The Ford Barn

corvette8n · 06-26-2018, 10:29 AM

Here are a few pictures from the lunch stop at Hemmings Bennington.
I took a picture of the blown flathead in a '32 Ford but forgot to get the car.

Here's the link to the Hemmings writeup
https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2018/0...18-great-race/

corvette8n · 06-26-2018, 10:31 AM

some more

corvette8n · 06-26-2018, 10:33 AM

and more

RKS.PA · 06-26-2018, 10:50 AM

Great Pics, corvette! Thanks for posting!

34fordy · 06-26-2018, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by corvette8n

Here are a few pictures from the lunch stop at Hemmings Bennington.
I took a picture of the blown flathead in a '32 Ford but forgot to get the car.

Thanx for the great pictures--Would someone comment on the Coker Tire car with the coolant return at the rear of the engine--I have not seen this before--

FritzJr · 06-26-2018, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 34fordy

Thanx for the great pictures--Would someone comment on the Coker Tire car with the coolant return at the rear of the engine--I have not seen this before--

Looks like '36 or earlier heads on a '37 block. The later water pumps on the block are being used.

V8COOPMAN · 06-26-2018, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 34fordy

Thanx for the great pictures--Would someone comment on the Coker Tire car with the coolant return at the rear of the engine--I have not seen this before--

Old day's method aimed at running coolant the entire length of the block, front to rear, to aid in cooling. Usually accomplished by reversing '49-'53 heads, side for side. DD

Vintage Copper 47 · 06-26-2018, 05:27 PM

What's with all the hokey stickers?.. tell me they are just magnets & I will calm down.. (or shut the "h" up!)...

V8COOPMAN · 06-26-2018, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Vintage Copper 47

What's with all the hokey stickers?.. tell me they are just magnets & I will calm down.. (or shut the "h" up!)...

They ain't magnets! They're all 'sticky' stickers. Most are sponsers, as many of these cars are prepared using pretty big dollars. DD

Automotive Stud · 06-27-2018, 08:08 AM

Too bad they don't keep the rules more like TROG with some more period correct lettering on the cars. The stickers don't really do it for me.

tubman · 06-27-2018, 08:42 AM

^^^ I totally agree ^^^. A complete "turn-off".

corvette8n · 06-27-2018, 09:23 AM

The entry fee for the "race" is around $5000.00 thus many cars have sponsors.
My brother did talk to one couple who said they raced for fun, they didn't care about the time checks, just that they enjoyed traveling and meeting new people.

Automotive Stud · 06-27-2018, 09:31 AM

There's nothing wrong with having sponsors on the cars, just the execution could be better.

39portlander · 06-27-2018, 07:52 PM

Thanks for posting those pictures, they had made a stop up in Gardiner tuesday wanted to get up there but had to work late. They had some great weather for traveling so far.

Vintage Copper 47 · 06-27-2018, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by tubman

^^^ I totally agree ^^^. A complete "turn-off".

I wouldn't put those on my car.. maybe one or two... I would just find another way to race...

06-26-2018, 10:50 AM	#4
RKS.PA Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Marana, AZ Posts: 1,194	Re: Flathead pics from Great Race Bennington 6/25/18 Great Pics, corvette! Thanks for posting!

06-26-2018, 05:27 PM	#8
Vintage Copper 47 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: The sleepy San Fernando Valley Posts: 394	Re: Flathead pics from Great Race Bennington 6/25/18 What's with all the hokey stickers?.. tell me they are just magnets & I will calm down.. (or shut the "h" up!)... __________________ WALT "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm". "Old enough for the experience & too young to know better"

06-27-2018, 08:08 AM	#10
Automotive Stud Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 832	Re: Flathead pics from Great Race Bennington 6/25/18 Too bad they don't keep the rules more like TROG with some more period correct lettering on the cars. The stickers don't really do it for me.

06-27-2018, 08:42 AM	#11
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,319	Re: Flathead pics from Great Race Bennington 6/25/18 ^^^ I totally agree ^^^. A complete "turn-off".

06-27-2018, 09:23 AM	#12
corvette8n Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 36 miles north of Albany NY Posts: 2,950	Re: Flathead pics from Great Race Bennington 6/25/18 The entry fee for the "race" is around $5000.00 thus many cars have sponsors. My brother did talk to one couple who said they raced for fun, they didn't care about the time checks, just that they enjoyed traveling and meeting new people.

06-27-2018, 09:31 AM	#13
Automotive Stud Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 832	Re: Flathead pics from Great Race Bennington 6/25/18 There's nothing wrong with having sponsors on the cars, just the execution could be better.

06-27-2018, 07:52 PM	#14
39portlander Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Suth'N Maine Posts: 1,996	Re: Flathead pics from Great Race Bennington 6/25/18 Thanks for posting those pictures, they had made a stop up in Gardiner tuesday wanted to get up there but had to work late. They had some great weather for traveling so far.