The Ford Barn

bwood53 · 04-07-2013, 03:22 PM

Have a 53 f100 w 53 merc flathead. Not sure what to do for carbs. Just gonna build a ratty cruiser. Like what's reliable but like cool factor too. Almquist intake topper? w 2x2? I know rats are more for hamb but I grown to like the vibe put out by the barn. Thank you

Charlie ny · 04-07-2013, 03:50 PM

b,
97's are sort of bullet proof in my opinion. I do think the 94 is a technically
better carb but can have issues revolving around the vacuum circuit. OMHO .
Charlie ny

jimvette59 · 04-07-2013, 04:04 PM

Rats have no place on HAMB OR FORD BARN. Just saying.

Bassman/NZ · 04-07-2013, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimvette59

Rats have no place on HAMB OR FORD BARN. Just saying.

True. Use the term on the Hamb and they'll shoot ya down in flames.

Our definition of a rat is a rusty piece of mismatched crap held together loosely by unsafe engineering. I realise some people have a different definition.... I quite often get mine called a rat just because it's running a flathead, usually by rodders running boring old 350/350/9 combos in their plastic 32s...

bwood53 · 04-07-2013, 05:37 PM

Oh...by rat I mean not a show car. Not worried about imperfections. Etc. Flat black mex blanket on bench. Def sound and safe! My kids will ride in it.actually want per steering and brakes. Rod would have been a better choice. Learning as I go here. A wise man once told me if you pay attention you can learn something everyday. Thanks guys.

Bob G/Spanaway · 04-07-2013, 05:54 PM

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I have a pair of 94s on one car and 97s on the other.
I'm looking for another pair of 97s right now.

richard crow · 04-08-2013, 06:43 AM

if you don,t want a show car & you get hamered for saying rat rod the term to use is daley driver. 97,s the choice of champions

jimvette59 · 04-08-2013, 06:53 AM

Thank you for noting that. My 27 roadster is often called a RAT because it is in the building stage. Back in the 70s I took offense when my HOT ROD was called a STREET ROD. Just the opinion of a old guy. Yes the 97s are the best choice if you want to spend the $$$$$$.

richard crow · 04-08-2013, 07:33 AM

a hot rod has three pedals a flat head up front & tools in the trunk . a street rod has an ohv eng up front & a can of wax in the trunk. all you hear is i want auto trans power steering power brakes radial tires air cond might as well buy a new car

Charlie ny · 04-08-2013, 07:41 AM

rc,
YEP, we think alike !
Charlie ny

bwood53 · 04-08-2013, 08:16 AM

Auto and air is out. Per steering and brakes allow me to safely allow my young children to ride around in it. If it was just for me I wouldn't care. I'm a father of five who has a little more to consider. To those who have helped teach me and give their educated opinion on my posts...thank you so much. I wonder if everyone would be so opinionated if we were hanging in neighbors garage or face to face. I'm just trying to learn.
PS. I will build my car anyway you like. Please send cash and your time.
Respectfully,
BWood

04-07-2013, 03:22 PM	#1
bwood53 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lincoln Park Posts: 80	94's, 97's, 81's or... Have a 53 f100 w 53 merc flathead. Not sure what to do for carbs. Just gonna build a ratty cruiser. Like what's reliable but like cool factor too. Almquist intake topper? w 2x2? I know rats are more for hamb but I grown to like the vibe put out by the barn. Thank you

04-07-2013, 03:50 PM	#2
Charlie ny BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,019	Re: 94's, 97's, 81's or... b, 97's are sort of bullet proof in my opinion. I do think the 94 is a technically better carb but can have issues revolving around the vacuum circuit. OMHO . Charlie ny

04-07-2013, 04:04 PM	#3
jimvette59 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Perry OH Posts: 1,330	Re: 94's, 97's, 81's or... Rats have no place on HAMB OR FORD BARN. Just saying.

04-07-2013, 05:37 PM	#5
bwood53 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lincoln Park Posts: 80	Re: 94's, 97's, 81's or... Oh...by rat I mean not a show car. Not worried about imperfections. Etc. Flat black mex blanket on bench. Def sound and safe! My kids will ride in it.actually want per steering and brakes. Rod would have been a better choice. Learning as I go here. A wise man once told me if you pay attention you can learn something everyday. Thanks guys.

04-07-2013, 05:54 PM	#6
Bob G/Spanaway Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Spanaway, Washington Posts: 344	Re: 94's, 97's, 81's or... Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I have a pair of 94s on one car and 97s on the other. I'm looking for another pair of 97s right now.

04-08-2013, 06:43 AM	#7
richard crow Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,770	Re: 94's, 97's, 81's or... if you don,t want a show car & you get hamered for saying rat rod the term to use is daley driver. 97,s the choice of champions

04-08-2013, 06:53 AM	#8
jimvette59 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Perry OH Posts: 1,330	Re: 94's, 97's, 81's or... Thank you for noting that. My 27 roadster is often called a RAT because it is in the building stage. Back in the 70s I took offense when my HOT ROD was called a STREET ROD. Just the opinion of a old guy. Yes the 97s are the best choice if you want to spend the $$$$$$. Last edited by jimvette59; 04-08-2013 at 08:38 AM.

04-08-2013, 07:33 AM	#9
richard crow Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,770	Re: 94's, 97's, 81's or... a hot rod has three pedals a flat head up front & tools in the trunk . a street rod has an ohv eng up front & a can of wax in the trunk. all you hear is i want auto trans power steering power brakes radial tires air cond might as well buy a new car

04-08-2013, 07:41 AM	#10
Charlie ny BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,019	Re: 94's, 97's, 81's or... rc, YEP, we think alike ! Charlie ny

04-08-2013, 08:16 AM	#11
bwood53 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lincoln Park Posts: 80	Re: 94's, 97's, 81's or... Auto and air is out. Per steering and brakes allow me to safely allow my young children to ride around in it. If it was just for me I wouldn't care. I'm a father of five who has a little more to consider. To those who have helped teach me and give their educated opinion on my posts...thank you so much. I wonder if everyone would be so opinionated if we were hanging in neighbors garage or face to face. I'm just trying to learn. PS. I will build my car anyway you like. Please send cash and your time. Respectfully, BWood