The Ford Barn

drolston · 02-23-2019, 04:11 PM

With all this rain, don't let that Nailhead sit outside with the plugs removed. I made that mistake 50 plus years ago when I put a '57 Buick in my '48 coupe. Put the plugs back in and it wouldn't crank with water in the cylinders. But it did bend a connecting rod. I was too poor then for machine shop work, so I just ran the hell out of it and put up with the vibration. Went through a few axles before I figured out just how hard I could get on it.

Have fun. I will look for you at Shorty's

TomT/Williamsburg · 02-23-2019, 09:08 PM

My rear end leak turned out to be a longer fight than anticipated of which, in the end, I prevailed .... part will be in tomorrow and I hope to have it buttoned up soon .....

TomT/Williamsburg · 02-27-2019, 05:01 PM

Gentlemen - we have my first cruise with my new ride!

https://youtu.be/XNMUCJOfyhE

https://youtu.be/5uyciOvVP7Y

uncle max · 02-27-2019, 08:16 PM

Joker runs stop signs all the way to Bonneville.

TomT/Williamsburg · 02-27-2019, 08:39 PM

Uncle Max - how the hell are you? Hope you are well - yep - stop signs would not be good right now. I will be working on them tomorrow!

Ol' Ron · 02-28-2019, 12:46 PM

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Change of subject. What ever happened to the blown Buick engine i sold to you friend??

flatford8 · 02-28-2019, 04:48 PM

I knew the video/ride would be worth the wait!!!..... Thanks!!..... Mark

TomT/Williamsburg · 02-28-2019, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ol' Ron

Change of subject. What ever happened to the blown Buick engine i sold to you friend??

Ol Ron - he had worked on getting things together for it off and on but sadly he passed away about a month ago ....

TomT/Williamsburg · 02-28-2019, 06:31 PM

Thank you, Mark!

Ol' Ron · 03-01-2019, 01:58 PM

Boy that's a shame. My thought go out to his friends and family.

TomT/Williamsburg · 03-04-2019, 11:27 PM

Thanks, Ron - I will let the family know.....

TomT/Williamsburg · 03-11-2019, 07:36 PM

Got the new door latch assembly and striker plate and they are ready Natalie’s along with the window riser. Just waiting on door felt and metal channel before buttoning everything back up. Unfortunatllely those parts are .6-8 days out so I will start on ttexwindsjhield gasket.....

TomT/Williamsburg · 04-03-2019, 03:57 PM

Car has been on the run and steady for almost 2 weeks - woo hoo! Had one bent front rim that is out being fixed but she’s running great. Went to my buddy jacksandeuces (on the HAMB) and he had a bunch of cars hanging out in his yard, one being a flattie great race car that participated in ‘12. It was a great day to take some pics .....

Not all are everyone’s taste but a nice “car collage”, none-the-less .....

flatford8 · 04-03-2019, 04:26 PM

Man.... I gotta move where the weather is warmer!!... my season is just too short!!... Great pics!!... Mark

TomT/Williamsburg · 04-03-2019, 10:00 PM

Thanks, Mark!

TomT/Williamsburg · 05-10-2019, 09:49 AM

Some pics at the Jalopyrama ...

RKS.PA · 05-10-2019, 10:48 AM

Tom, you've done an amazing job on this coupe and very cool that you've brought us along from the "frame, on up"!!! Love the old school treatment on the Buick engine...at least I think I'm remembering this right!! A really nice complement to your roadster!!

Dick.

P.S. Assume you won an award for this one at the Jalopyrama??

zzlegend · 06-14-2019, 09:06 PM

Have not been on here lately and this was the first post i looked at. You did a great job on that 32 Tom. Looks, stance, engine, and everything is just right. Guess i won't see you tomorrow at the L.A. roadster show. Maybe next year. Have a good weekend, Mark.

TomT/Williamsburg · 06-14-2019, 09:16 PM

Dick - thanks for the compliments- I really appreciate it. No, I did not win anything at the Jalopyrama. I was just happy to have been selected to attend!

No, Mark - thanks for your compliments as it was a fun build. No, no LA Roadster show this year for me. Might try next year or the year after and maybe combine it with a couple other events while out there. I will keep you posted .....

Randy in ca · 06-18-2019, 04:44 PM

Tom,
Not being critical, but interested in knowing why you chose to install the Top Bow Rest Brackets intended for use on roadsters on your coupe? These are also often referred to as rumble seat “grab handles” (much to the dismay of purists) and are also sometimes seen on coupes equipped with rumble seats, also a point of contention with the purists. I assume your use of them on a coupe with a trunk was solely for aesthetics, much the same as any other trim piece would be? As I said, I kind of like the look of them anyway!!

