The Ford Barn

Digger · 10-26-2016, 11:02 PM

Hello Barners, thought I would share some info on a car that arrived this week. This coupe has never been restored or apart, a real time capsule.

Here are some features I have never seen before:
* ownership history to new
* same owner for 46 years
* original tools and bag in the rumble compartment
* tack strip never touched
* all soft goods are original, yes, they are kind of a mess, but a great conversation piece
* opening the glove box to see the untouched woodgraining
* original drive train, motor was rebuilt in 1974, with receipts!
* starts right up and runs great
Enjoy, and ask any questions you may have, and if you need a photo of something let me know.

Lawson Cox · 10-26-2016, 11:20 PM

After market (street rod) roof insert stands out like like a sore thumb. Other than that, super survivor.

Digger · 10-26-2016, 11:27 PM

Thank Larson

GB SISSON · 10-26-2016, 11:46 PM

Nothing short of phenomenal.....

my4dv8 · 10-26-2016, 11:54 PM

Beautiful history in the wear on this car.
Thank goodness they ignored the instructions from Julianos top roof insert to place the hidem strip on the roof and pop rivet it to the roof beyond the tack strip.
At least they had the sense to fit it to where the tack strip is.

big job · 10-27-2016, 02:35 AM

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I am an old wolf and foam is drippin from my mouth !!!!!!!!

Terry,OH · 10-27-2016, 06:46 AM

Very Nice!

vulture · 10-27-2016, 07:01 AM

Awesome car and killer patina what's the plan for her? A full restoration and make her just like new

motordr · 10-27-2016, 07:28 AM

That's great, thanks for sharing. What a time capsule!

waterboychuck · 10-27-2016, 07:36 AM

Nice looking car and a great find.

Heard · 10-27-2016, 07:36 AM

Wow! So cool!

LuckyFordGuy · 10-27-2016, 07:47 AM

Nice I love it looks great

Tim Ayers · 10-27-2016, 08:10 AM

Truly awesome. I also love the wood grain on the inside of the glove box door. Incredible.

TJ · 10-27-2016, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by my4dv8

Beautiful history in the wear on this car.
Thank goodness they ignored the instructions from Julianos top roof insert to place the hidem strip on the roof and pop rivet it to the roof beyond the tack strip.
At least they had the sense to fit it to where the tack strip is.

Doesn't look like a Juliano top. Juliano used the vinyl top molding to trim off their tops. The top on the 34 looks like it is trimmed with hidem welting as you can see the seam.

Digger · 10-27-2016, 09:19 AM

Thanks for the comment, just have to patch the 82 year old muffler and drive it. Taking this Saturday to cars and coffee, should be fun.

JM 35 Sedan · 10-27-2016, 09:35 AM

Wow!! What a phenomenal find! I would make it a safe reliable driver and keep it exactly like it is now. A full restoration on that beautiful survivor would be a real pitty.

Digger · 10-27-2016, 09:46 AM

Agreed, I already did the full Reston route, that is my car on the cover and article in the current V8 Times.

Tim Ayers · 10-27-2016, 09:49 AM

Curious, how does one find such a gem? Luck, feelers, a scout, a service? That car is just perfect in my opinion. Great find and I agree with your plans.

petehoovie · 10-27-2016, 11:11 AM

Jealousy is a terrible thing. What a wonderful car. Is the radiator cap correct? - It doesn't look right to me....

Digger · 10-27-2016, 11:13 AM

No that cap is not correct, and missing the round rear end floor cover, and has cast iron heads put on when rebuilt in 1974.

Seth Swoboda · 10-27-2016, 11:27 AM

Yes, please tell us how your acquired the car? The car is very nice and it's history has to be just as amazing.

Digger · 10-27-2016, 12:53 PM

I live in Monterey, my son lives in DC, and is not into cars at all. He heard of this one, and went and looked at it for me. Glad he was paying attention!

Tim Ayers · 10-27-2016, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Digger

I live in Monterey, my son lives in DC, and is not into cars at all. He heard of this one, and went and looked at it for me. Glad he was paying attention!

Dang, that is awesome. Truly is. I'm always amazed when something like this is found. Good for you. Take care it!

APDAVE · 10-27-2016, 09:50 PM

What A great find! Dave

VeryTangled · 10-27-2016, 10:24 PM

Hi Everyone. I'm 'done in' by this view... It's poetry. The lines are distinct but flow together as a unit. Gobsmacked.

Tim Brown · 10-28-2016, 10:52 AM

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Excellent piece! Make it run and drive it as is. Anything else would ruin it in my opinion.

I sometimes wonder if I've spent more time driving my 34's or restoring them. All totaled I'm guessing about 70k miles over a 20 yrs period. So about 5 hours/mo driving compared to countless hours in the garage tinkering. I'm glad I enjoy both! Drive'm till they break, fix'em and drive some more...

