The Ford Barn

sugarmaker · 12-31-2022, 10:23 AM

Cool...
As one who bends the rules and take our big old truck with 4 cyl engine on the concourse at a national Early V8 meet, I think you will do just fine! I like your car! Good luck! Post some pictures too!
Regards,
Chris

deuce_roadster · 12-31-2022, 11:32 AM

Huh, there are more things different on a cabriolet then I thought.

V8COOPMAN · 12-31-2022, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve in Denver

Are those original bullet holes or aftermarket bullet hole on the left side of the cowls?

Those ain't BULLET holes. Those are the remnants of an old antenna.

Coop

JM 35 Sedan · 12-31-2022, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by sugarmaker

Cool...
As one who bends the rules and take our big old truck with 4 cyl engine on the concourse at a national Early V8 meet, I think you will do just fine! I like your car! Good luck! Post some pictures too!
Regards,
Chris

....and your truck was the first vehicle I spotted, and one of my favorite there, when I arrived at this years EFV8 Club's Eastern National Meet in Franklin Tennessee.

joe 1950 · 12-31-2022, 12:10 PM

like Harrison Ford aka Bob Falfa american graffiti said that must be a field car and the proof is inside the LR wheel well but hey i think there’s a beer can being dragged behind that beautiful old Ford i’m jealous

DavidG · 12-31-2022, 12:25 PM

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Interesting location for an outside rear view mirror on that cabriolet.

TJ · 12-31-2022, 12:27 PM

Bruce, the Chevy taillights have to go!

cas3 · 12-31-2022, 12:44 PM

I think those are hardware store lights. gotta go ! But, really, nice car !

Ronnieroadster · 12-31-2022, 02:55 PM

What no one noticed the wire nuts used for the head light wiring that's going to cost some points deduction!

GB SISSON · 12-31-2022, 03:19 PM

I'm really glad you posted the photos of the whole car. It is very nice! I can't speak for all, but I don't think we are making fun of a concourse restoration. A car restored to that level requires hours of dedication, research and knowledge combined with a tremendous amount of hard work. They have their place right up there at the top, but the weekend dabbler starting with a pile of good useable, albeit mismatched parts can have a lot of fun at it as well. I would not be at all surprised if I was to (over)hear some folks standing around the grass at Pebble Beach making fun of a vehicle such as the one in this post. Correct me if I'm wrong. One more thing... Who's to say they weren't both bullet holes AND antenna mount holes. Anny Oakley coulda done that with ease.......

TJ · 12-31-2022, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by cas3

I think those are hardware store lights. gotta go ! But, really, nice car !

At first I thought so too, but the one on the right has a trim ring on it and it looks like '40 Chevy.

38bill · 12-31-2022, 03:49 PM

Did that year run a voltage regulator?

petehoovie · 12-31-2022, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Cool Kat with Hot Car

more pictures

V8COOPMAN · 12-31-2022, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 38bill

Did that year run a voltage regulator?

I THINK that '39 DeLuxe was first voltage regulator, but what do I know?

Coop

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petehoovie · 12-31-2022, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by cool kat with hot car

how it is done?

dfwi!

Cool Kat with Hot Car · 12-31-2022, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by JM 35 Sedan

Very cool, and that's pretty much how I would keep it. Thanks for the pics!

JM, the car will remain as it is as long as I own it except for whatever it takes to remain mobile

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Originally Posted by nickthebandit

How about the incorrect carburetor ? It is a 94 type carburetor, where it should be a Detroit Lubricator carburetor. I am surprised that David G. did not catch that, although he did state that it was a nice starting point. The horn is not an aftermarket item, it is a late 1932 ford horn.

Nick, at least it still has Polly gas in the tank

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Originally Posted by joe 1950

like Harrison Ford aka Bob Falfa american graffiti said that must be a field car and the proof is inside the LR wheel well but hey i think there’s a beer can being dragged behind that beautiful old Ford i’m jealous

Joe, that is not a beer can, it is a can of Bars Leak

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Originally Posted by DavidG

Interesting location for an outside rear view mirror on that cabriolet.

David, the mirror is absolutely worthless as it is out of the line of sight

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Originally Posted by TJ

Bruce, the Chevy taillights have to go!

TJ (Hi, happy New Year) The taillights are factory replacement 1946 Ford units.

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Originally Posted by Ronnieroadster

What no one noticed the wire nuts used for the head light wiring that's going to cost some points deduction!

