The Ford Barn

Vic Piano · 02-16-2015, 02:40 PM

But Lawson, I had the gout before we went for PIZZA...

adileo · 02-16-2015, 04:23 PM

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Wonder who's having more fun - you folks or my gas attendant....

Vic Piano · 02-16-2015, 08:14 PM

You should point the '39 south on the NJ Tpk. and come on down to the Florida "Barner's Bash".

Lawson Cox · 02-17-2015, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vic Piano

But Lawson, I had the gout before we went for PIZZA...

It is all of that accumulated pizza that does you in.

Vic Piano · 02-17-2015, 12:45 PM

I don't know, that seems to have settled a little bit higher then my foot... LOL

Vic Piano · 02-20-2015, 06:00 PM

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I said goodbye to an old friend today,

I sold my '66 Lincoln Continental Convertible, to make room in the garage... My dad bought the car new, and I've kept her all these years, because of the sentimental journey she'd take me on, every time I walked into the garage.

Forty-nine years is a long time but, all good things must come to an end however, she, and the memories she holds for me, will always remain in my thoughts.

JSeery · 02-20-2015, 06:26 PM

Sorry for your sad day, but with the open space I'm sure good things are on the horizon!

oldbugger · 02-20-2015, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vic Piano

I said goodbye to an old friend today,

I sold my '66 Lincoln Continental Convertible, to make room in the garage... My dad bought the car new, and I've kept her all these years, because of the sentimental journey she'd take me on, every time I walked into the garage.

Forty-nine years is a long time but, all good things must come to an end however, she, and the memories she holds for me, will always remain in my thoughts.

Vic, its hard to see a old friend go but think of all the electrical work your getting out of. top relays, limit switches, valves, power windows, locks, not to mention all the normal stuff. Maybe this will help your loss. Paul

trainguy · 02-20-2015, 09:19 PM

Yea,I think sometimes it is easier to sell a wife or kids than to sell a car. Phil

Vic Piano · 02-22-2015, 05:23 PM

I've been playin' in the garage, trying to get the '39 LZ buttoned up for the "Barner's Bash" next weekend and, it's the same old story... one steep forward... two steeps back...

but, the good news is she's running

and I'm planning on driving her at least one of the three days of the Florida "Barner's Bash"

Vic Piano · 02-24-2015, 11:18 AM

Ok, I find myself impaled on the horns of a dilemma, where the '39 LZ is concerned.

I'm hoping that some of you might have a viable solution to this latest situation. I got the correct wiper motor and switch for the '39 LZ however, the switch is spring loaded, and the only thing that keeps it from falling through its mount on the top of the dash, is the knob. Here's the problem;

I haven't as yet painted the dash, etc. so, I don't want to use the re-popped plastic knob (according to the installation instructions, they need to be glued on). I took some '49 Ford dash knobs, that have set screws, but I had to hone them out so they would fit over the switch shaft... That caused a loss of threads and now the set screw won't set...

I'll need to remove the switch, etc. to paint the dash, once I'm ready to do that so, I've got to come up with a doable solution to the problem, short of stripping everything and painting the dash, etc. Got any good ideas...

I hope. Thanks

40cpe · 02-24-2015, 12:54 PM

There are aftermarket aluminum knobs that have set screws and are relatively thick in the shaft area. Maybe they have enough "meat" to be able to drill and still have set screw threads. They can be painted if the aluminum is offensive.

green50 · 02-24-2015, 01:09 PM

Vic, as 40cpe has suggested I'd go with the aluminum ones. I needed a knob for my air vent that wouldn't come off when I'd pull (hard) on it. I got one of those aluminum knobs and had to drill the hole bigger and I still had enough threads left for the set screw. I'll see if I can find the vendor and email/PM you. Good luck.

Vic Piano · 02-24-2015, 01:48 PM

Gene & Gene, thanks, I'll look into that as a solution.

Vic Piano · 03-20-2015, 09:18 AM

We just got back from an extended trip to Amelia Island, Florida where we attended the 20th Concours d'Elegance. I'll post a few of the Flathead photos I took, later. I've also started a Cigar City Flatheads page on FaceBook (it's much easier to post photos over there

) so, I'll have extended coverage of the event posted there early next week. I'm looking forward to getting back into the garage to continue playing with my Flatheads.

