The Ford Barn

stevebolt 6 · 06-22-2010, 04:01 PM

Lets show some respect to the hot rods before they were hot rods, Gabby Garrison, "Multy" Aldrich, Isky, and so on, this is my first thread after switching over from the HAMB, I will be starting a thread of my 23 T banger soup job soon. Heres some to start off with.

CJ Steak · 06-22-2010, 04:44 PM

I can't wait to see more pics! I'll be forced to do mine in gowjob fashion until I'm able to buy all the missing parts.

I'm sure this wasn't done back in the day, but if anyone has a pic of a gowjob T coupe without fenders and such, I'd love to see it. A T coupe without the top chopped that is. Maybe I haven't seen a tall coupe in gowjob fashion for a reason.

s1b · 06-22-2010, 05:26 PM

Very cool! Always loved the Aldrich car.

Tman · 06-22-2010, 05:36 PM

Speaking as a HAMB veteran, shouldn't these types of threads be over there? In the Banger group? Never saw a ton of this stuff in the years I lurked the old Barn................just asking, correct me if I am wrong.

t-head · 06-22-2010, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Tman

Speaking as a HAMB veteran, shouldn't these types of threads be over there? In the Banger group? Never saw a ton of this stuff in the years I lurked the old Barn................just asking, correct me if I am wrong.

From what I can see from posts about T's on the banger thread there does not seem to be much interest. I have posted a lot of T info there and usually with no response which tells me they really are not that interested. From what I can see they a pretty focused on A's and B's.

If you are at all interested check out my T racing thread here on the T forum.

Tman · 06-22-2010, 06:22 PM

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Cool, just dont want to ruffle the feathers of the T folks that were here before us. Cool, dig old Banger info

s1b · 06-22-2010, 06:54 PM

Some feathers will and do get ruffled, but if you keep it related. It will be accepted.
Let's face it, these car were being modified in some cases as soon as they left the factory. Historically, it is just as significant to modify a T during the teens to thirties as the T its self!
Anyway just keep it T related

s1b · 06-22-2010, 06:58 PM

Oh by the way, check out T-HEADS thread on T racing! Its truly great. Information overload!!

stevebolt 6 · 06-22-2010, 10:03 PM

Totally agree, I am not here to rustle any feathers. But it does seem that these types of cars have no place, too stock for the hot rod croud and too "hopped up" for most of the stock enthusiast. I think thats why I like them so much, they represent the cradle of what was to become the "hot rod" but were just a bunch of model T owners who wanted to be just a little differant. There is not really a big collection of pictures of these cars on the web anywhere, maybe because there were not many built. The closest I have found is the "Traditional T Bucket thread on the HAMB, thats why I started this thread here. In my opinion a stock T with some engine work done can be a gowjob.

Oh and by the way T-HEAD, your racing thread is outstanding!!

Thanks guys!!
Steve

NinpoFox · 06-22-2010, 10:39 PM

Hello All,

I'm a long time member of the HAMB and had a hard time finding anything T related (stock or modified) there. I hope the long time Barn members don't mind these types of threads.

I have a number of T's (among other cars) and currently I'm only restoring one back to original. It's just too darn expensive to pursue.

If anyone has pictures of "hot" coupes, I'd love to see them.

Thanks,

Bob

Roadster62 · 06-22-2010, 11:17 PM

Thanks for starting this thread! I think there is a need for it, FULL BODIED cars NOT Speedsters. Can someone give some details on this car? Looks like it has an added drivers door and front wheel brakes.

Jalopy Tin · 06-23-2010, 04:04 AM

One of the best looking T ever, my opinon

You have a great car, Dirtyest Devil.

s1b · 06-23-2010, 06:20 AM

T-HEAD, the only real reason I go to the HAMB anymore is to read your thread. To many "how low can you go hot rods and rat rods". Very few care seem to about the history.

T MAN, I agree. These cars seem to be the "Missing Link". Don't have any real home.

t-head · 06-23-2010, 09:05 AM

I figured you guy's might like a before photo. It does have a set of demountable rim wires and a nice set of Gypsy curtains.

FL&WVMIKE · 06-23-2010, 09:51 AM

stevebolt 6 ..............................
By all means, keep it going ! These are about the coolest looking cars on the planet !
If anyone doesn't like them, they don't have to look.
MIKE

Tinker · 06-23-2010, 10:18 AM

This picture is from a hamb member and he may well be a barner. Hope he doesn't mind me posting it.

s1b · 06-23-2010, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Tinker

This picture is from a hamb member and he may well be a barner. Hope he doesn't mind me posting it.

That is MrModelTs car. He is on the Barn. Amazing car!

stevebolt 6 · 06-23-2010, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Tinker

This picture is from a hamb member and he may well be a barner. Hope he doesn't mind me posting it.

I'm so glad someone posted MrModelT's roadster, especially this picture. It is definatly one of the best looking cars on the road.

