Paul Bradley Response

[philipswanson]

Anybody ordering and receiving a floorboard lately? Can't get him to answer the phone.

[ford38v8]

Philip, your horse is dead.

[V8COOPMAN]

Originally Posted by ford38v8

Philip, your horse is dead.

And he probably won't get better! DD


SORRY about my insensitivity, Kube. And I'm REALLY sorry to hear about losing your long-time friend.

[cas3]

Lol !!!!

[Kube]

Originally Posted by V8COOPMAN

And he probably won't get better! DD

Some of us find this in poor taste. I just buried one two weeks ago that I'd cared for the past twenty years.

[J Franklin]

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Beating a DEAD horse has been a saying longer than we have been alive.

[Kube]

Originally Posted by J Franklin

Beating a DEAD horse has been a saying longer than we have been alive.

So, just how is your wife and my kids?

That one has been around a long time too.

[ford38v8]

OK everyone, from now on, any reference to horses are off limits. We must be very, very careful what we say nowadays.

[cas3]

i was gonna call you a horses ass for saying such a thing, but now i wont

[Zeke3]

Originally Posted by Kube

Some of us find this in poor taste. I just buried one two weeks ago that I'd cared for the past twenty years.

Kube, sorry for your loss.

[Kube]

Originally Posted by Zeke3

Kube, sorry for your loss.

Thanks. Much obliged.

[Kube]

Originally Posted by V8COOPMAN

And he probably won't get better! DD


SORRY about my insensitivity, Kube. And I'm REALLY sorry to hear about losing your long-time friend.

Coopman, YOU have my full respect and have had it for years. No apology necessary - none at all.
How would you have possibly known about the recent loss?
We're good... at least I hope so....

[Mart]

The phrase "flogging a dead horse" is in common use and I would think on it's own wouldn't be taken as offensive, but I had to agree, I didn't like seeing an animation of the action being carried out. (No matter how cartoonish). Like lots of phrases it stems from much harsher times.

Mart.

[Bored&Stroked]

Maybe we're all just a bit sensitive these days? Seems that almost anything can offend somebody - not even what once was "politically correct" stands a chance of passing muster on our new world's "sensitivity stage".

I'd hate to be a comedian these days - as so much of what we used to call "humor" or "jokes" are directed at somebody, some situation or some group. In fact I've frequently heard the SAME joke said by two groups -- used to make fun of the other . . . with the "subject of the punch line" turned around. What used to be funny is no longer funny - it is offensive by today's standards.

My perspective is a bit like Eleanor Roosevelt's -- who famously said that "Nobody can make you feel inferior without your consent".

My version is: "Nobody can offend you without your consent". Unless your a close friend and/or somebody whose opinion I greatly respect - pretty dang hard for me to take offense to something you say or do. If I do, then it is on ME - as I chose to respond and somehow allow my self to become "offended".

Funny times we live in . . .

[KiWinUS]

Originally Posted by Bored&Stroked

Maybe we're all just a bit sensitive these days? Seems that almost anything can offend somebody - not even what once was "politically correct" stands a chance of passing muster on our new world's "sensitivity stage".

I'd hate to be a comedian these days - as so much of what we used to call "humor" or "jokes" are directed at somebody, some situation or some group. In fact I've frequently heard the SAME joke said by two groups -- used to make fun of the other . . . with the "subject of the punch line" turned around. What used to be funny is no longer funny - it is offensive by today's standards.

My perspective is a bit like Eleanor Roosevelt's -- who famously said that "Nobody can make you feel inferior without your consent".

My version is: "Nobody can offend you without your consent". Unless your a close friend and/or somebody whose opinion I greatly respect - pretty dang hard for me to take offense to something you say or do. If I do, then it is on ME - as I chose to respond and somehow allow my self to become "offended".

Funny times we live in . . .

Right on Dale. I grew up with a rough crowd & the world we are living in today with all these “sensitive feelings “ is difficult for sure.

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by KiWinUS

Right on Dale. I grew up with a rough crowd & the world we are living in today with all these “sensitive feelings “ is difficult for sure.

Snowflakes....