RalphM · 10-28-2016, 11:34 AM

It is truly a work of art!

Digger · 10-28-2016, 11:41 AM

It already runs great, needs no mechanical work at all. Just have to patch the original muffler and get the tail lights working.

AND today i found the original cigar lighter inside the ash tray! Yeah!!

Terry,OH · 10-28-2016, 01:39 PM

IMO It is a good idea to disconnect the cigar lighter wire at the fuse block.

RobR'35 · 10-28-2016, 01:57 PM

Awesome find!

Digger · 10-28-2016, 04:28 PM

Just took out the old floor board, checked the VIN number on the top of the trans housing, it the real deal, engine is orig based on repair and history records! Yeah!

koates · 10-28-2016, 06:05 PM

Digger, what a great find, a real time capsule of a 34 Ford. Hope it can stay just as it is. What is the gallon can hanging from the left radiator support rod for ? Temporary fuel tank or upper cylinder lube. Thanks for the great pics. Regards, Kevin.

Digger · 10-28-2016, 06:27 PM

Temp gas tank that has been there for decades, car has 51,829 original mile. In 1970 it had 48,000.

Digger · 10-28-2016, 07:24 PM

Saving the original wood graining

Digger · 10-28-2016, 07:45 PM

....and it has its engine pans and skirts

1937pickup · 10-28-2016, 08:53 PM

Great car-what a find!!! Based on the window sticker it appears to have spent time in New Jersey and was inspected in June of 1970.

Digger · 10-28-2016, 09:03 PM

Correct, that is when the previous owner registered it. On September 22, 1975, the original motor was rebuilt in Elmer, NJ. On the shop order, mileage shows 51,694 so I was incorrect earlier. Since it now has 51,829 miles, it has been driven only 135 miles 41 years!!

32 ford barn · 10-30-2016, 12:58 AM

The tack strip looks exactly like an original to me! Not Juliano crap.

Terry,OH · 10-30-2016, 07:06 AM

The skirt is an aftermarket, VERY cool and desirable item. Have a pair of them? They change the appearance a lot when installed.

KGS · 10-30-2016, 08:26 AM

Gar Wood made some pretty nifty boats in their time as well...
Ken
I tried to paste a pic I copied from the net but it was waaaay too big.

WRA · 10-30-2016, 08:44 AM

Very nice and I like your plans. A restoration would be a shame. Amazing it survived so long in the Northeast.

Digger · 10-30-2016, 09:45 PM

I own a pair of Bruce Johnson aftermarket skirts and they are on the my car that is on the current cover of the V8 Times.

The pair that came with this old bones car are originals. Easy to tell the difference by small square sheet metal plates on the back, as you can see in the 33-34 Restoration manual.

FlatheadTed · 10-30-2016, 10:27 PM

WOW,Thats a nice car , Ted

mercman from oz · 10-30-2016, 11:08 PM

What a beauty. Looks great as is, complete with Black Wall Tyres. Don't change a thing.

stangblue · 10-31-2016, 08:03 AM

Digger, Way Too Cool, If my eye site is correct it look like a May build? Be nice to see that car at the next V-8 Nationals at Chantilly VA.Thanks for the pictures, if you have the time post more thanks its a real nice survivor!

Digger · 10-31-2016, 09:35 AM

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Thanks Stang, here are a few photos after I washed it and took on its maiden voyage. And now home in my barn.

stangblue · 10-31-2016, 09:37 AM

Digger, I am speechless a dream come true!

Mart · 10-31-2016, 12:18 PM

What a wonderful old 34! It's lovely, you must be very pleased.

Mart.

Jason in TX · 10-31-2016, 12:30 PM

This is beyond outstanding. Congratulations.

Digger · 10-31-2016, 01:02 PM

Thank you so much for the comments, I am in the moon. Just stand there and stare at it...

petehoovie · 10-31-2016, 01:47 PM

I'd like to see your '34 on the cover of and the cover story inside of the EFV8 Club's V8 Times Magazine. Contact Jerry Windle the Editor....I'm sure he would be interested.

petehoovie · 10-31-2016, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Digger

I am in the moon. Just stand there and stare at it...

That's exactly how I feel now and how I felt then, when I found and purchased my original-unrestored '34 Deluxe Fordor twenty four years ago....

It's still 'unrestored'....

mercman from oz · 10-31-2016, 05:12 PM

What a honey of a car. You are indeed a lucky man. I am so glad that you are not going to change a thing on this Survivor.

Digger · 10-31-2016, 07:18 PM

So you know I have this one also I am selling, will list tonight on the Barn.

KDL · 10-31-2016, 07:41 PM

That car is incredible. Congrats.

