The Ford Barn

thepolecat · 05-07-2010, 02:18 PM

Hey all,

Jumping over from the HAMB.

Since there is not a intro yourself section I thought I would put it in the section I will hit the most.

I am running an original banger powered Model "A" speedster and I am working the bugs out right now.

I am loving the new ford barn- SOOOO much easier. You veteran Ford Barn-ers will catch on quick and Ryan is a great admin!

Sparky · 05-07-2010, 07:59 PM

Nice car! Here's mine:

FredK · 05-08-2010, 12:57 PM

Sparky...more pix please!

Vicky · 05-08-2010, 02:25 PM

Nice Speedster. I have a 29 Speedster with a B Engine and Miller Head.

Bob

Sparky · 05-08-2010, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FredK

Sparky...more pix please!

Here's a rear view. Since this picture was taken I've added a second tail light and put a water temperature gauge in the gas gauge spot. The engine is stock. It's still a work in progress.

FredK · 05-09-2010, 12:52 PM

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Work in progress...they all are.

Ross/Kzoo · 05-09-2010, 02:42 PM

Here's mine:

Model A Man · 05-09-2010, 03:00 PM

I really want to build a speedster. I love the boat tail style. Someday Someday, I wish someday would hurry up and get here!

abbie · 05-10-2010, 07:20 AM

Congradulations, nice car; I am certain you will enjoy it. We have a 29 speedster, live near Augusta, Ga. I will try and post picutres later, I seem to be having trouble with this. We are taking our car to a speedster rally in June that is being held near Harrison, Ohio. They will have four days of touring, about 80 miles each day, no hillclimb. If you are interested I will send you The information. We probably will attend a Hillclimb in Sept being held in N.C. This will also have a one day tour. Again, I will be glad to send information. Have a good week.
Abbie

Afordman31 · 05-10-2010, 08:53 AM

Your speedster looks great with Model A wheels or with the 34 V8 wheels. I also want to build one. Nice

Cajun · 05-10-2010, 09:35 AM

If you want to test the durability of your speedster (and you) consider trying the VCRA rally in Bowling Green, KY this summer. It is a time and distance rally similar to the GreatRace. You start in Bowling Green each night and make a route though the surrounding area and go back to Bowling Green. No assigned speeds are greater than 50 MPH.

Model A Speedster · 06-06-2010, 06:46 PM

Where have I been? Why haven't I seen this thread before? As you may see from my Logo, I, too have a speedster. About five years ago, my son and I decided that we had enough parts laying around in the garage for a good start on a running chassis. We ordered a speedster kit (without fenders) from Rootleib. What we didn't have, we searched for at Hershey. It was a great Father-Son project - designing and making the brackets, headlight mounts, spare tire mount. And it has been a blast to drive. We've gotten wet a few times, but that's part of the fun. It looks like several others on this thread have Rootlieb speedsters, too. The home made ones look great; I admire what you've done. One of the many highlights of our speedster is that we got to drive it around the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio on a "course inspection run". Sad to say, we did not qualify, but we did squeal the tires.

Kevin - Illinois · 06-06-2010, 07:02 PM

This one was at Sharon Wisconsin today...

Kevin - Illinois · 06-06-2010, 07:21 PM

Try again...

George Miller · 06-06-2010, 07:25 PM

Here is mine it is running a 455 olds head. They are sure fun.

Kevin - Illinois · 06-06-2010, 07:28 PM

For some reason the uploads are failing...

05-08-2010, 12:57 PM	#3
FredK Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Antioch, CA Posts: 16	Re: "A" Speedster in GA (new guy content) Sparky...more pix please!

05-08-2010, 02:25 PM	#4
Vicky Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 236	Re: "A" Speedster in GA (new guy content) Nice Speedster. I have a 29 Speedster with a B Engine and Miller Head. Bob

05-09-2010, 12:52 PM	#6
FredK Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Antioch, CA Posts: 16	Re: "A" Speedster in GA (new guy content) Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Work in progress...they all are.

05-09-2010, 03:00 PM	#8
Model A Man Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sarasota Florida Posts: 612	Re: "A" Speedster in GA (new guy content) I really want to build a speedster. I love the boat tail style. Someday Someday, I wish someday would hurry up and get here!

05-10-2010, 07:20 AM	#9
abbie Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: North Augusa, S.C. Posts: 87	Re: "A" Speedster in GA (new guy content) Congradulations, nice car; I am certain you will enjoy it. We have a 29 speedster, live near Augusta, Ga. I will try and post picutres later, I seem to be having trouble with this. We are taking our car to a speedster rally in June that is being held near Harrison, Ohio. They will have four days of touring, about 80 miles each day, no hillclimb. If you are interested I will send you The information. We probably will attend a Hillclimb in Sept being held in N.C. This will also have a one day tour. Again, I will be glad to send information. Have a good week. Abbie

05-10-2010, 08:53 AM	#10
Afordman31 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 600	Re: "A" Speedster in GA (new guy content) Your speedster looks great with Model A wheels or with the 34 V8 wheels. I also want to build one. Nice

06-06-2010, 06:46 PM	#12
Model A Speedster Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mansfield, Ohio Posts: 91	Re: "A" Speedster in GA (new guy content) Where have I been? Why haven't I seen this thread before? As you may see from my Logo, I, too have a speedster. About five years ago, my son and I decided that we had enough parts laying around in the garage for a good start on a running chassis. We ordered a speedster kit (without fenders) from Rootleib. What we didn't have, we searched for at Hershey. It was a great Father-Son project - designing and making the brackets, headlight mounts, spare tire mount. And it has been a blast to drive. We've gotten wet a few times, but that's part of the fun. It looks like several others on this thread have Rootlieb speedsters, too. The home made ones look great; I admire what you've done. One of the many highlights of our speedster is that we got to drive it around the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio on a "course inspection run". Sad to say, we did not qualify, but we did squeal the tires. __________________ Any car can drip oil, but for a real puddle, it takes a Model A.

06-06-2010, 07:02 PM	#13
Kevin - Illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ottawa, Illinois Posts: 401	Re: "A" Speedster in GA (new guy content) This one was at Sharon Wisconsin today...

06-06-2010, 07:21 PM	#14
Kevin - Illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ottawa, Illinois Posts: 401	Re: "A" Speedster in GA (new guy content) Try again...

06-06-2010, 07:25 PM	#15
George Miller Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NC Posts: 2,975	Re: "A" Speedster in GA (new guy content) Here is mine it is running a 455 olds head. They are sure fun.

06-06-2010, 07:28 PM	#16
Kevin - Illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ottawa, Illinois Posts: 401	Re: "A" Speedster in GA (new guy content) For some reason the uploads are failing...