The Ford Barn

ArcLighter · 10-29-2016, 08:17 PM

I'm sure that this must have come up before, but anyway to separate forums into '32-'48 and '49-'53?

Barney, in Memphis

JM 35 Sedan · 10-29-2016, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArcLighter

I'm sure that this must have come up before, but anyway to separate forums into '32-'48 and '49-'53?

Barney, in Memphis

If you do a search, you might find a post with a similar request that received quite a bit of negative responses on why this was not a good idea.

Charlie ny · 10-29-2016, 08:27 PM

IXNAY
Charlie ny

skidmarks · 10-29-2016, 09:16 PM

Its fine the way it is

A bones · 10-29-2016, 09:23 PM

It ain't broke.

ford38v8 · 10-29-2016, 09:25 PM

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I know where this thread is going.

tubman · 10-29-2016, 09:41 PM

They're all flatheads.

SofaKing · 10-29-2016, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JM 35 Sedan

If you do a search, you might find a post with a similar request that received quite a bit of negative responses on why this was not a good idea.

I did, now I understand the opposition and agree; no value added.

JM 35 Sedan · 10-29-2016, 09:51 PM

This might be the post I was thinking about....that was actually a Poll:

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=167821

V8COOPMAN · 10-30-2016, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArcLighter

Is there any way to separate forums into '32-'48 and '49-'53?

Barney, in Memphis

As a matter of fact, yes..............START YOUR OWN FORUM(s)! DD

19Fordy · 10-30-2016, 11:59 AM

Not a good idea as many of the ideas and knowledge from the early and later years of the flathead cars can be utilized by folks interested in both eras. For instance, installing early heads on an 8BA, engine rebuilds that utilize the best technical 'tricks", etc.
Plus, it would be very annoying having to switch back and forth from forum to forum looking for generic and specialized info. For example V8's and Heard's recent posting:
FINALLY…T5 WITH Torque Tube in a ‘35-’40 Ford...The WHOLE STORY! and
Re: T5 into '35 winter project
As they say: "If the dog's asleep, don't make him growl."

ArcLighter · 10-30-2016, 01:38 PM

Howdy, V8COOPMAN,

For several years, I worked with Jim Camp, now deceased (RIP), and one of his first negotiating books was "Start With NO;" in all negotiations, we always emphasized that "no" was always an acceptable answer. I merely asked if the forums could be separated; a simple "no" would have been fine. JM 35 Sedan posting the link from an earlier request explained everything. Why you felt the need to shout at me, in all caps & bolded, too, probably wasn't necessary - ya, think?

V8COOPMAN · 10-30-2016, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArcLighter

I'm sure that this must have come up before, but anyway to separate forums into '32-'48 and '49-'53?

Barney, in Memphis

No.......you actually asked if there was "anyway" (any way) to separate forums. I thought I was, at the least, giving you a positive ("Yes") option, that would still suit everyone else that loves this wonderful site as-is. Sorry you took offense. DD

PeteVS · 10-30-2016, 05:53 PM

I don't think that any kind of manipulating the forum(s) would generate any more traffic or interest in any of the early V8 years. (IMHO)

Mark Slight · 10-30-2016, 05:56 PM

No !

Mark

Paul Bennett · 10-31-2016, 02:47 AM

I think there should be a separate forum for 2dr and 4dr. All those extra hinges are a drag on the verbosity of posts.

JSeery · 10-31-2016, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Bennett

I think there should be a separate forum for 2dr and 4dr. All those extra hinges are a drag on the verbosity of posts.

Funny

maybe you should start one of those poll things!

Frank Miller · 10-31-2016, 07:36 AM

JM has a 35 and I have a 49. We are inseparable.

19Fordy · 10-31-2016, 10:40 AM

Paul:
More doors means more discussion for the benefit of all.

