The Ford Barn

Vic Piano · 06-23-2015, 07:45 AM

You got it Bill!

Vic Piano · 06-23-2015, 12:03 PM

Well, we are getting ready to get Joe's '48 Merc back to him but, before we cruise down to Sarasota on Saturday, we still have to adjust the brakes and do a few small adjustments under the car. I was feeling really ambitious this morning (too much coffee I guess) so I went out to give the Merc a bath, and a bit of a shine. I'm gonna miss this Merc, she's one fine automobile!

adileo · 06-23-2015, 12:10 PM

Looks gr8!!!

Vic Piano · 06-23-2015, 12:30 PM

Thanks Andy, she's an excellent driver, now with a nice strong Flathead, thanks to Mike! did you resolve you fuel delivery problem on the '39?

adileo · 06-23-2015, 01:13 PM

Yes I did what you suggested now working on slow cranking when she's real hot.

Vic Piano · 06-23-2015, 01:41 PM

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Check the coil and all the grounds, you can never have enough grounds in a 6 volt system.

adileo · 06-23-2015, 02:07 PM

Thanks coil is fairly new from skip - grounds if it works good cold would it not be same hot?

Vic Piano · 06-23-2015, 02:28 PM

Not always, it depends on the size of wire you are using. 6 volt systems require a heavier battery and ground cables. This is one of the problems we ran into with the '48 Merc. In addition to the wrong size cables, there was a quick disconnect attached to the hot side of the battery... Once we changed the battery and ground wires, and eliminated the quick disconnect, the Merc fired right up. Be sure to run an additional ground from the block to the battery, this will insure a good ground for the starting circuit.

adileo · 06-23-2015, 02:40 PM

Will do as always thanks Vic

Vic Piano · 06-23-2015, 03:41 PM

Andy, let me know if that helps.

Vic Piano · 06-27-2015, 01:14 PM

Do any of you know where I can find a good trunk handle mount (pot metal piece) for the '48 Merc. See photo

Vic Piano · 06-29-2015, 07:59 AM

Joe came up Saturday and we took the Merc for a nice long cruise.

Initially, when we put everything back together, I left the thermostats in but, the car was running hot so, I removed the thermostats and that solved the problem. On the cruise she ran at between 170 and 180 degrees, climbed up a bit at stop lights but went back down once we were moving again. On a hard stop, the brakes pulled to the left in front so we will have to address that. Joe said that the drums were thin (as per the guy who did the brake job) so he didn't shave them...

We could feel high spots on the drums when we adjusted the brakes so... Joe is looking for a new set of drums. Once the new drums arrive, we will install them. At that point the Merc should be ready for many, many miles of trouble free cruisin.

Tinker · 06-29-2015, 08:16 AM

Certainly another beautiful car you are working on there Vic!

Vic Piano · 06-29-2015, 08:45 AM

Thanks Tinker, yes it is! Like most 'drivers', it has some flaws but, those of us that like to drive our cars, as often as we can, don't sweat the small stuff...

Joe's '48 Merc will make an outstanding driver and a great 'looker' as well!

Vic Piano · 06-30-2015, 09:59 AM

Well, Friday, July 10th is my birthday... I found something that I would really like, but, I'll need several of my really good friends to chip in to get it for me... Here's a photo of it, it's a 1947 Ford Station Wagon and it's for sale for just $85,000.00... That would really make this a very happy birthday for me... I'm just sayin...

adileo · 06-30-2015, 10:03 AM

Vic

First, I wish you all the best for your birthday.

I also think I can help with that gift. I pledge my part and will pay 4 and wrap a ribbon around the condensor.

KiWinUS · 06-30-2015, 11:46 AM

I would be glad to help you here Vic , after you buy the Woodie , I will cut the roof off it for you !!! You know you can only add convertibles to the beautiful stable that you have !
Cheers
Tony

Vic Piano · 06-30-2015, 02:35 PM

Andy, thanks for the ribbon and Tony, you can only do that if you'll throw in a CAM...!!!

Bill · 06-30-2015, 02:59 PM

Well Vic I knew I shouldn't have sent you the link to Woodies on the Wharf this morning. I met the owner of that car this winter in Fl. I bet you can buy it for 84K maybe a little less. With a woodie you never know who are gonna run into... LOL Bill

41ford1 · 06-30-2015, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by KiWinUS

I would be glad to help you here Vic , after you buy the Woodie , I will cut the roof off it for you !!! You know you can only add convertibles to the beautiful stable that you have !
Cheers
Tony

Knowing Vic he'd turn that into a Sportsman Converible Sedan.

