The Ford Barn

Tod · 05-26-2014, 01:00 PM

I just posted a short video clip on Youtube of various stages of prototype machining the first sample block casting. It has everything bolted to it that I could in the position it is sitting. Time for it to come out of the machine and make way for paying work.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teocBB7sp34

Tod

Pickupman · 05-26-2014, 01:14 PM

Thanks!

Doug in Maryland · 05-26-2014, 01:29 PM

Wow! That looks fantastic. That engine would have a nice home in the '31 AA I'm working on!

huddy · 05-26-2014, 01:32 PM

Tried to view it, but got message "not available to view on this platform" (iPad). Sure would like to see it. I have no knowledge of Youtube & don't know why it won't appear on iPads, but I've seen that message a few times.

As someone who can't drill a hole and have it come out round, I sure appreciate the real artists who can create a machine from raw materials!

mshmodela · 05-26-2014, 01:37 PM

Tod,

You're a modern day casting warrior!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HKqrbWgGxs

G Baese · 05-26-2014, 01:39 PM

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Top notch on all accounts!
Thank you,
gb

Hicktick · 05-26-2014, 01:56 PM

What crank , rods, and pistons do you recommend for this new block ????

norway · 05-26-2014, 03:25 PM

I want one

Gold Digger · 05-26-2014, 03:50 PM

It's looking good Tod!! I can't wait to see how it runs out. We Model A people are so lucky to have someone that has the knowledge and the ability to manufacture an engine that could take the Model A into the next century. Thanks Tod.

KR500 · 05-26-2014, 04:21 PM

Tod, Those like yourself who choose to take on a project many people only dream about is terrific. I love this country because the talented people who reside here seem to have endless talent for any project. With the machinery and knowledge available today we can teach many of our own countrymen that what we can do is endless. Great job. I have no worries I will ever run out of available model A powerplants.

peters180a/170b · 05-26-2014, 04:31 PM

"THANK YOU" Super work... Would be great if at HERSHEY this year for all to see......

Ronnieroadster · 05-26-2014, 04:38 PM

Very nice work makes the possibility of a new flathead V-8 more believable your one talented and devoted guy.

zzlegend · 05-26-2014, 04:42 PM

Wow, You might have another future buyer here. Great job Tod.

dpson · 05-26-2014, 04:43 PM

Thanks Tod,

My grandfather worked in foundry here in Montpelier, VT that cast iron for portable saw rigs, Lane Manufacturing. I'm sure he would understand the complexities of casting and machining these blocks. Congratulations on carrying on the tradition here in the USA!

Logan · 05-26-2014, 06:46 PM

very nice. cant wait until they are available for sale, I'm going to have to start pinching my pennies now. This will be good for the hobby thats forsure.

Michael M · 05-26-2014, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by huddy

Tried to view it, but got message "not available to view on this platform" (iPad). Sure would like to see it. I have no knowledge of Youtube & don't know why it won't appear on iPads, but I've seen that message a few times.

As someone who can't drill a hole and have it come out round, I sure appreciate the real artists who can create a machine from raw materials!

I could view the YouTube video on my iPad. Could it be your settings?

huddy · 05-26-2014, 06:57 PM

I ended up going thru a third party ap (MxTube) which did the trick. Dunno why it refused to play on YouTube.

Very pretty!! Nice iron.

Model A Man · 05-26-2014, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by norway

I want one

My wife said I could order three, depending on what the price will be when production is up and running.

LOL

Model A Man · 05-26-2014, 08:41 PM

I looked at the video and it boggles my mind how people figure this stuff out. like the other poster stated, I am lucky to drill a round hole let alone build a motor from scratch. My hats off to Todd. Looking forward to the next update.

tbirdtbird · 05-26-2014, 09:14 PM

Totally Awesome, man!
You gotta know your stuff to make this happen and you gotta have the passion.
We all appreciate the work and skill you have put into this.
Most people just dream.
What a sight !!!!!!!!

05-26-2014, 01:00 PM	#1
Tod Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Salem, Ohio Posts: 1,058	New block video. I just posted a short video clip on Youtube of various stages of prototype machining the first sample block casting. It has everything bolted to it that I could in the position it is sitting. Time for it to come out of the machine and make way for paying work. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teocBB7sp34 Tod

05-26-2014, 01:14 PM	#2
Pickupman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kingwood, Texas Posts: 444	Re: New block video. Thanks!