[Newc]

Even "Winnie the Poo" has meaning today. newc

[51504bat]

Originally Posted by Bored&Stroked

Maybe we're all just a bit sensitive these days? Seems that almost anything can offend somebody - not even what once was "politically correct" stands a chance of passing muster on our new world's "sensitivity stage".

I'd hate to be a comedian these days - as so much of what we used to call "humor" or "jokes" are directed at somebody, some situation or some group. In fact I've frequently heard the SAME joke said by two groups -- used to make fun of the other . . . with the "subject of the punch line" turned around. What used to be funny is no longer funny - it is offensive by today's standards.

My perspective is a bit like Eleanor Roosevelt's -- who famously said that "Nobody can make you feel inferior without your consent".

My version is: "Nobody can offend you without your consent". Unless your a close friend and/or somebody whose opinion I greatly respect - pretty dang hard for me to take offense to something you say or do. If I do, then it is on ME - as I chose to respond and somehow allow my self to become "offended".

Funny times we live in . . .

I agree completely. I had a signature line on another site that said:
There is no I in team but there are 3 U's in shut the f*ck up.
Someone got their panties in a wad about it so I deleted it. No signature anymore. Don't want to offend anyone. Yes, Funny times we live in.

[T Scott]

Wow! talk about topic drift. has anyone got an answer for Philip?

[Kube]

Originally Posted by philipswanson

Anybody ordering and receiving a floorboard lately? Can't get him to answer the phone.

Don't waste any more time attempting to reach him. Even if by some rare chance you did talk with him, the likelihood of ever getting the pans you desire is near zero.

[T Scott]

Originally Posted by 51504bat

I agree completely. I had a signature line on another site that said:
There is no I in team but there are 3 U's in shut the f*ck up.
Someone got their panties in a wad about it so I deleted it. No signature anymore. Don't want to offend anyone. Yes, Funny times we live in.

I love that one. Do you mind if I use it occasionally?

[51504bat]

Originally Posted by T Scott

I love that one. Do you mind if I use it occasionally?

Sure. No authorization necessary.

[rotorwrench]

The average wait would be long enough that a person could likely tool up and pound out their own pieces in a lot less time than waiting for an unreliable source. Sources come and go but demand is what sparks someone to step up to the plate. I was fortunate to find sources that would fabricate pieces for my 51 Mercs. Bradley never went there so I've never had the wait that some folks describe. I've since tooled up to do my own stuff using one time plywood dies but they work fine for a single part run. Getting the steel top table and forming tools was one of the hard parts. The other was finding the correct steel to work with. Anything is possible for those that refuse to give up.

[philipswanson]

Originally Posted by Kube

Don't waste any more time attempting to reach him. Even if by some rare chance you did talk with him, the likelihood of ever getting the pans you desire is near zero.

OK, so who out there makes the next best floorpans for the wagon?? Anybody??

[TJ]

Why not contact the National Woodie Club or some of the people who build the wood bodies. I suspect they may have some sources.

[TJ]

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Originally Posted by 51504bat

I agree completely. I had a signature line on another site that said:
There is no I in team but there are 3 U's in shut the f*ck up.
Someone got their panties in a wad about it so I deleted it. No signature anymore. Don't want to offend anyone. Yes, Funny times we live in.

Just for your info I'm the one that asked you to remove that remark from the Early Ford V-8 Club website. I felt it was an inappropriate comment for a family oriented website. They do get ladies and younger people who do visit that site. Interestingly I got a PM from someone who is frequently on this site also who felt it was an inappropriate remark. I did thank you for removing it, if you care to read my response.

[RobR'35]

My late dad and grandfather were of a tougher lot of men than I run into these days. One born 1909 the other in 1933.
I learned all I could from both of them. "Leaving your feelings at your vehicle" when going to work and "your not responsible for what other people think" being two great quotes that resonate today.
It's a great life if we don't weaken. Remember that one?
They liked these old vehicals too. Driving them, working on them. That's been carried on too.
I'm going to keep on liking these, working on these and learning about these vehicals.
Thanks for the help from all those fellow Ford lovers that have helped me over the years.

