The Ford Barn

32Gnu · 01-03-2011, 08:14 AM

finally got to take the old girl for a spin.. First time since the 70's she moved under her own power..

Kudos to Ken CT carb worked out of the box.. didnt even have to set the idle.

Kudos to Bubbas ignition.. Distributor cranked the old girl like a champ..

Thanks to all the Barners who helped me get her this far..

TomT/Williamsburg · 01-03-2011, 08:27 AM

Very cool - congrats!

jerry grayson · 01-03-2011, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 32Gnu

finally got to take the old girl for a spin.. First time since the 70's she moved under her own power..

Kudos to Ken CT carb worked out of the box.. didnt even have to set the idle.

Kudos to Bubbas ignition.. Distributor cranked the old girl like a champ..

Thanks to all the Barners who helped me get her this far..

Good for you!!
P S I like your seat!!

hop up · 01-03-2011, 08:55 AM

Congratulations! Cool chassie what body do you have for her?

32Gnu · 01-03-2011, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hop up

Congratulations! Cool chassie what body do you have for her?

3 window..

PeteVS · 01-03-2011, 10:13 AM

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I'm jealous. Maybe once the weather warms up plus a couple of weeks or so...

PS: Try to set up an album on your profile page with some more PIX!

joel · 01-03-2011, 10:21 AM

Cool! Now it's more like working on a car.

Gumpy · 01-03-2011, 10:23 AM

congrats---very nice nothing like the first drive!!

JM 35 Sedan · 01-03-2011, 10:27 AM

That's got to be a great feeling to take the first ride even if it is only on the chassis. Lookin' good!

32Gnu · 01-03-2011, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by PeteVS

I'm jealous. Maybe once the weather warms up plus a couple of weeks or so...

PS: Try to set up an album on your profile page with some more PIX!

How do you set up a profile? I searched and came up with nothing...

ken ct · 01-03-2011, 06:02 PM

Great,you gonna reupolster that seat LOL. ken ct. Way to go.

FHFD · 01-03-2011, 08:16 PM

Exciting stuff..enjoy.

PeteVS · 01-03-2011, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 32Gnu

How do you set up a profile? I searched and came up with nothing...

If you click on your name on one of your posts, it will either take you to your "profile" page or allow you to go there. Once there, there's gotta be a spot to click on to add an album. Once you do that, you can download photos from your computer into the album you created. Then, others can look at your profile page by clicking on your name, going to your profile page and then view your album. I have a couple of albums on my page showing what I'm working on.

jim1932 · 01-04-2011, 12:09 PM

I think you shoulda put seatbelts on the pallet....LOL

32Gnu · 02-14-2011, 09:45 AM

Here are a few update/build photos.. Shes coming along..Got the bottom welded/ground, primed and seam sealed.. painted the bottom yesterday.. We just set the body back on the cart and now comes the fun part .. body work this week...

My 10 year old Spencer.. good painter..

Rotten corners..

repaired

bottom painted

joel · 02-14-2011, 11:23 AM

Great pic of Spencer. When he gets old enough to spray for real teach him to use a good respirator or better ,a fresh air mask. Great progress on the car.

32Gnu · 03-06-2011, 02:09 PM

Just a rainy day update on our project.. Last time Spencer was helping.. Today had to drag the older brother Jackson out of bed at 9 am... Said It was cruel and unusual punishment to be drug out that early... If he only knew...

He wound up playing camera man/gopher...

Frame blasted, primed and painted with 3 coats Kirker black.. decent paint.. Wire wheeled the front and rear suspension, painted.. rolled back under.. painted quick shot on engine new head gaskets/bolts and trans gaskets, clutch/pressure plate.. set engine and trans back in last night.. Bolted acc. back on this morning.. Here are a couple pics... Need some album advice.. maybe I will search it out..?

Thanks to all you guys for your help.. Really... Tom

toms32 · 03-06-2011, 02:32 PM

Love the car and the sheet metal work !. Many would just look at that and say its a loss. Others like yourself prove them wrong and wind up with an auwsome body and car. All the very best Tom

32Gnu · 07-20-2011, 10:39 AM

Been a while since I posted on any progress..
so here she is.. on the road.. sorta..