CJ Steak · 06-23-2010, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by stevebolt 6

I'm so glad someone posted MrModelT's roadster, especially this picture. It is definatly one of the best looking cars on the road.

Absolutely!

I want to do my coupe in a very similar fashion. I just don't know if the coupe would look good like that. It's a bit tall.

s1b · 06-23-2010, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by t-head

I figured you guy's might like a before photo. It does have a set of demountable rim wires and a nice set of Gypsy curtains.

Nice looking car T-head!

s1b · 06-23-2010, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by CJ Steak

Absolutely!

I want to do my coupe in a very similar fashion. I just don't know if the coupe would look good like that. It's a bit tall.

What year is your coupe CJsteak?
I would think a coupe would be cool done similar to the Gabby Garrison car.

stevebolt 6 · 06-23-2010, 04:14 PM

Here are some pics of Gabby Garrisons, I believe these pics were taken around 1932-33

stevebolt 6 · 06-23-2010, 04:16 PM

Here is Iskys 24', it originally had a hopped up banger but was converted in the winter 38-39 to the OHV converted V8.

stevebolt 6 · 06-23-2010, 04:17 PM

more pic of the Aldrich T.

s1b · 06-23-2010, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by stevebolt 6

Here are some pics of Gabby Garrisons, I believe these pics were taken around 1932-33

Do you have some pics of that car with the fenders?

This is supposed to be the copy of Gabbys car. I think CJsteaks coupe would look good done like this.

s1b · 06-23-2010, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Roadster62

Thanks for starting this thread! I think there is a need for it, FULL BODIED cars NOT Speedsters. Can someone give some details on this car? Looks like it has an added drivers door and front wheel brakes.

Dont believe there is any brake on the front.

T-Time · 06-23-2010, 04:33 PM

Touring gowjob...under construction.

T-Time · 06-23-2010, 04:34 PM

Soup job.

t-head · 06-23-2010, 05:39 PM

I am sure you guys know all about this car. Sorry for the splice job on the photo, I found it while looking for racing info.

SUHRsc · 06-24-2010, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by t-head

I am sure you guys know all about this car. Sorry for the splice job on the photo, I found it while looking for racing info.

This is Bob Estes' car. Theres another picture of it in the book. "dry lakes and drag strips"(below, gloss black)
He raced Clark Gable with this car....notice the cut down body behind the driver...

An inspiration for what I hope to build....

the motor which I've posted in the racing thread already

warford

s1b · 06-24-2010, 07:26 AM

SUHRsc,
Estes roadster is one of the best looking full fendered cars. Great car to pick for inspiration! Great start with your parts collection!
How much was the back cut down? Doesn't look like much.

t-head · 06-24-2010, 07:38 AM

Zach.....Your roadster is shaping up well, I remember the before pixs. Great job.

SUHRsc · 06-24-2010, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by s1b

SUHRsc,
Estes roadster is one of the best looking full fendered cars. Great car to pick for inspiration! Great start with your parts collection!
How much was the back cut down? Doesn't look like much.

I'm not sure how much the body is cut down on Estes' car..
MY plan is about half way between stock and horizontal...
With the gas tank moved into the turtle deck(it fits) you can get the seat real low!

* thanks t-head

Mac the Yankee · 06-24-2010, 10:47 PM

Zach,

The T looks great!

Have you heard from Coaltown Kid lately? Just checking in on him from time to time... wondering if the new Fordbarn threads might jumpstart some activity from him. That sprinter he was working on was fantastic- hate to see him stall out!

Thanks, Bill

stevebolt 6 · 06-24-2010, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by s1b

Do you have some pics of that car with the fenders?

This is supposed to be the copy of Gabbys car. I think CJsteaks coupe would look good done like this.

I don't know of any original pics of gabbys car with the fenders on it, I think those two are the only ones in circulation on the web.

06-22-2010, 04:44 PM	#2
CJ Steak Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Hutto, Near Austin, TX Posts: 10	Re: soup jobs, gowjobs, & hop-ups T picture thread I can't wait to see more pics! I'll be forced to do mine in gowjob fashion until I'm able to buy all the missing parts. I'm sure this wasn't done back in the day, but if anyone has a pic of a gowjob T coupe without fenders and such, I'd love to see it. A T coupe without the top chopped that is. Maybe I haven't seen a tall coupe in gowjob fashion for a reason.

06-22-2010, 05:26 PM	#3
s1b Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orlando Posts: 149	Re: soup jobs, gowjobs, & hop-ups T picture thread Very cool! Always loved the Aldrich car.

06-22-2010, 05:36 PM	#4
Tman Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 14	Re: soup jobs, gowjobs, & hop-ups T picture thread Speaking as a HAMB veteran, shouldn't these types of threads be over there? In the Banger group? Never saw a ton of this stuff in the years I lurked the old Barn................just asking, correct me if I am wrong.

