The Ford Barn

alexiskai · 08-27-2023, 09:27 PM

Ford Barn member "d.", aka Doug Black of Louisburg NC, passed away early this morning. I was informed by his wife of 33 years. Doug had been in the hobby since at least high school, although I would consider him more a collector than a restorer. He owned several As that were basically time capsules of how they appeared in the 50s and 60s. He had a huge parts collection focusing on 1928 cars.

No idea what will happen to his collection. I assume his widow will have to arrange an auction due to the massive size. Probably months or even years away from that.

Fullraceflathead · 08-28-2023, 07:28 AM

Sorry to hear this may he rest in peace.

nkaminar · 08-28-2023, 09:58 AM

Doug was an amazing guy. Very nice, always willing to help. His collection has at least 5 early roadsters, all complete and all original. They probably could be made to run with a couple of days worth of work but they will need complete restoration to bring them to pristine condition. Many many parts. Lots of engines. As said, he focused on the early cars. I don't remember seeing one 30-31. When the time comes for the cars and parts to be sold, I hope everyone will make an effort to attend to support his widow. I was there about a month ago and he was working on a roadster pickup and cussing at the person who put a tail light in the fender instead of the original bracket mounted one. Doug was a very private person and was not comfortable with an internet presence. He liked to deal one-on-one with club members. I will miss him.

alexiskai · 08-28-2023, 10:11 AM

I tried to count the number of horns he'd collected, I stopped around 110. He had at least three 28/29 gas tanks. Powerhouse generators, original coils, doors, hoods, headlamp buckets, you name it. I did go through his exhaust manifolds one time and every single one was bad.

clifforddward · 08-28-2023, 01:52 PM

Sad News to hear...Doug and I got acquainted during a drive down to South Carolina last year when we traveled to a Model A show in Columbia. Doug was not big on crowds and rarely participated on internet related matters, but I counted him as a good friend although we did not talk often. Doug's accumulation of 28 cars and parts was noteworthy...Doug rarely would dispose of anything Model A related, and disliked any alterations to originality on cars...I remember a favorite story where he talked about a fender dent that he refused to fix as it was part of "the history of the car".

Doug was not well known to many in our club, but for those who knew him his friendly disposition and conversation will be missed...

Marshall V. Daut · 08-28-2023, 02:56 PM

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'Also very sad to read this. I have had excellent contact with Doug over the years. The hobby lost a good one today.

Marshall

08-27-2023, 09:27 PM	#1
alexiskai Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Mebane NC Posts: 2,355	RIP Doug Black Ford Barn member "d.", aka Doug Black of Louisburg NC, passed away early this morning. I was informed by his wife of 33 years. Doug had been in the hobby since at least high school, although I would consider him more a collector than a restorer. He owned several As that were basically time capsules of how they appeared in the 50s and 60s. He had a huge parts collection focusing on 1928 cars. No idea what will happen to his collection. I assume his widow will have to arrange an auction due to the massive size. Probably months or even years away from that.

08-28-2023, 07:28 AM	#2
Fullraceflathead Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Chillicothe, Missouri Posts: 1,176	Re: RIP Doug Black Sorry to hear this may he rest in peace. __________________ "If I asked people what they wanted they would have said faster horses." -Henry Ford "Primitive technology is not a design flaw" 1928 Ford Model A Roadster Pickup 1930 Gordon Smith Air Compressor 1941 Willy's Pickup 1960 Thunderbird-For Sale 1964 Buick Riviera 2x4 425 1965 Pontiac GTO, 455 Super Duty 2004 Dodge Ram SRT-10, V-10 Viper 1977 Charger Jet Boat,460 Ford,Jacuzzi Jet Front Engine Nostalgia Dragster,Supercharged 296 "Fullrace Flathead" Ford Engine Build up on DVD ask

08-28-2023, 09:58 AM	#3
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,897	Re: RIP Doug Black Doug was an amazing guy. Very nice, always willing to help. His collection has at least 5 early roadsters, all complete and all original. They probably could be made to run with a couple of days worth of work but they will need complete restoration to bring them to pristine condition. Many many parts. Lots of engines. As said, he focused on the early cars. I don't remember seeing one 30-31. When the time comes for the cars and parts to be sold, I hope everyone will make an effort to attend to support his widow. I was there about a month ago and he was working on a roadster pickup and cussing at the person who put a tail light in the fender instead of the original bracket mounted one. Doug was a very private person and was not comfortable with an internet presence. He liked to deal one-on-one with club members. I will miss him. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

08-28-2023, 10:11 AM	#4
alexiskai Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Mebane NC Posts: 2,355	Re: RIP Doug Black I tried to count the number of horns he'd collected, I stopped around 110. He had at least three 28/29 gas tanks. Powerhouse generators, original coils, doors, hoods, headlamp buckets, you name it. I did go through his exhaust manifolds one time and every single one was bad.

08-28-2023, 01:52 PM	#5
clifforddward Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Cary, North Carolina Posts: 80	Re: RIP Doug Black Sad News to hear...Doug and I got acquainted during a drive down to South Carolina last year when we traveled to a Model A show in Columbia. Doug was not big on crowds and rarely participated on internet related matters, but I counted him as a good friend although we did not talk often. Doug's accumulation of 28 cars and parts was noteworthy...Doug rarely would dispose of anything Model A related, and disliked any alterations to originality on cars...I remember a favorite story where he talked about a fender dent that he refused to fix as it was part of "the history of the car". Doug was not well known to many in our club, but for those who knew him his friendly disposition and conversation will be missed... __________________ Cliff Ward Cary, North Carolina

08-28-2023, 02:56 PM	#6
Marshall V. Daut Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Davenport, Iowa Posts: 2,112	Re: RIP Doug Black Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) 'Also very sad to read this. I have had excellent contact with Doug over the years. The hobby lost a good one today. Marshall