The Ford Barn

~~Walts37~~ · 06-02-2010, 06:43 PM

1937 half ton pickup pretty much done & driving a couple times a week year around.

Barry-ct · 06-02-2010, 07:35 PM

I'm working on my 50 F-1 pickup. I've had it 20 years now and I finally turned the page and it's starting to go forward and be reassembled. I recently posted about my stuck valve saga. I'll bneputting the head back on later this week and will fire it back up! I will post again on my thread on how it came out.

Barry

50F-1

53ash · 06-02-2010, 07:43 PM

Restoring a 50 ford 4 door, with flathead and OD tranny. Also working on a 51 ford 2 door, maybe putting a 55 y block and OD tranny in it. Not sure yet. Going to look at a 52 F2 pickup with original flatty and trans tomorrow. All this to help pay for a 30 coupe that's waiting for me to bring home and finish up.( with a nice merc flathead to build, that I have at the shop

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Bob/Ohio · 06-02-2010, 09:41 PM

Building a 30 A coupe, with a 52 Merc motor, 39 transmission. Has a 40 Ford axles and brakes. Flathead is a 0.030 over 255, balanced,stainless valves,Schneider 270F cam, Mallory ignition, Offy 2x2 intake, and Edelbrock heads. Chassis is almost done, getting the body and fenders ready for paint is next.

Harms Way · 06-02-2010, 10:26 PM

Keep em' coming guys,.. this stuff is great !

B Duncan · 06-03-2010, 05:05 AM

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Dad and I are working on a 1948 Fordor Super Deluxe. The car is an older restoration. We are going to freshen up the interior, install new chrome, and polish the stainless trim. The engine is a stock 59a thats been converted to 12v. We plan on adding some 15" chrome reverse wheels with WWW tires. Im trying to talk him into reversed springs and a dropped axle!

Lyndon · 06-03-2010, 07:56 AM

I pulled the gas tank on my '42 coupe last night due to fuel delivery issues, so I guess I have two projects on the go now!

Steel 35 · 06-03-2010, 11:53 PM

I am working on a painter to just get it done, the dust is settling again

Stanley · 06-04-2010, 06:46 AM

...Was a 35-3 window, but I prefer the 36 Fords. so a change in sheet metal..... picked up this coupe body in 1993 for $150.
Stanley. ..................

plumfat40 · 06-04-2010, 10:05 AM

Currently working on my 40 Sedan, motor was stuck, got a replacement engine, need to do complete brakes, and gonna replace wiring harness, lower a little, replace tires and cleanup, car has been parked inside since 1956, also need to replace vac hoses for columbia

4dFord/SC · 06-06-2010, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 4dFord/SC

Just finished installing a Sun RC-50 "Football" tach and EB-1 Transmitter in my '40 (without drilling any holes in the dash). Remember the days when everyone had to have one on their dash, whether they dragged or not?

Here are some pictures,

Bassman/NZ · 06-06-2010, 05:13 AM

I'm building a 28 A Tudor from bits gathered from far and beyond.
Boxed, lengthened and stepped A frame,
C59A engine, currently stock, a sweet runner, with 36 trans, 47 rear with A spring, shortened torque tube & driveshaft.
4" dropped axle with split 34 bones and reversed eye spring, 39 brakes, 47 drums, lever shocks.
Body came to me with a very bad 4" chop and most of the subframe missing, most of the roof missing, and LOTS of rust. I've spent about 9 months on bodywork, and still got a fair bit to go.
Wheels are 35 16" wires with 5.25s and 7.50s.

Ray Parson · 06-06-2010, 06:07 AM

i have 4 32/34 pickups puting new sideing on my barn so i can keep all these cars & parts dry MR Vic Piano in FL is picking up 4 rear fenders for me hopeing I can save 2 of the 4. but my pride is a 34 panel delivery wanted one most of my life 4 NOS fenders NOS grill NOS right board still looking for left NOS board oh theres 18 outhers to it gets in the blood and theres no cure.

Royal Ryser · 06-06-2010, 06:45 PM

I just finished overhauling the radiator on my 36 tudor. Top tank was all beat up, so had to straighten it. Also, rodded the core and soldered a couple of leaks.

