The Ford Barn

jim1932 · 06-22-2018, 04:16 PM

The Carma gods have shined upon me! I recently helped a childhood friend fullfill a "bucket List" item for her Father. A 1919 Dodge Brothers Touring I found for her in Georgia. I paid to get it shipped. We delivered it for her Dad's Birthday.... was a really good day.

A week later, a gentleman responds to an ad I have on here, wanting to buy an original floorboard. He does not have the floorboard but has a complete 32 toolkit in a custom box. We exchange phone numbers and talk on the phone. He also has a bunch of parts.... and a 5 window. I agree to go up and look at the items an hour from me. Turns out we know and deal with all the same people. 20 years ago he was basically me. Wonderful, wonderful guy. I now have a new friend.....and a 5 window and a full garage......

DavidG · 06-22-2018, 04:20 PM

Congratulations!

Mart · 06-22-2018, 04:20 PM

Wow, Jim, that's great. Who doesn't love a 5W.

Seth Swoboda · 06-22-2018, 04:28 PM

Nice car. Congratulations.

flatford8 · 06-22-2018, 04:34 PM

I love “Car Karma” stories..... good for you!!!..... Mark

cmbrucew · 06-22-2018, 06:24 PM

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PeteVS · 06-23-2018, 04:10 AM

Nice!

Pat/Ohio · 06-23-2018, 07:54 AM

Congrats! You can't have too many 32's! Pat

RobR'35 · 06-23-2018, 08:56 AM

Incredible! Congratulations.

corvette8n · 06-23-2018, 09:13 AM

Nice car, post some more pics of it please.

Mart · 06-23-2018, 09:15 AM

Is it another 4, Jim, or a V8?

jim1932 · 06-23-2018, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mart

Is it another 4, Jim, or a V8?

https://jrodda.smugmug.com/Cars/Ford.../Model-B-Coupe

jim1932 · 07-08-2018, 02:27 PM

.....now if I can get them running.... LOL. The coupe just needs a little maintenance. The starter spins but won’t engage, probably fron sitting. I will pull it and free it up.

TJ · 07-08-2018, 07:50 PM

Great find!

jim1932 · 08-06-2018, 06:03 AM

progress.....it runs.... love that sound

https://youtu.be/pJeYbjvnjoY

jim1932 · 09-11-2018, 11:26 AM

Just an update. We had to replace all the hubs and drums (has a hydraulic conversion and they were old originals and all messed up). Thanks to my friend Matt who figured it all out.

I took it to a local car picnic. This was my first time driving it. Sounds bad_ss but only because it only has the Exhaust manifold at this point. (OK where did that link come from). Still a lot of small stuff to do, but it is drivable!

hotrodA · 09-11-2018, 11:44 AM

WOW!!
A beautiful 32. Love that paint color combo.

mercman from oz · 09-12-2018, 01:49 AM

What a great car. Congratulations.

fortyfords · 09-17-2018, 05:43 AM

I'm very happy for you, congratulations

TomT/Williamsburg · 09-17-2018, 08:16 AM

Great story and a beautiful car. Bit the friendships made in this hobby of ours has been the greatest benefit .....

jim1932 · 04-19-2019, 03:19 PM

I am sad to report that Ron Wetzel, the person I bought the 5 Window from, passed away in early April. I feel honored that he felt I was worthy of taking on his car. It is on the road now and driven regularly. I am sad that Ron was no longer able to do that. I was hoping to visit him this spring and take him for a ride. He was a Vietnam Vet and a contributor to David Rehor's book. Real nice guy.

DavidG · 04-19-2019, 03:46 PM

Another loss to us all; may he rest in peace.

Pat/Ohio · 04-19-2019, 09:24 PM

I meet Ron a few years back. Real nice fellow! He sent me drawings of a Model B exhaust system...at his expense! R.I.P. Ron

Pat

jim1932 · 04-21-2019, 06:01 AM

I have those drawings.

jim1932 · 07-21-2019, 05:07 PM

Thought I would check in. First off, I am modeling the car after what someone could have done in the 30’s and 40’s. No V8 or permanent modifications. Still a model B drivetrain. The wheels are Clarks, I reversed the eye on the front. I came to me with hydraulic brakes. I bought a lowered model B headlight bar. At some point I am adding a Simmons powerhead and burns intake.

Pat/Ohio · 07-21-2019, 08:08 PM

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Looks like you are having fun with the 5W! Looks great! Enjoy it!

Pat

PeteVS · 07-22-2019, 04:23 AM

I approve!

koates · 07-22-2019, 04:35 AM

The new look is OK I guess, but it looked really good in its original form, Put it back please. Regards, Kevin.

jim1932 · 07-22-2019, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by koates

The new look is OK I guess, but it looked really good in its original form, Put it back please. Regards, Kevin.

Anything I have done, I can reverse in an afternoon. I would never cut up or damage an original 32.