Probalbly put 100 miles on it over the last wekk... working through some mindnumbing ignition issues but about to pan out...

Looking forward to some good times and memories in this...

THANKS FOR ALL YA'LLS HELP!!!

BrianCT · 07-20-2011, 10:55 AM

Very, very nice.

01-03-2011, 08:27 AM	#2
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,654	Re: 32 on the road again Very cool - congrats!

01-03-2011, 08:55 AM	#4
hop up Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 413	Re: 32 on the road again Congratulations! Cool chassie what body do you have for her? __________________ Wanted flathead speed equipment Thanks

01-03-2011, 10:13 AM	#6
PeteVS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: FP, NJ Posts: 2,770	Re: 32 on the road again Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I'm jealous. Maybe once the weather warms up plus a couple of weeks or so... PS: Try to set up an album on your profile page with some more PIX! __________________ Don't never get rid of nuthin! Last edited by PeteVS; 01-03-2011 at 10:15 AM. Reason: Added PS

01-03-2011, 10:21 AM	#7
joel Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 488	Re: 32 on the road again Cool! Now it's more like working on a car.

01-03-2011, 10:23 AM	#8
Gumpy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sf bay area Posts: 1,464	Re: 32 on the road again congrats---very nice nothing like the first drive!!

01-03-2011, 10:27 AM	#9
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: 32 on the road again That's got to be a great feeling to take the first ride even if it is only on the chassis. Lookin' good! __________________ *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*

01-03-2011, 06:02 PM	#11
ken ct BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: stratford,ct Posts: 5,971	Re: 32 on the road again Great,you gonna reupolster that seat LOL. ken ct. Way to go.

01-03-2011, 08:16 PM	#12
FHFD Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Grays Harbor County, Wa Posts: 223	Re: 32 on the road again Exciting stuff..enjoy. __________________ "Get your facts first..then you can distort them as you please"

01-04-2011, 12:09 PM	#14
jim1932 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hancock, MA Posts: 2,781	Re: 32 on the road again I think you shoulda put seatbelts on the pallet....LOL

02-14-2011, 09:45 AM	#15
32Gnu Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 252	Re: 32 on the road again Here are a few update/build photos.. Shes coming along..Got the bottom welded/ground, primed and seam sealed.. painted the bottom yesterday.. We just set the body back on the cart and now comes the fun part .. body work this week... My 10 year old Spencer.. good painter.. Rotten corners.. repaired bottom painted

02-14-2011, 11:23 AM	#16
joel Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 488	Re: 32 on the road again Great pic of Spencer. When he gets old enough to spray for real teach him to use a good respirator or better ,a fresh air mask. Great progress on the car.

03-06-2011, 02:09 PM	#17
32Gnu Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 252	Re: 32 on the road again Just a rainy day update on our project.. Last time Spencer was helping.. Today had to drag the older brother Jackson out of bed at 9 am... Said It was cruel and unusual punishment to be drug out that early... If he only knew... He wound up playing camera man/gopher... Frame blasted, primed and painted with 3 coats Kirker black.. decent paint.. Wire wheeled the front and rear suspension, painted.. rolled back under.. painted quick shot on engine new head gaskets/bolts and trans gaskets, clutch/pressure plate.. set engine and trans back in last night.. Bolted acc. back on this morning.. Here are a couple pics... Need some album advice.. maybe I will search it out..? Thanks to all you guys for your help.. Really... Tom

03-06-2011, 02:32 PM	#18
toms32 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,213	Re: 32 on the road again Love the car and the sheet metal work !. Many would just look at that and say its a loss. Others like yourself prove them wrong and wind up with an auwsome body and car. All the very best Tom

07-20-2011, 10:39 AM	#19
32Gnu Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 252	Re: 32 on the road again Been a while since I posted on any progress.. so here she is.. on the road.. sorta.. Probalbly put 100 miles on it over the last wekk... working through some mindnumbing ignition issues but about to pan out... Looking forward to some good times and memories in this... THANKS FOR ALL YA'LLS HELP!!!

07-20-2011, 10:55 AM	#20
BrianCT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Windham, CT Posts: 702	Re: 32 on the road again Very, very nice. __________________ [FONT=Comic Sans MS]