[51504bat]

Originally Posted by TJ

Just for your info I'm the one that asked you to remove that remark from the Early Ford V-8 Club website. I felt it was an inappropriate comment for a family oriented website. They do get ladies and younger people who do visit that site. Interestingly I got a PM from someone who is frequently on this site also who felt it was an inappropriate remark. I did thank you for removing it, if you care to read my response.

Matter is resolved

[TJ]

Sounds good to me.

[40 Deluxe]

Originally Posted by TJ

Just for your info I'm the one that asked you to remove that remark from the Early Ford V-8 Club website. I felt it was an inappropriate comment for a family oriented website. They do get ladies and younger people who do visit that site. Interestingly I got a PM from someone who is frequently on this site also who felt it was an inappropriate remark. I did thank you for removing it, if you care to read my response.

Thanks, TJ. Here's the best definition of profanity: "It is a sign of a weak mind feebly trying to express itself".

[RalphM]

Originally Posted by philipswanson

OK, so who out there makes the next best floorpans for the wagon?? Anybody??

Phil,
I’ve still got that donor 48 woody. If any of the original floor is usable for you, and you can handle the logistics, it’s yours. I’ll even help cut it out.

[philipswanson]

Thanks Ralph.

Appreciate the offer but the 40 floor pan is a different stamping than the 46-48. Maybe next year we can get back up there again if this mandatory quarantine is over.

Looks like this thread was taken over by people that had their own agenda.

Take Care, Phil

[Tinker]

Same old story, same old horse....

[cas3]

tinker, we are not supposed to discuss horses

[Fortunateson]

Just read this whole thread and I have to say after the first post I didn't my know what the hell was going on. Panel replacement morphing into a discussion on horses? What the hell??? So I'm thankful that end righted itself back on track. I was starting to think this whole thread was a load of h----shit!

[V8COOPMAN]

Originally Posted by Fortunateson

Just read this whole thread and I have to say after the first post I didn't my know what the hell was going on. I was starting to think this whole thread was a load of h----shit!

Funny, 'cuz that might just be a good way of thinking about it. It's kind'a like that family that started driving two thousand miles cross-country to Wally-World, and every fifteen minutes or so, the kids in the back seat keep asking the same ol' question over and over again....."Are we at Wally-World yet?" And Dad keeps on telling the kids....."We've already told you that we're not going to Wally-World any more because Grandma is really, really sick and we have to go back and take care of her." And sure enough, sixteen minutes later the same kid asks (again)....."Are we at Wally-World yet?"

It has been agonizingly-explained here, over and over and over again that Mr. Bradley has always loosely adhered to an unorthodox and sometimes over-optimistic delivery schedule, unreliable communication practices, and overall unpredictable methods of running his business, not to mention that he has been showing signs of closing-up shop for some time now, and it has also been made clear (none of this is 'new' subject matter in these pages) that his mom has been ill and that his full attention has been with her for over a year now (quite admirable of a son). Yet someone continues to ask over and over again....ARE WE AT WALLY-WORLD YET? Hence, the mention of that poor old nag that succumbed to the repetitious pressure for yet again, a DIFFERENT answer to the same old question. Even 'encouraging' the poor old pony with a stick can't make him come-up with a different answer. And from there, things sort of digressed to a point somewhat removed from the 'estimated time of arrival at Wally-World'. Ironically, didn't Wally-World end-up with the doors closed and locked for good? DD

[Mart]

Are we there, yet, Coops?

[V8COOPMAN]

Originally Posted by Mart

Are we there, yet, Coops?

Heck Mart, let's hop in that ol' '33 of yours and go FINISH that trip! You're a hoot, my friend!! DD

[Kube]

Originally Posted by Mart

Are we there, yet, Coops?

Hillarious!

[uncle buck]

Originally Posted by philipswanson

Anybody ordering and receiving a floorboard lately? Can't get him to answer the phone.