05-26-2014, 01:29 PM	#3
Doug in Maryland Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 100	Re: New block video. Wow! That looks fantastic. That engine would have a nice home in the '31 AA I'm working on!

05-26-2014, 01:32 PM	#4
huddy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Central NY & Central CA Posts: 316	Re: New block video. Tried to view it, but got message "not available to view on this platform" (iPad). Sure would like to see it. I have no knowledge of Youtube & don't know why it won't appear on iPads, but I've seen that message a few times. As someone who can't drill a hole and have it come out round, I sure appreciate the real artists who can create a machine from raw materials! __________________ Owning an antique car is "start fixing one thing, find four other things that need fixing." Lather, rinse, repeat.

05-26-2014, 01:37 PM	#5
mshmodela Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,763	Re: New block video. Tod, You're a modern day casting warrior! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HKqrbWgGxs __________________ -Mike Late 31' Ford Model A Tudor, Miss Daisy I don't work on cars --I'm learning about my Model A. Cleveland, Ohio

05-26-2014, 01:39 PM	#6
G Baese Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Ft Collins, CO Posts: 80	Re: New block video. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Top notch on all accounts! Thank you, gb

05-26-2014, 01:56 PM	#7
Hicktick Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Hickory Tavern , SC Posts: 422	Re: New block video. What crank , rods, and pistons do you recommend for this new block ???? __________________ Sometimes I want to say ,,You should have bought a Shay.

05-26-2014, 03:25 PM	#8
norway Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: norway Posts: 40	Re: New block video. I want one __________________ i'm stuck in norway

05-26-2014, 03:50 PM	#9
Gold Digger Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Arkansas & Alaska Posts: 643	Re: New block video. It's looking good Tod!! I can't wait to see how it runs out. We Model A people are so lucky to have someone that has the knowledge and the ability to manufacture an engine that could take the Model A into the next century. Thanks Tod.

05-26-2014, 04:21 PM	#10
KR500 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Addison,ll. Posts: 454	Re: New block video. Tod, Those like yourself who choose to take on a project many people only dream about is terrific. I love this country because the talented people who reside here seem to have endless talent for any project. With the machinery and knowledge available today we can teach many of our own countrymen that what we can do is endless. Great job. I have no worries I will ever run out of available model A powerplants.

05-26-2014, 04:31 PM	#11
peters180a/170b Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Putnam Valley N.Y. Posts: 2,151	Re: New block video. "THANK YOU" Super work... Would be great if at HERSHEY this year for all to see......

05-26-2014, 04:38 PM	#12
Ronnieroadster Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: East Coast in CT Posts: 1,528	Re: New block video. Very nice work makes the possibility of a new flathead V-8 more believable your one talented and devoted guy.

05-26-2014, 04:42 PM	#13
zzlegend Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Reseda, Calif. Posts: 2,188	Re: New block video. Wow, You might have another future buyer here. Great job Tod.

05-26-2014, 04:43 PM	#14
dpson Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Montpelier, VT Posts: 223	Re: New block video. Thanks Tod, My grandfather worked in foundry here in Montpelier, VT that cast iron for portable saw rigs, Lane Manufacturing. I'm sure he would understand the complexities of casting and machining these blocks. Congratulations on carrying on the tradition here in the USA!

05-26-2014, 06:46 PM	#15
Logan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 1,055	Re: New block video. very nice. cant wait until they are available for sale, I'm going to have to start pinching my pennies now. This will be good for the hobby thats forsure. __________________ Cowtown A's

05-26-2014, 06:57 PM	#17
huddy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Central NY & Central CA Posts: 316	Re: New block video. I ended up going thru a third party ap (MxTube) which did the trick. Dunno why it refused to play on YouTube. Very pretty!! Nice iron. __________________ Owning an antique car is "start fixing one thing, find four other things that need fixing." Lather, rinse, repeat.

05-26-2014, 08:41 PM	#19
Model A Man Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sarasota Florida Posts: 604	Re: New block video. I looked at the video and it boggles my mind how people figure this stuff out. like the other poster stated, I am lucky to drill a round hole let alone build a motor from scratch. My hats off to Todd. Looking forward to the next update.

05-26-2014, 09:14 PM	#20
tbirdtbird BANNED Join Date: May 2012 Location: inside your RAM Posts: 3,134	Re: New block video. Totally Awesome, man! You gotta know your stuff to make this happen and you gotta have the passion. We all appreciate the work and skill you have put into this. Most people just dream. What a sight !!!!!!!! __________________ '31 180A