The Ford Barn

51504bat · 02-13-2026, 10:41 AM

Not mine but looks solid and a good project for someone.
1937 Ford panel has all the parts solid frame and body. All parts are inside
Marketplace - 1937 Ford F-250 · Long Bed | Facebook

petehoovie · 02-13-2026, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 51504bat

Not mine but looks solid and a good project for someone.
1937 Ford panel has all the parts solid frame and body. All parts are inside
Marketplace - 1937 Ford F-250 · Long Bed | Facebook

GB SISSON · 02-13-2026, 11:54 AM

I have a good running 59ab and a T9 all set to go. Problem being I'd get obsessed with it, spend a year making it go, then it sits in the shed to keep that paint outa the rain. Really no fun to drive and less so as I get older. But don't get me wrong I absolutey LOVE that thing. And the price is totally right. I have only driven my green tonner (avatar) like 3 times since a totally rehabbed it a couple years ago. But I LOVE that big panel.....

34fordy · 02-13-2026, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by GB SISSON

I have a good running 59ab and a T9 all set to go. Problem being I'd get obsessed with it, spend a year making it go, then it sits in the shed to keep that paint outa the rain. Really no fun to drive and less so as I get older. But don't get me wrong I absolutey LOVE that thing. And the price is totally right. I have only driven my green tonner (avatar) like 3 times since a totally rehabbed it a couple years ago. But I LOVE that big panel.....

C'mon GB, ya know ya gotta have it. It's a waitin for ya! In fact, I would think you would feel responsible for saving it!!!!!! Think of all the fun you'd have working on it, and all the fun WE would have seeing the progression.

GB SISSON · 02-13-2026, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 34fordy

C'mon GB, ya know ya gotta have it. It's a waitin for ya! In fact, I would think you would feel responsible for saving it!!!!!! Think of all the fun you'd have working on it, and all the fun WE would have seeing the progression.

Well, there is THAT...

51504bat · 02-13-2026, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by GB SISSON

I have a good running 59ab and a T9 all set to go. Problem being I'd get obsessed with it, spend a year making it go, then it sits in the shed to keep that paint outa the rain. Really no fun to drive and less so as I get older. But don't get me wrong I absolutey LOVE that thing. And the price is totally right. I have only driven my green tonner (avatar) like 3 times since a totally rehabbed it a couple years ago. But I LOVE that big panel.....

It's local. I'll be happy to put eyes on it for ya

GB SISSON · 02-13-2026, 05:54 PM

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It's local. I'll be happy to put eyes on it for ya

I already can see that it's perfect. Well maybe the seats arent correct.... Where's Truly Vintage Jim?

cas3 · 02-13-2026, 11:26 PM

GB, I like your camping setup in the woody, but perhaps you need a bad weather camper?

GB SISSON · 02-14-2026, 12:20 AM

But Skip, I already have that covered....We'll need a better excuse.

petehoovie · 02-14-2026, 12:44 AM

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But Skip, I already have that covered....We'll need a better excuse.

34fordy · 02-14-2026, 09:44 AM

Cars I didn't buy are more regretful than the ones I bought. LOL. However, sometimes the time just isn't right. That engine and transmission you are saving GB would make a nice base for a coffee table you could make in your wood shop. I'm happy that you don't mind a little teasing GB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GB SISSON · 02-14-2026, 10:57 AM

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Cars I didn't buy are more regretful than the ones I bought. LOL. However, sometimes the time just isn't right. That engine and transmission you are saving GB would make a nice base for a coffee table you could make in your wood shop. I'm happy that you don't mind a little teasing GB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes, I can take it, and I have at least one big regret about a vehicle I did not act upon in about 1990, so I fully understand the ramifications. I have dug myself into a hole I can't get out of until maybe Mid May. My experiment with 'semi-retirement' was going so well until I couldn't resist three projects back to back to back. I worked right through last weekend and this one promises to be the same. No complaints, the projects are all rather 'high profile', challenging and financially attractive. But a Coffee Table? Sheesh 34, that one hurt

Still funny....

GB SISSON · 02-14-2026, 12:23 PM

From Wagner's FTS'05

petehoovie · 02-14-2026, 02:25 PM

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From Wagner's FTS'05

34fordy · 02-14-2026, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by GB SISSON

From Wagner's FTS'05

Trucks and panels seem to be so generic these days. Not many styles like the various brands had in the early years. Mostly just square boxes now. I remember growing up and being excited watching different cars and trucks. I don't think kids are as intrigued this way now. They have their computers, phones and gaming machines to keep them occupied. My dad was born in 1895 and he saw the transition from horses to all of the exciting developments of the automotive birth.

