The Ford Barn

Vic Piano · 09-16-2012, 06:21 PM

We were out of town this weekend, just got home about an hour ago only to find the '39 CS with an almost flat left rear tire...

Looks like I know what fun I'll have in the morning.

Vic Piano · 09-17-2012, 03:36 PM

Once again, all is right with the world...

I got the tire back sans the tube and it is holding air (so far)

Lawson Cox · 09-17-2012, 04:55 PM

Well good for you. lol

Vic Piano · 09-17-2012, 05:18 PM

Lawson, I'm always being accused of letting hot air go

so... I'm pleased that at least the tire is holding air...LOL

See you in Dawsonville.

Vic Piano · 09-19-2012, 06:11 AM

Apparel Update

In an earlier post I put up a photo of our (work in progress logo) for the Cigar City Flatheads.

Subsequently I received a number of requests for T-Shirts, etc. with the logo printed on them

so; I decided to explore the possibility of having T-Shirts made. In order to keep the cost per T-Shirt reasonable (around $20.00) I would have to order a large quantity and, unfortunately, the number of request did not meet the minimum order requirement.

I’ve got the names, etc. of all who responded so, if you’d like to be bedecked in sartorial splendor at your next car show, let me know. As soon as we reach the minimum requirement to order, I’ll put everything in motion. You can email me at: [email protected]. Don't forget to include your size and the number of T-Shirts you'd like.

Thanks,

Vic

Vic Piano · 09-19-2012, 12:52 PM

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Now this is stylin'

Vic Piano · 09-25-2012, 05:39 PM

Any Florida "Barner's" going to Big Daddy's & the Drags?

I just got this email from Billetproof, if anyone is interested...

Billetproof Drags Florida: Oct 21, 2012
Back to the roots of Drag Racing! Heads up style, run what you brung. You don’t need a top fuel rail to compete, bring your stock flathead 4 banger and have a ball. There will be a trophy/prize for Low Reaction Time. Everyone is eligible.

Lakeland Motorsports Park
8100 State Road 33 N
Lakeland, FL 33809-1705
(863) 984-1145

Big Daddy's Back Yard Bash! Oct. 20, 2012

Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing

13700 SW 16th Avenue

Ocala, Florida 34473

Show car pre-registration is $30
72 & prior Hot Rods, Muscle Cars, Street Rods Motorcycles & Vans
Spectators FREE
Pre-Party at the NoWhere Bar on Friday Night!
Live bands playing throughout the day!
Our famous trophies awarded in many categories!
Swap Meet
Great Vendors

This is an event hosted by the Swamp Kings Car Club. Normal Billetproof rules DO NOT apply to this show. 72 and prior Hot Rods, Muscle Cars, Street Rods and Vans. Bring out your non-Billetproof compliant cars! Hang out with Big Daddy and have a good time.

Vic Piano · 09-26-2012, 09:03 AM

Finally, this Saturday, we'll be gettin' back to messin' with Flatheads

in preparation for the drive up to Dawsonville, Georgia for the Mountain "Barner's Bash" and the Moonshine Festival in late October.

We'll be working on Steve's '46, Mike's '41 and our '39, making final adjustments, changing the oil, topping off the transmissions and rear ends and greasing the suspensions. Sounds like fun.

I sure hope we see a lot of "Barner's" in Dawsonville.

Vic Piano · 09-29-2012, 12:55 PM

A lot of action around the garage today…

Steve got called away on business and Mike had some conflicts as well

but Don came over with a friend’s son, fourteen year old Nick, the newest member of the Cigar City Flatheads…

We worked on the '39 CS, packed the front wheel bearings with grease and changed the oil.

My friend Milt showed up in his '23 "T" Touring Car and gave Nick & Me a ride

Nick got behind the wheel…

Our new garage doors (finally) are being installed on the house.

All in all another Flathead fun filled day.

Vic Piano · 09-29-2012, 04:14 PM

I thought some of you might enjoy this.

My Nephew's wife sent this photo of their 18 month old son behind the wheel of his Petal Car... Another Cigar City Flatheader in the making...

Vic Piano · 09-30-2012, 07:03 PM

Here's a shout out in support of using local venders instead of national chains for things like garage doors. After the (eighteen week, three wrong deliveries mess) I went through with Lowes, I contacted three local dealer/installers. One came back with the same brand/style doors I have on the stand alone garage, he told me it would be three weeks and the cost was $3,000.00 less then Lowes for equal quality insulated doors. Well, two and a half weeks and the (correct doors) came in and were installed yesterday.

