The Ford Barn

Doctor's Ford · 01-31-2016, 05:06 PM

After almost 5 years restoring my 33 model B Tudor I finally took it for a test drive yesterday. Except for the interior, it is all done (well, ...still needs the headlights). Mechanically it is complete and restored to stock specifications. Test drive was a success, the car does all a car has to do: starts, stops, accelerates, clutch & transmission engages fine, steers well, etc and the engine responded as expected for a Ford. Plus there is NO MORE oil leak that was a curse over the last 2 years. I have plenty of photos but wanted to share these 2 short videos with you and express my gratitute to so many Barners all over the world who provided help, advise and needed parts! Manuel

PS. I know, I know, license plates! If a cop is nearby he probably will smile and enjoy the show. Antique cars are rarely seen on the streets around here.

V8COOPMAN · 01-31-2016, 05:13 PM

You have certainly worked hard, and your perseverance has finally paid-off........beautiful car! DD

39topless · 01-31-2016, 05:22 PM

That dash is a work of art. (or a work of Manuel).

jacob smith · 01-31-2016, 05:22 PM

Looks great but you put the steering wheel on the wrong side. Ha ha ha. No truly nice work

Admiral · 01-31-2016, 05:23 PM

BEAUTIFUL JOB! It's so satisfying when you get one of these old machines back on the road again. Enjoy the drive!

gnolnor · 01-31-2016, 05:35 PM

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Congratulations on your roll out and test drive!. Many of us remember the first test drive and the feeling of a project completed.

mfagan · 01-31-2016, 05:47 PM

Persistence pays off!!

deuce lover · 01-31-2016, 05:49 PM

Felicitation !!!

petehoovie · 01-31-2016, 05:52 PM

I am soooo proud of/for you! Happiness is a Ford 'Model 40'.....

mercman from oz · 01-31-2016, 06:38 PM

Beautiful work. The car looks great. Good to see that you have retained the 4 cylinder engine. Too many collectors exchange the 4 for the V8. Keep up the good work.

1934 · 01-31-2016, 06:39 PM

Congratulations!! That is so exciting! You've done a beautiful job on that car. Enjoy!
Doug.

39portlander · 01-31-2016, 07:04 PM

Nice video's there, the first drive is always a thrill and huge accomplishment.

My toes would get a little nervous around those cars in flip flops

Scott

SofaKing · 01-31-2016, 07:36 PM

Congratulations!

JSeery · 01-31-2016, 07:46 PM

Good to see your making such great progress, I know you have had some issues that were hard to overcome. And you did it!

Mike in AZ · 01-31-2016, 08:23 PM

Congratulations on some good work....now enjoy driving....Mike

JM 35 Sedan · 01-31-2016, 08:24 PM

It's good to see another early Ford that's come back to life. I hope I helped you some how or in some small way during your project. Enjoy yourself!

flathead48 · 01-31-2016, 08:44 PM

Happy Motoring, a great looking car.

DavidG · 01-31-2016, 09:02 PM

Manuel,

Congratulations!

fourfords · 01-31-2016, 09:06 PM

Looks great! Post some more pictures!! I like your color scheme.

flat-v8 · 01-31-2016, 09:29 PM

Super cool car and just beautiful! Nice video, makes you feel like your riding along!

01-31-2016, 05:06 PM	#1
Doctor's Ford Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: South Dakota Posts: 405	The 33 finally looks like a real car...and it drives! After almost 5 years restoring my 33 model B Tudor I finally took it for a test drive yesterday. Except for the interior, it is all done (well, ...still needs the headlights). Mechanically it is complete and restored to stock specifications. Test drive was a success, the car does all a car has to do: starts, stops, accelerates, clutch & transmission engages fine, steers well, etc and the engine responded as expected for a Ford. Plus there is NO MORE oil leak that was a curse over the last 2 years. I have plenty of photos but wanted to share these 2 short videos with you and express my gratitute to so many Barners all over the world who provided help, advise and needed parts! Manuel PS. I know, I know, license plates! If a cop is nearby he probably will smile and enjoy the show. Antique cars are rarely seen on the streets around here.

