The Ford Barn

Seth Swoboda · 09-07-2016, 12:31 PM

This doesn't surprise me coming from a guy who is wanting to trade for a Nova.

barnfind · 09-07-2016, 12:45 PM

There are some real ugly ducklings from the 60s "Custom Show Car" era and
much wilder looking than this car.
At least the mods are fairly subtle and my guess is the body is probably sitting on a 70s or 80s Monte Carlo or Impala frame based on the look of the wheelbase and track.

Mart · 09-07-2016, 01:07 PM

They didn't work hard. They took the lazy option and swapped the chassis. Then fitted the body together as best they could to fit the chassis that they shouldn't have used in the first place. No thought, no execution. Then they did their best to make it pretty, and completely disregarded that it's the proportions of a car that makes it attractive, not the shiny paint and tweed interior.
My cars are scruffy, dirty and rusty. But the one thing they have is great proportions!

Mart.

V8COOPMAN · 09-07-2016, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ol' Ron

ALL cars should have a safety check before being allowed to drive in today's traffic. No car built 50 years ago will pass in stock form.

Ol' Ron......I'd be real interested in hearing WHY you believe my '65 Corvette coupe (51 years old), STOCK, STOCK, STOCK, 365 HP 327, 4-wheel disc brakes, would not pass a safety inspection. DD

Jeff/Illinois · 09-07-2016, 01:39 PM

The car is not my cup of tea, but the guy DID put a lot of work in it. Pretty talented.

I actually prefer stock over street rods personally. Wouldn't walk across the street, to see a street rod.

He is wise in seeking out a 60's Impala. Of all the car shows I've been to the last few years, the full size Chevys are coming on REAL strong there's a lot of interest in them. Those plus big block 60's Ford Galaxies seem to be finding their niche. I've been considering selling out the antiques and going to a 60's Galaxie XL pretty strongly anymore. Lot more practical today. At a car show last week, a disabled Vietnam Vet friend had a '61 Ford Starliner restored to #1 condition and the crowds wouldn't leave it alone. Got most of the attention. That and a '66 Super Sport 396 Impala that was parked close by.

1931 flamingo · 09-07-2016, 02:27 PM

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Actually not a bad car for 17,500, easy enough to change the tail and headlights and unless you're really familiar with Fords it doesn't look that bad and surely good enough to get ice cream in. JMO
Paul in CT

Detonator · 09-07-2016, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uncle max

When you die, you don't know you're dead.
All of the pain is felt by others.
Same thing happens when you're stupid.

No brains, no hangovers!

Mike in Mass · 09-07-2016, 04:52 PM

Uncle Max,,, Your quote says it all ! that car is UUG GA LEE. imho.

nbrskn · 09-07-2016, 06:29 PM

how many of you are like old Henry. Know a number of street rod people that think nothing of a 1000 to 2000 mile trip and there wife went with them cause they had air cond.

Don't take me wrong guys My old 46 ford is a flathead no air . And if I ever get the bugs out of it we are going to the flats. But I do have an overdrive and a 350 rear gear

Ol' Ron · 09-08-2016, 07:45 AM

Coop, you got me there, Kinda like the Vets. Shouda gone back a few more years. Had a 60 Chrysler that couldn't stop, unless you hit a brick wall.

09-07-2016, 12:31 PM	#21
Seth Swoboda Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 3,795	Re: Why would you work this hard? This doesn't surprise me coming from a guy who is wanting to trade for a Nova.

09-07-2016, 12:45 PM	#22
barnfind Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 426	Re: Why would you work this hard? There are some real ugly ducklings from the 60s "Custom Show Car" era and much wilder looking than this car. At least the mods are fairly subtle and my guess is the body is probably sitting on a 70s or 80s Monte Carlo or Impala frame based on the look of the wheelbase and track.

09-07-2016, 01:07 PM	#23
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,752	Re: Why would you work this hard? They didn't work hard. They took the lazy option and swapped the chassis. Then fitted the body together as best they could to fit the chassis that they shouldn't have used in the first place. No thought, no execution. Then they did their best to make it pretty, and completely disregarded that it's the proportions of a car that makes it attractive, not the shiny paint and tweed interior. My cars are scruffy, dirty and rusty. But the one thing they have is great proportions! Mart.

09-07-2016, 01:39 PM	#25
Jeff/Illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,789	Re: Why would you work this hard? The car is not my cup of tea, but the guy DID put a lot of work in it. Pretty talented. I actually prefer stock over street rods personally. Wouldn't walk across the street, to see a street rod. He is wise in seeking out a 60's Impala. Of all the car shows I've been to the last few years, the full size Chevys are coming on REAL strong there's a lot of interest in them. Those plus big block 60's Ford Galaxies seem to be finding their niche. I've been considering selling out the antiques and going to a 60's Galaxie XL pretty strongly anymore. Lot more practical today. At a car show last week, a disabled Vietnam Vet friend had a '61 Ford Starliner restored to #1 condition and the crowds wouldn't leave it alone. Got most of the attention. That and a '66 Super Sport 396 Impala that was parked close by. Last edited by Jeff/Illinois; 09-07-2016 at 01:45 PM.

09-07-2016, 02:27 PM	#26
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: Why would you work this hard? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Actually not a bad car for 17,500, easy enough to change the tail and headlights and unless you're really familiar with Fords it doesn't look that bad and surely good enough to get ice cream in. JMO Paul in CT

09-07-2016, 04:52 PM	#28
Mike in Mass Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PLYMOUTH MASS Posts: 860	Re: Why would you work this hard? Uncle Max,,, Your quote says it all ! that car is UUG GA LEE. imho.

09-07-2016, 06:29 PM	#29
nbrskn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 103	Re: Why would you work this hard? how many of you are like old Henry. Know a number of street rod people that think nothing of a 1000 to 2000 mile trip and there wife went with them cause they had air cond. Don't take me wrong guys My old 46 ford is a flathead no air . And if I ever get the bugs out of it we are going to the flats. But I do have an overdrive and a 350 rear gear

09-08-2016, 07:45 AM	#30
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,860	Re: Why would you work this hard? Coop, you got me there, Kinda like the Vets. Shouda gone back a few more years. Had a 60 Chrysler that couldn't stop, unless you hit a brick wall.