The Ford Barn

tbirdtbird · 12-15-2016, 08:00 PM

the springs are popping thru the upholstery on my driver's seat, and poke me in the butt.

I am thinking of installing an auxillary steering wheel that I have lying around on the right side of the dash and connect that to the left side steering wheel with a bicycle chain. That way I can sit on the right and drive where the upholstery is nice and cushy

I might also grind the teeth off the starter drive so they don't get caught on the flywheel and get stuck and then I can use the hand crank with no worries

J Franklin · 12-15-2016, 08:10 PM

Call Snyder's and get a new set of seat springs!

Mitch//pa · 12-15-2016, 08:11 PM

Nothing. Surprises me on this forum anymore

One remedy you might try for extra cushion is to put on a pair of depends, it works for me

Dick Steinkamp · 12-15-2016, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by tbirdtbird

the springs are popping thru the upholstery on my driver's seat, and poke me in the butt.

Mine does the same. I like your idea but I'm thinkin' of just taking the seat out and making it a stand up driver like a milk truck.

C26Pinelake · 12-15-2016, 08:35 PM

When I was in Cuba, many cars had wooden boxes for seats. Wayne

tbirdtbird · 12-15-2016, 08:36 PM

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Dick, we'll simonize our watches and report back!

C26Pinelake · 12-15-2016, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tbirdtbird

the springs are popping thru the upholstery on my driver's seat, and poke me in the butt.

I am thinking of installing an auxillary steering wheel that I have lying around on the right side of the dash and connect that to the left side steering wheel with a bicycle chain. That way I can sit on the right and drive where the upholstery is nice and cushy

I might also grind the teeth off the starter drive so they don't get caught on the flywheel and get stuck and then I can use the hand crank with no worries

Obviously a crude attempt at humor! Don't give up your day job because you will never make it as a comedian. Wayne

700rpm · 12-15-2016, 08:46 PM

Dave, if you installed an electric fan, that would take care of your seat troubles. I don't know how, but I'm pretty sure someone here thinks it would.

Smooth_One · 12-15-2016, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 700rpm

Dave, if you installed an electric fan, that would take care of your seat troubles. I don't know how, but I'm pretty sure someone here thinks it would.

Oh boy... more talk of electric fans on here again..

Art Newland · 12-15-2016, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Dick Steinkamp

Mine does the same. I like your idea but I'm thinkin' of just taking the seat out and making it a stand up driver like a milk truck.

Your passenger seat isn't any better.

Art Newland · 12-15-2016, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Mitch//pa

Nothing. Surprises me on this forum anymore

One remedy you might try for extra cushion is to put on a pair of depends, it works for me

Plus you get to go for longer drives!

tbirdtbird · 12-15-2016, 10:52 PM

"stand up driver like a milk truck."

Dick, there was such a thing as a Model A Standrive....I have only seen the frame to one.

tbirdtbird · 12-15-2016, 10:54 PM

Ray, Soupy Sales had a fan blade on top of his hat......it must help a lot of things

Dick Steinkamp · 12-15-2016, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by tbirdtbird

"stand up driver like a milk truck."

Dick, there was such a thing as a Model A Standrive....I have only seen the frame to one.

I think I can convert my Tudor with a little help.

Art...How are you with a hacksaw?

(BTW, that looks like Art's coupe and my Tudor parked in the backround...Go figure)

C26Pinelake · 12-15-2016, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Smooth_One

Oh boy... more talk of electric fans on here again..

If you you keep it up the Wizard of Oz will soon be reinventing the seat! Wayne.

tbirdtbird · 12-15-2016, 11:31 PM

Kool pic, thanks for posting

tbirdtbird · 12-16-2016, 12:01 AM

nice to see!

Also thought quote at the end very interesting:
No one wants advice - only corroboration.
-John Steinbeck

SeaSlugs · 12-16-2016, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by J Franklin

Call Snyder's and get a new set of seat springs!

gonna say thier relatively cheap - or throw a few dollar store blankets across the seat.

3.6rs · 12-16-2016, 12:21 AM

Install this. It's less work then the chain. And it's usefull too.

Art Newland · 12-16-2016, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 3.6rs

Install this. It's less work then the chain. And it's usefull too.

And no 'Depends" needed!

WTSHNN · 12-16-2016, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by tbirdtbird

nice to see!

