The Ford Barn

BUBBAS IGNITION · 07-01-2020, 10:03 AM

Well at the very least i am in the shop working on stuff somewhat . I am doing ok on Dialysis three days a week (had over 200 treatments ) i treat it as a part time job i guess !!
The treatment leave me pretty tired for that day but i usually bounce back pretty quick...
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I fell i the garage June 9th fracturing my humous bone in right shoulder , been in a sling ever since , the fall took stiches and i am healed up pretty good from that . For therapy i started building a Model T speedster from spare parts aquired etc . I have a new face book page for that project on face book its called 1920 Ford, heres the llnk for you facebook dudes.

https://www.facebook.com/1920-FORD-113916660368990

I have refered all chevrolet conversion distributors to Charlie here on the barn
after building 2722 of them i have out lived three machine shops and they became too much trouble just getting stuff done ....

Charlie will treat ya right ...
Charlie is [email protected]

Terry my part time guy is still here three days a week and we are down to 4-5 old orders getting them done as we can . Have a couple new orders from guys that can wait until we get to it .
We still want to do SOME just stock early Ford distributors if ya can wait .

I tell people i am OK but maybe not alright!!!!!! Hanging in there!!!

my therapy........not wife approved ??

nickthebandit · 07-01-2020, 10:13 AM

Bubba, I'm glad to hear that you are doing what you can. I know the problems of dialysis, too. Sometimes I come home after dialysis, and I am too tired to do anything. Just keep on keeping on. nick.

51504bat · 07-01-2020, 10:19 AM

As the owner of one of your 2722 Chevy conversions thanks for the update. Sounds like you are making the best of things. Look forward to your speedster build although I'm not on Facebook. Stay safe.

corvette8n · 07-01-2020, 10:52 AM

You therapy looks good, I forgot is it going to be "T" powered or "A" powered or maybe a 59AB in there, most of all have fun.

petehoovie · 07-01-2020, 11:17 AM

"For therapy i started building a Model T speedster from spare parts aquired etc." - Bubba

mhsprecher · 07-01-2020, 11:20 AM

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Keeping busy is good. Don't overdo it. Glad that you are still doing a few things. Take care of yourself!

Hal Beatty · 07-01-2020, 12:16 PM

Hang in there, keep busy and take care of yourself!

RalphM · 07-01-2020, 12:26 PM

Glad to hear your doing ok, looks like a fun project!

prpmmp · 07-01-2020, 03:29 PM

The Energizer Bunny got nothing on you!! You go Bubba!(love your Chevy distributor on my 8BA) Pete

35fordtn · 07-01-2020, 04:20 PM

Jim,
Glad you are doing well, and enjoying building a car. Have fun thats what life's all about. Your a good honest man.

Zeke3 · 07-01-2020, 08:16 PM

Good to hear you are doing okay. The Model T is looking good also.

jrvariel48 · 07-02-2020, 03:06 AM

Jim, You are one persistent man! Keep up the great work!

1934 · 07-02-2020, 04:46 AM

Hang in there Jim. Enjoy working on your project! All the best, Doug.

mfirth · 07-02-2020, 06:13 AM

Good on you Jim. May God bless you & keep you......and keep you make'n "SPARK" !
Maybe you should dub the "T" Sparky....
mike

Charlie ny · 07-02-2020, 07:57 AM

Jim.....Do only what you like, you've earned all the fun years ahead of you and there
will be many. I'm most fortunate that all machine work on my conversions is done in
house. I thank you for the referrals and I promise I won't let you down. Latest batch of 50 or so conversions set to go out later this month.

Nick the Bandit ( Mr dialysis ) says Hello !

Charlie ny

r_reed · 07-02-2020, 12:32 PM

Bubba, glad to hear you are keeping it going, your garage therapy looks perfect. i put in one of your chevy/flathead dist conversions around 9 years ago. i dawned on me i might want to get replacement points/condensor/ cap and rotor. i have my original paperwork and i've found the points and condensor at napa online. the D308R cap and D426R rotor do not seem to be working on napa online. maybe bubba or one of his friends on here could help me with a napa number for the distributor cap and rotor? my distributor has worked perfect since install. thanks, dick r.

totto · 07-02-2020, 01:12 PM

Jim:

Glad you have a "fun" project and you are keeping busy. Do not forget what your PT tells you what to do. We want your shoulder to be just like it was before!! Hang in there, we are all praying for you. Henry

Lawrie · 07-02-2020, 03:56 PM

Jim, great to see you back ,
Seeing that T in your shed makes me think I should get the one from the farm wife and I visited last week.
Take care and stay well.
Lawrie

JSeery · 07-02-2020, 04:12 PM

Thanks for the update.

tubman · 07-02-2020, 06:19 PM

I'm glad to hear that you're all right. I know I am deathly afraid of falling these days. I am very careful and watch my feet constantly.

