The Ford Barn

bcharlton · 12-30-2010, 02:48 PM

Thinking about buying one and restoring to stock. Any members with pictures? The price is around 10 grand. Is that about correct for a complete, straight original?

Any help would be apreciated.

Brian

TJ · 12-30-2010, 04:37 PM

Not a bad price if all parts are there and there is very little rust. If you have to put in a bunch of patch panels( the repo panels are of questionable quality) and a lot of body work it could get real expensive. Make sure it has the door garnish mouldings(very hard to find), all the window regulators, the top motor and cylinders, and all the top latch brackets, bows, etc. There's also some special brackets on the frame that supports the cowl that are unique to a convertible. Fenders, hood and other sheetmental will interchange with a closed car. Do you homework and if it has all the right parts go for it.

Vic Piano · 12-31-2010, 10:31 AM

That sounds like a really good price for a complete original convertible. We've owned ours for 15 years and I've driven it over 50,000 miles. I'm getting ready to give her a new paint job and top.

bcharlton · 12-31-2010, 02:32 PM

Great car Vic I think I will be pulling the trigger on it soon.

BC

Vic Piano · 12-31-2010, 07:49 PM

Thanks, We really enjoy the '47, she's a super road car and we put a lot of miles on her. Good luck with yours, I know you'll have fun. Vic

Graeme / New Zealand · 01-02-2011, 03:27 AM

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Nice car Vic. Love that maize yellow and your front panels have good fit.

GB

Vic Piano · 01-02-2011, 01:36 PM

Thanks Graeme, I need to adjust the hood at the cowl on the driver’s side but I think I'll hold off until I'm ready to repaint.

Hotrodladycrusr · 01-03-2011, 09:59 AM

I actually took the hood springs off my '47 Ford convertible to get a better hood/cowl/fender fit. I then installed a hood holder from a guy down in LA I believe it was. It was telescopic and ran along the inside of the hood and attached at exisiting points on the hood and cowl. Was virtually invisible. Once you opened your hood you gave it a twist and your hood stayed open. It really allowed the hood to fit alot better. I ditched the hood springs on my '47 Chevy then too.

I found the product in the back of Streetscene? or Streetrodder??

Vic Piano · 01-03-2011, 10:21 AM

Thanks for the tip Denise, How are things shaping up for your visit, think you'll have time to stop by my place on Saturday before you cruise up to Weeki Wachee? Vic

Hotrodladycrusr · 01-04-2011, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vic Piano

Thanks for the tip Denise, How are things shaping up for your visit, think you'll have time to stop by my place on Saturday before you cruise up to Weeki Wachee? Vic

Yes, for sure. Is 10am Saturday morning too early??

Vic Piano · 01-04-2011, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotrodladycrusr

Yes, for sure. Is 10am Saturday morning too early??

10:00 am Saturday is fine, looking forward to seeing you.

Vic

FRITZ47 · 01-05-2011, 09:00 AM

I sent a private message as have a 47 Ford Convertible in same color. See one or two pictures at www.tpcarcollection.com

More pictures available on request.

Fred

12-30-2010, 02:48 PM	#1
bcharlton Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Williamsville NY Posts: 17	1947 Ford Convertible Thinking about buying one and restoring to stock. Any members with pictures? The price is around 10 grand. Is that about correct for a complete, straight original? Any help would be apreciated. Brian

12-30-2010, 04:37 PM	#2
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,037	Re: 1947 Ford Convertible Not a bad price if all parts are there and there is very little rust. If you have to put in a bunch of patch panels( the repo panels are of questionable quality) and a lot of body work it could get real expensive. Make sure it has the door garnish mouldings(very hard to find), all the window regulators, the top motor and cylinders, and all the top latch brackets, bows, etc. There's also some special brackets on the frame that supports the cowl that are unique to a convertible. Fenders, hood and other sheetmental will interchange with a closed car. Do you homework and if it has all the right parts go for it.

12-31-2010, 10:31 AM	#3
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: 1947 Ford Convertible That sounds like a really good price for a complete original convertible. We've owned ours for 15 years and I've driven it over 50,000 miles. I'm getting ready to give her a new paint job and top. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

12-31-2010, 02:32 PM	#4
bcharlton Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Williamsville NY Posts: 17	Re: 1947 Ford Convertible Great car Vic I think I will be pulling the trigger on it soon. BC

12-31-2010, 07:49 PM	#5
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: 1947 Ford Convertible Thanks, We really enjoy the '47, she's a super road car and we put a lot of miles on her. Good luck with yours, I know you'll have fun. Vic __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

01-02-2011, 03:27 AM	#6
Graeme / New Zealand Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lower Hutt , New Zealand Posts: 2,126	Re: 1947 Ford Convertible Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Nice car Vic. Love that maize yellow and your front panels have good fit. GB __________________ "you can't make honey out of dog sh*t" "You're a long time looking at the lid"

01-02-2011, 01:36 PM	#7
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: 1947 Ford Convertible Thanks Graeme, I need to adjust the hood at the cowl on the driver’s side but I think I'll hold off until I'm ready to repaint. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

01-03-2011, 09:59 AM	#8
Hotrodladycrusr Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Livonia, Michigan Posts: 266	Re: 1947 Ford Convertible I actually took the hood springs off my '47 Ford convertible to get a better hood/cowl/fender fit. I then installed a hood holder from a guy down in LA I believe it was. It was telescopic and ran along the inside of the hood and attached at exisiting points on the hood and cowl. Was virtually invisible. Once you opened your hood you gave it a twist and your hood stayed open. It really allowed the hood to fit alot better. I ditched the hood springs on my '47 Chevy then too. I found the product in the back of Streetscene? or Streetrodder?? __________________ Your Topless Cruzn Pal, Denise Last edited by Hotrodladycrusr; 01-04-2011 at 09:16 AM.

01-03-2011, 10:21 AM	#9
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: 1947 Ford Convertible Thanks for the tip Denise, How are things shaping up for your visit, think you'll have time to stop by my place on Saturday before you cruise up to Weeki Wachee? Vic __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.