The Ford Barn

Tiny · 06-13-2013, 09:34 PM

I've always had a thing for the first hot rods. My grandfather was a certified hoodlum in the late 30's and had his share of bikes and fast cars. This may be part of my car disease.
After changing my water pump and fan this week, I decided I should check the wheel bearings. Good thing I did as the were pretty dry but repackable.
I already had the fronts off and I would like to have the 19's powder coated. I can't afford to do them all in one month.
I already had the 17's and tires off a hot rod project I'm working on.

So what the hell, lets roll jalopy style like gramps for the summer.

And after some stylizing its 1938!!!

gwhite · 06-13-2013, 09:47 PM

Really like it!

700rpm · 06-13-2013, 11:24 PM

It's amazing how sassy a Model A coupe looks by simply removing the hood.

Tiny · 06-14-2013, 12:18 AM

Thanks!!!
The wheels were a just cause I could

The biggy was installing a water pump I built!!!!and getting rid of the 4 blade fan.
Even after running the vinegar for a week I was still not satisfied with the condition of the radiator. I laid it on its back filled it with vinegar I then added oxyclean, it fights grease and I had some evidence of grease. I put this out in the sun, granted it was only in the low 90's but I let it sit and stew for 2 days agitating occasionally.
I think I'm satisfied with it now.
The wheel bearings have been a concern since I bought the car. Now I can check that off my list.
I agree the no hood does make it look like its got some spunk

james hitchcock · 06-14-2013, 12:48 AM

Wow , doesn't look like she's moved in all those years.

Tiny · 06-14-2013, 12:55 AM

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Ha your funny!!
Oil change is next.

Stick Shift · 06-14-2013, 01:11 AM

I like it. Thanks for the pictures.

montanafordman · 06-14-2013, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Stick Shift

I like it. Thanks for the pictures.

Me too! I also liked the comment about your grandfather being a certified hoodlum..

I know for a fact that my grandfather got in his share of trouble too! I wish he was still around so I could pry him for more stories of his youth because he had some good ones! I remember one car related story he told me that he got in his fair share of trouble with, and that was he had a friend with an old car that they liked to take out (with or without a baseball bat in tow) and play a game called "mailbox"

I think you can guess what the game was.

Who knows what other kind of trouble he would have gotten into if he hadn't joined the Navy during the war!

Brian SATX · 06-14-2013, 06:59 AM

Check Les Schwab Tires. They powdercoat for a reasonable price.

Wick · 06-14-2013, 08:07 AM

All these years and the road still has the same crack in it! Still using the same curtins in the front window,and that poor ol'tree is slow growing.
It's a Cool Picture!

gwhite · 06-14-2013, 08:17 AM

What size tires are those?

Rowdy · 06-14-2013, 08:51 AM

I must agree. Rod

Tiny · 06-14-2013, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian SATX

Check Les Schwab Tires. They powdercoat for a reasonable price.

That's the only powder coater I can afford. Sandblasted and coated for like 28 a wheel. I just can't do it all one month

Tiny · 06-14-2013, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by gwhite

What size tires are those?

750 and 550 17's.
They are a bit big and cartoonish on the A but are perfect for my 24 Dodge bros touring.

I'm digging that panel Rowdy!

Purdy Swoft · 06-14-2013, 12:12 PM

Cool, I like the look of 17 or 18 inch wheels, much better than the 1935 16 inch wheels. You see more spoke with the taller wheels. The 16's just look too squatty. I do have one with big and little tires with 16 inch wheels, I just like the 17 and 18's better.

jkeesey · 06-14-2013, 12:17 PM

Looks great Tiny, I don't think I'd have the intestinal fortitude to change it back.

Tiny · 06-14-2013, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkeesey

Looks great Tiny, I don't think I'd have the intestinal fortitude to change it back.

My Dodge is built around these! It's full gendered and just hangs on these. I agree though. It gonna be hard to go bback

700rpm · 06-14-2013, 03:43 PM

Speaking of hoodlums, here's my dad about 1930. That's a .32 in his hand. But he was just funnin'. I think...

Buz · 06-14-2013, 08:03 PM

Can we see a photo of your 24 Dodge??

Tiny · 06-14-2013, 08:19 PM

Nice pic 700!!!

