The Ford Barn

Hotrodfil · 10-09-2017, 08:46 AM

Well - the AF head atop a stock Diamond B has been a bit of fun. Pulled a 3.27 through the Cotswolds no problem. Steady 60 and more cruising along in comfort.

Pity the head gasket went yesterday (out dragging a tuned Morris Minor of all things for ten or so miles on a dual carriageway) - but not surprising as it was pre-owned... I'd put the engine together just to see how it runs. Pulling the head is no biggy as it could do with a new set of rings.

Chuck Dempsey · 10-09-2017, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Penthode
I do not know what a "Pheaton" is. Do you mean "Phaeton"?

Nope "tourer". Queen's English ...

http://www.nostalgiastore.co.uk/file...A%20Tourer.jpg

Mr. UPDRAUGHT - a the end of your linked advert, it lists a 'De Luxe Fordor with sliding roof'.... Any idea what the 'sliding roof' was? Thanks

Hotrodfil · 10-09-2017, 09:52 AM

Basically a sliding opening sun roof. That typically leaked and rotted out. Thus my Fordor 'had' a sliding roof...

Hotrodfil · 10-09-2017, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Juggler

Yes it does. My mate Phil has just done it. We checked the compression and got 125 across the board. Estimate around 7.2:1

I've got one to go on an English B motor which will have BF flywheel and cam, SU carb or carbs, and E93A distributor for an all English 'factory' hot motor

You'll be wanting that G38T downdraft manifold won't you and a FoMoCo Zenith?

Chuck Dempsey · 10-09-2017, 10:29 AM

Was the sunroof a factory option? Or after-market? Never heard of it before...

Hotrodfil · 10-09-2017, 10:35 AM

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Factory option.

Juggler · 10-09-2017, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodfil

You'll be wanting that G38T downdraft manifold won't you and a FoMoCo Zenith?

Yup

Brad in Germany · 10-09-2017, 11:17 AM

The De Luxe Fordor Saloon With Sliding Roof (see original magazine advertisement from 2 July 1930):

or this one (note in the EQUIPMENT list: "...sunshine roof...":

....and a close up of the car (note the open roof):

Brad in Maryland

Chuck Dempsey · 10-09-2017, 03:50 PM

Thanks Brad. it was a little hard to 'visualize' without the pics......

10-09-2017, 09:26 AM	#22
Chuck Dempsey Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waynesville, NC Posts: 786	Re: English 180A de luxe pheaton in "The Restorer" Quote: Originally Posted by Penthode I do not know what a "Pheaton" is. Do you mean "Phaeton"? Nope "tourer". Queen's English ... http://www.nostalgiastore.co.uk/file...A%20Tourer.jpg Mr. UPDRAUGHT - a the end of your linked advert, it lists a 'De Luxe Fordor with sliding roof'.... Any idea what the 'sliding roof' was? Thanks

10-09-2017, 09:52 AM	#23
Hotrodfil Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Norfolk UK Posts: 214	Re: English 180A de luxe pheaton in "The Restorer" Basically a sliding opening sun roof. That typically leaked and rotted out. Thus my Fordor 'had' a sliding roof...

10-09-2017, 10:29 AM	#25
Chuck Dempsey Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waynesville, NC Posts: 786	Re: English 180A de luxe pheaton in "The Restorer" Was the sunroof a factory option? Or after-market? Never heard of it before...

10-09-2017, 10:35 AM	#26
Hotrodfil Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Norfolk UK Posts: 214	Re: English 180A de luxe pheaton in "The Restorer" Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Factory option.

10-09-2017, 03:50 PM	#29
Chuck Dempsey Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waynesville, NC Posts: 786	Re: English 180A de luxe pheaton in "The Restorer" Thanks Brad. it was a little hard to 'visualize' without the pics......