The Ford Barn

RockHillWill · 03-22-2016, 01:08 PM

Gordon, it would be nice to see you again.

30cc: That is a great website, perhaps you could coordinate with Brent to provide a seminar or two about those things you have some experience with. It would be a great addition to his proposed event.

Mike V. Florida · 03-22-2016, 11:32 PM

I'm going to the national meet in Sept, vacation time and funds already spoken for, but I would have loved to have seen, sheet metal work, wood work.

In the new shop too, nice!

kwisor · 03-23-2016, 06:55 AM

depends on date I would like to install a two door body on the frame and align the doors and hood
kevin
1930 tudor
1923 model t

Al 29Tudor · 03-23-2016, 10:39 AM

Quote
"I'm not saying who would sit in a chair watching a seminar, ...I'm asking who would actually participate with their own hands doing a project under the guidance of a knowledgable person(s). (Bigger projects might have 2-3 people involved.)"
Yes, I'd like to attend and participate. I'm certainly not up to instructing but would like to get hands on experience on the drive train. I'd like to install a Mitchell some day and in the process do my clutch, transmission and rear end. (at least change one or both axles)
Thank you - I hope it will work out.
Al Leach

captndan · 03-23-2016, 05:40 PM

I'll be there let me know please.

reek29 · 03-23-2016, 06:54 PM

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Great offer, Brent!
I have two suggestions.
1) Brake drum replacement.
2) Installing patch panels.

RockHillWill · 03-23-2016, 08:13 PM

Consider a class on the basics of metal shaping. I think that you have most of the equipment, and have some experienced guys as well.

Richard Lorenz · 03-23-2016, 09:33 PM

If you are estimating attendance, you can count me in. I will probably bring a fender or two to work on.

Also, I think that there should be some way of donating money. You have to pay your staff salaries for 3 or 4 days and they are not making money for you during that time. It must cost you more than several thousand dollars.

Richard Lorenz

RockHillWill · 03-24-2016, 06:24 AM

Just as an offer of an opinion, I have hosted several events like this, where a donation 'box' is made available, but a lot of folks don't understand the actual costs involved in putting one of these events on. There is always a preparation time of more than a week where employees spend various amounts of time moving, sweeping and re-arranging of various tools and equipment. Then there is the actual event where employees contribute little or nothing to the shops productivity, followed by several days of cleanup and re-organizing.

It has been my experience after (8) of this style of event that the organizer can expect to pay around $40 per day per person just for food, beverages and loss of shop expendables. NOT included are assorted broken or damaged or mis-placed tools, lost shop productivity, etc. However, I have found it to be a huge learning experience and fun for both the host and the attendees. In the past, I have paid to attend some metal shaping style seminars where the tuition was always more than $300 per person per day. If Brent puts this event on it would be unkind to take advantage of him in any way that makes it cost prohibitive for him to continue with this style of event. I have attended past events that were 'produced' by Brent and can attest to his attention to detail and concern for his attendees. I hope he decides to host an event like this.

03-22-2016, 01:08 PM	#21
RockHillWill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rock Hill, S.C. Posts: 985	Re: Another Model-A Workshop planning thoughts.... Gordon, it would be nice to see you again. 30cc: That is a great website, perhaps you could coordinate with Brent to provide a seminar or two about those things you have some experience with. It would be a great addition to his proposed event. __________________ Uncle Bud says "too soon old, too late smart!"

03-22-2016, 11:32 PM	#22
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: Another Model-A Workshop planning thoughts.... I'm going to the national meet in Sept, vacation time and funds already spoken for, but I would have loved to have seen, sheet metal work, wood work. In the new shop too, nice! __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

03-23-2016, 06:55 AM	#23
kwisor Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: lexington sc Posts: 456	Re: Another Model-A Workshop planning thoughts.... depends on date I would like to install a two door body on the frame and align the doors and hood kevin 1930 tudor 1923 model t

03-23-2016, 10:39 AM	#24
Al 29Tudor Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Venice, FL Posts: 648	Re: Another Model-A Workshop planning thoughts.... Quote "I'm not saying who would sit in a chair watching a seminar, ...I'm asking who would actually participate with their own hands doing a project under the guidance of a knowledgable person(s). (Bigger projects might have 2-3 people involved.)" Yes, I'd like to attend and participate. I'm certainly not up to instructing but would like to get hands on experience on the drive train. I'd like to install a Mitchell some day and in the process do my clutch, transmission and rear end. (at least change one or both axles) Thank you - I hope it will work out. Al Leach

03-23-2016, 05:40 PM	#25
captndan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Tennessee Posts: 714	Re: Another Model-A Workshop planning thoughts.... I'll be there let me know please.

03-23-2016, 06:54 PM	#26
reek29 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 42	Re: Another Model-A Workshop planning thoughts.... Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Great offer, Brent! I have two suggestions. 1) Brake drum replacement. 2) Installing patch panels.

03-23-2016, 08:13 PM	#27
RockHillWill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rock Hill, S.C. Posts: 985	Re: Another Model-A Workshop planning thoughts.... Consider a class on the basics of metal shaping. I think that you have most of the equipment, and have some experienced guys as well. __________________ Uncle Bud says "too soon old, too late smart!"

03-23-2016, 09:33 PM	#28
Richard Lorenz Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 447	Re: Another Model-A Workshop planning thoughts.... If you are estimating attendance, you can count me in. I will probably bring a fender or two to work on. Also, I think that there should be some way of donating money. You have to pay your staff salaries for 3 or 4 days and they are not making money for you during that time. It must cost you more than several thousand dollars. Richard Lorenz

03-24-2016, 06:24 AM	#29
RockHillWill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rock Hill, S.C. Posts: 985	Re: Another Model-A Workshop planning thoughts.... Just as an offer of an opinion, I have hosted several events like this, where a donation 'box' is made available, but a lot of folks don't understand the actual costs involved in putting one of these events on. There is always a preparation time of more than a week where employees spend various amounts of time moving, sweeping and re-arranging of various tools and equipment. Then there is the actual event where employees contribute little or nothing to the shops productivity, followed by several days of cleanup and re-organizing. It has been my experience after (8) of this style of event that the organizer can expect to pay around $40 per day per person just for food, beverages and loss of shop expendables. NOT included are assorted broken or damaged or mis-placed tools, lost shop productivity, etc. However, I have found it to be a huge learning experience and fun for both the host and the attendees. In the past, I have paid to attend some metal shaping style seminars where the tuition was always more than $300 per person per day. If Brent puts this event on it would be unkind to take advantage of him in any way that makes it cost prohibitive for him to continue with this style of event. I have attended past events that were 'produced' by Brent and can attest to his attention to detail and concern for his attendees. I hope he decides to host an event like this. __________________ Uncle Bud says "too soon old, too late smart!"