I am sure at some point, I will switch it back. (next years Eastern V8 meet?). There are many things on this car that need to be corrected before it was shown as a restoration. While I figure that out..and find stuff... it will look like this.

mfirth · 07-22-2019, 06:23 AM

Wow, i was gonna say it would make a GR8 model B ...beautiful banger......
Missed owning one when i was 16; a long time ago. Dad's aunt it Kenton Ohio let go to the other side of the family. I got a rusty 50 6cyl instead. Retired fro Ford & still drive'n Fords.

Steve in Denver · 07-22-2019, 06:58 AM

Would appreciate a photo of the tool kit, probably nice to see lots of detail photos of it too.

TJ · 07-22-2019, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jim1932

Thought I would check in. First off, I am modeling the car after what someone could have done in the 30’s and 40’s. No V8 or permanent modifications. Still a model B drivetrain. The wheels are Clarks, I reversed the eye on the front. I came to me with hydraulic brakes. I bought a lowered model B headlight bar. At some point I am adding a Simmons powerhead and burns intake.

Looks cool with the wheels and lowered A little in the front. A Crager overhead or Riley overhead would be cool for the next step.

ct1932ford · 07-22-2019, 09:02 AM

What do you want all that work for? Sell it to me! Congrats.

jim1932 · 07-22-2019, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Kennedy

Would appreciate a photo of the tool kit, probably nice to see lots of detail photos of it too.

Here is the tool kit... I was wishing it was in the car when the battery died the other day. Need to keep a hand crank in the car.

Mart · 07-22-2019, 01:24 PM

Car looks great, Jim.

Tools ain't shabby, either..

V8COOPMAN · 07-22-2019, 03:10 PM

I'm really liking the slight rake, along with the wheels and "big 'n little" tires. What type of tires did you end-up with? Really nice little coupe! DD

Steve in Denver · 07-22-2019, 04:41 PM

Tools look great, thanks for sharing. Anyone know if someone is making those wooden boxes for displaying tools?

jim1932 · 07-22-2019, 06:09 PM

I will look in the papers I got to see if the name is there.

jim1932 · 07-30-2019, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by V8COOPMAN

I'm really liking the slight rake, along with the wheels and "big 'n little" tires. What type of tires did you end-up with? Really nice little coupe! DD

they are excelsior stahl radials.

06-22-2018, 04:20 PM	#2
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,090	Re: Deuce Deuce? Deuce Squared? Congratulations!

06-22-2018, 04:20 PM	#3
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,742	Re: Deuce Deuce? Deuce Squared? Wow, Jim, that's great. Who doesn't love a 5W.

06-22-2018, 04:28 PM	#4
Seth Swoboda Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 3,779	Re: Deuce Deuce? Deuce Squared? Nice car. Congratulations.

06-22-2018, 04:34 PM	#5
flatford8 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lyman,ME. Posts: 2,622	Re: Deuce Deuce? Deuce Squared? I love “Car Karma” stories..... good for you!!!..... Mark __________________ I'm thinkin' about crankin' My ragged ol' truck up and haulin' myself into town. Billy Joe Shaver

06-22-2018, 06:24 PM	#6
cmbrucew Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: North of sandy ago, CA. Posts: 2,064	Re: Deuce Deuce? Deuce Squared? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Some times good things happen to good people. To get a friend, be a friend. Bruce __________________ Works good Lasts long time

06-23-2018, 04:10 AM	#7
PeteVS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: FP, NJ Posts: 2,770	Re: Deuce Deuce? Deuce Squared? Nice! __________________ Don't never get rid of nuthin!

06-23-2018, 07:54 AM	#8
Pat/Ohio Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wilmington, OH/Lakeland, FL Posts: 951	Re: Deuce Deuce? Deuce Squared? Congrats! You can't have too many 32's! Pat

06-23-2018, 08:56 AM	#9
RobR'35 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Upper Peninsula, Michigan Posts: 604	Re: Deuce Deuce? Deuce Squared? Incredible! Congratulations.

06-23-2018, 09:13 AM	#10
corvette8n Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 36 miles north of Albany NY Posts: 2,943	Re: Deuce Deuce? Deuce Squared? Nice car, post some more pics of it please.

06-23-2018, 09:15 AM	#11
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,742	Re: Deuce Deuce? Deuce Squared? Is it another 4, Jim, or a V8?

07-08-2018, 02:27 PM	#13
jim1932 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hancock, MA Posts: 2,776	Re: Deuce Deuce? Deuce Squared? .....now if I can get them running.... LOL. The coupe just needs a little maintenance. The starter spins but won’t engage, probably fron sitting. I will pull it and free it up. __________________ Short URL: http://smu.gs/14g7eDW

07-08-2018, 07:50 PM	#14
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,024	Re: Deuce Deuce? Deuce Squared? Great find!

