The Ford Barn

coupe1942 · 10-14-2016, 06:31 AM

I found this one in a thrift store a few years back and I enjoy it a lot. Not sure what the car or plane actually are, but it matters little to me, as I just enjoy the print hanging on my wall.

mhsprecher · 10-14-2016, 07:00 AM

The car is a 28 or 28 Model A. No clue about the plane. It is a nice photo.

C26Pinelake · 10-14-2016, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by mhsprecher

The car is a 28 or 28 Model A. No clue about the plane. It is a nice photo.

Okay, make up your mind! Is It a 28 or a 28? Wayne

katy · 10-14-2016, 11:00 AM

Nice picture.

CarlG · 10-14-2016, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mhsprecher

The car is a 28 or 28 Model A. No clue about the plane. It is a nice photo.

That settles it: It's a 28!

Floats · 10-14-2016, 09:33 PM

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At first glance I thought it looked like a Stearman. But the Stearman is a two seater(tandem seats) and I cant see the front window, the rudder is also more rounded if I remember.
Many Stearmans were modified to carry post in the front seat area and if I am correct, also converted to crop sprayers with a hopper in the front seat area.
I' try to post a picture of the 1941 Stearman we had a few years ago.

Mike V. Florida · 10-14-2016, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Floats

At first glance I thought it looked like a Stearman. But the Stearman is a two seater(tandem seats) and I cant see the front window, the rudder is also more rounded if I remember.
Many Stearmans were modified to carry post in the front seat area and if I am correct, also converted to crop sprayers with a hopper in the front seat area.
I' try to post a picture of the 1941 Stearman we had a few years ago.

Single seat, squared off tail can't seem to find such a plane, the closest seems to be a '29 alliance Argo for the tail but that plane it two seats.

Mike · 10-15-2016, 06:24 AM

awesome pics

Patrick L. · 10-15-2016, 07:38 AM

It is a nice picture. I agree that the car is a 28-29 Ford, but, not quite sure of the plane. It looks a lot like a White, but,,,,

greencom · 10-16-2016, 10:15 PM

I'd say the plane is a WACO .

Floats · 10-16-2016, 10:56 PM

Could be, but the Waco and the Travelair also had a more rounded fin and rudder setup. I find the square tail a bit odd for that era. Even with a big 450 to 550 HP Pratt and Witney radial engine, such a large square rudder is not necessary.
I have flown and given dual conversion training on a few vintage aircraft of the 30s and 40s. The small rounded tail end provides adequate direction control.
However, I am sure someone will come up with the answer.
Have a great Model A week guys.

10-14-2016, 07:00 AM	#2
mhsprecher Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Takoma Park, MD Posts: 2,817	Re: OLd photo/picture that I like The car is a 28 or 28 Model A. No clue about the plane. It is a nice photo.

10-14-2016, 11:00 AM	#4
katy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 5,043	Re: OLd photo/picture that I like Nice picture. __________________ If you don't hear a rumor by 10 AM, start one!. Got my education out behind the barn!

10-15-2016, 06:24 AM	#8
Mike Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ASTON, PA. Posts: 725	Re: OLd photo/picture that I like awesome pics

10-15-2016, 07:38 AM	#9
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: OLd photo/picture that I like It is a nice picture. I agree that the car is a 28-29 Ford, but, not quite sure of the plane. It looks a lot like a White, but,,,,

10-16-2016, 10:15 PM	#10
greencom Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Gettysburg,PA Posts: 10	Re: OLd photo/picture that I like I'd say the plane is a WACO .

10-16-2016, 10:56 PM	#11
Floats Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Mossel Bay, about 300km from Cape Town Posts: 530	Re: OLd photo/picture that I like Could be, but the Waco and the Travelair also had a more rounded fin and rudder setup. I find the square tail a bit odd for that era. Even with a big 450 to 550 HP Pratt and Witney radial engine, such a large square rudder is not necessary. I have flown and given dual conversion training on a few vintage aircraft of the 30s and 40s. The small rounded tail end provides adequate direction control. However, I am sure someone will come up with the answer. Have a great Model A week guys. __________________ Regards Chris Cape Town 28 Model A RPU, 29 Chevy Phaeton, 67 E Type FHC, 67 250SL Pagoda, 83 911 SC