I think the "T" will be good therapy. Keep us posted on any significant progress.

grumppyoldman · 07-02-2020, 07:05 PM

Glad to hear your able to do some work, that's the best therapy there is. I know when I'm working with my hands, the whole world goes by without my noticing. My Helmet dist. you re-built for me is still humming along. Al

Jeff/Illinois · 07-03-2020, 08:02 PM

Wow Jim, take it easy bud be careful. That's an awful lot to go thru for anybody

Have fun with the Speedster, how cool is THAT

Keep cool and get lots of rest drink lots of water.

Jeff

fordcragar · 07-04-2020, 10:26 PM

Thanks for the update Jim. It’s nice to see you have a project going in the garage. Be careful. Some of the things I used to do require me to slow down.

BUBBAS IGNITION · 07-05-2020, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 35fordtn

Jim,
Glad you are doing well, and enjoying building a car. Have fun thats what life's all about. Your a good honest man.

thanks mike clear yer message box cant send message

i need 600 of those little cotter pins

BUBBAS IGNITION · 07-05-2020, 03:46 PM

Thanks for the comments . I guess i need to admit there are many car things i can no longer do ( and i dont like it !!!) Playing some today with one arm , dont like tha either but what ya do......

sanford · 07-29-2020, 12:26 PM

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Jim, how can someone buy one of your Flathead V-8 Condensers? The ones that are used on magnetos?

BUBBAS IGNITION · 08-02-2020, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sanford

Jim, how can someone buy one of your Flathead V-8 Condensers? The ones that are used on magnetos?

just pay pal $32 each to [email protected] with your info for shipping aor send check made to jim linder or wrap up some cash .......
I have quite a few of those i stock and my friend has 5000 made a time.........

Steve Seidl · 08-02-2020, 10:19 PM

Bubba, Great attitude !!

Aarongriffey · 08-03-2020, 12:40 AM

Glad to read that you’re doing ok.
I’m not a Facebook guy so I will expect to see your speedster project here on the Barn.that probably means we’ll have to check the T forum everyday.
I’ve built two speedsters myself and have been collecting to build a third.
Aaron Griffey
Hayward, CA

sanford · 08-17-2020, 07:15 PM

Jim, what is the capacity of those magneto condensers you sell?

Sanford

jake197000 · 08-18-2020, 12:28 PM

i meet Bubba at the central national meet in auburn.very nice guy.i bought a jig for holding strombergs and holly carbs to work on them

Lawson Cox · 08-18-2020, 02:43 PM

Bubba. Glad to hear you are still plugging along, like me. Do what you can of what you enjoy. God speed. Lawson

07-01-2020, 10:13 AM	#2
nickthebandit Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Shippensburg, pa. Posts: 417	Re: Latest bubba report Bubba, I'm glad to hear that you are doing what you can. I know the problems of dialysis, too. Sometimes I come home after dialysis, and I am too tired to do anything. Just keep on keeping on. nick.

07-01-2020, 10:19 AM	#3
51504bat Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: SoCal-Redlands Posts: 3,024	Re: Latest bubba report As the owner of one of your 2722 Chevy conversions thanks for the update. Sounds like you are making the best of things. Look forward to your speedster build although I'm not on Facebook. Stay safe. __________________ Making the simple complicated for over 30 years. Last edited by 51504bat; 07-01-2020 at 03:54 PM.

07-01-2020, 10:52 AM	#4
corvette8n Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 36 miles north of Albany NY Posts: 2,954	Re: Latest bubba report You therapy looks good, I forgot is it going to be "T" powered or "A" powered or maybe a 59AB in there, most of all have fun.

07-01-2020, 11:17 AM	#5
petehoovie Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 8,160	Re: Latest bubba report "For therapy i started building a Model T speedster from spare parts aquired etc." - Bubba __________________ 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

07-01-2020, 11:20 AM	#6
mhsprecher Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Takoma Park, MD Posts: 2,817	Re: Latest bubba report Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Keeping busy is good. Don't overdo it. Glad that you are still doing a few things. Take care of yourself! __________________ 1924 Model T Coupe 1928 Model A Roadster 1930 Model A Town Sedan 1939 Deluxe Fordor 1945 pickup 1951 Custom convertible

07-01-2020, 12:16 PM	#7
Hal Beatty Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 213	Re: Latest bubba report Hang in there, keep busy and take care of yourself!

07-01-2020, 12:26 PM	#8
RalphM Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: North Pole, Alaska Posts: 2,651	Re: Latest bubba report Glad to hear your doing ok, looks like a fun project!

07-01-2020, 03:29 PM	#9
prpmmp Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: west grove Pa. Posts: 238	Re: Latest bubba report The Energizer Bunny got nothing on you!! You go Bubba!(love your Chevy distributor on my 8BA) Pete

07-01-2020, 04:20 PM	#10
35fordtn Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: McMinnville, TN Posts: 2,327	Re: Latest bubba report Jim, Glad you are doing well, and enjoying building a car. Have fun thats what life's all about. Your a good honest man.

07-01-2020, 08:16 PM	#11
Zeke3 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 1,407	Re: Latest bubba report Good to hear you are doing okay. The Model T is looking good also.

07-02-2020, 03:06 AM	#12
jrvariel48 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,427	Re: Latest bubba report Jim, You are one persistent man! Keep up the great work!

