The Ford Barn

CHuDWah · 12-21-2016, 04:31 PM

Wasn't there also a stainless T? Maybe I'm dreaming but I seem to recall seeing a pic many years ago of one with a 36 and a 'bird. In fact, I think it was a circa-1925 truck.

The polish on that 36 may not be original but it sure is purdy - "very sparkly, definitely very sparkly!"

mercman from oz · 12-21-2016, 04:55 PM

The Stainless Steel 1936 Ford on display at the Early Ford V8 Grand Nationals held in Dearborn in 1973. Also on display was the 1960 Ford Thunderbird and barely visible 1967 Lincoln Continental Convertible.

Paul Bennett · 12-21-2016, 05:12 PM

Several great articles were at the bottom of the OP given web site

Repairing SS dents:
http://www.secondchancegarage.com/pu...ess-repair.cfm

Cars were nice but thanks my friend for the SS dent info.

paul2748 · 12-21-2016, 08:32 PM

Thanks for the history lesson on these cars.

Jeff/Illinois · 12-21-2016, 08:48 PM

Think what a SS car would weigh. Yikes. Talk about crappy gas mileage.

CHuDWah · 12-21-2016, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff/Illinois

Think what a SS car would weigh. Yikes. Talk about crappy gas mileage.

The article linked in the OP said they weigh about the same as a plain steel car.

jkflathead · 02-18-2018, 11:58 AM

The polished stainless steel 1936 Ford will be permanently on display, on a rotating platform, in the new Rotunda Gallery at the Early Ford V-8 Museum in Auburn, Indiana. The stainless steel tudor is part of the Floyd Collection of eighteen, 1936 Fords that were given to the Foundation Museum by Joe Floyd. The Floyd collection will be housed in the newly expanded Museum. Construction is underway with a completion date of late 2018 being looked at. Come for a visit. There is lots to see. If you love flathead Fords, get involved. "fordv8foundation.org".

RalphG · 02-18-2018, 01:59 PM

I remember first reading about these stainless steel Fords in a 1967 Rod and Custom magazine complete with photos. Yes, I still have it.

APDAVE · 02-18-2018, 08:11 PM

This 36 was on display in Dearborn , Ford V8 club meet!

TheButcher · 02-18-2018, 10:39 PM

great information

fasi · 02-19-2018, 09:29 AM

I stored the '36 in my garage during this meet. The brakes were bad, other wise good condition. My neighbor worked for Allegheny Ludlum and arranged for the use of the "36. I don't recall how the others were obtained.

Jimmyvonviggle · 02-17-2019, 01:34 AM

I believe there was also a 60s Porsche in SS.

Kerk · 02-17-2019, 07:04 AM

At the FIRST v8 Grand National Meet i believe the was a display of (3) S.S Cars displayed in front of the Deaborn Inn.. 1973 Should be pictures somewhere!! kerk

Ray in La Mesa · 02-17-2019, 03:07 PM

There was also one stainless Model A Fordor.

petehoovie · 02-17-2019, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by APDAVE

This 36 was on display in Dearborn , Ford V8 club meet!

Lots of modifications here....

Darrell S · 02-17-2019, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ray in La Mesa

There was also one stainless Model A Fordor.

http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/1931stainlesstudor.htm

ford38v8 · 02-17-2019, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by petehoovie

Lots of modifications here....

That one was in "as found" condition. It got a lot of attention right there on the trailer, and I believe found a new owner that day, subsequently beautifully restored.

DavidG · 02-17-2019, 06:58 PM

Over-restored as this is the car that Leo Gephart ended up having 'polished' that Joe Floyd subsequently purchased.

12-21-2016, 04:31 PM	#21
CHuDWah Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Kritter Krick, Flaw-duh Posts: 1,158	Re: Stainless Ford Wasn't there also a stainless T? Maybe I'm dreaming but I seem to recall seeing a pic many years ago of one with a 36 and a 'bird. In fact, I think it was a circa-1925 truck. The polish on that 36 may not be original but it sure is purdy - "very sparkly, definitely very sparkly!"

12-21-2016, 04:55 PM	#22
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,361	Re: Stainless Ford The Stainless Steel 1936 Ford on display at the Early Ford V8 Grand Nationals held in Dearborn in 1973. Also on display was the 1960 Ford Thunderbird and barely visible 1967 Lincoln Continental Convertible.

12-21-2016, 05:12 PM	#23
Paul Bennett Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 628	Re: Stainless Ford Several great articles were at the bottom of the OP given web site Repairing SS dents: http://www.secondchancegarage.com/pu...ess-repair.cfm Cars were nice but thanks my friend for the SS dent info.

12-21-2016, 08:32 PM	#24
paul2748 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midland Park, NJ Posts: 3,979	Re: Stainless Ford Thanks for the history lesson on these cars. __________________ 48 Ford Conv 56 Tbird 54 Ford Victoria

12-21-2016, 08:48 PM	#25
Jeff/Illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,789	Re: Stainless Ford Think what a SS car would weigh. Yikes. Talk about crappy gas mileage.

02-18-2018, 11:58 AM	#27
jkflathead Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 679	Re: Stainless Ford The polished stainless steel 1936 Ford will be permanently on display, on a rotating platform, in the new Rotunda Gallery at the Early Ford V-8 Museum in Auburn, Indiana. The stainless steel tudor is part of the Floyd Collection of eighteen, 1936 Fords that were given to the Foundation Museum by Joe Floyd. The Floyd collection will be housed in the newly expanded Museum. Construction is underway with a completion date of late 2018 being looked at. Come for a visit. There is lots to see. If you love flathead Fords, get involved. "fordv8foundation.org".

02-18-2018, 01:59 PM	#28
RalphG Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Sask. Canada Posts: 2,424	Re: Stainless Ford I remember first reading about these stainless steel Fords in a 1967 Rod and Custom magazine complete with photos. Yes, I still have it. __________________ https://www.youtube.com/user/roosty6/videos

02-18-2018, 10:39 PM	#30
TheButcher Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 11	Re: Stainless Ford great information

02-19-2018, 09:29 AM	#31
fasi Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 732	Re: Stainless Ford I stored the '36 in my garage during this meet. The brakes were bad, other wise good condition. My neighbor worked for Allegheny Ludlum and arranged for the use of the "36. I don't recall how the others were obtained.

02-17-2019, 01:34 AM	#32
Jimmyvonviggle Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Posts: 1	Re: Stainless Ford I believe there was also a 60s Porsche in SS.

02-17-2019, 07:04 AM	#33
Kerk Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 642	Re: Stainless Ford At the FIRST v8 Grand National Meet i believe the was a display of (3) S.S Cars displayed in front of the Deaborn Inn.. 1973 Should be pictures somewhere!! kerk

02-17-2019, 03:07 PM	#34
Ray in La Mesa Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: La Mesa Ca Posts: 1,166	Re: Stainless Ford There was also one stainless Model A Fordor.

02-17-2019, 06:58 PM	#38
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,094	Re: Stainless Ford Over-restored as this is the car that Leo Gephart ended up having 'polished' that Joe Floyd subsequently purchased.