GB SISSON · 02-15-2026, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 34fordy

Trucks and panels seem to be so generic these days. Not many styles like the various brands had in the early years. Mostly just square boxes now. I remember growing up and being excited watching different cars and trucks. I don't think kids are as intrigued this way now. They have their computers, phones and gaming machines to keep them occupied. My dad was born in 1895 and he saw the transition from horses to all of the exciting developments of the automotive birth.

Your dad lived in an amazing time period. He was 8 when the Wright Brothers flew. When did he die? The innovations he saw...... Mind boggling.

kiwi nz · 02-15-2026, 02:17 AM

That cabover is magnificent, it even has the car hubcaps!

34fordy · 02-15-2026, 11:14 AM

I envy you guys that have the space and $ to collect the commercial type vehicles, especially GB Sisson who is still making them “earn their keep.” I find the big COE types with their unique styles to be most interesting. I marvel at all the work that was accomplished with 100 HP and less. I would bet the heat of the engine in the cab over trucks was welcome in the winter but a nuisance in the summer in the days before AC. Back in the 80s there was a guy here who had a 38/39 COE with a tilt bed that he hauled his drag car on. Truck and car painted alike. Quite impressive to me!

GB SISSON · 03-21-2026, 11:50 AM

Well guys, I was on facebook marketplace last night and noticed I had a message to read. It was from Danny, the current owner of this big panel. The message said that he had reduced the price to 4500.00, but he needs it gone so he'd take 3500.00 Just plain not in the cards for me right now. I agonized over it for hours and awoke to the same reality. It just can't happen for me. I told Danny I'd post up his new price, and he was appreciative of that. It had been his uncle's project, but the uncle passed way over the winter.

51504bat · 03-22-2026, 07:25 AM

After talking with Gary by PM and phone I was all ready to make arrangements with the seller to check it out. But then, as Gary said reality sunk in and the logistics etc. made even a good detail not so good. That said, I'll be happy to look at the panel for anyone that might be interested.

02-13-2026, 11:54 AM	#3
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 6,202	Re: 1937 big truck panel I have a good running 59ab and a T9 all set to go. Problem being I'd get obsessed with it, spend a year making it go, then it sits in the shed to keep that paint outa the rain. Really no fun to drive and less so as I get older. But don't get me wrong I absolutey LOVE that thing. And the price is totally right. I have only driven my green tonner (avatar) like 3 times since a totally rehabbed it a couple years ago. But I LOVE that big panel..... __________________ 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, 1946 Tonner Pickup with 226 H six, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, now wearing 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

02-13-2026, 11:26 PM	#8
cas3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Beverly Kansas Posts: 5,557	Re: 1937 big truck panel GB, I like your camping setup in the woody, but perhaps you need a bad weather camper?

02-14-2026, 09:44 AM	#11
34fordy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Fort dodge, Iowa Posts: 1,453	Re: 1937 big truck panel Cars I didn't buy are more regretful than the ones I bought. LOL. However, sometimes the time just isn't right. That engine and transmission you are saving GB would make a nice base for a coffee table you could make in your wood shop. I'm happy that you don't mind a little teasing GB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

02-15-2026, 02:17 AM	#17
kiwi nz Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Posts: 162	Re: 1937 big truck panel That cabover is magnificent, it even has the car hubcaps!

02-15-2026, 11:14 AM	#18
34fordy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Fort dodge, Iowa Posts: 1,453	Re: 1937 big truck panel I envy you guys that have the space and $ to collect the commercial type vehicles, especially GB Sisson who is still making them “earn their keep.” I find the big COE types with their unique styles to be most interesting. I marvel at all the work that was accomplished with 100 HP and less. I would bet the heat of the engine in the cab over trucks was welcome in the winter but a nuisance in the summer in the days before AC. Back in the 80s there was a guy here who had a 38/39 COE with a tilt bed that he hauled his drag car on. Truck and car painted alike. Quite impressive to me!

03-21-2026, 11:50 AM	#19
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 6,202	Re: 1937 big truck panel Well guys, I was on facebook marketplace last night and noticed I had a message to read. It was from Danny, the current owner of this big panel. The message said that he had reduced the price to 4500.00, but he needs it gone so he'd take 3500.00 Just plain not in the cards for me right now. I agonized over it for hours and awoke to the same reality. It just can't happen for me. I told Danny I'd post up his new price, and he was appreciative of that. It had been his uncle's project, but the uncle passed way over the winter. __________________ 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, 1946 Tonner Pickup with 226 H six, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, now wearing 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

03-22-2026, 07:25 AM	#20
51504bat Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: SoCal-Redlands Posts: 3,558	Re: 1937 big truck panel After talking with Gary by PM and phone I was all ready to make arrangements with the seller to check it out. But then, as Gary said reality sunk in and the logistics etc. made even a good detail not so good. That said, I'll be happy to look at the panel for anyone that might be interested. __________________ Making the simple complicated for over 30 years.