The Ford Barn

Tim Armstrong · 01-17-2012, 10:36 AM

My brother built this 34 in 1956, I finally pressured him into getting it out of storage. We drove it to "Bact to th 50's" this last June. He gave it a tune up, new brakes, tires and a battery. Has an Olds motor and hydro, 49 Ford rear, and 46 ford front brakes. Just like he built it in 1956. Thought you might enjoy some OLD SCHOOL HOT RODDING

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Gumpy · 01-17-2012, 10:48 AM

that is a cool period correct hot rod and looks like alot of fun...like to take it for a spin around the block!!

Bob/Pa · 01-17-2012, 11:30 AM

Great job, enjoy..

bobbooth · 01-17-2012, 02:08 PM

Oh Boy.. thats cool

TonyM · 01-17-2012, 02:09 PM

That engine takes up the whole engine compartment.

Wow.

TM

Bassman/NZ · 01-17-2012, 03:13 PM

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Very tasty.... in fact, absolutely perfect!

Vic Piano · 01-17-2012, 03:41 PM

Very Cool...

Walt Dupont--Me. · 01-17-2012, 04:18 PM

Tim, that's a beauty, reminds me of back in the 50's. I used to use those Olds engine for a few yr's. That looks like 56-57 rockers covers. the 56 engine was 324 ci and the 57 went to 371 ci. The 57 came out with 3 carbs. Wicked torque. I went through 5 stock 39 trans in 6 month with a 324 Olds in a 39 tudor. Back then you could buy the trand for 5 bucks. Walt

3340 · 01-17-2012, 04:23 PM

Yea thats way cool!

1931 flamingo · 01-17-2012, 06:44 PM

Had a 55 324 cu in in my 32 5W mated to a 39 box, 11" ford truck clutch, 10 1/2" disc, hyd clutch, ansen pedals thru the dual gm M/C. Did this when I was 16 and got most of my info from the "little" books, which are up in the attic. I "lost a few gears also, but only one axle key. Picked up a 40 coupe also with an Olds, 39 tran combo right after I got out of the service in 69. Had the 32 and the 40, for a winter "crasher" I picked up a 64 Impala 2 dr h/top. A gone now, who knew??
Those were the days.
Paul in CT

felix37 · 01-17-2012, 08:56 PM

That is very cool! I remember looking at your car at the Back to The Fifties!

35 Ford · 01-17-2012, 10:00 PM

Sweet!

Mike in AZ · 01-17-2012, 10:18 PM

niiiiiiiiiiice....enjoy driving it like it is....very cool....Mike

31chevy · 01-18-2012, 08:59 AM

Neato !!!.

FHFD · 01-18-2012, 09:24 AM

Love it.

TomT/Williamsburg · 01-18-2012, 10:57 AM

What a great time machine - I really love it - what is really great is that it's out and on the road to enjoy again!

01-17-2012, 10:36 AM	#1
Tim Armstrong Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 361	Real Old School 34 My brother built this 34 in 1956, I finally pressured him into getting it out of storage. We drove it to "Bact to th 50's" this last June. He gave it a tune up, new brakes, tires and a battery. Has an Olds motor and hydro, 49 Ford rear, and 46 ford front brakes. Just like he built it in 1956. Thought you might enjoy some OLD SCHOOL HOT RODDING 279.jpg 277.jpg 280.jpg 283.jpg 288.jpg

01-17-2012, 10:48 AM	#2
Gumpy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sf bay area Posts: 1,464	Re: Real Old School 34 *that is a cool period correct hot rod and looks like alot of fun...like to take it for a spin around the block!!*

01-17-2012, 11:30 AM	#3
Bob/Pa Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oakmont, Pa (Longwood) Posts: 297	Re: Real Old School 34 Great job, enjoy..

01-17-2012, 02:08 PM	#4
bobbooth Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: in the past!! Posts: 35	Re: Real Old School 34 Oh Boy.. thats cool

01-17-2012, 02:09 PM	#5
TonyM Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: West Hammond, Illinois Posts: 2,793	Re: Real Old School 34 That engine takes up the whole engine compartment. Wow. TM

01-17-2012, 03:13 PM	#6
Bassman/NZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napier, New Zealand Posts: 2,001	Re: Real Old School 34 Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Very tasty.... in fact, absolutely perfect!

01-17-2012, 03:41 PM	#7
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: Real Old School 34 *Very Cool...* __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

01-17-2012, 04:18 PM	#8
Walt Dupont--Me. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gardiner Me. Posts: 4,200	Re: Real Old School 34 Tim, that's a beauty, reminds me of back in the 50's. I used to use those Olds engine for a few yr's. That looks like 56-57 rockers covers. the 56 engine was 324 ci and the 57 went to 371 ci. The 57 came out with 3 carbs. Wicked torque. I went through 5 stock 39 trans in 6 month with a 324 Olds in a 39 tudor. Back then you could buy the trand for 5 bucks. Walt

01-17-2012, 04:23 PM	#9
3340 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: toledo ohio Posts: 393	Re: Real Old School 34 Yea thats way cool!

01-17-2012, 06:44 PM	#10
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: Real Old School 34 Had a 55 324 cu in in my 32 5W mated to a 39 box, 11" ford truck clutch, 10 1/2" disc, hyd clutch, ansen pedals thru the dual gm M/C. Did this when I was 16 and got most of my info from the "little" books, which are up in the attic. I "lost a few gears also, but only one axle key. Picked up a 40 coupe also with an Olds, 39 tran combo right after I got out of the service in 69. Had the 32 and the 40, for a winter "crasher" I picked up a 64 Impala 2 dr h/top. A gone now, who knew?? Those were the days. Paul in CT

01-17-2012, 08:56 PM	#11
felix37 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,093	Re: Real Old School 34 That is very cool! I remember looking at your car at the Back to The Fifties!

01-17-2012, 10:00 PM	#12
35 Ford Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Cumming Georgia Posts: 64	Re: Real Old School 34 Sweet! __________________ . . My 35 Ford Pickup Blog

01-17-2012, 10:18 PM	#13
Mike in AZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waddell, AZ Posts: 2,540	Re: Real Old School 34 niiiiiiiiiiice....enjoy driving it like it is....very cool....Mike

01-18-2012, 08:59 AM	#14
31chevy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lake City Mi. Posts: 807	Re: Real Old School 34 Neato !!!.

01-18-2012, 09:24 AM	#15
FHFD Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Grays Harbor County, Wa Posts: 223	Re: Real Old School 34 Love it. __________________ "Get your facts first..then you can distort them as you please"

01-18-2012, 10:57 AM	#16
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,654	Re: Real Old School 34 What a great time machine - I really love it - what is really great is that it's out and on the road to enjoy again!