The Ford Barn

RalphG · 06-25-2022, 08:33 AM

Took a longer trip in the 52 Merc yesterday evening to check out a few things. Weather was variable but I did not have to use the vacuum wipers thankfully. That car has not been rained on in seven years. Ran great and the old six volt lighting system was plenty adequate. Carburetor leaks seem to be slowing down as it can sit for a week and still start up without priming. Managed to shoot a little video on the way home as there was zero traffic on the way home.
https://youtu.be/5VlAFuySSOo

SoCalCoupe · 06-25-2022, 09:48 AM

That's the way to get out there and enjoy it!

petehoovie · 06-25-2022, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by RalphG

Took a longer trip in the 52 Merc yesterday evening to check out a few things. Weather was variable but I did not have to use the vacuum wipers thankfully. That car has not been rained on in seven years. Ran great and the old six volt lighting system was plenty adequate. Carburetor leaks seem to be slowing down as it can sit for a week and still start up without priming. Managed to shoot a little video on the way home as there was zero traffic on the way home.
https://youtu.be/5VlAFuySSOo

5851a · 06-25-2022, 04:14 PM

Nice drive, thanks for the ride.

Tim Ayers · 06-25-2022, 04:54 PM

Awesome!

Zeke3 · 06-25-2022, 05:55 PM

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Thanks for the ride Ralph. I love that instrument cluster, especially when it is illuminated.

RalphG · 06-25-2022, 07:27 PM

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Thanks for the ride Ralph. I love that instrument cluster, especially when it is illuminated.

Thanks for looking. The 52-53 instrument panel and dash is one of my favourite features on the car. The advertising of the day called it the "interceptor panel".

flatford8 · 06-25-2022, 08:44 PM

Thanks for the ride Ralph….I love my AM ride to work in the Fordor. It’s cool and not any traffic……Mark

RalphG · 06-25-2022, 09:48 PM

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Thanks for the ride Ralph….I love my AM ride to work in the Fordor. It’s cool and not any traffic……Mark

Mark that drive to work would be the high point of my day. I don't get to do that since I live in my work. I'll take the Merc out on crop tours though.

52flthed · 06-25-2022, 10:02 PM

I agree I love the 6v lighting. Nice video of her chugging along that road. Thanks.

06-25-2022, 09:48 AM	#2
SoCalCoupe Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Point Loma, San Diego, CA Posts: 423	Re: Evening Drive In The Merc That's the way to get out there and enjoy it!

06-25-2022, 04:14 PM	#4
5851a Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: NE Iowa Posts: 1,664	Re: Evening Drive In The Merc Nice drive, thanks for the ride.

06-25-2022, 04:54 PM	#5
Tim Ayers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 6,177	Re: Evening Drive In The Merc Awesome!

06-25-2022, 05:55 PM	#6
Zeke3 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 1,406	Re: Evening Drive In The Merc Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks for the ride Ralph. I love that instrument cluster, especially when it is illuminated.

06-25-2022, 08:44 PM	#8
flatford8 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lyman,ME. Posts: 2,623	Re: Evening Drive In The Merc Thanks for the ride Ralph….I love my AM ride to work in the Fordor. It’s cool and not any traffic……Mark __________________ I'm thinkin' about crankin' My ragged ol' truck up and haulin' myself into town. Billy Joe Shaver

06-25-2022, 10:02 PM	#10
52flthed Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Posts: 174	Re: Evening Drive In The Merc I agree I love the 6v lighting. Nice video of her chugging along that road. Thanks.