Ronnie, they came from the same drawer as the glass screw in fuses

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Originally Posted by GB SISSON

I'm really glad you posted the photos of the whole car. It is very nice! I can't speak for all, but I don't think we are making fun of a concourse restoration. A car restored to that level requires hours of dedication, research and knowledge combined with a tremendous amount of hard work. They have their place right up there at the top, but the weekend dabbler starting with a pile of good useable, albeit mismatched parts can have a lot of fun at it as well. I would not be at all surprised if I was to (over)hear some folks standing around the grass at Pebble Beach making fun of a vehicle such as the one in this post. Correct me if I'm wrong. One more thing... Who's to say they weren't both bullet holes AND antenna mount holes. Anny Oakley coulda done that with ease.......

GB, I know the dedication, hard work, and time involved in a proper restoration. I am involved in two body off projects. This car will remain as it was in 1950 when the owner packed his belongings into the car and fled New Jersey for the Golden State. He settled in Healdsburg which is close to being the Garden of Eden, and kept the 32 until he passed.

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Originally Posted by 38bill

Did that year run a voltage regulator?

Bill, only on the 12 volt equipped cars

Cool Kat with Hot Car · 12-31-2022, 09:24 PM

Cabby and friend on the Garden Club home tour last year

petehoovie · 12-31-2022, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Cool Kat with Hot Car

Cabby and friend on the Garden Club home tour last year

TJ · 01-01-2023, 10:49 AM

Bruce, was that '32 owned by Doc Ritz in Healdsburg?

GB SISSON · 01-01-2023, 12:12 PM

I didn't even know it was a '32 for quite a while. And then when someone mentioned something about a 'cabriolet' I had been assuming it was a coupe. So now I need to know how a coupe differers from a cabriolet? My focus has always been on the trucks.

12-31-2022, 10:23 AM	#21
sugarmaker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Albion PA Posts: 1,677	Re: concourse correct details Cool... As one who bends the rules and take our big old truck with 4 cyl engine on the concourse at a national Early V8 meet, I think you will do just fine! I like your car! Good luck! Post some pictures too! Regards, Chris __________________ 1932 AAB Truck 1953 Ford Jubilee 2015 Ford F250 SuperCrew Lots of Allis tractors Some Cub Cadets

12-31-2022, 11:32 AM	#22
deuce_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 3,800	Re: concourse correct details Huh, there are more things different on a cabriolet then I thought.

12-31-2022, 12:10 PM	#25
joe 1950 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Green Bay Wi Posts: 400	Re: concourse correct details like Harrison Ford aka Bob Falfa american graffiti said that must be a field car and the proof is inside the LR wheel well but hey i think there’s a beer can being dragged behind that beautiful old Ford i’m jealous

12-31-2022, 12:25 PM	#26
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,101	Re: concourse correct details Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Interesting location for an outside rear view mirror on that cabriolet.

12-31-2022, 12:27 PM	#27
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,037	Re: concourse correct details Bruce, the Chevy taillights have to go!

12-31-2022, 12:44 PM	#28
cas3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: sw minnesota Posts: 4,577	Re: concourse correct details I think those are hardware store lights. gotta go ! But, really, nice car !

12-31-2022, 02:55 PM	#29
Ronnieroadster Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: East Coast in CT Posts: 1,529	Re: concourse correct details What no one noticed the wire nuts used for the head light wiring that's going to cost some points deduction! __________________ I use the F word a lot no not that word these words Flathead , Focus and Finish. "Life Member of the Bonneville 200 MPH Club using a Ford Flathead block" Owner , Builder, Driver of the First Ford Flathead bodied roadster to run 200 MPH Record July 13, 2018 LTA timing association 200.921 in one and a half miles burning gasoline. First ever gas burning Ford flathead powered roadster to run 200 MPH at Bonneville Salt Flats setting the record August 7th 2021 at 205.744 MPH

12-31-2022, 03:19 PM	#30
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,940	Re: concourse correct details I'm really glad you posted the photos of the whole car. It is very nice! I can't speak for all, but I don't think we are making fun of a concourse restoration. A car restored to that level requires hours of dedication, research and knowledge combined with a tremendous amount of hard work. They have their place right up there at the top, but the weekend dabbler starting with a pile of good useable, albeit mismatched parts can have a lot of fun at it as well. I would not be at all surprised if I was to (over)hear some folks standing around the grass at Pebble Beach making fun of a vehicle such as the one in this post. Correct me if I'm wrong. One more thing... Who's to say they weren't both bullet holes AND antenna mount holes. Anny Oakley coulda done that with ease....... __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

12-31-2022, 03:49 PM	#32
38bill Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,166	Re: concourse correct details Did that year run a voltage regulator?

01-01-2023, 10:49 AM	#39
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,037	Re: concourse correct details Bruce, was that '32 owned by Doc Ritz in Healdsburg?

01-01-2023, 12:12 PM	#40
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,940	Re: concourse correct details I didn't even know it was a '32 for quite a while. And then when someone mentioned something about a 'cabriolet' I had been assuming it was a coupe. So now I need to know how a coupe differers from a cabriolet? My focus has always been on the trucks. __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)