34ford · 10-31-2016, 09:48 PM

that is a nice picture

fotfod · 11-01-2016, 03:43 AM

the top is puffed up with foam instead of cotton we call it puffed top syndrome. a simple mistake that a lot of restorers and upholstery shops make.

10-26-2016, 11:20 PM	#2
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: Here are some Old Bones '34 3W pics and info to check out After market (street rod) roof insert stands out like like a sore thumb. Other than that, super survivor. __________________ 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".

10-26-2016, 11:27 PM	#3
Digger Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pacific Grove, CA Posts: 1,211	Re: Here are some Old Bones '34 3W pics and info to check out Thank Larson

10-26-2016, 11:46 PM	#4
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,952	Re: Here are some Old Bones '34 3W pics and info to check out Nothing short of phenomenal..... __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

10-26-2016, 11:54 PM	#5
my4dv8 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,112	Re: Here are some Old Bones '34 3W pics and info to check out Beautiful history in the wear on this car. Thank goodness they ignored the instructions from Julianos top roof insert to place the hidem strip on the roof and pop rivet it to the roof beyond the tack strip. At least they had the sense to fit it to where the tack strip is.

10-27-2016, 02:35 AM	#6
big job Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Dighton, Mass Posts: 1,230	Re: Here are some Old Bones '34 3W pics and info to check out Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I am an old wolf and foam is drippin from my mouth !!!!!!!!

10-27-2016, 06:46 AM	#7
Terry,OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,752	Re: Here are some Old Bones '34 3W pics and info to check out Very Nice!

10-27-2016, 07:01 AM	#8
vulture Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: In the shop Posts: 359	Re: Here are some Old Bones '34 3W pics and info to check out Awesome car and killer patina what's the plan for her? A full restoration and make her just like new __________________ Wanted Roadster Pick up thank you COLOR]

10-27-2016, 07:28 AM	#9
motordr Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Beamsville,Ontario,Canada Posts: 482	Re: Here are some Old Bones '34 3W pics and info to check out That's great, thanks for sharing. What a time capsule!

10-27-2016, 07:36 AM	#10
waterboychuck Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Nine Mile Falls,WA Posts: 900	Re: Here are some Old Bones '34 3W pics and info to check out Nice looking car and a great find. __________________ The sign of a good craftsman is how well they cover up their mistakes.

10-27-2016, 07:36 AM	#11
Heard Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 588	Re: Here are some Old Bones '34 3W pics and info to check out Wow! So cool! __________________ Do I look like I have a plan B?

10-27-2016, 07:47 AM	#12
LuckyFordGuy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: MN. Posts: 325	Re: Here are some Old Bones '34 3W pics and info to check out Nice I love it looks great

10-27-2016, 08:10 AM	#13
Tim Ayers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 6,182	Re: Here are some Old Bones '34 3W pics and info to check out Truly awesome. I also love the wood grain on the inside of the glove box door. Incredible.

10-27-2016, 09:19 AM	#15
Digger Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pacific Grove, CA Posts: 1,211	Re: Here are some Old Bones '34 3W pics and info to check out Thanks for the comment, just have to patch the 82 year old muffler and drive it. Taking this Saturday to cars and coffee, should be fun.

10-27-2016, 09:35 AM	#16
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,859	Re: Here are some Old Bones '34 3W pics and info to check out Wow!! What a phenomenal find! I would make it a safe reliable driver and keep it exactly like it is now. A full restoration on that beautiful survivor would be a real pitty. __________________ *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*

10-27-2016, 09:46 AM	#17
Digger Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pacific Grove, CA Posts: 1,211	Re: Here are some Old Bones '34 3W pics and info to check out Agreed, I already did the full Reston route, that is my car on the cover and article in the current V8 Times.

10-27-2016, 09:49 AM	#18
Tim Ayers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 6,182	Re: Here are some Old Bones '34 3W pics and info to check out Curious, how does one find such a gem? Luck, feelers, a scout, a service? That car is just perfect in my opinion. Great find and I agree with your plans.

10-27-2016, 11:11 AM	#19
petehoovie Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 8,181	Re: Here are some Old Bones '34 3W pics and info to check out Jealousy is a terrible thing. What a wonderful car. Is the radiator cap correct? - It doesn't look right to me.... __________________ 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

10-27-2016, 11:13 AM	#20
Digger Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pacific Grove, CA Posts: 1,211	Re: Here are some Old Bones '34 3W pics and info to check out No that cap is not correct, and missing the round rear end floor cover, and has cast iron heads put on when rebuilt in 1974.

10-27-2016, 11:27 AM	#21
Seth Swoboda Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 3,795	Re: Here are some Old Bones '34 3W pics and info to check out Yes, please tell us how your acquired the car? The car is very nice and it's history has to be just as amazing.