Also thought quote at the end very interesting:
No one wants advice - only corroboration.
-John Steinbeck

That quote has appeared to be more relevant on the barn in the past few weeks...

It is taken from The Winter of our Discontent, originally published in 1961.

-Tim

C26Pinelake · 12-16-2016, 05:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WTSHNN

That quote has appeared to be more relevant on the barn in the past few weeks...

It is taken from The Winter of our Discontent, originally published in 1961.

-Tim

Yes, a Barner started his post with the statement that he did not want opinions. My suggestion would be for him to join another site because that is what this site is all about. It is not about arrogance and aggravation. Wayne

BILL WILLIAMSON · 12-16-2016, 08:18 AM

The WORST fear is those "hidden" FARTS, in the cushions!!!
Bill Faaaart

d.j. moordigian · 12-16-2016, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 3.6rs

Install this. It's less work then the chain. And it's usefull too.

Ya...well...this is more era correct! It is a real Mail truck..

tbirdtbird · 12-16-2016, 10:44 AM

wow big bucks on the Bay

C26Pinelake · 12-16-2016, 10:47 AM

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If this post is not a joke it is one of the most ridiculous ever posted. Lacking totally in common sense and sound judgment. The poster should be embarrassed. Wayne.

Bud · 12-16-2016, 12:28 PM

Moving the steering wheel to the passenger side? I recommend watching a Red Green episode for complete details!

California Travieso · 12-16-2016, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BILL WILLIAMSON

The WORST fear is those "hidden" FARTS, in the cushions!!!
Bill Faaaart

Bill . . . Or the one sitting on the cushion!

We had an out-house until the early 'forties and we lived in the "city". The worst fear is using an out-house when you're five years old. It just had a board with a hole cut in it.

David Serrano

George Miller · 12-16-2016, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by tbirdtbird

the springs are popping thru the upholstery on my driver's seat, and poke me in the butt.

I am thinking of installing an auxillary steering wheel that I have lying around on the right side of the dash and connect that to the left side steering wheel with a bicycle chain. That way I can sit on the right and drive where the upholstery is nice and cushy

I might also grind the teeth off the starter drive so they don't get caught on the flywheel and get stuck and then I can use the hand crank with no worries

That is normal, it keeps you from falling asleep. Please leave it as is, or install a electric fan, to keep your butt cool.

Shortdog · 12-16-2016, 02:08 PM

Why don't you make your steering column longer and set in the rumble seat. That way you can tell everyone you have a convertible. That way you won't hear the electric fan when it kicks in. Just my humble opinion.

Cool Hand Lurker · 12-16-2016, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Shortdog

Why don't you make your steering column longer and set in the rumble seat. That way you can tell everyone you have a convertible. That way you won't hear the electric fan when it kicks in. Just my humble opinion.

YEAH! And you could use a magnetic coupler on the extended steering shaft. It would take all the harshness and vibration out of the steering wheel.
MAN.... why didn't I think of that.

ian Simpson · 12-16-2016, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tbirdtbird

the springs are popping thru the upholstery on my driver's seat, and poke me in the butt.

I am thinking of installing an auxillary steering wheel that I have lying around on the right side of the dash and connect that to the left side steering wheel with a bicycle chain. That way I can sit on the right and drive where the upholstery is nice and cushy

I might also grind the teeth off the starter drive so they don't get caught on the flywheel and get stuck and then I can use the hand crank with no worries

Switch the seats.

RUNNERBUN · 12-16-2016, 10:52 PM

I got kicked in the Butt by my Father so often that I have no feeling lift in that area so broken springs are no problem at all. (I knew there would be a positive outcome from all that Butt kicking)

jimalabam · 12-17-2016, 10:41 AM

tbirdtbird: This time it is definitely broke, FIX IT...

Bruce Adams · 12-17-2016, 11:43 PM

I would suggest Marvel Mystery Oil on the Driver's Seat. It fixes all things.

C26Pinelake · 12-17-2016, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Bruce Adams

I would suggest Marvel Mystery Oil on the Driver's Seat. It fixes all things.

Now where did that come from? Not even close to funny!

12-15-2016, 08:00 PM	#1
tbirdtbird BANNED Join Date: May 2012 Location: inside your RAM Posts: 3,134	bicycle chain the springs are popping thru the upholstery on my driver's seat, and poke me in the butt. I am thinking of installing an auxillary steering wheel that I have lying around on the right side of the dash and connect that to the left side steering wheel with a bicycle chain. That way I can sit on the right and drive where the upholstery is nice and cushy I might also grind the teeth off the starter drive so they don't get caught on the flywheel and get stuck and then I can use the hand crank with no worries __________________ '31 180A Last edited by tbirdtbird; 12-15-2016 at 08:34 PM.