It's a real pleasure doing business with people that appreciate your business. I am through dealing with Lowes & Home Depot; from now on I'll work with local businesses.

Henry/Kokomo · 09-30-2012, 07:31 PM

I've lived in a lot of different places and have always had good results dealing with local firms. They care about both their customers and their reputations. Especially in smaller communities, a business person can't survive with a bad reputation. Nice doors, too.

Vic Piano · 10-01-2012, 05:46 AM

Henry, thanks for the complement on the doors. I agree with your assessment of "local business", as I said, from now on I'll be dealing locally, no more Lowes or Home Depot for me.

41ford1 · 10-01-2012, 07:13 AM

Yup, the doors are looking good. The "Stude" will be safe inside. Those places are only good for commodity items. They don't do well when requested to do something a little different. Good on you for going with a local business.

mrmoose · 10-01-2012, 07:36 AM

Doors look great Vic, and one big item you don't have to worry about anymore. Looks like you finally had some ambitious help over the weekend, very neat. Don't teach him any bad habits tho (as if you had any).

Vic Piano · 10-01-2012, 07:58 AM

Thanks Jeff, I'm sure glad to have the doors.

All my habits are bad according to most...

This Saturday I'm expecting Steve & Mike to come over so we can do a few things to their cars to make them ready for the trip up to Dawsonville, sure would like to have you join us. Vic

mrmoose · 10-01-2012, 08:33 AM

May do just that ...don't know if Momma has plans for weekend, and need to adjust brakes on Amos before a little road trip (75 miles in Amos is a road trip Vic) but I'll let you know. In the meantime stay out of trouble if you can

Vic Piano · 10-01-2012, 09:28 AM

Jeff, It would be super if you could join us for the trip (I do need a calming influence to keep me out of trouble ) I've got to go a day early to get some stuff done with my mom so I'll be driving the '39 CS up on Wednesday the 24th. As it stands right now, Steve & Mike will be driving up on Thursday and Cliff will most likely ride with them. If you can make it up to my house this Saturday, Steve, Mike & Cliff should be here and we can work out the details.

Vic

1931 flamingo · 10-01-2012, 03:05 PM

NICE LOOKING DOORS, FINALLY ! ! ! !

Paul in CT

Vic Piano · 10-01-2012, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1931 flamingo

NICE LOOKING DOORS, FINALLY ! ! ! !

Paul in CT

YES!!! I could not agree more... Thanks Paul

09-16-2012, 06:21 PM	#461
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour We were out of town this weekend, just got home about an hour ago only to find the '39 CS with an almost flat left rear tire... Looks like I know what fun I'll have in the morning. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

09-17-2012, 03:36 PM	#462
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Once again, all is right with the world... I got the tire back sans the tube and it is holding air (so far) __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

09-17-2012, 04:55 PM	#463
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Well good for you. lol __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

09-17-2012, 05:18 PM	#464
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Lawson, I'm always being accused of letting hot air go so... I'm pleased that at least the tire is holding air...LOL See you in Dawsonville. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

09-19-2012, 06:11 AM	#465
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Apparel Update In an earlier post I put up a photo of our (work in progress logo) for the Cigar City Flatheads. Subsequently I received a number of requests for T-Shirts, etc. with the logo printed on them so; I decided to explore the possibility of having T-Shirts made. In order to keep the cost per T-Shirt reasonable (around $20.00) I would have to order a large quantity and, unfortunately, the number of request did not meet the minimum order requirement. I’ve got the names, etc. of all who responded so, if you’d like to be bedecked in sartorial splendor at your next car show, let me know. As soon as we reach the minimum requirement to order, I’ll put everything in motion. You can email me at: [email protected]. Don't forget to include your size and the number of T-Shirts you'd like. Thanks, Vic __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

09-19-2012, 12:52 PM	#466
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) *Now this is stylin'* __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

09-25-2012, 05:39 PM	#467
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Any Florida "Barner's" going to Big Daddy's & the Drags? I just got this email from Billetproof, if anyone is interested... Billetproof Drags Florida: Oct 21, 2012 Back to the roots of Drag Racing! Heads up style, run what you brung. You don’t need a top fuel rail to compete, bring your stock flathead 4 banger and have a ball. There will be a trophy/prize for Low Reaction Time. Everyone is eligible. Lakeland Motorsports Park 8100 State Road 33 N Lakeland, FL 33809-1705 (863) 984-1145 Big Daddy's Back Yard Bash! Oct. 20, 2012 Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing 13700 SW 16th Avenue Ocala, Florida 34473 Show car pre-registration is $30 72 & prior Hot Rods, Muscle Cars, Street Rods Motorcycles & Vans Spectators FREE Pre-Party at the NoWhere Bar on Friday Night! Live bands playing throughout the day! Our famous trophies awarded in many categories! Swap Meet Great Vendors This is an event hosted by the Swamp Kings Car Club. Normal Billetproof rules DO NOT apply to this show. 72 and prior Hot Rods, Muscle Cars, Street Rods and Vans. Bring out your non-Billetproof compliant cars! Hang out with Big Daddy and have a good time. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