Philip, the Paul Bradley topic has a long list of threads, including at least 2 others by you. I've been in your shoes and finally accepted the fact that I wasn't going to get another set of his pans no longer how long I waited. Look at this thread on some other floor pans that became available in the meen time. They are nowhere near Bradley's dads quality when he was still making and 'actually supplying" them, But I was able to get them. I have yet to see anything else out there. They were good enough for me to work with for mt phaeton, but still required a lot of work.


https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...t=paul+bradley

[4dFord/SC]

Originally Posted by V8COOPMAN

Ironically, didn't Wally-World end-up with the doors closed and locked for good? DD

Yes, but as I recall, Wally showed up, took pity on the Griswolds, and let them in the park. So, maybe there's hope after all

[V8COOPMAN]

Originally Posted by 4dFord/SC

Yes, but as I recall, Wally showed up, took pity on the Griswolds, and let them in the park. So, maybe there's hope after all

How many times I gotta tell ya....."WE AIN'T GOIN' TO WALLY-WORLD! We're goin' to Grandma's to take care of her sickness......and some stuff!!" DD

[Fortunateson]

Thanks for explaining in more detail the "saga of Paul Bradley"! I've never heard of the guy but I'm more of a HAMB though I check out the Ford Barn on a regular basis. And yes, Wally World was ultimately closed when the family arrived...

[ford38v8]

So, is Paul Bradley staying at Wally World these days? Did he get a new pony?

[JSeery]

Originally Posted by Fortunateson

Thanks for explaining in more detail the "saga of Paul Bradley"! I've never heard of the guy but I'm more of a HAMB though I check out the Ford Barn on a regular basis. And yes, Wally World was ultimately closed when the family arrived...

You can get a ear full on the HAMB as well. He is well known.

[philipswanson]

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I have no idea what Bradley has to do with horses or Wally's World or "Vacation". As far as I know he was the only source that was worth a damn.

[V8COOPMAN]

Priceless! DD

[uncle buck]

Originally Posted by philipswanson

I have no idea what Bradley has to do with horses or Wally's World or "Vacation". As far as I know he was the only source that was worth a damn.

Unfortunately I think the key word in your statement is "was". I wish there was a source with his fathers quality and integrity.

[rotorwrench]

Nothing lasts forever. The older you get, the more you realize this.

[philipswanson]

Originally Posted by rotorwrench

Nothing lasts forever. The older you get, the more you realize this.

The only thing lasting forever is this dumb thread. Wish I never started it.

[Kube]

Originally Posted by philipswanson

The only thing lasting forever is this dumb thread. Wish I never started it.

Me too.

[ford38v8]

Originally Posted by Kube

Me too.

Naw, it made me remember a poem I learned to recite when I was just a little tyke.

I had a little pony, his name was Dapple-Grey...

[Will D]

Some threads I learn allot..... This one was entertaining and I learned not to deal with Paul Bradley unless you wanna wait til a dead horse arises. You guys crack me up!

[V8COOPMAN]

Originally Posted by Will D

Some threads I learn allot..... This one was entertaining and I learned not to deal with Paul Bradley unless you wanna wait til a dead horse arises. You guys crack me up!

Hey Will....If you think this was funny, just hang-around for another two or three months and sure enough, that same kid in the back seat will once again ask ...…"Are we at Wally-World yet?" DD

[V8COOPMAN]

Originally Posted by ford38v8

Naw, it made me remember a poem I learned to recite when I was just a little tyke.

"I had a little pony, his name was Dapple-Grey...

…..His legs were made of cornstalks, his body made of hay."


DD

[sawzall]

good news.. I have a pair of bradley pans. for 40 ford wagon!! they are installed in my wagon.. but you can buy them.. just take the wagon too!!

[philipswanson]

Originally Posted by sawzall

good news.. I have a pair of bradley pans. for 40 ford wagon!! they are installed in my wagon.. but you can buy them.. just take the wagon too!!

Cut the r/h side out and I'll buy it.

[uncle buck]

Originally Posted by philipswanson

Cut the r/h side out and I'll buy it.

I think that's a great idea! lol Seriously , did you happen to look at the e-bay pans in the link I posted earlier ? Can you post pictures of the area that is bad in your car ? I have a pair for my phaeton not installed yet and I can post pictures of any details that might help you. The 2 biggest negatives in them are the 2 piece design and the lack of threaded D nutserts . I would think if they are making them, they would sell them un welded if you were to ask. They definitely are nowhere near the quality of the 3 sets of pans my dad and I got from Bradleys in the early 80's, but I can make them work for me.