12-15-2016, 08:10 PM	#2
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,984	Re: bicycle chain Call Snyder's and get a new set of seat springs!

12-15-2016, 08:11 PM	#3
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: bicycle chain Nothing. Surprises me on this forum anymore One remedy you might try for extra cushion is to put on a pair of depends, it works for me Last edited by Mitch//pa; 12-15-2016 at 08:29 PM.

12-15-2016, 08:35 PM	#5
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: bicycle chain When I was in Cuba, many cars had wooden boxes for seats. Wayne

12-15-2016, 08:36 PM	#6
tbirdtbird BANNED Join Date: May 2012 Location: inside your RAM Posts: 3,134	Re: bicycle chain Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Dick, we'll simonize our watches and report back! __________________ '31 180A

12-15-2016, 08:46 PM	#8
700rpm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 5,917	Re: bicycle chain Dave, if you installed an electric fan, that would take care of your seat troubles. I don't know how, but I'm pretty sure someone here thinks it would. __________________ Ray Horton, Portland, OR As you go through life, keep your eye on the donut, not the hole.

12-15-2016, 10:52 PM	#12
tbirdtbird BANNED Join Date: May 2012 Location: inside your RAM Posts: 3,134	Re: bicycle chain "stand up driver like a milk truck." Dick, there was such a thing as a Model A Standrive....I have only seen the frame to one. __________________ '31 180A

12-15-2016, 10:54 PM	#13
tbirdtbird BANNED Join Date: May 2012 Location: inside your RAM Posts: 3,134	Re: bicycle chain Ray, Soupy Sales had a fan blade on top of his hat......it must help a lot of things __________________ '31 180A

12-15-2016, 11:31 PM	#16
tbirdtbird BANNED Join Date: May 2012 Location: inside your RAM Posts: 3,134	Re: bicycle chain Kool pic, thanks for posting __________________ '31 180A

12-16-2016, 12:01 AM	#17
tbirdtbird BANNED Join Date: May 2012 Location: inside your RAM Posts: 3,134	Re: bicycle chain nice to see! Also thought quote at the end very interesting: No one wants advice - only corroboration. -John Steinbeck __________________ '31 180A

12-16-2016, 08:18 AM	#23
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: bicycle chain The WORST fear is those "hidden" FARTS, in the cushions!!! Bill Faaaart __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"

12-16-2016, 10:44 AM	#25
tbirdtbird BANNED Join Date: May 2012 Location: inside your RAM Posts: 3,134	Re: bicycle chain wow big bucks on the Bay __________________ '31 180A

12-16-2016, 10:47 AM	#26
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: bicycle chain Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) If this post is not a joke it is one of the most ridiculous ever posted. Lacking totally in common sense and sound judgment. The poster should be embarrassed. Wayne.

12-16-2016, 12:28 PM	#27
Bud Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 819	Re: bicycle chain Moving the steering wheel to the passenger side? I recommend watching a Red Green episode for complete details!

12-16-2016, 02:08 PM	#30
Shortdog Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Princeton, LA Posts: 77	Re: bicycle chain Why don't you make your steering column longer and set in the rumble seat. That way you can tell everyone you have a convertible. That way you won't hear the electric fan when it kicks in. Just my humble opinion. __________________ 1931 Model A Coupe Wisdom is not a product of schooling, but of a lifelong attempt to acquire it.

12-16-2016, 10:52 PM	#33
RUNNERBUN Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Queensland Australia Posts: 640	Re: bicycle chain I got kicked in the Butt by my Father so often that I have no feeling lift in that area so broken springs are no problem at all. (I knew there would be a positive outcome from all that Butt kicking) __________________ Adjust your points with gentle blows of a 2 pound hammer

12-17-2016, 10:41 AM	#34
jimalabam Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lee County Alabama Posts: 828	Re: bicycle chain tbirdtbird: This time it is definitely broke, FIX IT...

12-17-2016, 11:43 PM	#35
Bruce Adams Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northport, NY Posts: 1,597	Re: bicycle chain I would suggest Marvel Mystery Oil on the Driver's Seat. It fixes all things.