennis L Oberer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Green Bay WI Posts: 179	Re: So the lady that we bought our Model A from died... I have a rumble seat in the coupe..wish I had a trunk...car was converted BEFORE I bought it. Dennis L Oberer Green Bay WI

01-19-2011, 06:51 PM	#10
Tom Endy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,131	Re: So the lady that we bought our Model A from died... Great looking car. I would also leave the trunk. You don't see many that way, most have been converted to a rumble seat during restoration. Rumble seats are not very safe, especially for grand kids. The trunk also offers more space to put suit cases when traveling on a tour. Tom Endy

01-20-2011, 12:16 AM	#13
pat in Santa Cruz Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: santa cruz, calif Posts: 2,011	Re: So the lady that we bought our Model A from died... rumble seats appeal to the romantic imagery until someone rides in one. Trunks are practical. I would restore the running gear and leave the car as is.

01-20-2011, 01:25 AM	#14
Tom Endy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,131	Re: So the lady that we bought our Model A from died... Pat: I'm with you, that is exactly what I would do. Tom Endy

01-20-2011, 07:55 AM	#15
Bill Goddard Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Shrewsbury,Pa Posts: 513	Re: So the lady that we bought our Model A from died... I know several people who are looking for or have bought a sedan to get the storage their rumble seat coup lacks for tours. Also know some who have gone the other way to a coup because they like the peppy performance. It seems the ideal pair to own is a coup and a sedan. I would also like a coup with trunk to go with my Fordor.

01-21-2011, 02:50 PM	#16
bobpo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 556	Re: So the lady that we bought our Model A from died... Mine looked like that several years ago and then I had it painted, installed w.w's and sidemounts etc... How SWEET your's is...I love it.....