Vic Piano · 04-07-2015, 06:15 PM

It has been a while but, we were back in the garage last Saturday, getting a lot of things done on Don's '50 rag top, in preparation to fire it up and move it out of the garage.

Next in line is the rebuild of the '39 CS steering box. Thanks to Mac Van Pelt, for all the NOS parts to do the rebuild. The '39 LZ has been running very well, I've been enjoying some topless cruisin with her lately.

I'm planning on stripping the paint on the dash, console and windshield garnish molding, and repainting them to match door garnish and wheels, before I reinstall the instrument cluster and new knobs.

I've started a page for the Cigar City Flatheads on FaceBook (its a lot easier to post photos) so, if you find yourself 'surfing the net', check it out and "like" us on FaceBook.

You'll find a bunch of Flathead related pages on FaceBook along with some very cool photos of all kinds of Flatheads.

Vic Piano · 04-12-2015, 05:11 PM

Yesterday, Don, Steve and Dick came over to play in the garage.

We finished up the brakes on Don's '50 rag top, installed the driver side inner fender, and ran the wiring harness to the generator, etc. by the time we finished, it was, you guessed it... time for PIZZA.

Thanks to Dick and Steve, for taking the long drives from their homes to come and play.

Vic Piano · 04-17-2015, 08:59 AM

If any of you are interested in continuing to follow our antics, with our Flatheads and PIZZA,

I'll be shifting a lot of my postings (with photos especially) over to the Cigar City Flatheads page on FaceBook. FaceBook is much more user friendly, when it comes to posting photos, you don't need to use another photo hosting site, you can post photos directly from your computer. Oh, if you do visit us on FaceBook, you can join the group or at least. 'like us' on FaceBook.

Thanks. Vic

TomT/Williamsburg · 04-17-2015, 09:26 AM

Too bad - I know it's a pain for you but I always look forward to your SZturday "antiques" updates here on the 'Barn. It's like a fixture. But, I understand and will try and keep up with you guys there ....

Vic Piano · 04-17-2015, 09:48 AM

Hi Tom, I'll still be posting here, on the FordBarn,

but photo posting is MUCH easier on FaceBook, and we all know how much everyone enjoys photos so, come on over and join the fun on the Cigar City Flatheads pages on FaceBook. Vic

02-16-2015, 02:40 PM	#1821
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour But Lawson, I had the gout before we went for PIZZA... __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

02-16-2015, 04:23 PM	#1822
adileo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,772	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Cold39.jpg Wonder who's having more fun - you folks or my gas attendant....

02-16-2015, 08:14 PM	#1823
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour You should point the '39 south on the NJ Tpk. and come on down to the Florida "Barner's Bash". __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

02-17-2015, 12:45 PM	#1825
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour I don't know, that seems to have settled a little bit higher then my foot... LOL __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

02-20-2015, 06:00 PM	#1826
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I said goodbye to an old friend today, I sold my '66 Lincoln Continental Convertible, to make room in the garage... My dad bought the car new, and I've kept her all these years, because of the sentimental journey she'd take me on, every time I walked into the garage. Forty-nine years is a long time but, all good things must come to an end however, she, and the memories she holds for me, will always remain in my thoughts. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

02-20-2015, 06:26 PM	#1827
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Sorry for your sad day, but with the open space I'm sure good things are on the horizon!

02-20-2015, 09:19 PM	#1829
trainguy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lehighton Pa Posts: 1,085	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Yea,I think sometimes it is easier to sell a wife or kids than to sell a car. Phil

02-22-2015, 05:23 PM	#1830
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour I've been playin' in the garage, trying to get the '39 LZ buttoned up for the "Barner's Bash" next weekend and, it's the same old story... one steep forward... two steeps back... but, the good news is she's running and I'm planning on driving her at least one of the three days of the Florida "Barner's Bash" __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

