The Ford Barn

Ray in La Mesa · 02-25-2026, 02:20 PM

Made a fire poker from a brake rod & a clock from a cowl light for the motorhome. Outside door handle to control shutters on oil cooler on '70 VW van & 2 more for garage door handles, flagpole tie down from scroll door handle, coffee table using '29 running board & brackets. Accessories in my "Model A" bathroom: clock using oval instrument panel, 3 cupboard pulls from deck lid handles, toilet paper hanger from leaf spring ends, curtain tiebacks using headlight conduits, towel bars using front bumpers (cut to fit), toilet flush handle using '29 woodie door handle. Used a complete transmission for a speed controller on an ancient vertical mill. Headlights & taillights for yard lights & outer shop lights. Differential castor brackets from 21" wheel hub, wheel true checker from spindle & cut down brake drum to mount on engine stand.

02-25-2026, 02:20 PM	#4
Ray in La Mesa Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: La Mesa Ca Posts: 1,328	Re: What cool item have you made from Model A parts? Made a fire poker from a brake rod & a clock from a cowl light for the motorhome. Outside door handle to control shutters on oil cooler on '70 VW van & 2 more for garage door handles, flagpole tie down from scroll door handle, coffee table using '29 running board & brackets. Accessories in my "Model A" bathroom: clock using oval instrument panel, 3 cupboard pulls from deck lid handles, toilet paper hanger from leaf spring ends, curtain tiebacks using headlight conduits, towel bars using front bumpers (cut to fit), toilet flush handle using '29 woodie door handle. Used a complete transmission for a speed controller on an ancient vertical mill. Headlights & taillights for yard lights & outer shop lights. Differential castor brackets from 21" wheel hub, wheel true checker from spindle & cut down brake drum to mount on engine stand.