The Ford Barn

Iron Shaper · 09-11-2012, 07:30 PM

Another model a pick up is now on the road in Maryland. I have put together a 1931 pick up from many different sources. Tonight was my first drive out on the open road. Lots of rattles and noises. But we made it out and back with no issues. Still lots to do to it, but all in time.

Walter

Brian SATX · 09-11-2012, 07:40 PM

Looks good. Well done.

Great Lakes Greg · 09-11-2012, 08:00 PM

I know this is a big deal. I remember the two "first rides" I've had and each was a thrill. Congratulations on your accomplishment and many more miles of happy motoring.

Special Coupe Frank · 09-11-2012, 08:45 PM

Congratulations !

I'm an old Howard County boy myself !

(Just stay off I-70 with that Flivver ! )

SC Frank

Steve Wastler · 09-11-2012, 08:48 PM

Always great, the first drive!! Nice job, will keep my eyes out for you when in your area...

Mitch//pa · 09-11-2012, 09:01 PM

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Good job boss.

Fred K-OR · 09-11-2012, 09:02 PM

Nice job. Have fun with it.

ScottNW/Ohio · 09-11-2012, 09:08 PM

Look great, have fun!

BILL WILLIAMSON · 09-11-2012, 09:15 PM

Walter,
Drive it with GREAT confidence! Look him in the "EYES" and tell him who's BOSS!!
I once told my son, Gregg, "If I had stayed single, we wouldn't be having this conversation!!" So, tell the truck that you're his "BOSS-DADDY" Bill W.

jr-41ford · 09-11-2012, 09:42 PM

Congratulations, looks very nice.

mass A man · 09-11-2012, 11:23 PM

Congrats!! The sheet metal on your truck looks fantastic!

Terry, NJ · 09-12-2012, 06:03 AM

I posted a similar thread a short while ago. Since then, I find a reason to take a ride every day. Yesterday I gave a ride to a young guy next door who had never ridden in one before. I find that the car seems to be "breaking in" or "loosening up" It's getting better. I had to rebuid the R.F. wheel cylinder and now it's stops without pulling me into the other lane. It get better!
Terry

Barney · 09-12-2012, 06:11 AM

Congratulations. Have fun while working on your A.
Barney

Ralph Round rock · 09-12-2012, 07:22 AM

Looks GREAT! Enjoy it

c125bob · 09-12-2012, 08:15 PM

Very nice truck. Seems like the more you drive these things the happier they are. Enjoy !!

700rpm · 09-12-2012, 08:17 PM

Thatsa nice!

Iron Shaper · 09-13-2012, 05:24 AM

This is my first Model A project. Been driving for two days now and it gets better each day. Had a over heating issue 210, reset the timing and its good now about 170. found that the steering box need rebuilt. Getting lots of attention every where we go. Plan on going to Hershy for the first time. Hope to get more parts to use on it.

Walter

supergnat · 09-13-2012, 06:15 AM

The truck looks great. Congratulations and enjoy yourself. Using an "A" when you go to drive thru window is always fun.

09-11-2012, 07:40 PM	#2
Brian SATX Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 821	Re: First Ride Looks good. Well done. __________________ Brian SATX

09-11-2012, 08:00 PM	#3
Great Lakes Greg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,369	Re: First Ride I know this is a big deal. I remember the two "first rides" I've had and each was a thrill. Congratulations on your accomplishment and many more miles of happy motoring.

09-11-2012, 08:45 PM	#4
Special Coupe Frank Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northeast Penna Posts: 2,108	Re: First Ride Congratulations ! I'm an old Howard County boy myself ! (Just stay off I-70 with that Flivver ! ) SC Frank

09-11-2012, 08:48 PM	#5
Steve Wastler Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,987	Re: First Ride Always great, the first drive!! Nice job, will keep my eyes out for you when in your area...

09-11-2012, 09:01 PM	#6
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: First Ride Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Good job boss.

09-11-2012, 09:02 PM	#7
Fred K-OR Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stayton, Oregon Posts: 3,806	Re: First Ride Nice job. Have fun with it. __________________ Fred Kroon 1929 Std Coupe 1929 Huckster

09-11-2012, 09:08 PM	#8
ScottNW/Ohio Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Convoy, Ohio Posts: 124	Re: First Ride Look great, have fun!

09-11-2012, 09:15 PM	#9
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: First Ride Walter, Drive it with GREAT confidence! Look him in the "EYES" and tell him who's BOSS!! I once told my son, Gregg, "If I had stayed single, we wouldn't be having this conversation!!" So, tell the truck that you're his "BOSS-DADDY" Bill W. __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"

09-11-2012, 09:42 PM	#10
jr-41ford Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pasco, Washington (USA) Posts: 241	Re: First Ride Congratulations, looks very nice.

09-11-2012, 11:23 PM	#11
mass A man Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Danvers, Ma. Posts: 713	Re: First Ride Congrats!! The sheet metal on your truck looks fantastic!

09-12-2012, 06:03 AM	#12
Terry, NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks Co, Pa Posts: 3,740	Re: First Ride I posted a similar thread a short while ago. Since then, I find a reason to take a ride every day. Yesterday I gave a ride to a young guy next door who had never ridden in one before. I find that the car seems to be "breaking in" or "loosening up" It's getting better. I had to rebuid the R.F. wheel cylinder and now it's stops without pulling me into the other lane. It get better! Terry

09-12-2012, 06:11 AM	#13
Barney Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Switzerland Posts: 93	Re: First Ride Congratulations. Have fun while working on your A. Barney

09-12-2012, 07:22 AM	#14
Ralph Round rock Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 37	Re: First Ride Looks GREAT! Enjoy it

09-12-2012, 08:15 PM	#15
c125bob Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Chattahoochee Hills, Ga Posts: 143	Re: First Ride Very nice truck. Seems like the more you drive these things the happier they are. Enjoy !! __________________ Bob 1930 Tudor Chattahoochee Hills, Ga

09-12-2012, 08:17 PM	#16
700rpm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 5,917	Re: First Ride Thatsa nice! __________________ Ray Horton, Portland, OR As you go through life, keep your eye on the donut, not the hole.

09-13-2012, 05:24 AM	#17
Iron Shaper Junior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Savage, Maryland Posts: 25	Re: First Ride This is my first Model A project. Been driving for two days now and it gets better each day. Had a over heating issue 210, reset the timing and its good now about 170. found that the steering box need rebuilt. Getting lots of attention every where we go. Plan on going to Hershy for the first time. Hope to get more parts to use on it. Walter

09-13-2012, 06:15 AM	#18
supergnat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Palmyra, NJ Posts: 475	Re: First Ride The truck looks great. Congratulations and enjoy yourself. Using an "A" when you go to drive thru window is always fun.