The Ford Barn

RalphG · 11-04-2017, 03:19 PM

We had our first real snow fall last night. Maybe 4 to 5 inches of light snow. It was in the 20s and dry enough I thought I'd take the Merc out for a spin. The usual priming of the carburetor was all it took to start up. Piece of cardboard to cover up the radiator soon had the temp up to normal (and above). The old bald p235x70 radials spin pretty easy in the snow but I got around ok. Got a few pictures and some video of course.

ford38v8 · 11-04-2017, 03:27 PM

Ah, come on, Ralph. You didn't take a picture, you painted that scene.

Newc · 11-04-2017, 03:30 PM

When there's a Bank Robbery in Canada... They look for the suspects in Florida

ford38v8 · 11-04-2017, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Newc

When there's a Bank Robbery in Canada... They look for the suspects in Florida

Those Floridians rob snow banks?

corvette8n · 11-04-2017, 06:00 PM

It looks like the December page from your typical wall calendar, great shot, I looked for you video but didn't see one.

flatford8 · 11-04-2017, 06:21 PM

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The snow looks great !!!!.......PLEASE keep it in Canada!!!!!.......Mark

Ford Freak · 11-04-2017, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by flatford8

The snow looks great !!!!.......PLEASE keep it in Canada!!!!!.......Mark

Yes , please do by all means !!

RalphG · 11-04-2017, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by corvette8n

It looks like the December page from your typical wall calendar, great shot, I looked for you video but didn't see one.

Video still in the camera but I might get it edited and uploaded this evening. Snow here is like death and taxes. Unavoidable so you learn to live with it. (Or move South for the winter).
The old flathead warmed up really well with cardboard over the radiator but unfortunately I've had to disconnect the heater core (leaks). Therefore have to run with a window open so it does not fog up on the inside of the glass.. But it was only 20 degrees and that is not considered cold here.

big job · 11-05-2017, 05:22 AM

Snow equals Money !!!!!!

jrvariel48 · 11-05-2017, 05:49 AM

I'm not ready for snow yet!!

Anteek29 · 11-05-2017, 12:02 PM

I used to love snow...when I viewed it outside my warm cozy house windows back in PA!

34pickup · 11-05-2017, 02:13 PM

If it snowed 4 to 5 inches here, the whole state would be shut down..

Sid the Maineiac · 11-05-2017, 04:41 PM

Hey Big Job, You said snow is money so how much do you sell a load like that for? lol

VeryTangled · 11-05-2017, 05:04 PM

Video here... https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=232620

RKS.PA · 11-05-2017, 06:05 PM

Ralph, is that pickup being abused on the left side of your garage/barn? Looks like it might be a Ford??

Dick.

RalphG · 11-05-2017, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by RKS.PA

Ralph, is that pickup being abused on the left side of your garage/barn? Looks like it might be a Ford??

Dick.

That is the M68 Mercury truck patiently waiting for me to get the motor to turn over. Its on one of my youtube videos. I'm hoping to make one of it running some day.

RKS.PA · 11-05-2017, 08:45 PM

Ralph, you be good to that girl. Maybe a blanket and a tarp?

Dick.

GB SISSON · 11-05-2017, 09:25 PM

Or a scrap lumber lean-to on that side of the barn. I wish I lived closer, I have lots of lumber and old corrugated roofing. I lived and worked in Maine in 1976-7, and love your pictures and videos.

tubman · 11-05-2017, 10:10 PM

Well, after 15 years of no snow, I'm going to find out what a Minnesota winter is like again. While our condo in Marathon was not damaged by Hurricane Irma, the elevators and A/C condensers were totally knocked out. Given the amount of damage in the Keys and the scarcity of good help, they can't even give me an estimate on then they can get the repairs started; hell, the insurance adjuster hasn't even been there yet.