10-27-2016, 12:53 PM	#22
Digger Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pacific Grove, CA Posts: 1,211	Re: Here are some Old Bones '34 3W pics and info to check out I live in Monterey, my son lives in DC, and is not into cars at all. He heard of this one, and went and looked at it for me. Glad he was paying attention!

10-27-2016, 09:50 PM	#24
APDAVE Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 228	Re: Here are some Old Bones '34 3W pics and info to check out What A great find! Dave

10-28-2016, 10:52 AM	#26
Tim Brown Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Colfax, CA Posts: 387	Re: Here are some Old Bones '34 3W pics and info to check out Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Excellent piece! Make it run and drive it as is. Anything else would ruin it in my opinion. I sometimes wonder if I've spent more time driving my 34's or restoring them. All totaled I'm guessing about 70k miles over a 20 yrs period. So about 5 hours/mo driving compared to countless hours in the garage tinkering. I'm glad I enjoy both! Drive'm till they break, fix'em and drive some more...

10-28-2016, 11:34 AM	#27
RalphM Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: North Pole, Alaska Posts: 2,651	Re: Here are some Old Bones '34 3W pics and info to check out It is truly a work of art!

10-28-2016, 11:41 AM	#28
Digger Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pacific Grove, CA Posts: 1,211	Re: Here are some Old Bones '34 3W pics and info to check out It already runs great, needs no mechanical work at all. Just have to patch the original muffler and get the tail lights working. AND today i found the original cigar lighter inside the ash tray! Yeah!!

10-28-2016, 01:39 PM	#29
Terry,OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,752	Re: Here are some Old Bones '34 3W pics and info to check out IMO It is a good idea to disconnect the cigar lighter wire at the fuse block.

10-28-2016, 01:57 PM	#30
RobR'35 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Upper Peninsula, Michigan Posts: 604	Re: Here are some Old Bones '34 3W pics and info to check out Awesome find!

10-28-2016, 04:28 PM	#31
Digger Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pacific Grove, CA Posts: 1,211	Re: Here are some Old Bones '34 3W pics and info to check out Just took out the old floor board, checked the VIN number on the top of the trans housing, it the real deal, engine is orig based on repair and history records! Yeah!

10-28-2016, 06:05 PM	#32
koates Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Melbourne Australia. Posts: 2,079	Re: Here are some Old Bones '34 3W pics and info to check out Digger, what a great find, a real time capsule of a 34 Ford. Hope it can stay just as it is. What is the gallon can hanging from the left radiator support rod for ? Temporary fuel tank or upper cylinder lube. Thanks for the great pics. Regards, Kevin.

10-28-2016, 08:53 PM	#36
1937pickup Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 586	Re: Here are some Old Bones '34 3W pics and info to check out Great car-what a find!!! Based on the window sticker it appears to have spent time in New Jersey and was inspected in June of 1970.

10-28-2016, 09:03 PM	#37
Digger Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pacific Grove, CA Posts: 1,211	Re: Here are some Old Bones '34 3W pics and info to check out Correct, that is when the previous owner registered it. On September 22, 1975, the original motor was rebuilt in Elmer, NJ. On the shop order, mileage shows 51,694 so I was incorrect earlier. Since it now has 51,829 miles, it has been driven only 135 miles 41 years!!

10-30-2016, 12:58 AM	#38
32 ford barn Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Norcal Posts: 125	Re: Here are some Old Bones '34 3W pics and info to check out The tack strip looks exactly like an original to me! Not Juliano crap.

10-30-2016, 08:26 AM	#40
KGS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Schooley's Mountain Posts: 530	Re: Here are some Old Bones '34 3W pics and info to check out Gar Wood made some pretty nifty boats in their time as well... Ken I tried to paste a pic I copied from the net but it was waaaay too big.

10-30-2016, 08:44 AM	#41
WRA Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South of I-40 Posts: 379	Re: Here are some Old Bones '34 3W pics and info to check out Very nice and I like your plans. A restoration would be a shame. Amazing it survived so long in the Northeast.

10-30-2016, 09:45 PM	#42
Digger Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pacific Grove, CA Posts: 1,211	Re: Here are some Old Bones '34 3W pics and info to check out I own a pair of Bruce Johnson aftermarket skirts and they are on the my car that is on the current cover of the V8 Times. The pair that came with this old bones car are originals. Easy to tell the difference by small square sheet metal plates on the back, as you can see in the 33-34 Restoration manual.

10-30-2016, 10:27 PM	#43
FlatheadTed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auckland Posts: 4,705	Re: Here are some Old Bones '34 3W pics and info to check out WOW,Thats a nice car , Ted __________________ http://www.flatheadted.com Flathead Ted brake Floaters , Last edited by FlatheadTed; 11-01-2016 at 01:29 PM.