The Ford Barn

Bick in New Zealand · 02-21-2011, 11:27 PM

Christchurch city which was due to host Model Aer's on our Model A National Rally in April, was hit by another devastating 6.3 earthquake this afternoon with major damage , and from reports some loss of life. Several 'Barners' live there so our thoughts are with them during this terrifying time.

Gary WA · 02-21-2011, 11:40 PM

Wishing Everyone the Best! www.whidbeymodelaclub.com.Keep us posted!

Bick in New Zealand · 02-21-2011, 11:44 PM

Here is a link for information, if you are interested: http://www.stuff.co.nz/

eatonaxle · 02-22-2011, 02:02 AM

I was in the middle of the earthquake. 65 dead at 8pm tonight. Our city of Christchurch is devistated. Looking on the bright side, my Model 'A' and parts are undamaged. What about the wife and kids, Oh yes, they are ok to.

Craig Lewis · 02-22-2011, 02:27 AM

Wow you were lucky. Hope they get some aide in there fast for you guys because it sounds real bad.
Thanks for the report, wish I could help.

Karl · 02-22-2011, 02:39 AM

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As the the PM said likely to be one of New Zealands darkest days. Such a wonderful city as well full of amazing history and architecture (much of it I suspect now rubble). As an old boy of Christchurch Boys High School my heart goes out to the victims and the city. Hopefully our friends on Fordbarn who live down there will all check in safe and sound over the next few days as communication networks are repaired . Karl

Fairlane500 · 02-22-2011, 03:32 AM

This lil Cantabrian is ok

John LaVoy · 02-22-2011, 09:05 AM

Having gone through a 7.1 earthquake in the bay area in 1989 I know how scary and what the aftermath brings. Stay safe you Model A folks and all the rest who live there are in our thoughts and prayers.

HoarseWhisperer · 02-22-2011, 09:14 AM

I've been corresponding with Tudortomnz in Christchurch over the past few weeks.

Hope to hear he is ok.

1931 flamingo · 02-22-2011, 09:16 AM

Hoping all fordbarners are safe, as well as others.
Paul in CT

V4F · 02-22-2011, 10:02 AM

hope all in n.z. are ok . terrible quake ..................... steve

Grapejuice · 02-22-2011, 10:10 AM

That one was a very severe Quake and so were the after shocks. I was reading some of the horrible first hand stories about it.
My prayers are with you all!
In my reading I found it interesting that there was a similar Quake there in 1931, the last year of the A.

Peter J · 02-22-2011, 10:26 AM

Our thoughts are with you. The NZ folks are a tough bunch so hopefully all will be well.
Pete

3rd Gen Hot Rodder · 02-22-2011, 11:05 AM

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

mrtexas · 02-22-2011, 11:06 AM

What is the percentage of building damaged?

Glenn C. · 02-22-2011, 11:12 AM

Keep everyone safe and under wing !!

FL&WVMIKE · 02-22-2011, 11:35 AM

Good luck to all you Fordbarners, down there. I've been seeing your quake on TV.
MIKE

Jim Brierley · 02-22-2011, 11:42 AM

Hi Bick, Too bad that quake wasn't a nice gentle one like we scheduled for you up here many years ago! Take care! Jim B.

Grapejuice · 02-22-2011, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrtexas

What is the percentage of building damaged?

From what I read here, a LOT.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/ap_on_re_...and_earthquake

Bruce in southern OH · 02-22-2011, 06:54 PM

Did not see this post, hope all is going well, Bruce

02-21-2011, 11:27 PM	#1
Bick in New Zealand Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napier New Zealand Posts: 931	Christchurch NZ Earthquake Christchurch city which was due to host Model Aer's on our Model A National Rally in April, was hit by another devastating 6.3 earthquake this afternoon with major damage , and from reports some loss of life. Several 'Barners' live there so our thoughts are with them during this terrifying time. __________________ 1928 Roadster (CA67) 1931 Deluxe Coupe RHD 1931 Victoria RHD Model A's don't leak oil they just mark their territory.

02-21-2011, 11:40 PM	#2
Gary WA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton,WA/Whidbey Island Posts: 4,106	Re: Christchurch NZ Earthquake Wishing Everyone the Best! www.whidbeymodelaclub.com.Keep us posted!

