The Ford Barn

Brad in Germany · 06-06-2019, 01:44 AM

It ran when parked at the bottom of a lake, at an undisclosed location, in Russia:

Brad in Maryland

EJ · 06-06-2019, 02:32 AM

Reminds me must clean the car.

Floats · 06-06-2019, 05:18 AM

I really don't think that will buff out

Kurt in NJ · 06-06-2019, 07:05 AM

The head looks to be different metal---- not rusted the same

Mike Peters · 06-06-2019, 08:09 AM

Tar top battery? Stake bed looks original. Trying to look on the bright side here, but not much bright to see.

veggie · 06-06-2019, 09:19 AM

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Tires look OK!

Ron Pilger · 06-06-2019, 09:24 AM

just need spark and gas. it will fire right up

Purdy Swoft · 06-06-2019, 09:42 AM

Might need to check the timing and points gap .

Ted Duke · 06-06-2019, 10:07 AM

Pressure wash it and start her up!

redmodelt · 06-06-2019, 10:27 AM

Wish I could see it, guess the water is too murky! All I am seeing is two little boxes were the pictures should be.

mhsprecher · 06-06-2019, 11:04 AM

I have some pics of an AA on the bottom of a lake in Maine.

People driving on the ice too late in the year can result in a vehicle on the bottom.

Jim Brierley · 06-06-2019, 11:20 AM

It'll probably run, but someone stole the fan and I recommend a new fan belt!

Hoop · 06-06-2019, 12:12 PM

http://www.tresburrosgarage.com/AA-GAZ-in-WWII.html

Tom Wesenberg · 06-06-2019, 01:04 PM

Proof positive that using non detergent oil leaves sludge behind.

Ed in Maine · 06-06-2019, 01:51 PM

I remember an article in the Model A News or Restorer about a Model a that had gone through the ice. They raised it and had in running in a couple of days! It may not have been submerged as long as this one though. Ed

ursus · 06-06-2019, 01:53 PM

Fine point rustoration in progress.

Joe K · 06-06-2019, 03:20 PM

Appear on Ebay shortly?

Joe K

wensum · 06-06-2019, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hoop

http://www.tresburrosgarage.com/AA-GAZ-in-WWII.html

Amazing old photographs!

TerryO · 06-06-2019, 08:09 PM

"Patina"

TerryO

ronn · 06-07-2019, 07:23 AM

dont believe it ran........

Russians dont waste a thing.

Railcarmover · 06-07-2019, 08:32 AM

The Red Army was extremely resourceful,the AA was the perfect blend of simplicity and durability.In the early days of WW2 they fed 'off the march' basically eating what they found.During the extreme winters companies would rest using the 'rope'..the men would link arms and wind themselves up in a coil,gaining warmth from each others bodies,every hour or so a whistle would sound and the men would uncoil,the inside guys changing with the outside..

Terry, NJ · 06-07-2019, 11:27 AM

Probably the lake was Lake Ladoga at Leningrad (Now St Petersburg) The people of the city where starving and they had convoys of AAs (GAZ) Delivering supplies for a thousand days while the siege lasted. Thousands starved to death. There was an ice road across the lake and many trucks went through the ice.
Terry

ryanheacox · 06-07-2019, 12:10 PM

Looks like a job for a swimming pool full of evaporust

dumb person · 06-08-2019, 06:06 PM

Might be past restoration, but it'll make a great garage ornament. Inside a glass case filled with argon.

chrs1961815 · 06-08-2019, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryanheacox

Looks like a job for a swimming pool full of evaporust

Best one yet!

mike657894 · 06-08-2019, 09:49 PM

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that chrome moly frame held up well! there is a pair of engines for $250 and a complete front axle and spring for $150 on my local craigslist. along with the usual for sale wood to make that a speedster if your truly and enthusiast and optimist.

