The Ford Barn

oldford2 · 11-23-2013, 07:46 PM

We had the 46 out for errands 2 days ago. 30's temps but a good heater and 170 thermostats. But an inch or two of snow predicted for tomorrow so the salt trucks will go crazy and our 46 goes to bed for the winter and we head to Florida. Changed the oil and did the annual brake system bleed. We have that old fashioned Dot 3 so have to bleed every year ($4.00) otherwise the silicone guys say our system will rust shut, gas mileage will suffer and engine will back fire often, LOL. We have the speed bleeders on now so the wife doesn't have to do the pump and hold routine. They work great. Just finished the insulation on my shop so I can start on a 52 Mercury engine rebuild in some warmth.
20 degree high temp forecast for tomorrow and winds 25-35!!! Windchill in the single numbers for the Patriots game Sunday at 8 pm in Boston.
John

felix37 · 11-23-2013, 08:05 PM

I would take it to Florida!

BILL WZOREK · 11-24-2013, 05:07 AM

felix37

John would take it to Florida But he does not have room on the trip down, He is loaded Down with B B Q GRILLS for the 2014 BARNERS BASH FEB 28th ---MARCH 2rd.

Bill · 11-24-2013, 07:06 AM

Given the recent sinkhole problem in Dunedin I think the 46 is safer in Pittsfield!!

BILL WZOREK · 11-24-2013, 07:09 AM

Bill:

Don't Think of it as a sink hole,THINK of it as a BIG B B Q PIT !!!!!!

trulyvintage · 11-24-2013, 07:24 AM

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I have to take a Ford Bronco to Fargo, ND on Monday
from North Carolina .....

Good thing the heater works in the truck !

Jim

wisbangman · 11-24-2013, 11:00 AM

Wish we had some of that nice weather here in Oshkosh ! It was 9 this morning and first ice on our bay on Lake Winnebago.

ken ct · 11-24-2013, 11:29 AM

It was 32 in the shop this morn,got the heat going its up to 40 now another hour and I can ken ct. get some needed work done. Yea winters here.

Brendan · 11-24-2013, 12:07 PM

it was about 65 hear in Santa Rosa, great time to drive a Flathead, but I had to work!

GaryTx · 11-24-2013, 12:31 PM

I'm in north Texas and it's 34 here. Going to 29 with rain and sleet tonight.

I agree with Felix take the 46 to Florida.

Brendan · 11-24-2013, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by GaryTx

I'm in north Texas and it's 34 here. Going to 29 with rain and sleet tonight.

I agree with Felix take the 46 to Florida.

or bring it to my house , I will drive it!...LOL

Torchie · 11-24-2013, 01:04 PM

View out my garage this morning after first drive way plow of the season.
And I've got a guy coming from Florida to pick up a wooden boat

Torchie.

Krylon32 · 11-24-2013, 01:12 PM

9 degrees here in Nebraska was 60 a couple days ago. Envy you going to Florida. Unfortunately I have painted myself in a corner with a full winters customer work.

oldbugger · 11-24-2013, 01:22 PM

We have gone into winter here, it looks like Jan out there. Paul

Roger/Sacramento · 11-24-2013, 01:49 PM

This will be the first winter of driving my '41 pickup and I will now be putting in Shewman's thermostats. Even here it is too cold to go without. I don't have chokes on my three carbs so I have to pump a couple of times to get her started. Also have to let it run for a minute after. The plan is to go out at least once a week to satisfy my urge and keep things loosened up. Usually I go to the food store and get some comments such as....my grandfather had an old car too.....or I have a '72 chevy that I am going to restore someday. I sure would not want to go the whole season without going for a ride.

3340 · 11-25-2013, 10:00 AM

Cold here in Toledo, Ohio, 19 Degrees this am, Have The 40 Stored For Winter But Drove The Roadster On Sat. 40 Deg. The Neighbors Have Known Me For Lots Of Years So They Expect That. Wayne

Old Henry · 11-25-2013, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Roger/Sacramento

I will now be putting in Shewman's thermostats.

Read this before putting Shewman's thermostats in for the winter. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=121447

Their "bypass holes" do not allow the engine to warm up properly.