02-24-2015, 11:18 AM	#1831
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Ok, I find myself impaled on the horns of a dilemma, where the '39 LZ is concerned. I'm hoping that some of you might have a viable solution to this latest situation. I got the correct wiper motor and switch for the '39 LZ however, the switch is spring loaded, and the only thing that keeps it from falling through its mount on the top of the dash, is the knob. Here's the problem; I haven't as yet painted the dash, etc. so, I don't want to use the re-popped plastic knob (according to the installation instructions, they need to be glued on). I took some '49 Ford dash knobs, that have set screws, but I had to hone them out so they would fit over the switch shaft... That caused a loss of threads and now the set screw won't set... I'll need to remove the switch, etc. to paint the dash, once I'm ready to do that so, I've got to come up with a doable solution to the problem, short of stripping everything and painting the dash, etc. Got any good ideas... I hope. Thanks __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

02-24-2015, 12:54 PM	#1832
40cpe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Star, MS Posts: 4,024	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour There are aftermarket aluminum knobs that have set screws and are relatively thick in the shaft area. Maybe they have enough "meat" to be able to drill and still have set screw threads. They can be painted if the aluminum is offensive.

02-24-2015, 01:09 PM	#1833
green50 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: North Georgia Posts: 392	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Vic, as 40cpe has suggested I'd go with the aluminum ones. I needed a knob for my air vent that wouldn't come off when I'd pull (hard) on it. I got one of those aluminum knobs and had to drill the hole bigger and I still had enough threads left for the set screw. I'll see if I can find the vendor and email/PM you. Good luck. __________________ Gene

02-24-2015, 01:48 PM	#1834
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Gene & Gene, thanks, I'll look into that as a solution. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

03-20-2015, 09:18 AM	#1835
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour We just got back from an extended trip to Amelia Island, Florida where we attended the 20th Concours d'Elegance. I'll post a few of the Flathead photos I took, later. I've also started a Cigar City Flatheads page on FaceBook (it's much easier to post photos over there ) so, I'll have extended coverage of the event posted there early next week. I'm looking forward to getting back into the garage to continue playing with my Flatheads. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

04-07-2015, 06:15 PM	#1836
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour It has been a while but, we were back in the garage last Saturday, getting a lot of things done on Don's '50 rag top, in preparation to fire it up and move it out of the garage. Next in line is the rebuild of the '39 CS steering box. Thanks to Mac Van Pelt, for all the NOS parts to do the rebuild. The '39 LZ has been running very well, I've been enjoying some topless cruisin with her lately. I'm planning on stripping the paint on the dash, console and windshield garnish molding, and repainting them to match door garnish and wheels, before I reinstall the instrument cluster and new knobs. I've started a page for the Cigar City Flatheads on FaceBook (its a lot easier to post photos) so, if you find yourself 'surfing the net', check it out and "like" us on FaceBook. You'll find a bunch of Flathead related pages on FaceBook along with some very cool photos of all kinds of Flatheads. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

04-12-2015, 05:11 PM	#1837
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Yesterday, Don, Steve and Dick came over to play in the garage. We finished up the brakes on Don's '50 rag top, installed the driver side inner fender, and ran the wiring harness to the generator, etc. by the time we finished, it was, you guessed it... time for PIZZA. Thanks to Dick and Steve, for taking the long drives from their homes to come and play. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

04-17-2015, 08:59 AM	#1838
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour If any of you are interested in continuing to follow our antics, with our Flatheads and PIZZA, I'll be shifting a lot of my postings (with photos especially) over to the Cigar City Flatheads page on FaceBook. FaceBook is much more user friendly, when it comes to posting photos, you don't need to use another photo hosting site, you can post photos directly from your computer. Oh, if you do visit us on FaceBook, you can join the group or at least. 'like us' on FaceBook. Thanks. Vic __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge. Last edited by Vic Piano; 04-17-2015 at 09:05 AM.

04-17-2015, 09:26 AM	#1839
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,654	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Too bad - I know it's a pain for you but I always look forward to your SZturday "antiques" updates here on the 'Barn. It's like a fixture. But, I understand and will try and keep up with you guys there ....

04-17-2015, 09:48 AM	#1840
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Hi Tom, I'll still be posting here, on the FordBarn, but photo posting is MUCH easier on FaceBook, and we all know how much everyone enjoys photos so, come on over and join the fun on the Cigar City Flatheads pages on FaceBook. Vic __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.