The Ford Barn

51 MERC-CT · 08-03-2012, 02:46 PM

My first car was a '36 Conv.
I sort'a like this Roadster.

TonyM · 08-03-2012, 02:49 PM

I love both. My favorites are 1932 through 1939.

JM 35 Sedan · 08-03-2012, 03:06 PM

Well now lets see...all my old Fords are '35's....so what can I say? I wanted a 3w coupe and would have bought either year if the right car/deal came along but since it didn't, I wound up buying a '35 5w coupe. Sooo...long story short...I would have to say i prefer the '35, although that being said, I would definitely not kick any model '36 out of my garage. The truth is,...I like every early Ford V8 that i see and fantasize about owning everyone I see for sale. I know it's an incurable sickness that I have had for the last 55 years. Now I need to get out in the garage and get my 'fix' for the day

. The line up.........

V8Barn · 08-03-2012, 03:11 PM

I favor the 36. I have had both. Now I drive a 1936 cabriolet. Rich

hardtimes · 08-03-2012, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 35 coupe

Looks like he is crying because he can't drive it

Hm, don't know about crying, but quite a story there, IMO. How many (76year old)cars do you know that are bought new and still in the same hands

?

37 Coupe · 08-03-2012, 04:13 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by hardtimes

Hm, don't know about crying, but quite a story there, IMO. How many cars do you know that are bought new and still in the same hands

?

I bought my 99 Explorer new and still own it,does that count?

51 MERC-CT · 08-03-2012, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hardtimes

Hm, don't know about crying, but quite a story there, IMO. How many cars do you know that are bought new and still in the same hands

?

1964 BMW (motorcycle) and 88' Toyota

jerry/tx · 08-03-2012, 05:09 PM

I have trouble making my mind up. My first was a '35 . Now I have 2-35 and 4-36

Mike in AZ · 08-03-2012, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 35 coupe

Looks like he is crying because he can't drive it

heyyyy...the sun was in my eyes....lol....some family pics i have my hand shading my eyes...lol.....Mike

Asphalt Outlaw Hero · 08-03-2012, 07:28 PM

I I just scored this. I love 3 windows.

Strick · 08-03-2012, 07:39 PM

1935 because of the grille

BrianCT · 08-03-2012, 07:39 PM

Always thought the 35 had the nicer grill and fender style. Mechanically and interior are about equal.

Tinker · 08-03-2012, 08:15 PM

I think that both are spectacular. The 35 grill, the last of the 33-34 type. 36 grill starts to smooth out leading into the later years.

35 is a little sharper and tighter in design. The 36 starts to flow out, all the little stuff gets rounder and longer feeling, which I like.

I like all the coupes from 32-40. In particular the 32s,33s,34s,35s,36s,37s,38s,39s,and40s. :]'

Lawson Cox · 08-03-2012, 08:45 PM

In pickups I prefer the early 35 myself.

Barry B./ Ma. · 08-03-2012, 08:46 PM

I like the 1936 for sure.

Barry

TagMan · 08-03-2012, 09:08 PM

I've loved '36 3-window coupes since early-high school days. I finally got one last year, so It's taken me 45+ years to realize my dream!

tierod · 08-03-2012, 09:31 PM

Having owned a Phaeton, 5w cpe, SW and a PU,all 36, I guess the answer is 36. Always wanted a 35 but never came across one I liked

CBoz · 08-03-2012, 09:34 PM

37s -- but only after you move the headlights out to the top of the fenders

kiwitony · 08-03-2012, 09:39 PM

I'm like JM 35 sedan,I fantasize about owning every old ford I see and can't pick one year more than another,luckily or unluckily I have allways been too poor to do anything about it. Tony.

Fe26 · 08-03-2012, 09:50 PM

Both cars are about equal in terms of mechanics and style, the main difference being the Grille. I always preferred the '36' but four or five years ago I turned, now it's the '35' Grille that appeals to me the most.

In the Pickups I have one of each, again the '35' pips the '36' in the Grille dept. That slightly laid back grille on the '35' is pure class. But not to be outdone, the '36' A pillars with their curve at the bottom where they rise out of the cowl, is a very small but nice detail.

08-03-2012, 02:49 PM	#22
TonyM Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: West Hammond, Illinois Posts: 2,786	Re: Which do you prefer 1935 or 1936?? I love both. My favorites are 1932 through 1939.

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V8Barn Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 296	Re: Which do you prefer 1935 or 1936?? I favor the 36. I have had both. Now I drive a 1936 cabriolet. Rich

08-03-2012, 05:09 PM	#28
jerry/tx Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 44	Re: Which do you prefer 1935 or 1936?? I have trouble making my mind up. My first was a '35 . Now I have 2-35 and 4-36

08-03-2012, 07:28 PM	#30
Asphalt Outlaw Hero Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 64	Re: Which do you prefer 1935 or 1936?? I I just scored this. I love 3 windows.

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Strick Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 1,099	Re: Which do you prefer 1935 or 1936?? 1935 because of the grille __________________ 1940 Mercury Looking for DENVER heads - 81AS - 99AS - 19AS

08-03-2012, 07:39 PM	#32
BrianCT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Windham, CT Posts: 702	Re: Which do you prefer 1935 or 1936?? Always thought the 35 had the nicer grill and fender style. Mechanically and interior are about equal. __________________ [FONT=Comic Sans MS]

08-03-2012, 08:45 PM	#34
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: Which do you prefer 1935 or 1936?? In pickups I prefer the early 35 myself.

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Barry B./ Ma. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southbridge, Ma. Posts: 1,614	Re: Which do you prefer 1935 or 1936?? I like the 1936 for sure. Barry

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TagMan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Alvaton, Kentucky, USA Posts: 955	Re: Which do you prefer 1935 or 1936?? I've loved '36 3-window coupes since early-high school days. I finally got one last year, so It's taken me 45+ years to realize my dream!

08-03-2012, 09:31 PM	#37
tierod Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: KILLINGWORTH, CT Posts: 145	Re: Which do you prefer 1935 or 1936?? Having owned a Phaeton, 5w cpe, SW and a PU,all 36, I guess the answer is 36. Always wanted a 35 but never came across one I liked

08-03-2012, 09:39 PM	#39
kiwitony Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Whangaparaoa New Zealand Posts: 263	Re: Which do you prefer 1935 or 1936?? I'm like JM 35 sedan,I fantasize about owning every old ford I see and can't pick one year more than another,luckily or unluckily I have allways been too poor to do anything about it. Tony.

08-03-2012, 09:50 PM	#40
Fe26 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 949	Re: Which do you prefer 1935 or 1936?? Both cars are about equal in terms of mechanics and style, the main difference being the Grille. I always preferred the '36' but four or five years ago I turned, now it's the '35' Grille that appeals to me the most. In the Pickups I have one of each, again the '35' pips the '36' in the Grille dept. That slightly laid back grille on the '35' is pure class. But not to be outdone, the '36' A pillars with their curve at the bottom where they rise out of the cowl, is a very small but nice detail.