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02-23-2019, 04:11 PM	#61
drolston Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 1,627	Re: Some Project Updates With all this rain, don't let that Nailhead sit outside with the plugs removed. I made that mistake 50 plus years ago when I put a '57 Buick in my '48 coupe. Put the plugs back in and it wouldn't crank with water in the cylinders. But it did bend a connecting rod. I was too poor then for machine shop work, so I just ran the hell out of it and put up with the vibration. Went through a few axles before I figured out just how hard I could get on it. Have fun. I will look for you at Shorty's

02-23-2019, 09:08 PM	#62
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,654	Re: Some Project Updates My rear end leak turned out to be a longer fight than anticipated of which, in the end, I prevailed .... part will be in tomorrow and I hope to have it buttoned up soon ..... __________________ Run to the LA Roadster Show - 2016 My Run to Bonneville - 2013 My 32 5-Window Build My Run to the LSRU Last edited by TomT/Williamsburg; 02-24-2019 at 11:41 AM.

02-27-2019, 05:01 PM	#63
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,654	Re: Some Project Updates Gentlemen - we have my first cruise with my new ride! https://youtu.be/XNMUCJOfyhE https://youtu.be/5uyciOvVP7Y __________________ Run to the LA Roadster Show - 2016 My Run to Bonneville - 2013 My 32 5-Window Build My Run to the LSRU

02-27-2019, 08:16 PM	#64
uncle max Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SLC Utah Posts: 798	Re: Some Project Updates Joker runs stop signs all the way to Bonneville. __________________ RIP Tyler... My Son, Helper & Best Friend. Feb '78 to Father's Day '10. www.97-express.com ~ [email protected]

02-27-2019, 08:39 PM	#65
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,654	Re: Some Project Updates Uncle Max - how the hell are you? Hope you are well - yep - stop signs would not be good right now. I will be working on them tomorrow! __________________ Run to the LA Roadster Show - 2016 My Run to Bonneville - 2013 My 32 5-Window Build My Run to the LSRU

02-28-2019, 12:46 PM	#66
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,855	Re: Some Project Updates Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Change of subject. What ever happened to the blown Buick engine i sold to you friend??

02-28-2019, 04:48 PM	#67
flatford8 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lyman,ME. Posts: 2,623	Re: Some Project Updates I knew the video/ride would be worth the wait!!!..... Thanks!!..... Mark __________________ I'm thinkin' about crankin' My ragged ol' truck up and haulin' myself into town. Billy Joe Shaver

02-28-2019, 06:31 PM	#69
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,654	Re: Some Project Updates Thank you, Mark! __________________ Run to the LA Roadster Show - 2016 My Run to Bonneville - 2013 My 32 5-Window Build My Run to the LSRU

03-01-2019, 01:58 PM	#70
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,855	Re: Some Project Updates Boy that's a shame. My thought go out to his friends and family.

03-04-2019, 11:27 PM	#71
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,654	Re: Some Project Updates Thanks, Ron - I will let the family know..... __________________ Run to the LA Roadster Show - 2016 My Run to Bonneville - 2013 My 32 5-Window Build My Run to the LSRU

03-11-2019, 07:36 PM	#72
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,654	Re: Some Project Updates Got the new door latch assembly and striker plate and they are ready Natalie’s along with the window riser. Just waiting on door felt and metal channel before buttoning everything back up. Unfortunatllely those parts are .6-8 days out so I will start on ttexwindsjhield gasket..... __________________ Run to the LA Roadster Show - 2016 My Run to Bonneville - 2013 My 32 5-Window Build My Run to the LSRU

04-03-2019, 04:26 PM	#74
flatford8 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lyman,ME. Posts: 2,623	Re: Some Project Updates Man.... I gotta move where the weather is warmer!!... my season is just too short!!... Great pics!!... Mark __________________ I'm thinkin' about crankin' My ragged ol' truck up and haulin' myself into town. Billy Joe Shaver

04-03-2019, 10:00 PM	#75
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,654	Re: Some Project Updates Thanks, Mark! __________________ Run to the LA Roadster Show - 2016 My Run to Bonneville - 2013 My 32 5-Window Build My Run to the LSRU

05-10-2019, 10:48 AM	#77
RKS.PA Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Marana, AZ Posts: 1,194	Re: Some Project Updates Tom, you've done an amazing job on this coupe and very cool that you've brought us along from the "frame, on up"!!! Love the old school treatment on the Buick engine...at least I think I'm remembering this right!! A really nice complement to your roadster!! Dick. P.S. Assume you won an award for this one at the Jalopyrama??

06-14-2019, 09:06 PM	#78
zzlegend Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Reseda, Calif. Posts: 2,188	Re: Some Project Updates Have not been on here lately and this was the first post i looked at. You did a great job on that 32 Tom. Looks, stance, engine, and everything is just right. Guess i won't see you tomorrow at the L.A. roadster show. Maybe next year. Have a good weekend, Mark.

06-14-2019, 09:16 PM	#79
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,654	Re: Some Project Updates Dick - thanks for the compliments- I really appreciate it. No, I did not win anything at the Jalopyrama. I was just happy to have been selected to attend! No, Mark - thanks for your compliments as it was a fun build. No, no LA Roadster show this year for me. Might try next year or the year after and maybe combine it with a couple other events while out there. I will keep you posted ..... __________________ Run to the LA Roadster Show - 2016 My Run to Bonneville - 2013 My 32 5-Window Build My Run to the LSRU