02-21-2011, 11:44 PM	#3
Bick in New Zealand Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napier New Zealand Posts: 931	Re: Christchurch NZ Earthquake Here is a link for information, if you are interested: http://www.stuff.co.nz/ __________________ 1928 Roadster (CA67) 1931 Deluxe Coupe RHD 1931 Victoria RHD Model A's don't leak oil they just mark their territory.

02-22-2011, 02:02 AM	#4
eatonaxle Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 25	Re: Christchurch NZ Earthquake I was in the middle of the earthquake. 65 dead at 8pm tonight. Our city of Christchurch is devistated. Looking on the bright side, my Model 'A' and parts are undamaged. What about the wife and kids, Oh yes, they are ok to.

02-22-2011, 02:27 AM	#5
Craig Lewis Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Parksville B.C. Canada Posts: 880	Re: Christchurch NZ Earthquake Wow you were lucky. Hope they get some aide in there fast for you guys because it sounds real bad. Thanks for the report, wish I could help.

02-22-2011, 02:39 AM	#6
Karl Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manawatu, New Zealand Posts: 1,416	Re: Christchurch NZ Earthquake Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) As the the PM said likely to be one of New Zealands darkest days. Such a wonderful city as well full of amazing history and architecture (much of it I suspect now rubble). As an old boy of Christchurch Boys High School my heart goes out to the victims and the city. Hopefully our friends on Fordbarn who live down there will all check in safe and sound over the next few days as communication networks are repaired . Karl

02-22-2011, 03:32 AM	#7
Fairlane500 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Posts: 250	Re: Christchurch NZ Earthquake This lil Cantabrian is ok __________________ Life is not a dress rehearsal...

02-22-2011, 09:05 AM	#8
John LaVoy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rocklin, CA Posts: 1,219	Re: Christchurch NZ Earthquake Having gone through a 7.1 earthquake in the bay area in 1989 I know how scary and what the aftermath brings. Stay safe you Model A folks and all the rest who live there are in our thoughts and prayers.

02-22-2011, 09:14 AM	#9
HoarseWhisperer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,470	Re: Christchurch NZ Earthquake I've been corresponding with Tudortomnz in Christchurch over the past few weeks. Hope to hear he is ok.

02-22-2011, 09:16 AM	#10
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: Christchurch NZ Earthquake Hoping all fordbarners are safe, as well as others. Paul in CT

02-22-2011, 10:02 AM	#11
V4F Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ca. Posts: 2,522	Re: Christchurch NZ Earthquake hope all in n.z. are ok . terrible quake ..................... steve __________________ V4f

02-22-2011, 10:10 AM	#12
Grapejuice Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 123	Re: Christchurch NZ Earthquake That one was a very severe Quake and so were the after shocks. I was reading some of the horrible first hand stories about it. My prayers are with you all! In my reading I found it interesting that there was a similar Quake there in 1931, the last year of the A. __________________ Alan 1930 Cabriolet (the newest project) 1929 Special Coupe (pieces n parts) 1928 Sport Coupe (the driver)

02-22-2011, 10:26 AM	#13
Peter J Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 691	Re: Christchurch NZ Earthquake Our thoughts are with you. The NZ folks are a tough bunch so hopefully all will be well. Pete

02-22-2011, 11:05 AM	#14
3rd Gen Hot Rodder Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7	Re: Christchurch NZ Earthquake Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. __________________ My old cars are great, but my real treasure is in Heaven.

02-22-2011, 11:06 AM	#15
mrtexas Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 4,395	Re: Christchurch NZ Earthquake What is the percentage of building damaged?

02-22-2011, 11:12 AM	#16
Glenn C. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Didsbury Alberta Posts: 838	Re: Christchurch NZ Earthquake Keep everyone safe and under wing !!

02-22-2011, 11:35 AM	#17
FL&WVMIKE Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Daytona Beach, Fl & Spencer, W. Va, Posts: 4,442	Re: Christchurch NZ Earthquake Good luck to all you Fordbarners, down there. I've been seeing your quake on TV. MIKE

02-22-2011, 11:42 AM	#18
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,091	Re: Christchurch NZ Earthquake Hi Bick, Too bad that quake wasn't a nice gentle one like we scheduled for you up here many years ago! Take care! Jim B.

02-22-2011, 06:54 PM	#20
Bruce in southern OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Proctorville Posts: 1,582	Re: Christchurch NZ Earthquake Did not see this post, hope all is going well, Bruce