The Ford Barn

Vic Piano · 11-03-2015, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Lawson Cox

Sorry to have misspelled your name.

I know better. Just fat fingers.

It's ok Lawson, you are forgiven... LOL

Lawson Cox · 11-03-2015, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Vic Piano

It's ok Lawson, you are forgiven... LOL

Oh thank you, Great One.

Vic Piano · 11-03-2015, 05:13 PM

At least I didn't insist that you register as a Democrat!!! LOL

Vic Piano · 11-05-2015, 04:24 PM

adileo · 11-05-2015, 04:46 PM

Wow a true icon...RIP

JSeery · 11-05-2015, 05:15 PM

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Sorry to hear that!

rowens55 · 11-05-2015, 05:26 PM

Oh man!! REALLY sorry to read that!! He was an icon and will be greatly missed!!
Rowen

Vic Piano · 11-06-2015, 09:14 AM

I had the pleasure of meeting George Barris around 30 years ago, in his shop in the Los Angeles area. I just walked in, went to his opened office door and saw him sitting at his desk. I said hello and asked him where all the Merc's were... He laughed and said, "I wish I had a Merc". The walls in the showroom were covered with photos of all the cars, etc. that he and his brother had built. Outside in the lot there were several movie vehicles that they did. I'm glad I got to meet and talk with one of my childhood hero's.

Vic Piano · 11-08-2015, 10:38 AM

Yesterday I removed the fan assembly from the ’39 Lincoln Zephyr to assess the damage. The vulcanized rubber cushion between the fan and the hub assemblies had dried out and started to crumble.

As a result, the two sections of the fan assembly separated…

I guess I can’t complain too much after all, the car is 76 years old… The problem is; no one re-pops the rubber part so, another ‘fix’ has to be found. A friend of mine, Bruce in Ohio (who also has a ’39 Zephyr) had the same problem and came up with a good way to correct it.. He drilled and tapped three holes in the assembly and secured the two parts with screws while leaving the remaining original rubber in place. I’m planning on doing the same repair. Here are a few photos of the fan assembly that I removed.

Vic Piano · 11-16-2015, 09:30 AM

I got some very sad news just now. My good friend and fellow Hot Rodder Don R. passed away from complications resulting from multiple operations at 3:30 am. Don was the first friend I made when I moved to Florida 22 years ago. He loved Flatheads, hot rods, rat rods, etc. He will be missed by all the Cigar City Flatheads (that's Don's car on our logo) and by me especially. I know he's gone to a better place but that still doesn't make it any easier to grasp the reality. It’s tough to say goodbye, Godspeed Don.

adileo · 11-16-2015, 10:29 AM

Vic I'm sorry for the loss of your friend. My deepest condolences to his friends and family.

oldford2 · 11-16-2015, 10:57 AM

Don's passing is sad indeed.
I got to know Don while playing with flatheads at Vic's. A fun guy with a great sense of humor and not afraid to kid Vic if Vic made a blunder. I had some memorable rides in his hot rod. One long ride to Garlit's museum up the road about 90 miles. All that shaking gets your bladder working overtime!
He will be sorely missed by the boys at Saturday playtimes in Vic's shop.
My condolences to his family
John

trainguy · 11-16-2015, 11:52 AM

Vic,Devcon makes a cast able urethane in different duramerers I believe if you make a fixture to center and mould the rubber I believe you could do a first class job fixing yours.Phil

Steves46 · 11-16-2015, 02:01 PM

I am deeply saddened on the loss of our dear friend Don. He was a sweetheart of a fellow and I will always have fond memories accompanied with smiles as I reflect on the many fun times we had working on cars in Vic's garage. My thoughts and prayers go out to his lovely wife Karen and other family members and friends. Steve

41ford1 · 11-16-2015, 03:07 PM

My condolences to Don's family and the CCF crew. I had the privilege of first meeting Don at the Barners Bash in '09. An all around good guy to hang with. He will be missed.
Rest in peace Don.

flat 39 · 11-17-2015, 11:15 AM

I am sadden to hear of Don's passing. I had the pleasure of hanging out with him in Vic garage and enjoy a slice of Pizza. Gods Speed.

Vic Piano · 11-18-2015, 01:08 AM

I am contemplating getting involved in a new business venture,

it is a departure from my broadcasting, advertising and marketing background and it requires a significant amount of start up capital so, I'm thinking about thinning out the collection. Most of you, (if you read my postings), should have an idea of the cars and trucks (Flatheads, etc.) that I've got so, if anyone is interested in one or more of the toys, I'd love to hear from you.

Vic Piano · 11-19-2015, 04:47 PM

I got a phone call last night from my friend Don's cousin, Bob in NJ. We had a nice time talking about Don, Hot Rods, and how much we already miss Don. Bob texted me a few photos of Don and him from 'back in the day' in Jersey. I'm posting them here for all Don's friends. Don is the one on the far left in this group photo of a Car Club. In the second photo that's Don on the left again. The third photo is, you guessed it, Don on the left with Ed 'Big daddy' Roth center and Bob on the right.

Steves46 · 11-19-2015, 08:36 PM

Vic, great photos there! Thanks for sharing.

Vic Piano · 11-19-2015, 09:45 PM

Steve,

There will be a service for Don on the Saturday following Thanksgiving. As soon as I get more information I'll post it here.