11-23-2013, 07:46 PM	#1
oldford2 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: pittsfield, MA Posts: 2,086	Weather is closing in We had the 46 out for errands 2 days ago. 30's temps but a good heater and 170 thermostats. But an inch or two of snow predicted for tomorrow so the salt trucks will go crazy and our 46 goes to bed for the winter and we head to Florida. Changed the oil and did the annual brake system bleed. We have that old fashioned Dot 3 so have to bleed every year ($4.00) otherwise the silicone guys say our system will rust shut, gas mileage will suffer and engine will back fire often, LOL. We have the speed bleeders on now so the wife doesn't have to do the pump and hold routine. They work great. Just finished the insulation on my shop so I can start on a 52 Mercury engine rebuild in some warmth. 20 degree high temp forecast for tomorrow and winds 25-35!!! Windchill in the single numbers for the Patriots game Sunday at 8 pm in Boston. John Last edited by oldford2; 11-23-2013 at 07:58 PM.

11-23-2013, 08:05 PM	#2
felix37 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,093	Re: Weather is closing in I would take it to Florida!

11-24-2013, 05:07 AM	#3
BILL WZOREK Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florence Ma. Posts: 2,404	Re: Weather is closing in felix37 John would take it to Florida But he does not have room on the trip down, He is loaded Down with B B Q GRILLS for the 2014 BARNERS BASH FEB 28th ---MARCH 2rd.

11-24-2013, 07:06 AM	#4
Bill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 469	Re: Weather is closing in Given the recent sinkhole problem in Dunedin I think the 46 is safer in Pittsfield!!

11-24-2013, 07:09 AM	#5
BILL WZOREK Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florence Ma. Posts: 2,404	Re: Weather is closing in Bill: Don't Think of it as a sink hole,THINK of it as a BIG B B Q PIT !!!!!!

11-24-2013, 07:24 AM	#6
trulyvintage Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Direct Enclosed Transport Since 2006 Posts: 4,160	Headed to Fargo Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I have to take a Ford Bronco to Fargo, ND on Monday from North Carolina ..... Good thing the heater works in the truck ! Jim __________________ Click Here To See Where I Am Today What My Actual Customers Say Click Here Click Here To See Vehicles I Have Hauled

11-24-2013, 11:00 AM	#7
wisbangman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: oshkosh wi Posts: 216	Re: Weather is closing in Wish we had some of that nice weather here in Oshkosh ! It was 9 this morning and first ice on our bay on Lake Winnebago.

11-24-2013, 11:29 AM	#8
ken ct BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: stratford,ct Posts: 5,971	Re: Weather is closing in It was 32 in the shop this morn,got the heat going its up to 40 now another hour and I can ken ct. get some needed work done. Yea winters here.

11-24-2013, 12:07 PM	#9
Brendan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: At my kitchen table in Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 2,903	Re: Weather is closing in it was about 65 hear in Santa Rosa, great time to drive a Flathead, but I had to work! __________________ If it would have been a snake it would have bit ya! i can't spell my way out of a paper bag!

11-24-2013, 12:31 PM	#10
GaryTx Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 350	Re: Weather is closing in I'm in north Texas and it's 34 here. Going to 29 with rain and sleet tonight. I agree with Felix take the 46 to Florida.

11-24-2013, 01:12 PM	#13
Krylon32 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,484	Re: Weather is closing in 9 degrees here in Nebraska was 60 a couple days ago. Envy you going to Florida. Unfortunately I have painted myself in a corner with a full winters customer work.

11-24-2013, 01:49 PM	#15
Roger/Sacramento Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PRINEVILLE, OR. Posts: 490	Re: Weather is closing in This will be the first winter of driving my '41 pickup and I will now be putting in Shewman's thermostats. Even here it is too cold to go without. I don't have chokes on my three carbs so I have to pump a couple of times to get her started. Also have to let it run for a minute after. The plan is to go out at least once a week to satisfy my urge and keep things loosened up. Usually I go to the food store and get some comments such as....my grandfather had an old car too.....or I have a '72 chevy that I am going to restore someday. I sure would not want to go the whole season without going for a ride. __________________ KIM KARDASHIAN ISN'T FLAT, BUT MY MOTOR IS..... http://s818.photobucket.com/home/roglehr/index

11-25-2013, 10:00 AM	#16
3340 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: toledo ohio Posts: 393	Re: Weather is closing in Cold here in Toledo, Ohio, 19 Degrees this am, Have The 40 Stored For Winter But Drove The Roadster On Sat. 40 Deg. The Neighbors Have Known Me For Lots Of Years So They Expect That. Wayne