06-23-2015, 07:45 AM	#1941
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour You got it Bill! __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

06-23-2015, 12:03 PM	#1942
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Well, we are getting ready to get Joe's '48 Merc back to him but, before we cruise down to Sarasota on Saturday, we still have to adjust the brakes and do a few small adjustments under the car. I was feeling really ambitious this morning (too much coffee I guess) so I went out to give the Merc a bath, and a bit of a shine. I'm gonna miss this Merc, she's one fine automobile! __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

06-23-2015, 12:10 PM	#1943
adileo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,772	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Looks gr8!!!

06-23-2015, 12:30 PM	#1944
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Thanks Andy, she's an excellent driver, now with a nice strong Flathead, thanks to Mike! did you resolve you fuel delivery problem on the '39? __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

06-23-2015, 01:13 PM	#1945
adileo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,772	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Yes I did what you suggested now working on slow cranking when she's real hot.

06-23-2015, 01:41 PM	#1946
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) Check the coil and all the grounds, you can never have enough grounds in a 6 volt system. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

06-23-2015, 02:07 PM	#1947
adileo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,772	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Thanks coil is fairly new from skip - grounds if it works good cold would it not be same hot?

06-23-2015, 02:28 PM	#1948
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Not always, it depends on the size of wire you are using. 6 volt systems require a heavier battery and ground cables. This is one of the problems we ran into with the '48 Merc. In addition to the wrong size cables, there was a quick disconnect attached to the hot side of the battery... Once we changed the battery and ground wires, and eliminated the quick disconnect, the Merc fired right up. Be sure to run an additional ground from the block to the battery, this will insure a good ground for the starting circuit. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

06-23-2015, 02:40 PM	#1949
adileo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,772	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Will do as always thanks Vic

06-23-2015, 03:41 PM	#1950
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Andy, let me know if that helps. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

06-27-2015, 01:14 PM	#1951
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Do any of you know where I can find a good trunk handle mount (pot metal piece) for the '48 Merc. See photo __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

06-29-2015, 07:59 AM	#1952
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Joe came up Saturday and we took the Merc for a nice long cruise. Initially, when we put everything back together, I left the thermostats in but, the car was running hot so, I removed the thermostats and that solved the problem. On the cruise she ran at between 170 and 180 degrees, climbed up a bit at stop lights but went back down once we were moving again. On a hard stop, the brakes pulled to the left in front so we will have to address that. Joe said that the drums were thin (as per the guy who did the brake job) so he didn't shave them... We could feel high spots on the drums when we adjusted the brakes so... Joe is looking for a new set of drums. Once the new drums arrive, we will install them. At that point the Merc should be ready for many, many miles of trouble free cruisin. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

06-29-2015, 08:16 AM	#1953
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,053	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Certainly another beautiful car you are working on there Vic!

06-29-2015, 08:45 AM	#1954
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Thanks Tinker, yes it is! Like most 'drivers', it has some flaws but, those of us that like to drive our cars, as often as we can, don't sweat the small stuff... Joe's '48 Merc will make an outstanding driver and a great 'looker' as well! __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

06-30-2015, 09:59 AM	#1955
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Well, Friday, July 10th is my birthday... I found something that I would really like, but, I'll need several of my really good friends to chip in to get it for me... Here's a photo of it, it's a 1947 Ford Station Wagon and it's for sale for just $85,000.00... That would really make this a very happy birthday for me... I'm just sayin... __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

06-30-2015, 10:03 AM	#1956
adileo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,772	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Vic First, I wish you all the best for your birthday. I also think I can help with that gift. I pledge my part and will pay 4 and wrap a ribbon around the condensor.

06-30-2015, 11:46 AM	#1957
KiWinUS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Charlotte NC KiWi-L100 available here Posts: 2,963	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour I would be glad to help you here Vic , after you buy the Woodie , I will cut the roof off it for you !!! You know you can only add convertibles to the beautiful stable that you have ! Cheers Tony

06-30-2015, 02:35 PM	#1958
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Andy, thanks for the ribbon and Tony, you can only do that if you'll throw in a CAM...!!! __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

06-30-2015, 02:59 PM	#1959
Bill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 469	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Well Vic I knew I shouldn't have sent you the link to Woodies on the Wharf this morning. I met the owner of that car this winter in Fl. I bet you can buy it for 84K maybe a little less. With a woodie you never know who are gonna run into... LOL Bill