The Ford Barn

Tinker · 10-27-2018, 10:06 PM

I know this isn't correct in forum, we are restorers, me included as best as I can. Just cataloging some old magazines from the 50s (54-58) and scanned a few to share for fun

It's interesting...maybe, and I tried to keep to flathead stuff. Lots of great info on engine hopups in these and some fun reading.

19Fordy · 10-27-2018, 11:33 PM

This Classic Coupes Hot Rod mag. was in my 40's glove box when I bought it in 1963. I still keep it there for the next owner. Sept. 1959 issue.

Tinker · 10-27-2018, 11:39 PM

57 issue? Don't think I have that one. looks well cared for.

My list, to fill. lots of holes...

Rod and Custom

1954 - Have Sept & Dec
1955 – Missing Mar, May, July, Aug, Sep, Dec
1956 – Missing Apr, Aug, Sept, Dec
1957 – Missing Feb, Nov
1958 – Missing Jan, Oct, Nov. Duplicate Jun (B)
1959 - have Jan, Feb, Mar, May, & Dec
1960 – have Feb & June

1931 flamingo · 10-28-2018, 08:48 AM

Lots of good info in those "old" books. I've been saying for the last 10 years: "Have to get up in the attic."
Paul in CT

RalphG · 10-28-2018, 10:12 AM

Nice to see some of the Rod (Custom) magazines survived. I don't have much older than the sixties though I acquired a few used over the years. . Think I bought my first one in 1967. It was the start of a life long obsession with old iron.

John R · 10-28-2018, 12:01 PM

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Nice to see cover with the photo of Don Francisco. He wrote some very informative articles in HRM back in the day. Even today, I occasionally refer to them.

V8COOPMAN · 10-28-2018, 01:38 PM

Man, I had forgotten that Tony Nancy did flatheads in addition to the Buicks he was famous for. DD

CHuDWah · 10-29-2018, 10:59 AM

When I was a kid, I had to hide my 50s HR, R&C, etc from my parents. They considered those "hot rods to hell" mags only slightly less licentious than Playboy.

JSeery · 10-29-2018, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHuDWah

When I was a kid, I had to hide my 50s HR, R&C, etc from my parents. They considered those "hot rods to hell" mags only slightly less licentious than Playboy.

See all your parents hard work keep you away from the car world!

scicala · 10-29-2018, 11:26 AM

I used to have some early 60's Rod and Custom magazines, but came home from the Army to find out my Mother threw them all away along with my 50's and 60's baseball cards.

Sal

19Fordy · 10-29-2018, 11:26 AM

Tinker, I goofed. It's Rod and Custom Sept, 1959. Don't know why I said Hot Rod.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/ROD-AND-CUS...lLrK:rk:2:pf:0

scicala · 10-29-2018, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHuDWah

When I was a kid, I had to hide my 50s HR, R&C, etc from my parents. They considered those "hot rods to hell" mags only slightly less licentious than Playboy.

Yes, and the term "drag strip" had an x rated twang to it for the parents also.

Sal

Tinker · 10-29-2018, 08:24 PM

Couple more in the odd ball magazine little's department. 56 & a later 59.

10-27-2018, 11:39 PM	#3
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,053	Re: 54-57 Hotrod mag cover scans. 57 issue? Don't think I have that one. looks well cared for. My list, to fill. lots of holes... Rod and Custom 1954 - Have Sept & Dec 1955 – Missing Mar, May, July, Aug, Sep, Dec 1956 – Missing Apr, Aug, Sept, Dec 1957 – Missing Feb, Nov 1958 – Missing Jan, Oct, Nov. Duplicate Jun (B) 1959 - have Jan, Feb, Mar, May, & Dec 1960 – have Feb & June

10-28-2018, 08:48 AM	#4
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: 54-57 Hotrod mag cover scans. Lots of good info in those "old" books. I've been saying for the last 10 years: "Have to get up in the attic." Paul in CT

10-28-2018, 10:12 AM	#5
RalphG Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Sask. Canada Posts: 2,424	Re: 54-57 Hotrod mag cover scans. Nice to see some of the Rod (Custom) magazines survived. I don't have much older than the sixties though I acquired a few used over the years. . Think I bought my first one in 1967. It was the start of a life long obsession with old iron. __________________ https://www.youtube.com/user/roosty6/videos

10-28-2018, 12:01 PM	#6
John R Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: near Washington, DC Posts: 559	Re: 54-57 Hotrod mag cover scans. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Nice to see cover with the photo of Don Francisco. He wrote some very informative articles in HRM back in the day. Even today, I occasionally refer to them. __________________ Those who do not move do not die, but are they not already dead?

10-28-2018, 01:38 PM	#7
V8COOPMAN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Shore of LAKE HOUSTON Posts: 11,107	Re: 54-57 Hotrod mag cover scans. Man, I had forgotten that Tony Nancy did flatheads in addition to the Buicks he was famous for. DD __________________ *Click Links Below* __ ▼ *'35-'36 W/8BA & MECHANICAL FAN* *T5 W/TORQUE TUBE*

10-29-2018, 10:59 AM	#8
CHuDWah Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Kritter Krick, Flaw-duh Posts: 1,158	Re: 54-57 Hotrod mag cover scans. When I was a kid, I had to hide my 50s HR, R&C, etc from my parents. They considered those "hot rods to hell" mags only slightly less licentious than Playboy.

10-29-2018, 11:26 AM	#10
scicala Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Detroit suburb, MI Posts: 3,703	Re: 54-57 Hotrod mag cover scans. I used to have some early 60's Rod and Custom magazines, but came home from the Army to find out my Mother threw them all away along with my 50's and 60's baseball cards. Sal

10-29-2018, 11:26 AM	#11
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,931	Re: 54-57 Hotrod mag cover scans. Tinker, I goofed. It's Rod and Custom Sept, 1959. Don't know why I said Hot Rod. https://www.ebay.com/itm/ROD-AND-CUS...lLrK:rk:2:pf:0