I am working on upgrading the heat in my shop, so maybe I can spend the winter doing something more rewarding than fishing, sitting in the sun, and drinking Pina Coladas.

RalphG · 11-05-2017, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by GB SISSON

Or a scrap lumber lean-to on that side of the barn. I wish I lived closer, I have lots of lumber and old corrugated roofing. I lived and worked in Maine in 1976-7, and love your pictures and videos.

Or maybe kick those two old GMCs out of the lean to on the other side of the shed? I'm seriously getting short on space here. Theres a 9430 GMC back in the bush I'd like to get indoors as well. And that 38 Pontiac, well its on the list. 'd like to at least get it home and parked beside the 38 Ford parts car.

11-04-2017, 03:27 PM	#2
ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 6,648	Re: First Snow Ah, come on, Ralph. You didn't take a picture, you painted that scene. __________________ Alan

11-04-2017, 03:30 PM	#3
Newc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,489	Re: First Snow When there's a Bank Robbery in Canada... They look for the suspects in Florida

11-04-2017, 06:00 PM	#5
corvette8n Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 36 miles north of Albany NY Posts: 2,954	Re: First Snow It looks like the December page from your typical wall calendar, great shot, I looked for you video but didn't see one.

11-04-2017, 06:21 PM	#6
flatford8 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lyman,ME. Posts: 2,631	Re: First Snow Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The snow looks great !!!!.......PLEASE keep it in Canada!!!!!.......Mark __________________ I'm thinkin' about crankin' My ragged ol' truck up and haulin' myself into town. Billy Joe Shaver

11-05-2017, 05:49 AM	#10
jrvariel48 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,427	Re: First Snow I'm not ready for snow yet!!

11-05-2017, 12:02 PM	#11
Anteek29 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Santa Maria, CA Posts: 985	Re: First Snow I used to love snow...when I viewed it outside my warm cozy house windows back in PA! __________________ Alan 1929 Special Coupe 1941 Pick-Up 1955 Victoria

11-05-2017, 02:13 PM	#12
34pickup Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Huntsville Al Posts: 1,526	Re: First Snow If it snowed 4 to 5 inches here, the whole state would be shut down.. __________________ Matt 24:36-41

11-05-2017, 04:41 PM	#13
Sid the Maineiac Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Norridgewock,Maine Posts: 657	Re: First Snow Hey Big Job, You said snow is money so how much do you sell a load like that for? lol

11-05-2017, 05:04 PM	#14
VeryTangled Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: (Not far enough...) Outside of DC Posts: 3,387	Re: First Snow Video here... https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=232620 __________________ -Jeff H Have you thought about supporting the Early Ford V-8 Foundation Museum?

11-05-2017, 06:05 PM	#15
RKS.PA Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Marana, AZ Posts: 1,194	Re: First Snow Ralph, is that pickup being abused on the left side of your garage/barn? Looks like it might be a Ford?? Dick.

11-05-2017, 08:45 PM	#17
RKS.PA Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Marana, AZ Posts: 1,194	Re: First Snow Ralph, you be good to that girl. Maybe a blanket and a tarp? Dick.

11-05-2017, 09:25 PM	#18
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,953	Re: First Snow Or a scrap lumber lean-to on that side of the barn. I wish I lived closer, I have lots of lumber and old corrugated roofing. I lived and worked in Maine in 1976-7, and love your pictures and videos. __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

11-05-2017, 10:10 PM	#19
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,321	Re: First Snow Well, after 15 years of no snow, I'm going to find out what a Minnesota winter is like again. While our condo in Marathon was not damaged by Hurricane Irma, the elevators and A/C condensers were totally knocked out. Given the amount of damage in the Keys and the scarcity of good help, they can't even give me an estimate on then they can get the repairs started; hell, the insurance adjuster hasn't even been there yet. I am working on upgrading the heat in my shop, so maybe I can spend the winter doing something more rewarding than fishing, sitting in the sun, and drinking Pina Coladas.