The Ford Barn

H. L. Chauvin · 04-26-2017, 11:55 PM

Reply No. 52 is a great series of instructional photos including but not limited to indicating:

1. Adding air conditioning in a Model A with shots of the undercarriage compressor fan, under hood compressor, refrigerant lines, & interior fan unit.

2. Properly adding reflective aluminum radiant barriers, and sound dampening.

3. Interior finishes and details, and door details.

Thanks.

Charlville · 04-27-2017, 01:50 AM

Great story, more than "just a car" as always

bluemoontruck · 04-27-2017, 08:31 AM

gotta love it, Epic story

Jeff/Illinois · 04-27-2017, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Jack '29 Sport Coupe

Loved the story! Soooooooo, 1968 you were in third grade-----you're just a kid, lol.

Jack

8 years old in 1968, third grade, living in Texas. That means Brent was 3 years old in 1963.

Hmmmm,,, I deduce that he was NOT part of the JFK assassination conspiracy.
Or did the Warren Report miss something here

Neat story fun to re-read this.

And, beautiful job on the car looks great!

Jim M · 04-27-2017, 08:49 AM

Brent, what a great story! The older we get the more precious the old memories become. I have a 29 Roadster that was a barn find in WV that my 90 year old uncle found for me and every time I work on it or take it for a drive I think of him. Hope to stop by and meet you sometime on our travels! Sincerely, Jim M

henry's 31 · 04-27-2017, 09:21 AM

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Great story Brent. There is no question you meet the nicest people in the Model A Hobby. I wish you would write this story for "The Restorer" Magazine and share it with others. Thanks for sharing this moving story and for what you do for the hobby!

JtownJoe · 04-29-2017, 10:04 AM

Great story Brent! Not A related but in 2001 my wife and I put in an offer on a local home for sale and when we met the current homeowners and introduced ourselves the lady looked at me and said "I had you in my 3rd grade class in 1954, in the old yellow, brick 8 room school house". I was blown away! She said it was her first class as a teacher and she never forgot her pupils from that class. Small world!

holdover · 04-29-2017, 10:33 AM

The essence of life is not what you get, but what you give.. And you gave the gentleman some great times at the end of his journey here on earth.

Hopefully see you in Lurray in May

daveymc29 · 07-15-2018, 04:44 PM

Great story Brent. I quit school in 54 to joint the Marines. Got my first Model A in about 1958 and owned it for a couple of month. Somebody stole it and I thought my brother in law had given it away because it was taking up space in his Texaco station. Years later I inquired and he said he thought I took it home of sold it. We were around each other a whole lot and neither thought to ask the other about a pile of junk behind his station.

DHZIEMAN · 07-15-2018, 05:32 PM

Great Story!

George Miller · 07-15-2018, 05:52 PM

Great story Brent. That does not happen to most of us that moved away in our younger years.

jimalabam · 07-16-2018, 07:39 AM

Thanks for sharing a great story Brent. WHY NOT a followup in the MARC News and MAFCA Restorer ??? Thanks again and hope to see you soon somewhere. Jiml...

Bob Bidonde · 07-16-2018, 07:57 AM

Brent,
Thanks for sharing that great story!

M2M · 07-16-2018, 08:18 AM

Yes, great story.

kd4lok · 07-16-2018, 08:58 PM

Great story. Thanks for sharing.

cradlescyth · 07-17-2018, 04:14 AM

Memories are best when shared. Thanks!!!!

04-26-2017, 11:55 PM	#61
H. L. Chauvin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,179	Re: I've just got to share this!!! Reply No. 52 is a great series of instructional photos including but not limited to indicating: 1. Adding air conditioning in a Model A with shots of the undercarriage compressor fan, under hood compressor, refrigerant lines, & interior fan unit. 2. Properly adding reflective aluminum radiant barriers, and sound dampening. 3. Interior finishes and details, and door details. Thanks.