06-22-2010, 06:22 PM	#6
Tman Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 14	Re: soup jobs, gowjobs, & hop-ups T picture thread Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Cool, just dont want to ruffle the feathers of the T folks that were here before us. Cool, dig old Banger info

06-22-2010, 06:54 PM	#7
s1b Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orlando Posts: 149	Re: soup jobs, gowjobs, & hop-ups T picture thread Some feathers will and do get ruffled, but if you keep it related. It will be accepted. Let's face it, these car were being modified in some cases as soon as they left the factory. Historically, it is just as significant to modify a T during the teens to thirties as the T its self! Anyway just keep it T related

06-22-2010, 06:58 PM	#8
s1b Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orlando Posts: 149	Re: soup jobs, gowjobs, & hop-ups T picture thread Oh by the way, check out T-HEADS thread on T racing! Its truly great. Information overload!!

06-22-2010, 10:03 PM	#9
stevebolt 6 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 9	Re: soup jobs, gowjobs, & hop-ups T picture thread Totally agree, I am not here to rustle any feathers. But it does seem that these types of cars have no place, too stock for the hot rod croud and too "hopped up" for most of the stock enthusiast. I think thats why I like them so much, they represent the cradle of what was to become the "hot rod" but were just a bunch of model T owners who wanted to be just a little differant. There is not really a big collection of pictures of these cars on the web anywhere, maybe because there were not many built. The closest I have found is the "Traditional T Bucket thread on the HAMB, thats why I started this thread here. In my opinion a stock T with some engine work done can be a gowjob. Oh and by the way T-HEAD, your racing thread is outstanding!! Thanks guys!! Steve

06-22-2010, 10:39 PM	#10
NinpoFox Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 5	Re: soup jobs, gowjobs, & hop-ups T picture thread Hello All, I'm a long time member of the HAMB and had a hard time finding anything T related (stock or modified) there. I hope the long time Barn members don't mind these types of threads. I have a number of T's (among other cars) and currently I'm only restoring one back to original. It's just too darn expensive to pursue. If anyone has pictures of "hot" coupes, I'd love to see them. Thanks, Bob

06-22-2010, 11:17 PM	#11
Roadster62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ridgefield, Ct Posts: 3,441	Re: soup jobs, gowjobs, & hop-ups T picture thread Thanks for starting this thread! I think there is a need for it, FULL BODIED cars NOT Speedsters. Can someone give some details on this car? Looks like it has an added drivers door and front wheel brakes.

06-23-2010, 06:20 AM	#13
s1b Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orlando Posts: 149	Re: soup jobs, gowjobs, & hop-ups T picture thread T-HEAD, the only real reason I go to the HAMB anymore is to read your thread. To many "how low can you go hot rods and rat rods". Very few care seem to about the history. T MAN, I agree. These cars seem to be the "Missing Link". Don't have any real home.

06-23-2010, 09:05 AM	#14
t-head Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: In my machine shop. Posts: 1,047	Re: soup jobs, gowjobs, & hop-ups T picture thread I figured you guy's might like a before photo. It does have a set of demountable rim wires and a nice set of Gypsy curtains. Last edited by t-head; 06-12-2011 at 11:01 AM.

06-23-2010, 09:51 AM	#15
FL&WVMIKE Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Daytona Beach, Fl & Spencer, W. Va, Posts: 4,442	Re: soup jobs, gowjobs, & hop-ups T picture thread stevebolt 6 .............................. By all means, keep it going ! These are about the coolest looking cars on the planet ! If anyone doesn't like them, they don't have to look. MIKE

06-23-2010, 05:39 PM	#29
t-head Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: In my machine shop. Posts: 1,047	Re: soup jobs, gowjobs, & hop-ups T picture thread I am sure you guys know all about this car. Sorry for the splice job on the photo, I found it while looking for racing info. Last edited by t-head; 06-12-2011 at 11:00 AM.

06-24-2010, 07:26 AM	#31
s1b Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orlando Posts: 149	Re: soup jobs, gowjobs, & hop-ups T picture thread SUHRsc, Estes roadster is one of the best looking full fendered cars. Great car to pick for inspiration! Great start with your parts collection! How much was the back cut down? Doesn't look like much.

06-24-2010, 07:38 AM	#32
t-head Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: In my machine shop. Posts: 1,047	Re: soup jobs, gowjobs, & hop-ups T picture thread Zach.....Your roadster is shaping up well, I remember the before pixs. Great job.

06-24-2010, 10:47 PM	#34
Mac the Yankee Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 4	Re: soup jobs, gowjobs, & hop-ups T picture thread Zach, The T looks great! Have you heard from Coaltown Kid lately? Just checking in on him from time to time... wondering if the new Fordbarn threads might jumpstart some activity from him. That sprinter he was working on was fantastic- hate to see him stall out! Thanks, Bill