The Ford Barn

kiwi88 · 01-12-2012, 04:52 AM

You're so right Gumpy. I can't help but wonder how many younger guys (and gals) would be into older tin if more was available to them at the right price. Its all very well being a collector (parts & cars) but wouldn't it be just as satisfying seeing it on the road and being used as it was intended for? Please don't get me wrong, I'm not knocking collectors (or hoarders) but I often wonder who will carry the torch for our passion if we don't give them the real opportunity to experience it. I live by what goes round comes round, and its never proven me yet. Maybe its time to share the wealth, albeit old cars and stuff?

Gumpy · 01-12-2012, 09:04 AM

it's true the llonger you hold onto parts the more you forget you have them....a friend of mine had 4 40 ford grill guards!!

TomT/Williamsburg · 01-12-2012, 09:45 AM

I really love and enjoy my black 40 Std coupe - so, over the years I've collected "extras" for that just-in-case scenario since these parts are not always easy to get when you need them: front fenders, pair of doors, rear fenders, 2 hoods, and I've been looking for another trunk lid (hard to find) but now I ask myself why? If I get hit, insurance will cover the cost of new re-pop parts from Bob Drake. Yes, I know original is better than repop but for the driver quality cars I like to build, I'm starting to second-guess myself about hoarding/collecting the parts I would need if I get hit.

Secondly, and I've said this before on this forum, my kids are not into my cars and my last hope is my grandson and granddaughter. I do have a Plan B if they are not so I know the cars will not be sold by my kids for pennies on the dollar - they will go to good homes, true lovers of old cars just like we are.

ronn · 01-12-2012, 09:50 AM

Well said.
I had wanted my sons to be able to use the 12 Buick for their proms- well that was several years
back and never happened. Car is still sitting there.
Maybe one of their weddings someday? (car still isn't running though....)

Ray Parson · 01-14-2012, 07:42 AM

HORDER HORDER HORDER bilt my 1st car in 20 years 2011 have 23 more to go all 26 to 34 will i live that long?

Old Redneck · 01-14-2012, 08:59 AM

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46ford · 01-14-2012, 09:29 AM

It's hard not to hoard a little. I've saved a few cars from the crusher and plenty of parts. But I swap for things I need. And I always pick up $100 flatheads when I see them.

I'll always pick up grilles and taillights if the price is right so I don't have to go crying to my insurance company every time my car gets bumped. But I can always get fenders and doors so I don't have a pile of those.

01-12-2012, 04:52 AM	#21
kiwi88 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hamilton, New Zealand Posts: 20	Re: HORDER or DREAMER ?????? You're so right Gumpy. I can't help but wonder how many younger guys (and gals) would be into older tin if more was available to them at the right price. Its all very well being a collector (parts & cars) but wouldn't it be just as satisfying seeing it on the road and being used as it was intended for? Please don't get me wrong, I'm not knocking collectors (or hoarders) but I often wonder who will carry the torch for our passion if we don't give them the real opportunity to experience it. I live by what goes round comes round, and its never proven me yet. Maybe its time to share the wealth, albeit old cars and stuff? Last edited by kiwi88; 01-12-2012 at 05:01 AM. Reason: Content

01-12-2012, 09:04 AM	#22
Gumpy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sf bay area Posts: 1,464	Re: HORDER or DREAMER ?????? *it's true the llonger you hold onto parts the more you forget you have them....a friend of mine had 4 40 ford grill guards!!*

01-12-2012, 09:45 AM	#23
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,752	Re: HORDER or DREAMER ?????? I really love and enjoy my black 40 Std coupe - so, over the years I've collected "extras" for that just-in-case scenario since these parts are not always easy to get when you need them: front fenders, pair of doors, rear fenders, 2 hoods, and I've been looking for another trunk lid (hard to find) but now I ask myself why? If I get hit, insurance will cover the cost of new re-pop parts from Bob Drake. Yes, I know original is better than repop but for the driver quality cars I like to build, I'm starting to second-guess myself about hoarding/collecting the parts I would need if I get hit. Secondly, and I've said this before on this forum, my kids are not into my cars and my last hope is my grandson and granddaughter. I do have a Plan B if they are not so I know the cars will not be sold by my kids for pennies on the dollar - they will go to good homes, true lovers of old cars just like we are.

01-12-2012, 09:50 AM	#24
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 7,873	Re: HORDER or DREAMER ?????? Well said. I had wanted my sons to be able to use the 12 Buick for their proms- well that was several years back and never happened. Car is still sitting there. Maybe one of their weddings someday? (car still isn't running though....)

01-14-2012, 07:42 AM	#25
Ray Parson Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Flint MI Posts: 689	Re: HORDER or DREAMER ?????? HORDER HORDER HORDER bilt my 1st car in 20 years 2011 have 23 more to go all 26 to 34 will i live that long?

01-14-2012, 08:59 AM	#26
Old Redneck Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waynesburg,Pa. Posts: 1,994	Re: HORDER or DREAMER ?????? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I am on first name at the Junkyards in a 100 miles area. They even call me when they get my type of junk.

01-14-2012, 09:29 AM	#27
46ford Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Nottawa MI Posts: 289	Re: HORDER or DREAMER ?????? It's hard not to hoard a little. I've saved a few cars from the crusher and plenty of parts. But I swap for things I need. And I always pick up $100 flatheads when I see them. I'll always pick up grilles and taillights if the price is right so I don't have to go crying to my insurance company every time my car gets bumped. But I can always get fenders and doors so I don't have a pile of those.