The Ford Barn

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 .

06-07-2019, 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 .

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