08-06-2018, 06:03 AM	#15
jim1932 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hancock, MA Posts: 2,776	Re: Deuce Deuce? Deuce Squared? progress.....it runs.... love that sound https://youtu.be/pJeYbjvnjoY __________________ Short URL: http://smu.gs/14g7eDW

09-11-2018, 11:44 AM	#17
hotrodA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rogersville, TN Posts: 797	Re: Deuce Deuce? Deuce Squared? WOW!! A beautiful 32. Love that paint color combo.

09-12-2018, 01:49 AM	#18
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,333	Re: Deuce Deuce? Deuce Squared? What a great car. Congratulations.

09-17-2018, 05:43 AM	#19
fortyfords Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: faucett, mo Posts: 419	Re: Deuce Deuce? Deuce Squared? I'm very happy for you, congratulations

09-17-2018, 08:16 AM	#20
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,655	Re: Deuce Deuce? Deuce Squared? Great story and a beautiful car. Bit the friendships made in this hobby of ours has been the greatest benefit ..... __________________ Run to the LA Roadster Show - 2016 My Run to Bonneville - 2013 My 32 5-Window Build My Run to the LSRU

04-19-2019, 03:19 PM	#21
jim1932 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hancock, MA Posts: 2,776	Re: Deuce Deuce? Deuce Squared? I am sad to report that Ron Wetzel, the person I bought the 5 Window from, passed away in early April. I feel honored that he felt I was worthy of taking on his car. It is on the road now and driven regularly. I am sad that Ron was no longer able to do that. I was hoping to visit him this spring and take him for a ride. He was a Vietnam Vet and a contributor to David Rehor's book. Real nice guy. __________________ Short URL: http://smu.gs/14g7eDW

04-19-2019, 03:46 PM	#22
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,090	Re: Deuce Deuce? Deuce Squared? Another loss to us all; may he rest in peace.

04-19-2019, 09:24 PM	#23
Pat/Ohio Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wilmington, OH/Lakeland, FL Posts: 951	Re: Deuce Deuce? Deuce Squared? I meet Ron a few years back. Real nice fellow! He sent me drawings of a Model B exhaust system...at his expense! R.I.P. Ron Pat

04-21-2019, 06:01 AM	#24
jim1932 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hancock, MA Posts: 2,776	Re: Deuce Deuce? Deuce Squared? I have those drawings. __________________ Short URL: http://smu.gs/14g7eDW

07-21-2019, 08:08 PM	#26
Pat/Ohio Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wilmington, OH/Lakeland, FL Posts: 951	Re: Deuce Deuce? Deuce Squared? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Looks like you are having fun with the 5W! Looks great! Enjoy it! Pat

07-22-2019, 04:23 AM	#27
PeteVS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: FP, NJ Posts: 2,770	Re: Deuce Deuce? Deuce Squared? I approve! __________________ Don't never get rid of nuthin!

07-22-2019, 04:35 AM	#28
koates Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Melbourne Australia. Posts: 2,077	Re: Deuce Deuce? Deuce Squared? The new look is OK I guess, but it looked really good in its original form, Put it back please. Regards, Kevin.

07-22-2019, 06:23 AM	#30
mfirth Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: ohio Posts: 986	Re: Deuce Deuce? Deuce Squared? Wow, i was gonna say it would make a GR8 model B ...beautiful banger...... Missed owning one when i was 16; a long time ago. Dad's aunt it Kenton Ohio let go to the other side of the family. I got a rusty 50 6cyl instead. Retired fro Ford & still drive'n Fords.

07-22-2019, 06:58 AM	#31
Steve in Denver Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 564	Re: Deuce Deuce? Deuce Squared? Would appreciate a photo of the tool kit, probably nice to see lots of detail photos of it too.

07-22-2019, 09:02 AM	#33
ct1932ford Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: CT. Posts: 596	Re: Deuce Deuce? Deuce Squared? What do you want all that work for? Sell it to me! Congrats. __________________ A man should do what he thinks best! "The Duke"

07-22-2019, 01:24 PM	#35
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,742	Re: Deuce Deuce? Deuce Squared? Car looks great, Jim. Tools ain't shabby, either..

07-22-2019, 03:10 PM	#36
V8COOPMAN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Shore of LAKE HOUSTON Posts: 11,107	Re: Deuce Deuce? Deuce Squared? I'm really liking the slight rake, along with the wheels and "big 'n little" tires. What type of tires did you end-up with? Really nice little coupe! DD __________________ *Click Links Below* __ ▼ *'35-'36 W/8BA & MECHANICAL FAN* *T5 W/TORQUE TUBE*

07-22-2019, 04:41 PM	#37
Steve in Denver Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 564	Re: Deuce Deuce? Deuce Squared? Tools look great, thanks for sharing. Anyone know if someone is making those wooden boxes for displaying tools?

07-22-2019, 06:09 PM	#38
jim1932 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hancock, MA Posts: 2,776	Re: Deuce Deuce? Deuce Squared? I will look in the papers I got to see if the name is there. __________________ Short URL: http://smu.gs/14g7eDW

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