Frank The Plumber · 06-06-2010, 06:59 PM

I have a 38 panel, it is 99% complete, nothing is ever truly finished until its sold and gone, waiting for Illinois DMV to title, on my 4 th month of waiting. May rub the paint clean off polishing it. Took it to the drag strip, ran an 11.40, they promptly told me no more for you till you get a cage and fire suit, ran it around the block, did a big smoking burnout, 5 minutes later the police came and wanted to impound it, thankfully the 2nd lieutenant is a customer and a great guy but told me not to pull it out of the shop again. Is this what stir crazy is? Having all that, and not being able to drive it?

storyteller · 06-06-2010, 08:43 PM

Restoring a '37 slantback. I bought it in 1974, drove it about 10k miles and started restoration at 44k+ miles about 5 years ago. It set in my barn for many years. It is running again and have been doing minor body work, sanding, priming, etc. I did install '39 hydraulics and a '39 heater. The engine is a '39 24 stud. I am the second owner, very lucky to have a rust free car to work on. The original owner told me that a lady banged into the rear end on icy roads back in 1941. They locked bumpers and it pushed the tail light down bending the rear fenders. I think I have everything I need to finish the car except for time! 'Gotta keep wrenching.

Vergil · 06-06-2010, 10:26 PM

'30 Pickup, boxed frame, rear spring behind axle, banjo with open drive shaft, t5, not chopped, full fendered, '32 style shell and hood, 8ba, not 100% completed but got it in epoxy primer for the summer so I can drive it and get the bugs worked out before taking it apart for paint. Have drove it about 65 miles thus far, here is a couple of pictures of the engine.

Vergil

havi · 06-06-2010, 10:36 PM

I recently finished stripping down a '49 F6, pushed the '62 Fairlane out of the garage, and pushed the '87 Tbird in. But this week, I plan on getting my frame rotisserie built for my F1 frame. I just wish I was as far along as some of you guys, lol.

billwill · 06-06-2010, 10:59 PM

Mustang Gene 1968 coule

Jake H. · 06-07-2010, 12:52 AM

I'm about to try starting the '46 Merc flatty in my '39 Tudor. It's been sitting since 1982, but spins over, and I've already completely rebuilt the brakes, including adapting a dual m/c to the stock pedal assembly.

Next up, if I can get it running smooth, is a new wiring harness, and I will drive the wheels off this thing just the way it looks (besides putting some proper bias-ply bigs and littles on, of course).

06-02-2010, 06:43 PM	#21
~~Walts37~~ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Shell Knob Missouri Posts: 397	Re: Tell us what your working on ! 1937 half ton pickup pretty much done & driving a couple times a week year around.

06-02-2010, 07:35 PM	#22
Barry-ct Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Newington, Connecticut Posts: 1,374	Re: Tell us what your working on ! I'm working on my 50 F-1 pickup. I've had it 20 years now and I finally turned the page and it's starting to go forward and be reassembled. I recently posted about my stuck valve saga. I'll bneputting the head back on later this week and will fire it back up! I will post again on my thread on how it came out. Barry 50F-1

06-02-2010, 07:43 PM	#23
53ash Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 97	Re: Tell us what your working on ! Restoring a 50 ford 4 door, with flathead and OD tranny. Also working on a 51 ford 2 door, maybe putting a 55 y block and OD tranny in it. Not sure yet. Going to look at a 52 F2 pickup with original flatty and trans tomorrow. All this to help pay for a 30 coupe that's waiting for me to bring home and finish up.( with a nice merc flathead to build, that I have at the shop ) __________________ We carry: Amsoil Synthetic Lubrication products

06-02-2010, 09:41 PM	#24
Bob/Ohio Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: N.E.Ohio Posts: 222	Re: Tell us what your working on ! Building a 30 A coupe, with a 52 Merc motor, 39 transmission. Has a 40 Ford axles and brakes. Flathead is a 0.030 over 255, balanced,stainless valves,Schneider 270F cam, Mallory ignition, Offy 2x2 intake, and Edelbrock heads. Chassis is almost done, getting the body and fenders ready for paint is next.

06-02-2010, 10:26 PM	#25
Harms Way Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northern Mi. Posts: 295	Re: Tell us what your working on ! Keep em' coming guys,.. this stuff is great ! __________________ A sinner saved by Grace,......... Eph. 2:8-9

06-03-2010, 05:05 AM	#26
B Duncan Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Easley, SC Posts: 51	Re: Tell us what your working on ! Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Dad and I are working on a 1948 Fordor Super Deluxe. The car is an older restoration. We are going to freshen up the interior, install new chrome, and polish the stainless trim. The engine is a stock 59a thats been converted to 12v. We plan on adding some 15" chrome reverse wheels with WWW tires. Im trying to talk him into reversed springs and a dropped axle! __________________ Brad Duncan

06-03-2010, 07:56 AM	#27
Lyndon Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 88	Re: Tell us what your working on ! I pulled the gas tank on my '42 coupe last night due to fuel delivery issues, so I guess I have two projects on the go now!