09-26-2012, 09:03 AM	#468
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Finally, this Saturday, we'll be gettin' back to messin' with Flatheads in preparation for the drive up to Dawsonville, Georgia for the Mountain "Barner's Bash" and the Moonshine Festival in late October. We'll be working on Steve's '46, Mike's '41 and our '39, making final adjustments, changing the oil, topping off the transmissions and rear ends and greasing the suspensions. Sounds like fun. I sure hope we see a lot of "Barner's" in Dawsonville. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

09-29-2012, 12:55 PM	#469
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour A lot of action around the garage today… Steve got called away on business and Mike had some conflicts as well but Don came over with a friend’s son, fourteen year old Nick, the newest member of the Cigar City Flatheads… We worked on the '39 CS, packed the front wheel bearings with grease and changed the oil. My friend Milt showed up in his '23 "T" Touring Car and gave Nick & Me a ride Nick got behind the wheel… Our new garage doors (finally) are being installed on the house. All in all another Flathead fun filled day. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

09-29-2012, 04:14 PM	#470
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour I thought some of you might enjoy this. My Nephew's wife sent this photo of their 18 month old son behind the wheel of his Petal Car... Another Cigar City Flatheader in the making... __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

09-30-2012, 07:03 PM	#471
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Here's a shout out in support of using local venders instead of national chains for things like garage doors. After the (eighteen week, three wrong deliveries mess) I went through with Lowes, I contacted three local dealer/installers. One came back with the same brand/style doors I have on the stand alone garage, he told me it would be three weeks and the cost was $3,000.00 less then Lowes for equal quality insulated doors. Well, two and a half weeks and the (correct doors) came in and were installed yesterday. It's a real pleasure doing business with people that appreciate your business. I am through dealing with Lowes & Home Depot; from now on I'll work with local businesses. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

09-30-2012, 07:31 PM	#472
Henry/Kokomo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kokomo, Indiana Posts: 1,731	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour I've lived in a lot of different places and have always had good results dealing with local firms. They care about both their customers and their reputations. Especially in smaller communities, a business person can't survive with a bad reputation. Nice doors, too.

10-01-2012, 05:46 AM	#473
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Henry, thanks for the complement on the doors. I agree with your assessment of "local business", as I said, from now on I'll be dealing locally, no more Lowes or Home Depot for me. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

10-01-2012, 07:13 AM	#474
41ford1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ManchVegas, New Hampshah Posts: 1,589	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Yup, the doors are looking good. The "Stude" will be safe inside. Those places are only good for commodity items. They don't do well when requested to do something a little different. Good on you for going with a local business.

10-01-2012, 07:36 AM	#475
mrmoose Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 168	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Doors look great Vic, and one big item you don't have to worry about anymore. Looks like you finally had some ambitious help over the weekend, very neat. Don't teach him any bad habits tho (as if you had any).

10-01-2012, 07:58 AM	#476
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Thanks Jeff, I'm sure glad to have the doors. All my habits are bad according to most... This Saturday I'm expecting Steve & Mike to come over so we can do a few things to their cars to make them ready for the trip up to Dawsonville, sure would like to have you join us. Vic __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

10-01-2012, 08:33 AM	#477
mrmoose Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 168	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour May do just that ...don't know if Momma has plans for weekend, and need to adjust brakes on Amos before a little road trip (75 miles in Amos is a road trip Vic) but I'll let you know. In the meantime stay out of trouble if you can

10-01-2012, 09:28 AM	#478
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Jeff, It would be super if you could join us for the trip (I do need a calming influence to keep me out of trouble ) I've got to go a day early to get some stuff done with my mom so I'll be driving the '39 CS up on Wednesday the 24th. As it stands right now, Steve & Mike will be driving up on Thursday and Cliff will most likely ride with them. If you can make it up to my house this Saturday, Steve, Mike & Cliff should be here and we can work out the details. Vic __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

10-01-2012, 03:05 PM	#479
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour NICE LOOKING DOORS, FINALLY ! ! ! ! Paul in CT