The Ford Barn

Conrad Rossi · 11-03-2012, 02:38 PM

Hello Barners,

I would like to bring into The Barn my early 1946 Ford 5W coupe. It has been sitting in my garage for two years, and now is time to bring it back to running condition. The car is complete with all original parts but it has been sitting for about 25 years, has a good story with him, and does not run although the engine is not stuck.

Please help me bring the car back to life. My kids and wife nicked named him 'Stanley' after the Cars movie cartoon character that founded Radiator Springs -a statue of an Ford Model T, because the car doesn't run!

I have attached some pictures so you can see him, and I look forward to your kind advise as you been there, lived it, and continue to keep them running.

Respectfully,

Conrad

WRA · 11-03-2012, 02:50 PM

Welcome. I always did like the 46 Ford.

Barry-ct · 11-03-2012, 03:32 PM

Welcome to the Barn. You'll find alot of good advice here! Ask away!!

Mart · 11-03-2012, 03:33 PM

Hi, welcome in. Good folks here, any questions you have will be answered. Nice looking coupe.. Had a 46 myself, for a while.

Any idea why it wont run??

Mart.

Big_Guys_baby · 11-03-2012, 04:21 PM

Welcome! I am in process of restoring my dad's 1946 Business Coupe. Love the '46! This place has been tremendous assistance to me. Use the search function and don't be afraid to ask questions!

JM 35 Sedan · 11-03-2012, 05:30 PM

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Welcome to Fordbarn. Looks like a nice solid '46 you have there. I had a '46 coupe when I was 18. Wish I still had that. I think most everyone here enjoys helping others bring their Flathead Ford V8's back to life. Ask questions and keep us posted on your progress. You will be smiling from ear to ear the first time you hear that engine run.

Conrad Rossi · 11-03-2012, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mart

Hi, welcome in. Good folks here, any questions you have will be answered. Nice looking coupe.. Had a 46 myself, for a while.

Any idea why it wont run??

Mart.

I have no idea why it doesn't run. According to the seller it was a running car when parked 30 years ago. It still has the original wiring, which has been hacked into it and it has dried out. Also, looks like the cooling system is shot too as the fan wobbles and there is evidence that it met the radiator. Tomorrow, I will check if it holds water or just take it out for a 4psi pressure check.

Henry/Kokomo · 11-03-2012, 06:23 PM

Welcome to the Fordbarn! Always glad to see new people. I have a '46 Tudor and the people on here have been great with advice and assistance. Good luck on your project. Hope I can help.

bmwillia · 11-03-2012, 06:34 PM

Welcome to the Barn!

You are in the right place!

Nice Car!

Mike in AZ · 11-03-2012, 08:33 PM

welcome to the 'Barn.....and you're close by....i can give you some help with my limited knowledge....if you wish.....and i do mean limited knowledge....just enuf to get you in trouble...lol....Mike

31chevy · 11-04-2012, 07:25 AM

Welcome, you will find the Barn people very very helpful,
they were to me.
Gary.

trulyvintage · 11-04-2012, 07:38 AM

Conrad,

Welcome - but I gotta tell ya' I have ' Barn Envy ' for your 46' ...

Looks like you have a thinkin' chair too ....

Jim

joe plumber · 11-04-2012, 09:33 AM

Welcome to the Barn .Love the 46 Ford .Use to have a 46 convertable.

bige386 · 11-04-2012, 10:36 AM

Welcome aboard Conrad...I also have a 46 and just love the ol girl. The wife dubbed it Elinor due to we also have an Edsel so now we have Edsel and Elinor Ford in the garage. LOL Well I hope We can help you out getting your 46 up and running soon.

Emmett

Ralph Moore · 11-04-2012, 10:42 AM

Welcome, nice start for a project, just get it running and drive it, you'll enjoy it so much more. You've got the weather for it. I always loved the Fat Fendered Fords!

Vic Piano · 11-04-2012, 10:47 AM

Welcome to the FordBarn, I'm sure you'll have the '46 up and running in no time. There are plenty of folks here on the forum that have extensive knowledge and are willing to help out.

