The Ford Barn

Roxo · 12-17-2023, 04:13 PM

I installed a Weaver Crane to my truck and I'm surprised at how well it handles.
It brakes just fine. Don't feel as if the extra load is pushing me as I brake.
It takes turns without leaning like I expected it too.
Rides smooth with a new rear ten leaf deluxe delivery spring by Eaton Detroit Spring.
The front end seems to ride as it should with no feel of it being light on the road.
These are all things brought up in a past thread.

Engine rebuilt (Antique Engine Rebuilding) now in Indiana under new owner.
Aftermarket modern shocks
All new brake system
front end rebuild
New front and rear springs
New Radial tires
Tranny rebuilt and more

No, I don't have the original cab or bed but they are asking more for them then they are worth to me. I already have more in it then I can expect to get for it. It's just my toy!

Gene F · 12-17-2023, 04:16 PM

Ya know what, it looks fine. Enjoy it.

Chuck Dempsey · 12-17-2023, 04:19 PM

Great job! (I'll call when I need a tow...)

Roxo · 12-17-2023, 04:20 PM

Thanks Gene. I'm sure I will

P.S. · 12-17-2023, 04:34 PM

That truck is money! Very nicely done.

Roxo · 12-17-2023, 04:48 PM

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Thanks guys. The people on this site really helped me out. Going through all the past threads and asking questions when needed was a great help. I appreciate your knowledge and willingness to help others.
Keep it up!

henry's 31 · 12-17-2023, 05:08 PM

Roxo:

That looks great! When you can post more photos. Enjoy!

Al

WHN · 12-17-2023, 05:43 PM

I would love to see more pictures?

You did a very nice job.

Enjoy.

spdway1 · 12-17-2023, 06:04 PM

Enjoy it, 1/2 tons were never used as a tow truck.

Roxo · 12-17-2023, 06:47 PM

Thanks alot guys it was a fun Build. I made her a good solid machine that can be a everyday driver.
I started an album with more pics. Including 2 that was in her snowbird days. She came from the state of Main.

Brentwood Bob · 12-17-2023, 07:20 PM

Looks like fun. Like the heater, the chain hoist and the rubber floor matts.

mercman from oz · 12-17-2023, 08:45 PM

Weaver Crane added to Roxo's Model A Truck

petew · 12-18-2023, 07:50 AM

Very nicely done !!

Bob Bidonde · 12-18-2023, 07:58 AM

Your "A" truck is sweet! Nice creativity and good looking workmanship.

katy · 12-18-2023, 12:04 PM

looking good!!!!!

David in San Antonio · 12-18-2023, 12:52 PM

Beautiful!

Anteek29 · 12-18-2023, 12:57 PM

Amazing...love that!

stickshift · 12-18-2023, 01:06 PM

Beautiful woodwork. Obviously very time consuming. The pieced together section on the rear of the cab is a work of art. My uncle was a cabinet maker and he knew how to do those things, and it would last a lifetime. A lost talent these days. Well Done Roxo!

Roxo · 12-18-2023, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stickshift

Beautiful woodwork. Obviously very time consuming. The pieced together section on the rear of the cab is a work of art. My uncle was a cabinet maker and he knew how to do those things, and it would last a lifetime. A lost talent these days. Well Done Roxo!

I do wood working of many types myself, but I did not make the cab. I tried to find out more about who might have made it but no luck. It took someone with great skills for sure. They tried to mimic the original cab the best they could. It definitely helps make the truck unique for sure. People love the wood cab.

Planojc · 12-20-2023, 10:39 AM

I would drive that truck. Love it.

12-17-2023, 04:16 PM	#2
Gene F Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,973	Re: well I did it! Ya know what, it looks fine. Enjoy it.

12-17-2023, 04:19 PM	#3
Chuck Dempsey Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waynesville, NC Posts: 788	Re: well I did it! Great job! (I'll call when I need a tow...)

12-17-2023, 04:20 PM	#4
Roxo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Kankakee, Illinois Posts: 225	Re: well I did it! Thanks Gene. I'm sure I will

12-17-2023, 04:34 PM	#5
P.S. Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: California Posts: 1,696	Re: well I did it! That truck is money! Very nicely done. __________________ 2024 MAFCA Technical Director

12-17-2023, 04:48 PM	#6
Roxo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Kankakee, Illinois Posts: 225	Re: well I did it! Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks guys. The people on this site really helped me out. Going through all the past threads and asking questions when needed was a great help. I appreciate your knowledge and willingness to help others. Keep it up!

12-17-2023, 05:08 PM	#7
henry's 31 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Columbus(Cataula) Georgia Posts: 849	Re: well I did it! Roxo: That looks great! When you can post more photos. Enjoy! Al __________________ Henry' s 31

12-17-2023, 05:43 PM	#8
WHN Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Connecticut Shoreline Posts: 1,824	Re: well I did it! I would love to see more pictures? You did a very nice job. Enjoy.

12-17-2023, 06:04 PM	#9
spdway1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Chicopee, MA Posts: 1,402	Re: well I did it! Enjoy it, 1/2 tons were never used as a tow truck.

12-17-2023, 06:47 PM	#10
Roxo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Kankakee, Illinois Posts: 225	Re: well I did it! Thanks alot guys it was a fun Build. I made her a good solid machine that can be a everyday driver. I started an album with more pics. Including 2 that was in her snowbird days. She came from the state of Main.

12-17-2023, 07:20 PM	#11
Brentwood Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: brentwood, ca Posts: 4,246	Re: well I did it! Looks like fun. Like the heater, the chain hoist and the rubber floor matts. Last edited by Brentwood Bob; 12-18-2023 at 01:17 PM.

12-17-2023, 08:45 PM	#12
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,376	Re: well I did it! Weaver Crane added to Roxo's Model A Truck

12-18-2023, 07:50 AM	#13
petew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Mebane, NC Posts: 188	Re: well I did it! Very nicely done !!

12-18-2023, 07:58 AM	#14
Bob Bidonde Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,470	Re: well I did it! Your "A" truck is sweet! Nice creativity and good looking workmanship. __________________ Bob Bidonde

12-18-2023, 12:04 PM	#15
katy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 5,046	Re: well I did it! looking good!!!!! __________________ If you don't hear a rumor by 10 AM, start one!. Got my education out behind the barn!

12-18-2023, 12:52 PM	#16
David in San Antonio Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 222	Re: well I did it! Beautiful! __________________ David in San Antonio 1930 ('31?) Deluxe "Wretched Roadster" Restored 1957 Alamo A’s Club

12-18-2023, 12:57 PM	#17
Anteek29 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Santa Maria, CA Posts: 985	Re: well I did it! Amazing...love that! __________________ Alan 1929 Special Coupe 1941 Pick-Up 1955 Victoria

12-18-2023, 01:06 PM	#18
stickshift Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Grass Valley, Ca Posts: 247	Re: well I did it! Beautiful woodwork. Obviously very time consuming. The pieced together section on the rear of the cab is a work of art. My uncle was a cabinet maker and he knew how to do those things, and it would last a lifetime. A lost talent these days. Well Done Roxo! __________________ Stickshift 1915 Model T touring 1931 Ford Model AA Flatbed

12-20-2023, 10:39 AM	#20
Planojc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 847	Re: well I did it! I would drive that truck. Love it.