SteveM · 06-09-2019, 10:29 PM

Reminds me of the joke that came from one of the late, great comedians of yesteryear, like Rodney Dangerfield or Henny Youngman.

"My wife called and said the car won't start.
I said 'why not'.
She said 'There's water in the carburetor'.
I said 'Water in the carburetor? Where is the car?'
She said 'At the bottom of the lake'.

Steve

Forddan · 06-10-2019, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveM

Reminds me of the joke that came from one of the late, great comedians of yesteryear, like Rodney Dangerfield or Henny Youngman.

"My wife called and said the car won't start.
I said 'why not'.
She said 'There's water in the carburetor'.
I said 'Water in the carburetor? Where is the car?'
She said 'At the bottom of the lake'.

Steve

This joke make me laugh a lot today.

During dinner time I told it to my family. They all looked at me opening their eyes probably thinking to call 911 because I was having brain damage. For sure, I will never be a comedian.

Loved that joke !!!
Daniel

greenpondmike · 09-02-2020, 10:50 AM

What kind of truck was that before the elements got to it--a model A or T?

The Master Cylinder · 09-02-2020, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenpondmike

what kind of truck was that before the elements got to it--a model a or t?

Model AA or GAZ-AA

Terry, NJ · 09-02-2020, 02:05 PM

If it's GAZ AA (and I think it is) it was probably found at the bottom of lake Ladoga. The city of St Petersburg (Leningrad) was under siege and was being supplied by trucks across the ice on the lake. The Germans shelled them and bombed them and occasionally they sank. There are probably a few more down there too.
Terry

Sunnybrook Farm · 09-02-2020, 08:08 PM

The manifold might still be good, I could use it.

McMimmcs · 09-02-2020, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveM

Reminds me of the joke that came from one of the late, great comedians of yesteryear, like Rodney Dangerfield or Henny Youngman.

"My wife called and said the car won't start.
I said 'why not'.
She said 'There's water in the carburetor'.
I said 'Water in the carburetor? Where is the car?'
She said 'At the bottom of the lake'.

Steve

Sounds like a Rodney masterpiece! He was a true classic.

Digger · 09-02-2020, 08:42 PM

Second owner
Completely original
Low mileage
Only driven into the lake on Sunday’s

shew01 · 09-03-2020, 05:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Digger

Second owner
Completely original
Low mileage
Only driven into the lake on Sunday’s

Yeah. “Car only needs some TLC.”

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McMimmcs · 09-03-2020, 07:13 AM

Looks like he was running slicks on it before he parked it.

Chris in WNC · 09-03-2020, 07:29 AM

boat anchor. no wonder it was at the bottom of the lake.....

JKY · 09-03-2020, 12:52 PM

Only $22,500. Local pickup only.

greenpondmike · 09-04-2020, 12:26 PM

Lol to the posts above. Seriously though, I wonder where the rest of it is...I mean, did it all rust off or was it bombed and the other stuff was blown off?

john charlton · 09-04-2020, 02:19 PM

As I have said before drop the pan before you try to start it !!!

John in Suffolk County England .

06-06-2019, 02:32 AM	#2
EJ Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Birmingham UK Posts: 27	Re: It ran when parked ..... at the bottom of the lake Reminds me must clean the car. Last edited by EJ; 06-06-2019 at 02:56 AM. Reason: spelling

06-06-2019, 05:18 AM	#3
Floats Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Mossel Bay, about 300km from Cape Town Posts: 530	Re: It ran when parked ..... at the bottom of the lake I really don't think that will buff out __________________ Regards Chris Cape Town 28 Model A RPU, 29 Chevy Phaeton, 67 E Type FHC, 67 250SL Pagoda, 83 911 SC

06-06-2019, 07:05 AM	#4
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,156	Re: It ran when parked ..... at the bottom of the lake The head looks to be different metal---- not rusted the same

06-06-2019, 08:09 AM	#5
Mike Peters Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: South East Wisconsin Posts: 1,279	Re: It ran when parked ..... at the bottom of the lake Tar top battery? Stake bed looks original. Trying to look on the bright side here, but not much bright to see.