11-03-2015, 05:13 PM	#2143
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour At least I didn't insist that you register as a Democrat!!! LOL __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

11-05-2015, 04:24 PM	#2144
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

11-05-2015, 04:46 PM	#2145
adileo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,772	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Wow a true icon...RIP

11-05-2015, 05:15 PM	#2146
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Sorry to hear that!

11-05-2015, 05:26 PM	#2147
rowens55 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: woodland Ca Posts: 333	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Oh man!! REALLY sorry to read that!! He was an icon and will be greatly missed!! Rowen __________________ Alive n kickin n mostly kickin!

11-06-2015, 09:14 AM	#2148
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour I had the pleasure of meeting George Barris around 30 years ago, in his shop in the Los Angeles area. I just walked in, went to his opened office door and saw him sitting at his desk. I said hello and asked him where all the Merc's were... He laughed and said, "I wish I had a Merc". The walls in the showroom were covered with photos of all the cars, etc. that he and his brother had built. Outside in the lot there were several movie vehicles that they did. I'm glad I got to meet and talk with one of my childhood hero's. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

11-08-2015, 10:38 AM	#2149
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Yesterday I removed the fan assembly from the ’39 Lincoln Zephyr to assess the damage. The vulcanized rubber cushion between the fan and the hub assemblies had dried out and started to crumble. As a result, the two sections of the fan assembly separated… I guess I can’t complain too much after all, the car is 76 years old… The problem is; no one re-pops the rubber part so, another ‘fix’ has to be found. A friend of mine, Bruce in Ohio (who also has a ’39 Zephyr) had the same problem and came up with a good way to correct it.. He drilled and tapped three holes in the assembly and secured the two parts with screws while leaving the remaining original rubber in place. I’m planning on doing the same repair. Here are a few photos of the fan assembly that I removed. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

11-16-2015, 09:30 AM	#2150
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour I got some very sad news just now. My good friend and fellow Hot Rodder Don R. passed away from complications resulting from multiple operations at 3:30 am. Don was the first friend I made when I moved to Florida 22 years ago. He loved Flatheads, hot rods, rat rods, etc. He will be missed by all the Cigar City Flatheads (that's Don's car on our logo) and by me especially. I know he's gone to a better place but that still doesn't make it any easier to grasp the reality. It’s tough to say goodbye, Godspeed Don. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

11-16-2015, 10:29 AM	#2151
adileo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,772	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Vic I'm sorry for the loss of your friend. My deepest condolences to his friends and family.

11-16-2015, 10:57 AM	#2152
oldford2 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: pittsfield, MA Posts: 2,086	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Don's passing is sad indeed. I got to know Don while playing with flatheads at Vic's. A fun guy with a great sense of humor and not afraid to kid Vic if Vic made a blunder. I had some memorable rides in his hot rod. One long ride to Garlit's museum up the road about 90 miles. All that shaking gets your bladder working overtime! He will be sorely missed by the boys at Saturday playtimes in Vic's shop. My condolences to his family John

11-16-2015, 11:52 AM	#2153
trainguy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lehighton Pa Posts: 1,085	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Vic,Devcon makes a cast able urethane in different duramerers I believe if you make a fixture to center and mould the rubber I believe you could do a first class job fixing yours.Phil

11-16-2015, 02:01 PM	#2154
Steves46 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lithia, FL Posts: 1,050	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour I am deeply saddened on the loss of our dear friend Don. He was a sweetheart of a fellow and I will always have fond memories accompanied with smiles as I reflect on the many fun times we had working on cars in Vic's garage. My thoughts and prayers go out to his lovely wife Karen and other family members and friends. Steve __________________ If it aint broke, don't fix it!

11-16-2015, 03:07 PM	#2155
41ford1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ManchVegas, New Hampshah Posts: 1,589	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour My condolences to Don's family and the CCF crew. I had the privilege of first meeting Don at the Barners Bash in '09. An all around good guy to hang with. He will be missed. Rest in peace Don. __________________ You are never to old to enjoy your childhood. Forty1fordpickup on the HAMB.

11-17-2015, 11:15 AM	#2156
flat 39 Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clermont FL Posts: 99	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour I am sadden to hear of Don's passing. I had the pleasure of hanging out with him in Vic garage and enjoy a slice of Pizza. Gods Speed.

11-18-2015, 01:08 AM	#2157
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour I am contemplating getting involved in a new business venture, it is a departure from my broadcasting, advertising and marketing background and it requires a significant amount of start up capital so, I'm thinking about thinning out the collection. Most of you, (if you read my postings), should have an idea of the cars and trucks (Flatheads, etc.) that I've got so, if anyone is interested in one or more of the toys, I'd love to hear from you. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

11-19-2015, 04:47 PM	#2158
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour I got a phone call last night from my friend Don's cousin, Bob in NJ. We had a nice time talking about Don, Hot Rods, and how much we already miss Don. Bob texted me a few photos of Don and him from 'back in the day' in Jersey. I'm posting them here for all Don's friends. Don is the one on the far left in this group photo of a Car Club. In the second photo that's Don on the left again. The third photo is, you guessed it, Don on the left with Ed 'Big daddy' Roth center and Bob on the right. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

11-19-2015, 08:36 PM	#2159
Steves46 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lithia, FL Posts: 1,050	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Vic, great photos there! Thanks for sharing. __________________ If it aint broke, don't fix it!

11-19-2015, 09:45 PM	#2160
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: What I Did on My Lunch Hour Steve, There will be a service for Don on the Saturday following Thanksgiving. As soon as I get more information I'll post it here. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.