Hey Fellas... Some Clarification...

[badnabor]

Come on guys!, I haven't posted much, but I've got an opinion. Any time you discuss these vehicles, you are going to recieve different information. Some if it is relevent to your build & some isn't. As long as the orginal topic is addresed I don't see a problem. Don't me so narrow minded. Even if you don't need any info about engine swaps etc. this time, doesn't mean you cant store it in the 'ole noggin & use it later!

[ED32BB]

YOU MEAN A 32 WITH A 50S+ FLAT HEAD SHOULD NOT BE ON THE FORD BARN,IT IS NOT STOCK. IT IS A GOOD THING I GOT HELP STOPPING MY 27T WITH 40 FORD BRAKES, BE FOR THIS RULE CAME DOWN.SORRY YOU FEEL THAT WAY,MAYBE YOU CAN TRY THERAPY OR REHAB,SO WE CAN BE A HAPPY FANILY AGAIN?

[jimalabam]

I agree with Karl. The Ford Barn is definitely the best site for original or modified Fords. While I am basically "purist", I do enjoy the mods also. Ryan and moderators keep up the good work. If you do not like mod posts, don't read them.

[fourtydlx]

Ryan: thanks for the good job, and allthe other people that help,Ive made mistakes, life is a learning experionce,Im still learning,and having fun, Les

[37ford4dr]

Interesting thread....... i have been doing this restoration thing for 3 decades now almost 4 actually.....i am always amazed at how quickly we draw lines amongst friends.....a car guy is a car guy,may be they have different interests, maybe they have differnet goals but even guys who change cars dramatically can have really good talent....we as users of the internet just have to be polite when we are in others peoples homes (internet sites) and be respectful of thier rules.....its not like we have trade secrets to protect just questions to ask and knowledge to share, i look forward to many more posts in this forum, bob

[hot rod addict]

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I too am new to the Ford Barn, having recently purchased a '36 5 w. I think this site is excellent, informative, and I thank all for their contributions to make it a better site, and helping new and seasoned alike. We are like the cars we seek. All different, and some with not all our orig. parts, but still insanely interested in this crazy hobby.
I understand you wanting to keep it period correct, but for me it is about seeking, and giving advice for my car, and others to be on the road whatever it has in it.
I'm updating mine so it is safer than when built, you just won't be able to see much of it. Keep up the great work, and don't worry....life's too short......

[Poor Boys Garage]

I can understand the keeping the Ford Barn for restoration purposes but its sometimes hard to get any where with the H.A.M.B, sometimes its a jumbled mess. It needs to be broke down just like the Ford Barn is, into categories. When I have questions related to using a 40's frontend I would perfer to go to that section related to the 40's just like here instead of such a broad category the H.A.M.B offers. It would make things so much easier in my opinion.

[kiwi88]

Bloody hell guys this ones been on the go for nearly a year now. I haven't contributed much by way of posts etc, but in the time I have been a member I have received a lot of help from many of you, both stock and modified. There is a wealth of knowledge out there that to be shared and as someone said at the start of this thread, can't we all just get along.......

[Junknshit]

I am one of the newest members on here, and stumbled across it by accident. It is to me the best Ford forums site that I have ever seen, in the way it is organized, the wealth of information available, and the quality and caliber of members. There is an extreme wealth in information here that NEEDS to be handed down or passed on, to keep this hobby, or for me "addiction" going into future generations. No one needs to leave the site, all that needs to be done is for common sense to prevail.

There is nowhere on earth that you could buy a book, or a set of books that would contain half of the information that is available here simply by asking a question, AND, there is still a tremendous amount of information yet to come. The right questions just haven't been asked yet. This information comes from experience, trial and error, it's locked in minds, it's written down on old notes, and it comes from parts manufacturers and suppliers.

I am definitely not an expert on anything, but have been messing with old cars since I was 13, actually earlier, I was driving my own car at 13, that's 56 years now. I have two shoeboxes and a bunch of tablets of notes that I have kept since the beginning, and I have learned a bunch here in the short time I have been a member.

Common sense = post what the forum is for = the forums will be around for everyone = you gained some knowledge without having to go thru the trials and errors = money and time saved for you.

Trial and error = experience which = knowledge.

A day without learning something is a wasted day, SO:
Everyone get along and we will all be able to get a second education.

[jacob smith]

I like to hear from the hot rod folks. They sell there orginal parts

[Bill S]

I think this is great. I do not have any objections of what people have have posted. It's a ford sight. Don't see any problems.At one time the Early Ford V8 only wanted fords up to 1940. It was a big fight to go to 1953.
Lets not have the same type of problem here. I like stocker's and modified cars

[Jim NC]

I don't often post here but I read a lot - refreshes my memory of what I did right (and wrong) on my 1st flat head Ford 53 years ago. Went without one for almost 50 years so am having fun again playing with a '34 roadster and a '51 sedan. The one thing I learned early on in my career as a soldier and a husband of '42 years (RIP Darlin') - Keep your mouth shut!! Happy Thanksgiving to all.

[greazy john]

i came over from the HAMB this is a different deal. lets keep it that way each has their own place .. be smart enough to use them, i've learned a lot on here....RYAN keep up the good work

[Dick-Cape Cod]

I always thought this site was about old Fords and flathead V8's in them...souped up or not...Why the talk about the other brands?

[32 Model B]

I like Ol' Ron's replies. I would like to meet up with him someday.

[rodshop]

New here- this is a helpful thread since I was figuring out this very issue. I started to post something about my plan to put a Y-block in my '52 sedan delivery- then decided that might be too much of a modification for the intent of the Fordbarn. Decided to delete that until I learned more. Looked to me like I can get my '52 questions answered on the Early V8 section and my Y-block questions answered on the Late V8 section. No problem.

Looking at some of the reactions here- I had to wonder if some of you read Ryan's first post closely? Just sayin'.......

[rickmass]

I ,am thankfull for the help that I got from all the senior member,s ,members an the junior,s this is an excellent informative site Thank,s to all.Rick

[blown 38']

Looking for stainless hood trim for my 38' ford ,fordor deluxe sedan,driver side piece that fits on hood,I should actually manufacture these pieces, i would not only make some restoration people happy ,i could make myself happy and make a buck$....it seems that hood trim is rare ,any ideas?...Thanks again

[ford38v8]

Blown 38, If you have the capability to manufacture the left hood trim for a '38, yes, you could sell them like hotcakes. What i would suggest, though, is that you start your own post on the subject, and try to not hijack a post that doesn't relate. Repost your question, a new thread with your own title, I gaurantee it'll get read and commented on!

[bugsiegel]

I honestly don't know what some might consider me, my truck.
I'm a one vehicle guy, flathead engine but on the way to a t-5 transmission. Original flies and bees still jammed between the dash and the front windshield.
One of my posts upset someone (not sure if he was a moderator or not) who asked me to post my questions someplace else. While the other guys were in defense of my future change to a mostly stock 49 F-1.
So I'm going to ask the people who run this site to decide if I belong here or not.
Check my history which will give you a good description of my vehicle ( the determining factor) and If you feel I don't fit in, please block my user name or let me know that I have passed the line with my truck and I'll figure things out someplace else. But keep in mind that I have no mentor and all my knowledge over the past 6 months has come from this site only.