06-06-2019, 09:19 AM	#6
veggie Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Clinton Ct. Posts: 84	Re: It ran when parked ..... at the bottom of the lake Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Tires look OK!

06-06-2019, 09:24 AM	#7
Ron Pilger Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camrose, Alberta Posts: 396	Re: It ran when parked ..... at the bottom of the lake just need spark and gas. it will fire right up

06-06-2019, 09:42 AM	#8
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: It ran when parked ..... at the bottom of the lake Might need to check the timing and points gap .

06-06-2019, 10:07 AM	#9
Ted Duke Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Fairfield, Virginia Posts: 615	Re: It ran when parked ..... at the bottom of the lake Pressure wash it and start her up!

06-06-2019, 10:27 AM	#10
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,340	Re: It ran when parked ..... at the bottom of the lake Wish I could see it, guess the water is too murky! All I am seeing is two little boxes were the pictures should be. __________________ I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!

06-06-2019, 11:04 AM	#11
mhsprecher Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Takoma Park, MD Posts: 2,817	Re: It ran when parked ..... at the bottom of the lake I have some pics of an AA on the bottom of a lake in Maine. People driving on the ice too late in the year can result in a vehicle on the bottom.

06-06-2019, 11:20 AM	#12
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,085	Re: It ran when parked ..... at the bottom of the lake It'll probably run, but someone stole the fan and I recommend a new fan belt!

06-06-2019, 12:12 PM	#13
Hoop Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 1,137	Re: It ran when parked ..... at the bottom of the lake http://www.tresburrosgarage.com/AA-GAZ-in-WWII.html __________________ "Remember that when it comes to intelligence, half of all of us are below average."

06-06-2019, 01:04 PM	#14
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: It ran when parked ..... at the bottom of the lake Proof positive that using non detergent oil leaves sludge behind.

06-06-2019, 01:51 PM	#15
Ed in Maine Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cty., ME or Flagler Cty., FL Posts: 1,106	Re: It ran when parked ..... at the bottom of the lake I remember an article in the Model A News or Restorer about a Model a that had gone through the ice. They raised it and had in running in a couple of days! It may not have been submerged as long as this one though. Ed

06-06-2019, 01:53 PM	#16
ursus Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,374	Re: It ran when parked ..... at the bottom of the lake Fine point rustoration in progress.

06-06-2019, 03:20 PM	#17
Joe K Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,188	Re: It ran when parked ..... at the bottom of the lake Appear on Ebay shortly? Joe K __________________ Shudda kept the horse.

06-06-2019, 08:09 PM	#19
TerryO Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: N. GA Posts: 531	Re: It ran when parked ..... at the bottom of the lake "Patina" TerryO

06-07-2019, 07:23 AM	#20
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,782	Re: It ran when parked ..... at the bottom of the lake dont believe it ran........ Russians dont waste a thing.

06-07-2019, 08:32 AM	#21
Railcarmover BANNED Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,262	Re: It ran when parked ..... at the bottom of the lake The Red Army was extremely resourceful,the AA was the perfect blend of simplicity and durability.In the early days of WW2 they fed 'off the march' basically eating what they found.During the extreme winters companies would rest using the 'rope'..the men would link arms and wind themselves up in a coil,gaining warmth from each others bodies,every hour or so a whistle would sound and the men would uncoil,the inside guys changing with the outside..