07-02-2020, 04:46 AM	#13
1934 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Quebec, Canada Posts: 415	Re: Latest bubba report Hang in there Jim. Enjoy working on your project! All the best, Doug.

07-02-2020, 06:13 AM	#14
mfirth Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: ohio Posts: 986	Re: Latest bubba report Good on you Jim. May God bless you & keep you......and keep you make'n "SPARK" ! Maybe you should dub the "T" Sparky.... mike

07-02-2020, 07:57 AM	#15
Charlie ny BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,019	Re: Latest bubba report Jim.....Do only what you like, you've earned all the fun years ahead of you and there will be many. I'm most fortunate that all machine work on my conversions is done in house. I thank you for the referrals and I promise I won't let you down. Latest batch of 50 or so conversions set to go out later this month. Nick the Bandit ( Mr dialysis ) says Hello ! Charlie ny

07-02-2020, 12:32 PM	#16
r_reed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: east glenville NY Posts: 158	Re: Latest bubba report Bubba, glad to hear you are keeping it going, your garage therapy looks perfect. i put in one of your chevy/flathead dist conversions around 9 years ago. i dawned on me i might want to get replacement points/condensor/ cap and rotor. i have my original paperwork and i've found the points and condensor at napa online. the D308R cap and D426R rotor do not seem to be working on napa online. maybe bubba or one of his friends on here could help me with a napa number for the distributor cap and rotor? my distributor has worked perfect since install. thanks, dick r. __________________ 1949 F-1 Flatrod II (flat paint, flat motor) Keeping one more flathead alive It smoked, but gave it up 7/26/2013 East Glenville NY

07-02-2020, 01:12 PM	#17
totto Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midland, MI Posts: 222	Re: Latest bubba report Jim: Glad you have a "fun" project and you are keeping busy. Do not forget what your PT tells you what to do. We want your shoulder to be just like it was before!! Hang in there, we are all praying for you. Henry

07-02-2020, 03:56 PM	#18
Lawrie Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Qld, Australia Posts: 4,221	Re: Latest bubba report Jim, great to see you back , Seeing that T in your shed makes me think I should get the one from the farm wife and I visited last week. Take care and stay well. Lawrie

07-02-2020, 04:12 PM	#19
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Latest bubba report Thanks for the update.

07-02-2020, 06:19 PM	#20
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,320	Re: Latest bubba report I'm glad to hear that you're all right. I know I am deathly afraid of falling these days. I am very careful and watch my feet constantly. I think the "T" will be good therapy. Keep us posted on any significant progress.

07-02-2020, 07:05 PM	#21
grumppyoldman Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 727	Re: Latest bubba report Glad to hear your able to do some work, that's the best therapy there is. I know when I'm working with my hands, the whole world goes by without my noticing. My Helmet dist. you re-built for me is still humming along. Al

07-03-2020, 08:02 PM	#22
Jeff/Illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,789	Re: Latest bubba report Wow Jim, take it easy bud be careful. That's an awful lot to go thru for anybody Have fun with the Speedster, how cool is THAT Keep cool and get lots of rest drink lots of water. Jeff

07-04-2020, 10:26 PM	#23
fordcragar Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Yakima, WA Posts: 479	Re: Latest bubba report Thanks for the update Jim. It’s nice to see you have a project going in the garage. Be careful. Some of the things I used to do require me to slow down.

07-05-2020, 03:46 PM	#25
BUBBAS IGNITION Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SPEEDWAY INDIANA Posts: 4,148	Re: Latest bubba report Thanks for the comments . I guess i need to admit there are many car things i can no longer do ( and i dont like it !!!) Playing some today with one arm , dont like tha either but what ya do...... __________________ If it Makes Spark, we do it !!!! www.bubbasignition.com [email protected]

07-29-2020, 12:26 PM	#26
sanford Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 32	Re: Latest bubba report Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Jim, how can someone buy one of your Flathead V-8 Condensers? The ones that are used on magnetos?

08-02-2020, 10:19 PM	#28
Steve Seidl Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ham Lake,Minn Posts: 118	Re: Latest bubba report Bubba, Great attitude !!

08-03-2020, 12:40 AM	#29
Aarongriffey Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Hayward,CA Posts: 513	Re: Latest bubba report Glad to read that you’re doing ok. I’m not a Facebook guy so I will expect to see your speedster project here on the Barn.that probably means we’ll have to check the T forum everyday. I’ve built two speedsters myself and have been collecting to build a third. Aaron Griffey Hayward, CA

08-17-2020, 07:15 PM	#30
sanford Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 32	Re: Latest bubba report Jim, what is the capacity of those magneto condensers you sell? Sanford

08-18-2020, 12:28 PM	#31
jake197000 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 350	Re: Latest bubba report i meet Bubba at the central national meet in auburn.very nice guy.i bought a jig for holding strombergs and holly carbs to work on them

08-18-2020, 02:43 PM	#32
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: Latest bubba report Bubba. Glad to hear you are still plugging along, like me. Do what you can of what you enjoy. God speed. Lawson __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".