Seth Swoboda · 10-31-2016, 11:40 AM

Keep em they way they are. They are all flatheads and I like the shoebox Fords. I recently had the pleasure of working on a friends 51 crestliner and I really liked that car. The 49-53's get the same respect from me as a 1932-1948.

rotorwrench · 10-31-2016, 11:55 AM

I suppose you could separate brass era Model Ts from later ones or 28/29 Model As from 30/31 models too but all I would ask is why bother. No one has ever asked about a separate forum for Model B 4-bangers, 9N 4-banger trucks, or 6-cylinder cars & trucks but I would have to suppose that nobody really cares all that much. The only major changes from 1932 thru 1953 was hydraulic brakes, open drive systems, and the automatic transmissions so there isn't a really big reason to split things up.

Most folks that hang out here enjoy the wide variety that the mix brings up. The Y-block and model T sections don't have near as much going on as the A & early V8 sections.

Pomeroy41144 · 10-31-2016, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArcLighter

I'm sure that this must have come up before, but anyway to separate forums into '32-'48 and '49-'53?

Barney, in Memphis

Works good as is. All 1932 - 1953 are early Ford V-8.

flatford8 · 10-31-2016, 01:11 PM

Separating the Forum will happen the day we get "Ford Barn" t-shirts....... Sorry, couldn't resist.... Mark

waterboychuck · 10-31-2016, 04:54 PM

I think it would benefit the 49-53 guys as they would look at fewer posts for what they were looking for. Of course if it were running gear related they could always jump over the the 32-48 group.

JSeery · 10-31-2016, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waterboychuck

I think it would benefit the 49-53 guys as they would look at fewer posts for what they were looking for. Of course if it were running gear related they could always jump over the the 32-48 group.

Really!

rotorwrench · 10-31-2016, 05:49 PM

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I've got a model A and two 51 Mercs. I will eventually have a V8 in my model A but I also love the all the prewar V8 cars and some commercials. I really like the early V8 forum. The model A guys generally don't care to modify their stuff so I don't go there much out of respect for them. The early V8 forum is different in that we let folks do there own thing to a point. If they split them into two classifications, I'd have to venture back and forth all the time. Right now I still venture over to the HAMB so that would make three for me. To me it's just convenient. Everyone has there own opinion though and this is just my own.

10-29-2016, 08:17 PM	#1
ArcLighter Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Memphis Posts: 36	Separate forums for '32-'48 & '49-'53? I'm sure that this must have come up before, but anyway to separate forums into '32-'48 and '49-'53? Barney, in Memphis

10-29-2016, 08:27 PM	#3
Charlie ny BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,019	Re: Separate forums for '32-'48 & '49-'53? IXNAY Charlie ny

10-29-2016, 09:16 PM	#4
skidmarks Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: newark, delaware Posts: 3,735	Re: Separate forums for '32-'48 & '49-'53? Its fine the way it is

10-29-2016, 09:23 PM	#5
A bones Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: CLAYTON DE Posts: 1,283	Re: Separate forums for '32-'48 & '49-'53? It ain't broke. __________________ Enjoy yer day. Tom Hate can't fix what it started.

10-29-2016, 09:25 PM	#6
ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 6,648	Re: Separate forums for '32-'48 & '49-'53? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I know where this thread is going. __________________ Alan

10-29-2016, 09:41 PM	#7
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,321	Re: Separate forums for '32-'48 & '49-'53? They're all flatheads.

10-29-2016, 09:51 PM	#9
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,859	Re: Separate forums for '32-'48 & '49-'53? This might be the post I was thinking about....that was actually a Poll: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=167821 __________________ *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*

10-30-2016, 11:59 AM	#11
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,951	Re: Separate forums for '32-'48 & '49-'53? Not a good idea as many of the ideas and knowledge from the early and later years of the flathead cars can be utilized by folks interested in both eras. For instance, installing early heads on an 8BA, engine rebuilds that utilize the best technical 'tricks", etc. Plus, it would be very annoying having to switch back and forth from forum to forum looking for generic and specialized info. For example V8's and Heard's recent posting: FINALLY…T5 WITH Torque Tube in a ‘35-’40 Ford...The WHOLE STORY! and Re: T5 into '35 winter project As they say: "If the dog's asleep, don't make him growl." Last edited by 19Fordy; 10-30-2016 at 12:09 PM.