funrunr · 11-04-2012, 11:21 AM

Welcome, nice car too. I would start by changine the oil, removing spark plugs and squirting a generous amount of Marvel Mystery Oil in each cylinder and letting it soak for a day and install new plugs or clean these ones. in the meantime disconnect wires (making note where they go so you can reconnect in the future)from generator and starter relay (not the batt or starter, but ignition) wire in seperate starter button or switch I prefer a switch so I can turn it off and be in control, if you do a button you need to figure a way to turn the car off such as a toggle leading to coil.You will only need new wire from batt to temporary switch, switch-starter relay, switch-coil and coil to distributor.This is just incase mice or other rodants have chewed your wiring and caused any to cross each other
Disconnect fuel line at firewall where the hard line meets the flex line and install a temp gas can with enough hose to keep it out of the way of harm and possibly back fire (1 gallon plastic can with a hose connected to the vent with a hose clamp work good but a boat gas can works best since they have a prime bulb built into the line but you would be relying on a fuel pump you have no idea of condition.) Don't fill with gas yet. After it has soaked oil for a day try turning engine by hand. If it is good try turning it over using the wired up ignition switch, (if good turn it over a few times to get the oil pump to spin oil on the rest of the internal engine parts. While doing so pull a plug wire and check for spark.) If all is good put in some gas in can and a dribble down the throat of carb and with a FIRE EXTINGUISHER CLOSE-BY try to start the car.
If using plastic can don't forget to place can on its side so gas goes into line and you will need to open main spout for ventilation. You mentioned your radiator may be bad, no need to work on it yet, just dont let the car run long or get hot and you'll be fine without it just to hear it run. If it runs you'll have this part tackled and be able to move-on. I have left out some minor details expecting you already know, new batt, car in neutral, clean sediment bowl etc. etc.

Please keep us informed, good luck

Ol' Ron · 11-04-2012, 11:33 AM

Welcom, do a compression check first. Put a little oil in the cyls first, WOT and a 12V bat.
If all the cyls are close and over 70lbs, you shouldn't have any trouble starting it. You WILL have to clean the tank and the fuelpump will probably not work so an electric pump will take care of that. Send the Dist to Bubba. Now you can take it for a ride.

Butch11443 · 11-04-2012, 11:53 AM

Also, leave the plugs out when you first spin it over. Make sure the cylinders have plenty of oil in them.
Butch

Fibber Mcgee · 11-04-2012, 11:56 AM

Welcome ,there's always more room in the barn.

11-03-2012, 02:50 PM	#2
WRA Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South of I-40 Posts: 379	Re: Would like to bring my 1946 Ford 5W Coupe into The Barn Welcome. I always did like the 46 Ford.

11-03-2012, 03:32 PM	#3
Barry-ct Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Newington, Connecticut Posts: 1,374	Re: Would like to bring my 1946 Ford 5W Coupe into The Barn Welcome to the Barn. You'll find alot of good advice here! Ask away!! __________________ Barry 50 F-1

11-03-2012, 03:33 PM	#4
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,752	Re: Would like to bring my 1946 Ford 5W Coupe into The Barn Hi, welcome in. Good folks here, any questions you have will be answered. Nice looking coupe.. Had a 46 myself, for a while. Any idea why it wont run?? Mart.

11-03-2012, 04:21 PM	#5
Big_Guys_baby Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 191	Re: Would like to bring my 1946 Ford 5W Coupe into The Barn Welcome! I am in process of restoring my dad's 1946 Business Coupe. Love the '46! This place has been tremendous assistance to me. Use the search function and don't be afraid to ask questions!

11-03-2012, 05:30 PM	#6
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: Would like to bring my 1946 Ford 5W Coupe into The Barn Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Welcome to Fordbarn. Looks like a nice solid '46 you have there. I had a '46 coupe when I was 18. Wish I still had that. I think most everyone here enjoys helping others bring their Flathead Ford V8's back to life. Ask questions and keep us posted on your progress. You will be smiling from ear to ear the first time you hear that engine run. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

11-03-2012, 06:23 PM	#8
Henry/Kokomo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kokomo, Indiana Posts: 1,731	Re: Would like to bring my 1946 Ford 5W Coupe into The Barn Welcome to the Fordbarn! Always glad to see new people. I have a '46 Tudor and the people on here have been great with advice and assistance. Good luck on your project. Hope I can help.

11-03-2012, 06:34 PM	#9
bmwillia Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 457	Re: Would like to bring my 1946 Ford 5W Coupe into The Barn Welcome to the Barn! You are in the right place! Nice Car! __________________ Brad Williamson

11-03-2012, 08:33 PM	#10
Mike in AZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waddell, AZ Posts: 2,540	Re: Would like to bring my 1946 Ford 5W Coupe into The Barn welcome to the 'Barn.....and you're close by....i can give you some help with my limited knowledge....if you wish.....and i do mean limited knowledge....just enuf to get you in trouble...lol....Mike

11-04-2012, 07:25 AM	#11
31chevy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lake City Mi. Posts: 807	Re: Would like to bring my 1946 Ford 5W Coupe into The Barn Welcome, you will find the Barn people very very helpful, they were to me. Gary.