Sure Buz. here you go

and with a Tudor that passed through my hands

Its a LONG way from being drivable.

Mostly because I'm having too much fun in my A

!!!

06-13-2013, 09:34 PM	#1
Tiny Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Redding Cal Posts: 1,388	Its 1938 again!!!!! I've always had a thing for the first hot rods. My grandfather was a certified hoodlum in the late 30's and had his share of bikes and fast cars. This may be part of my car disease. After changing my water pump and fan this week, I decided I should check the wheel bearings. Good thing I did as the were pretty dry but repackable. I already had the fronts off and I would like to have the 19's powder coated. I can't afford to do them all in one month. I already had the 17's and tires off a hot rod project I'm working on. So what the hell, lets roll jalopy style like gramps for the summer. And after some stylizing its 1938!!!

06-13-2013, 09:47 PM	#2
gwhite Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Texas: Where Bob Wills is still the king! Posts: 354	Re: Its 1938 again!!!!! Really like it!

06-13-2013, 11:24 PM	#3
700rpm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 5,913	Re: Its 1938 again!!!!! It's amazing how sassy a Model A coupe looks by simply removing the hood. __________________ Ray Horton, Portland, OR As you go through life, keep your eye on the donut, not the hole.

06-14-2013, 12:18 AM	#4
Tiny Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Redding Cal Posts: 1,388	Re: Its 1938 again!!!!! Thanks!!! The wheels were a just cause I could The biggy was installing a water pump I built!!!!and getting rid of the 4 blade fan. Even after running the vinegar for a week I was still not satisfied with the condition of the radiator. I laid it on its back filled it with vinegar I then added oxyclean, it fights grease and I had some evidence of grease. I put this out in the sun, granted it was only in the low 90's but I let it sit and stew for 2 days agitating occasionally. I think I'm satisfied with it now. The wheel bearings have been a concern since I bought the car. Now I can check that off my list. I agree the no hood does make it look like its got some spunk Last edited by Tiny; 06-14-2013 at 12:32 AM.

06-14-2013, 12:48 AM	#5
james hitchcock Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Visalia Ca. Posts: 617	Re: Its 1938 again!!!!! Wow , doesn't look like she's moved in all those years.

06-14-2013, 12:55 AM	#6
Tiny Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Redding Cal Posts: 1,388	Re: Its 1938 again!!!!! Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Ha your funny!! Oil change is next.

06-14-2013, 01:11 AM	#7
Stick Shift Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lena, IL Posts: 64	Re: Its 1938 again!!!!! I like it. Thanks for the pictures.

06-14-2013, 06:59 AM	#9
Brian SATX Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 821	Re: Its 1938 again!!!!! Check Les Schwab Tires. They powdercoat for a reasonable price. __________________ Brian SATX

06-14-2013, 08:07 AM	#10
Wick Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gwynn's Island Va Posts: 1,394	Re: Its 1938 again!!!!! All these years and the road still has the same crack in it! Still using the same curtins in the front window,and that poor ol'tree is slow growing. It's a Cool Picture!

06-14-2013, 08:17 AM	#11
gwhite Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Texas: Where Bob Wills is still the king! Posts: 354	Re: Its 1938 again!!!!! What size tires are those?

06-14-2013, 12:12 PM	#15
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: Its 1938 again!!!!! Cool, I like the look of 17 or 18 inch wheels, much better than the 1935 16 inch wheels. You see more spoke with the taller wheels. The 16's just look too squatty. I do have one with big and little tires with 16 inch wheels, I just like the 17 and 18's better.

06-14-2013, 12:17 PM	#16
jkeesey Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Glenmoore Pa Posts: 1,644	Re: Its 1938 again!!!!! Looks great Tiny, I don't think I'd have the intestinal fortitude to change it back.

06-14-2013, 08:03 PM	#19
Buz Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pineville, NC Posts: 118	Re: Its 1938 again!!!!! Can we see a photo of your 24 Dodge??

06-14-2013, 08:19 PM	#20
Tiny Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Redding Cal Posts: 1,388	Re: Its 1938 again!!!!! Nice pic 700!!! Sure Buz. here you go and with a Tudor that passed through my hands Its a LONG way from being drivable. Mostly because I'm having too much fun in my A!!! Last edited by Tiny; 06-14-2013 at 08:25 PM.