10-30-2016, 01:38 PM	#12
ArcLighter Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Memphis Posts: 36	Re: Separate forums for '32-'48 & '49-'53? Howdy, V8COOPMAN, For several years, I worked with Jim Camp, now deceased (RIP), and one of his first negotiating books was "Start With NO;" in all negotiations, we always emphasized that "no" was always an acceptable answer. I merely asked if the forums could be separated; a simple "no" would have been fine. JM 35 Sedan posting the link from an earlier request explained everything. Why you felt the need to shout at me, in all caps & bolded, too, probably wasn't necessary - ya, think?

10-30-2016, 05:53 PM	#14
PeteVS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: FP, NJ Posts: 2,770	Re: Separate forums for '32-'48 & '49-'53? I don't think that any kind of manipulating the forum(s) would generate any more traffic or interest in any of the early V8 years. (IMHO) __________________ Don't never get rid of nuthin!

10-30-2016, 05:56 PM	#15
Mark Slight Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dixon, CA Posts: 473	Re: Separate forums for '32-'48 & '49-'53? No ! Mark

10-31-2016, 02:47 AM	#16
Paul Bennett Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 628	Re: Separate forums for '32-'48 & '49-'53? I think there should be a separate forum for 2dr and 4dr. All those extra hinges are a drag on the verbosity of posts.

10-31-2016, 07:36 AM	#18
Frank Miller Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auburn, MA Posts: 2,106	Re: Separate forums for '32-'48 & '49-'53? JM has a 35 and I have a 49. We are inseparable. __________________ “The technique of infamy is to start two lies at once and get people arguing heatedly over which is true.” ~ Ezra Pound

10-31-2016, 10:40 AM	#19
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,951	Re: Separate forums for '32-'48 & '49-'53? Paul: More doors means more discussion for the benefit of all.

10-31-2016, 11:40 AM	#20
Seth Swoboda Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 3,795	Re: Separate forums for '32-'48 & '49-'53? Keep em they way they are. They are all flatheads and I like the shoebox Fords. I recently had the pleasure of working on a friends 51 crestliner and I really liked that car. The 49-53's get the same respect from me as a 1932-1948.

10-31-2016, 11:55 AM	#21
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,440	Re: Separate forums for '32-'48 & '49-'53? I suppose you could separate brass era Model Ts from later ones or 28/29 Model As from 30/31 models too but all I would ask is why bother. No one has ever asked about a separate forum for Model B 4-bangers, 9N 4-banger trucks, or 6-cylinder cars & trucks but I would have to suppose that nobody really cares all that much. The only major changes from 1932 thru 1953 was hydraulic brakes, open drive systems, and the automatic transmissions so there isn't a really big reason to split things up. Most folks that hang out here enjoy the wide variety that the mix brings up. The Y-block and model T sections don't have near as much going on as the A & early V8 sections.

10-31-2016, 01:11 PM	#23
flatford8 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lyman,ME. Posts: 2,631	Re: Separate forums for '32-'48 & '49-'53? Separating the Forum will happen the day we get "Ford Barn" t-shirts....... Sorry, couldn't resist.... Mark __________________ I'm thinkin' about crankin' My ragged ol' truck up and haulin' myself into town. Billy Joe Shaver

10-31-2016, 04:54 PM	#24
waterboychuck Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Nine Mile Falls,WA Posts: 900	Re: Separate forums for '32-'48 & '49-'53? I think it would benefit the 49-53 guys as they would look at fewer posts for what they were looking for. Of course if it were running gear related they could always jump over the the 32-48 group. __________________ The sign of a good craftsman is how well they cover up their mistakes.

10-31-2016, 05:49 PM	#26
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,440	Re: Separate forums for '32-'48 & '49-'53? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I've got a model A and two 51 Mercs. I will eventually have a V8 in my model A but I also love the all the prewar V8 cars and some commercials. I really like the early V8 forum. The model A guys generally don't care to modify their stuff so I don't go there much out of respect for them. The early V8 forum is different in that we let folks do there own thing to a point. If they split them into two classifications, I'd have to venture back and forth all the time. Right now I still venture over to the HAMB so that would make three for me. To me it's just convenient. Everyone has there own opinion though and this is just my own.