11-04-2012, 07:38 AM	#12
trulyvintage Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Direct Enclosed Transport Since 2006 Posts: 4,160	Re: Would like to bring my 1946 Ford 5W Coupe into The Barn Conrad, Welcome - but I gotta tell ya' I have ' Barn Envy ' for your 46' ... Looks like you have a thinkin' chair too .... Jim __________________ Click Here To See Where I Am Today What My Actual Customers Say Click Here Click Here To See Vehicles I Have Hauled

11-04-2012, 09:33 AM	#13
joe plumber Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 820	Re: Would like to bring my 1946 Ford 5W Coupe into The Barn Welcome to the Barn .Love the 46 Ford .Use to have a 46 convertable.

11-04-2012, 10:36 AM	#14
bige386 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 264	Re: Would like to bring my 1946 Ford 5W Coupe into The Barn Welcome aboard Conrad...I also have a 46 and just love the ol girl. The wife dubbed it Elinor due to we also have an Edsel so now we have Edsel and Elinor Ford in the garage. LOL Well I hope We can help you out getting your 46 up and running soon. Emmett __________________ The Lord is the light--allow Him to guide you.

11-04-2012, 10:42 AM	#15
Ralph Moore Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: North Pole, Alaska Posts: 1,470	Re: Would like to bring my 1946 Ford 5W Coupe into The Barn Welcome, nice start for a project, just get it running and drive it, you'll enjoy it so much more. You've got the weather for it. I always loved the Fat Fendered Fords!

11-04-2012, 10:47 AM	#16
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: Would like to bring my 1946 Ford 5W Coupe into The Barn Welcome to the FordBarn, I'm sure you'll have the '46 up and running in no time. There are plenty of folks here on the forum that have extensive knowledge and are willing to help out. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

11-04-2012, 11:21 AM	#17
funrunr Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Belleville,MI Posts: 1,427	Re: Would like to bring my 1946 Ford 5W Coupe into The Barn Welcome, nice car too. I would start by changine the oil, removing spark plugs and squirting a generous amount of Marvel Mystery Oil in each cylinder and letting it soak for a day and install new plugs or clean these ones. in the meantime disconnect wires (making note where they go so you can reconnect in the future)from generator and starter relay (not the batt or starter, but ignition) wire in seperate starter button or switch I prefer a switch so I can turn it off and be in control, if you do a button you need to figure a way to turn the car off such as a toggle leading to coil.You will only need new wire from batt to temporary switch, switch-starter relay, switch-coil and coil to distributor.This is just incase mice or other rodants have chewed your wiring and caused any to cross each other Disconnect fuel line at firewall where the hard line meets the flex line and install a temp gas can with enough hose to keep it out of the way of harm and possibly back fire (1 gallon plastic can with a hose connected to the vent with a hose clamp work good but a boat gas can works best since they have a prime bulb built into the line but you would be relying on a fuel pump you have no idea of condition.) Don't fill with gas yet. After it has soaked oil for a day try turning engine by hand. If it is good try turning it over using the wired up ignition switch, (if good turn it over a few times to get the oil pump to spin oil on the rest of the internal engine parts. While doing so pull a plug wire and check for spark.) If all is good put in some gas in can and a dribble down the throat of carb and with a FIRE EXTINGUISHER CLOSE-BY try to start the car. If using plastic can don't forget to place can on its side so gas goes into line and you will need to open main spout for ventilation. You mentioned your radiator may be bad, no need to work on it yet, just dont let the car run long or get hot and you'll be fine without it just to hear it run. If it runs you'll have this part tackled and be able to move-on. I have left out some minor details expecting you already know, new batt, car in neutral, clean sediment bowl etc. etc. Please keep us informed, good luck __________________ Thank God this is only a hobby! Last edited by funrunr; 11-04-2012 at 11:32 AM.

11-04-2012, 11:33 AM	#18
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,860	Re: Would like to bring my 1946 Ford 5W Coupe into The Barn Welcom, do a compression check first. Put a little oil in the cyls first, WOT and a 12V bat. If all the cyls are close and over 70lbs, you shouldn't have any trouble starting it. You WILL have to clean the tank and the fuelpump will probably not work so an electric pump will take care of that. Send the Dist to Bubba. Now you can take it for a ride.

11-04-2012, 11:53 AM	#19
Butch11443 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Atlanta, Michigan Posts: 236	Re: Would like to bring my 1946 Ford 5W Coupe into The Barn Also, leave the plugs out when you first spin it over. Make sure the cylinders have plenty of oil in them. Butch

11-04-2012, 11:56 AM	#20
Fibber Mcgee Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Callahan Fla Posts: 1,149	Re: Would like to bring my 1946 Ford 5W Coupe into The Barn Welcome ,there's always more room in the barn. __________________ Wanted, a car with a " Dynaflex Superflowing Unijet Turbovasculator which is Syncromeshed to the Multicoil Hydrotensioned Dual vacuum Dynomometer. "