04-27-2017, 01:50 AM	#62
Charlville Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: West Berkshire, United Kingdom Posts: 368	Re: I've just got to share this!!! Great story, more than "just a car" as always __________________ Kevin Flood West Berkshire UK Member MAFCGB, VHRA, SAH, Brooklands Trust Sporadic progress on My 1929 Sport Coupe can be found here along with my blog http://automotiveamerican.com/

04-27-2017, 08:31 AM	#63
bluemoontruck Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Manzanita ,OR Posts: 12	Re: I've just got to share this!!! gotta love it, Epic story

04-27-2017, 08:49 AM	#65
Jim M Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sebastian, FL Posts: 479	Re: I've just got to share this!!! Brent, what a great story! The older we get the more precious the old memories become. I have a 29 Roadster that was a barn find in WV that my 90 year old uncle found for me and every time I work on it or take it for a drive I think of him. Hope to stop by and meet you sometime on our travels! Sincerely, Jim M

04-27-2017, 09:21 AM	#66
henry's 31 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Columbus(Cataula) Georgia Posts: 849	Re: I've just got to share this!!! Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Great story Brent. There is no question you meet the nicest people in the Model A Hobby. I wish you would write this story for "The Restorer" Magazine and share it with others. Thanks for sharing this moving story and for what you do for the hobby! __________________ Henry' s 31

04-29-2017, 10:04 AM	#67
JtownJoe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Johnstown, PA Posts: 342	Re: I've just got to share this!!! Great story Brent! Not A related but in 2001 my wife and I put in an offer on a local home for sale and when we met the current homeowners and introduced ourselves the lady looked at me and said "I had you in my 3rd grade class in 1954, in the old yellow, brick 8 room school house". I was blown away! She said it was her first class as a teacher and she never forgot her pupils from that class. Small world!

04-29-2017, 10:33 AM	#68
holdover Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: SW Virginia near the Blue ridge Parkway Posts: 674	Re: I've just got to share this!!! The essence of life is not what you get, but what you give.. And you gave the gentleman some great times at the end of his journey here on earth. Hopefully see you in Lurray in May

07-15-2018, 04:44 PM	#69
daveymc29 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,554	Re: I've just got to share this!!! Great story Brent. I quit school in 54 to joint the Marines. Got my first Model A in about 1958 and owned it for a couple of month. Somebody stole it and I thought my brother in law had given it away because it was taking up space in his Texaco station. Years later I inquired and he said he thought I took it home of sold it. We were around each other a whole lot and neither thought to ask the other about a pile of junk behind his station.

07-15-2018, 05:32 PM	#70
DHZIEMAN Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Sunrise Beach, Mo Posts: 439	Re: I've just got to share this!!! Great Story!

07-15-2018, 05:52 PM	#71
George Miller Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NC Posts: 2,975	Re: I've just got to share this!!! Great story Brent. That does not happen to most of us that moved away in our younger years.

07-16-2018, 07:39 AM	#72
jimalabam Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lee County Alabama Posts: 828	Re: I've just got to share this!!! Thanks for sharing a great story Brent. WHY NOT a followup in the MARC News and MAFCA Restorer ??? Thanks again and hope to see you soon somewhere. Jiml...

07-16-2018, 07:57 AM	#73
Bob Bidonde Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,463	Re: I've just got to share this!!! Brent, Thanks for sharing that great story! __________________ Bob Bidonde

07-16-2018, 08:18 AM	#74
M2M Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Australia/USA/EU/Soviet Russia Posts: 1,105	Re: I've just got to share this!!! Yes, great story. __________________

07-16-2018, 08:58 PM	#75
kd4lok Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Central FL Posts: 72	Re: I've just got to share this!!! Great story. Thanks for sharing. __________________ Bob

07-17-2018, 04:14 AM	#76
cradlescyth Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Taunton Ma Posts: 342	Re: I've just got to share this!!! Memories are best when shared. Thanks!!!!