The Ford Barn

Dennis L Oberer · 05-12-2010, 08:49 AM

I am dumb. What is the mechanic greasing back by the rear bumperettes?

I cannot think of anything that needs lubrication back there.....

Or isnt that a grease gun?

Dennis L Oberer
Green Bay WI

Jim Parker Toronto · 05-12-2010, 09:40 AM

No, you are not dumb, I was wondering the same thing! It sure looks like a grease gun, but who knows what fancy tools they had back then?

Tacoma Bob · 05-12-2010, 09:44 AM

Ya know since this photo came out something seemed wrong. look close..................real close. My money is the car is a Chevy coupe and the mechanic is greasing the spring shackles.

allen · 05-12-2010, 09:45 AM

Dennis are you sure this a ford, and look at the face this might be why hes so mad
sorry did not read the post before me bob stole the glory

Ryan · 05-12-2010, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tacoma Bob

Ya know since this photo came out something seemed wrong. look close..................real close. My money is the car is a Chevy coupe and the mechanic is greasing the spring shackles.

I thought this too... Ironically, I got the photo from the Ford archive...hummm....

Mitch//pa · 05-12-2010, 10:32 AM

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maybe he is greasing the muffler bearing

Tom Wesenberg · 05-12-2010, 11:43 AM

Like Bob, I think he is greasing the rear spring shackle, but I was wondering why he doesn't have the plunger rod pushed in on the grease gun and grab the barrel like he is supposed to. If he has much pressure the way he's handling the grease gun he will bend the plunger rod.

Cool Hand Lurker · 05-12-2010, 12:05 PM

Is it possibly an aftermarket spare tire mount that swings out or down and that needs some grease?

gweilbaker · 05-12-2010, 12:23 PM

He's the reason ASE was instated!

Buz · 05-12-2010, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryan

I thought this too... Ironically, I got the photo from the Ford archive...hummm....

It's one of those junky Chevys that got traded in on a new Ford, it was probably squeeking so bad they had to grease it to keep from going deaf!

havi · 05-12-2010, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Buz

It's one of those junky Chevys that got traded in on a new Ford, it was probably squeeking so bad they had to grease it to keep from going deaf!

I can believe it, my wife's current Blazer squeaks like crazy.

05-12-2010, 09:40 AM	#2
Jim Parker Toronto Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,289	Re: Question on the Fordbarn website photo No, you are not dumb, I was wondering the same thing! It sure looks like a grease gun, but who knows what fancy tools they had back then?

05-12-2010, 09:44 AM	#3
Tacoma Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 1,025	Re: Question on the Fordbarn website photo Ya know since this photo came out something seemed wrong. look close..................real close. My money is the car is a Chevy coupe and the mechanic is greasing the spring shackles.

05-12-2010, 09:45 AM	#4
allen Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: petal mississippi Posts: 550	Re: Question on the Fordbarn website photo Dennis are you sure this a ford, and look at the face this might be why hes so mad sorry did not read the post before me bob stole the glory Last edited by allen; 05-12-2010 at 09:51 AM.

05-12-2010, 10:32 AM	#6
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: Question on the Fordbarn website photo Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) maybe he is greasing the muffler bearing

05-12-2010, 11:43 AM	#7
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Question on the Fordbarn website photo Like Bob, I think he is greasing the rear spring shackle, but I was wondering why he doesn't have the plunger rod pushed in on the grease gun and grab the barrel like he is supposed to. If he has much pressure the way he's handling the grease gun he will bend the plunger rod. Last edited by Tom Wesenberg; 05-13-2010 at 12:17 AM. Reason: spelling

05-12-2010, 12:05 PM	#8
Cool Hand Lurker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Minn Posts: 1,565	Re: Question on the Fordbarn website photo Is it possibly an aftermarket spare tire mount that swings out or down and that needs some grease?

05-12-2010, 12:23 PM	#9
gweilbaker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lindenhurst, IL Posts: 792	Re: Question on the Fordbarn website photo He's the reason ASE was instated!