06-07-2019, 11:27 AM	#22
Terry, NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks Co, Pa Posts: 3,740	Re: It ran when parked ..... at the bottom of the lake Probably the lake was Lake Ladoga at Leningrad (Now St Petersburg) The people of the city where starving and they had convoys of AAs (GAZ) Delivering supplies for a thousand days while the siege lasted. Thousands starved to death. There was an ice road across the lake and many trucks went through the ice. Terry

06-07-2019, 12:10 PM	#23
ryanheacox Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northwest CT Posts: 1,092	Re: It ran when parked ..... at the bottom of the lake Looks like a job for a swimming pool full of evaporust

06-08-2019, 06:06 PM	#24
dumb person Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: South pacific island Posts: 1,724	Re: It ran when parked ..... at the bottom of the lake Might be past restoration, but it'll make a great garage ornament. Inside a glass case filled with argon. __________________ <Link> This is how we roll<Link> "I'm Convinced that no one really reads posts anymore; they just fabricate what they think the post says then ramble on about red herrings."--Bob Outcasts rules of old cars #1 Fun is imperative, mainstream is overrated #2 If they think it is impossible, prove them wrong #3 If the science says it impossible you are not being creative enough. #4 No shame in recreating something you never had #5 If it were not for the law & physics you would be unstoppable

06-08-2019, 09:49 PM	#26
mike657894 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Bay City Michigan Posts: 1,050	Re: It ran when parked ..... at the bottom of the lake Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) that chrome moly frame held up well! there is a pair of engines for $250 and a complete front axle and spring for $150 on my local craigslist. along with the usual for sale wood to make that a speedster if your truly and enthusiast and optimist.

06-09-2019, 10:29 PM	#27
SteveM Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Connecticut Posts: 187	Re: It ran when parked ..... at the bottom of the lake Reminds me of the joke that came from one of the late, great comedians of yesteryear, like Rodney Dangerfield or Henny Youngman. "My wife called and said the car won't start. I said 'why not'. She said 'There's water in the carburetor'. I said 'Water in the carburetor? Where is the car?' She said 'At the bottom of the lake'. Steve

09-02-2020, 10:50 AM	#29
greenpondmike Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: McCalla, Alabama Posts: 32	Re: It ran when parked ..... at the bottom of the lake What kind of truck was that before the elements got to it--a model A or T?

09-02-2020, 02:05 PM	#31
Terry, NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks Co, Pa Posts: 3,740	Re: It ran when parked ..... at the bottom of the lake If it's GAZ AA (and I think it is) it was probably found at the bottom of lake Ladoga. The city of St Petersburg (Leningrad) was under siege and was being supplied by trucks across the ice on the lake. The Germans shelled them and bombed them and occasionally they sank. There are probably a few more down there too. Terry

09-02-2020, 08:08 PM	#32
Sunnybrook Farm Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Virginia Posts: 409	Re: It ran when parked ..... at the bottom of the lake The manifold might still be good, I could use it.

09-02-2020, 08:42 PM	#34
Digger Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pacific Grove, CA Posts: 1,210	Re: It ran when parked ..... at the bottom of the lake Second owner Completely original Low mileage Only driven into the lake on Sunday’s

09-03-2020, 07:13 AM	#36
McMimmcs Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Fort Gratiot, Michigan Posts: 2,296	Re: It ran when parked ..... at the bottom of the lake Looks like he was running slicks on it before he parked it.

09-03-2020, 07:29 AM	#37
Chris in WNC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spruce Pine, NC Posts: 1,458	Re: It ran when parked ..... at the bottom of the lake boat anchor. no wonder it was at the bottom of the lake..... __________________ our next Model A is out there in the unknown......

09-03-2020, 12:52 PM	#38
JKY Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Posts: 150	Re: It ran when parked ..... at the bottom of the lake Only $22,500. Local pickup only.

09-04-2020, 12:26 PM	#39
greenpondmike Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: McCalla, Alabama Posts: 32	Re: It ran when parked ..... at the bottom of the lake Lol to the posts above. Seriously though, I wonder where the rest of it is...I mean, did it all rust off or was it bombed and the other stuff was blown off?

09-04-2020, 02:19 PM	#40
john charlton Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,304	Re: It ran when parked ..... at the bottom of the lake As I have said before drop the pan before you try to start it !!! John in Suffolk County England .