01-31-2016, 05:13 PM	#2
V8COOPMAN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Shore of LAKE HOUSTON Posts: 11,111	Re: The 33 finally looks like a real car...and it drives! You have certainly worked hard, and your perseverance has finally paid-off........beautiful car! DD __________________ *Click Links Below* __ ▼ *'35-'36 W/8BA & MECHANICAL FAN* *T5 W/TORQUE TUBE*

01-31-2016, 05:22 PM	#3
39topless Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 1,027	Re: The 33 finally looks like a real car...and it drives! That dash is a work of art. (or a work of Manuel).

01-31-2016, 05:22 PM	#4
jacob smith Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: New ringgold pa Posts: 311	Re: The 33 finally looks like a real car...and it drives! Looks great but you put the steering wheel on the wrong side. Ha ha ha. No truly nice work __________________ Ford

01-31-2016, 05:23 PM	#5
Admiral Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oakland County, Michigan Posts: 562	Re: The 33 finally looks like a real car...and it drives! BEAUTIFUL JOB! It's so satisfying when you get one of these old machines back on the road again. Enjoy the drive!

01-31-2016, 05:35 PM	#6
gnolnor Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Solvang, CA Posts: 131	Re: The 33 finally looks like a real car...and it drives! Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Congratulations on your roll out and test drive!. Many of us remember the first test drive and the feeling of a project completed.

01-31-2016, 05:47 PM	#7
mfagan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kaufman, TX Posts: 822	Re: The 33 finally looks like a real car...and it drives! Persistence pays off!!

01-31-2016, 05:49 PM	#8
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern France Posts: 5,306	Re: The 33 finally looks like a real car...and it drives! Felicitation !!!

01-31-2016, 05:52 PM	#9
petehoovie Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 8,125	Re: The 33 finally looks like a real car...and it drives! I am soooo proud of/for you! Happiness is a Ford 'Model 40'..... __________________ The only thing nice about being imperfect is the joy it brings to others.... *"Silver rings, your butt! Them's washers!"* "We shot our way out of that town for a dollar's worth of steel holes!" - from 'The Wild Bunch' - 1969 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NReUd2_0u0 Last edited by petehoovie; 01-31-2016 at 06:58 PM.

01-31-2016, 06:38 PM	#10
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,365	Re: The 33 finally looks like a real car...and it drives! Beautiful work. The car looks great. Good to see that you have retained the 4 cylinder engine. Too many collectors exchange the 4 for the V8. Keep up the good work.

01-31-2016, 06:39 PM	#11
1934 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Quebec, Canada Posts: 415	Re: The 33 finally looks like a real car...and it drives! Congratulations!! That is so exciting! You've done a beautiful job on that car. Enjoy! Doug.

01-31-2016, 07:04 PM	#12
39portlander Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Suth'N Maine Posts: 1,996	Re: The 33 finally looks like a real car...and it drives! Nice video's there, the first drive is always a thrill and huge accomplishment. My toes would get a little nervous around those cars in flip flops Scott

01-31-2016, 07:36 PM	#13
SofaKing Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 756	Re: The 33 finally looks like a real car...and it drives! Congratulations!

01-31-2016, 07:46 PM	#14
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: The 33 finally looks like a real car...and it drives! Good to see your making such great progress, I know you have had some issues that were hard to overcome. And you did it!

01-31-2016, 08:23 PM	#15
Mike in AZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waddell, AZ Posts: 2,540	Re: The 33 finally looks like a real car...and it drives! Congratulations on some good work....now enjoy driving....Mike

01-31-2016, 08:24 PM	#16
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: The 33 finally looks like a real car...and it drives! It's good to see another early Ford that's come back to life. I hope I helped you some how or in some small way during your project. Enjoy yourself! __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

01-31-2016, 08:44 PM	#17
flathead48 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Posts: 1,110	Re: The 33 finally looks like a real car...and it drives! Happy Motoring, a great looking car.

01-31-2016, 09:02 PM	#18
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,101	Re: The 33 finally looks like a real car...and it drives! Manuel, Congratulations!

01-31-2016, 09:06 PM	#19
fourfords Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lake Elsinore, CA. Posts: 414	Re: The 33 finally looks like a real car...and it drives! Looks great! Post some more pictures!! I like your color scheme.

01-31-2016, 09:29 PM	#20
flat-v8 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Magnolia Texas Posts: 586	Re: The 33 finally looks like a real car...and it drives! Super cool car and just beautiful! Nice video, makes you feel like your riding along!