06-04-2010, 06:46 AM	#29
Stanley Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: White City, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 96	Re: Tell us what your working on ! ...Was a 35-3 window, but I prefer the 36 Fords. so a change in sheet metal..... picked up this coupe body in 1993 for $150. Stanley. ..................

06-06-2010, 05:13 AM	#32
Bassman/NZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napier, New Zealand Posts: 2,001	Re: Tell us what your working on ! I'm building a 28 A Tudor from bits gathered from far and beyond. Boxed, lengthened and stepped A frame, C59A engine, currently stock, a sweet runner, with 36 trans, 47 rear with A spring, shortened torque tube & driveshaft. 4" dropped axle with split 34 bones and reversed eye spring, 39 brakes, 47 drums, lever shocks. Body came to me with a very bad 4" chop and most of the subframe missing, most of the roof missing, and LOTS of rust. I've spent about 9 months on bodywork, and still got a fair bit to go. Wheels are 35 16" wires with 5.25s and 7.50s.

06-06-2010, 06:07 AM	#33
Ray Parson Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Flint MI Posts: 689	Re: Tell us what your working on ! i have 4 32/34 pickups puting new sideing on my barn so i can keep all these cars & parts dry MR Vic Piano in FL is picking up 4 rear fenders for me hopeing I can save 2 of the 4. but my pride is a 34 panel delivery wanted one most of my life 4 NOS fenders NOS grill NOS right board still looking for left NOS board oh theres 18 outhers to it gets in the blood and theres no cure.

06-06-2010, 06:45 PM	#34
Royal Ryser Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 553	Re: Tell us what your working on ! I just finished overhauling the radiator on my 36 tudor. Top tank was all beat up, so had to straighten it. Also, rodded the core and soldered a couple of leaks.

06-06-2010, 06:59 PM	#35
Frank The Plumber Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 693	Re: Tell us what your working on ! I have a 38 panel, it is 99% complete, nothing is ever truly finished until its sold and gone, waiting for Illinois DMV to title, on my 4 th month of waiting. May rub the paint clean off polishing it. Took it to the drag strip, ran an 11.40, they promptly told me no more for you till you get a cage and fire suit, ran it around the block, did a big smoking burnout, 5 minutes later the police came and wanted to impound it, thankfully the 2nd lieutenant is a customer and a great guy but told me not to pull it out of the shop again. Is this what stir crazy is? Having all that, and not being able to drive it?

06-06-2010, 08:43 PM	#36
storyteller Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 31	Re: Tell us what your working on ! Restoring a '37 slantback. I bought it in 1974, drove it about 10k miles and started restoration at 44k+ miles about 5 years ago. It set in my barn for many years. It is running again and have been doing minor body work, sanding, priming, etc. I did install '39 hydraulics and a '39 heater. The engine is a '39 24 stud. I am the second owner, very lucky to have a rust free car to work on. The original owner told me that a lady banged into the rear end on icy roads back in 1941. They locked bumpers and it pushed the tail light down bending the rear fenders. I think I have everything I need to finish the car except for time! 'Gotta keep wrenching.

06-06-2010, 10:26 PM	#37
Vergil Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tehachapi, CA Posts: 361	Re: Tell us what your working on ! '30 Pickup, boxed frame, rear spring behind axle, banjo with open drive shaft, t5, not chopped, full fendered, '32 style shell and hood, 8ba, not 100% completed but got it in epoxy primer for the summer so I can drive it and get the bugs worked out before taking it apart for paint. Have drove it about 65 miles thus far, here is a couple of pictures of the engine. Vergil __________________ Bigger fonts to aid in reading

06-06-2010, 10:36 PM	#38
havi Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northshore, MN Posts: 139	Re: Tell us what your working on ! I recently finished stripping down a '49 F6, pushed the '62 Fairlane out of the garage, and pushed the '87 Tbird in. But this week, I plan on getting my frame rotisserie built for my F1 frame. I just wish I was as far along as some of you guys, lol. __________________ I'm just an old truck guy trapped in a hotrodder's world.

06-06-2010, 10:59 PM	#39
billwill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: capemaynewjersey Posts: 653	Re: Tell us what your working on ! Mustang Gene 1968 coule

06-07-2010, 12:52 AM	#40
Jake H. Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 72	Re: Tell us what your working on ! I'm about to try starting the '46 Merc flatty in my '39 Tudor. It's been sitting since 1982, but spins over, and I've already completely rebuilt the brakes, including adapting a dual m/c to the stock pedal assembly. Next up, if I can get it running smooth, is a new wiring harness, and I will drive the wheels off this thing just the way it looks (besides putting some proper bias-ply bigs and littles on, of course).