The Ford Barn

Ol' Ron · 05-08-2012, 10:39 AM

Hi Guys and Gals, well I'm back in 40 degree weather and I almost miss the 80 degrees of Florida. The trip was a culinary delight, Richard can not only build a great running Flathead, but he can cook. The visit to Cam Techniques to meet my old friend David Generous was one of the high points. The biggest disapointment was not getting to JWL's. This would have been a physical disaster for both of us. After the trip down to Sarasota, it was obvious we couldn't make it up to Ga. in the allotted time. I also misses a ride in a PT-26 Richard set up for me. Getting old sucks.
One of the High points was driving Dazy May. This is a completly restored 53 Ford Hart top, 276/T-5 powered car. I drove it around the local airport and didn't hit a thing, this alone was worth the trip. Although I missed the ride in the PT-26 I did get a chance to ride in a 2-6-0 Mogle steam engine..
Now I have to get back to work in the Int.

joel · 05-08-2012, 11:41 AM

Sounds like a good trip, Ron. Still making memories; that's what counts.

19Fordy · 05-08-2012, 12:14 PM

Good for you. Sounds like it was a great trip. Do the other stuff next year.

sturgis 39 · 05-08-2012, 12:19 PM

Did you take pictures?

Richard in Florida · 05-08-2012, 02:44 PM

Having Ol' Ron as my guest for about ten days was one of the most enjoyable and fulfilling experiences imaginable. The man is a walking talking encyclopedia of flatheads, cars, trains... you name it.

Before trying to share my experience in words, I'm attaching some pictures guaranteed to bring some smiles.

Vic Piano · 05-08-2012, 03:45 PM

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Very Cool, looks like you guys had fun!

Richard, one of these days, we west coast Flathead guys are going to take a cruise over to Lakeland to tour the Fantasy of Flight Museum, we'd love to have you and the '53 Vicky meet up with us. How does that sound to you? Vic

Richard in Florida · 05-08-2012, 06:40 PM

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Very Cool, looks like you guys had fun!

I'm still winding down from it! We had a great time, and the visit brought the achievement of a milestone I'd been hoping for these past seven years --- to have Ol' Ron actually drive and evaluate the engine he'd helped my design and build. Through all those years, we'd never met!

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Richard, one of these days, we west coast Flathead guys are going to take a cruise over to Lakeland to tour the Fantasy of Flight Museum, we'd love to have you and the '53 Vicky meet up with us. How does that sound to you?

That might be fun. Keep me in that memo bunch, and let me know when it might happen. I'd like to see if I can enlist a copilot.

Vic Piano · 05-08-2012, 06:55 PM

Sounds good, I'll keep you in the loop.

52merc · 05-08-2012, 10:18 PM

great stuff richard

1931 flamingo · 05-09-2012, 08:11 AM

Sounds and looks like you had a great time! ! !
Paul in CT

41ford1 · 05-09-2012, 08:12 AM

It looks like Ron had a fun trip. He's a happy man behind the wheel of Daisy May.

Butch11443 · 05-09-2012, 09:33 AM

Looks like you & Ron had a great time. If I still lived in Florida I would have drove over to meet you.
Butch

05-08-2012, 10:39 AM	#1
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,860	Home again Hi Guys and Gals, well I'm back in 40 degree weather and I almost miss the 80 degrees of Florida. The trip was a culinary delight, Richard can not only build a great running Flathead, but he can cook. The visit to Cam Techniques to meet my old friend David Generous was one of the high points. The biggest disapointment was not getting to JWL's. This would have been a physical disaster for both of us. After the trip down to Sarasota, it was obvious we couldn't make it up to Ga. in the allotted time. I also misses a ride in a PT-26 Richard set up for me. Getting old sucks. One of the High points was driving Dazy May. This is a completly restored 53 Ford Hart top, 276/T-5 powered car. I drove it around the local airport and didn't hit a thing, this alone was worth the trip. Although I missed the ride in the PT-26 I did get a chance to ride in a 2-6-0 Mogle steam engine.. Now I have to get back to work in the Int.

05-08-2012, 11:41 AM	#2
joel Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 488	Re: Home again Sounds like a good trip, Ron. Still making memories; that's what counts.

05-08-2012, 12:14 PM	#3
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,950	Re: Home again Good for you. Sounds like it was a great trip. Do the other stuff next year.

05-08-2012, 12:19 PM	#4
sturgis 39 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lead. South Dakota Posts: 963	Re: Home again Did you take pictures? __________________ IF IT CAN NOT BE FIXED WITH BLASTING WIRE, JB WELD OR DUCT TAPE ---IT CAN NOT BE FIXED Do not get me started on the stupidity of ethanol. I think one of the monitors is from Iowa and he will delete the thread.

05-08-2012, 03:45 PM	#6
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: Home again Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Very Cool, looks like you guys had fun! Richard, one of these days, we west coast Flathead guys are going to take a cruise over to Lakeland to tour the Fantasy of Flight Museum, we'd love to have you and the '53 Vicky meet up with us. How does that sound to you? Vic __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

05-08-2012, 06:55 PM	#8
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: Home again Sounds good, I'll keep you in the loop. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

05-08-2012, 10:18 PM	#9
52merc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new zealand Posts: 1,054	Re: Home again great stuff richard

05-09-2012, 08:11 AM	#10
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: Home again Sounds and looks like you had a great time! ! ! Paul in CT

05-09-2012, 08:12 AM	#11
41ford1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ManchVegas, New Hampshah Posts: 1,589	Re: Home again It looks like Ron had a fun trip. He's a happy man behind the wheel of Daisy May.

05-09-2012, 09:33 AM	#12
Butch11443 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Atlanta, Michigan Posts: 236	Re: Home again Looks like you & Ron had a great time. If I still lived in Florida I would have drove over to meet you. Butch