The Ford Barn

46fordnut · 11-03-2011, 07:41 PM

the way i look at it is....you find something or someone you like and before you know it your in for life

. car has been here for 6 years . wife 20 years...both are the best things in my life .

she gave me one thing the ford cant... a family who loves .

Hugh in NC · 11-03-2011, 08:14 PM

My Dad bought my '40 for me in 1968 for $50.00. I got married in 1970. I still have both.

Hugh

Peter Pucak · 11-03-2011, 08:16 PM

My 1932 Model B Pick Up since May 1971.

Dave Mc · 11-03-2011, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 37ford4dr

dave i like that top....is it just a snap on all the way around?

and for the post 8yrs for my vette and 5 yrs on the 37 ford

The top has a Header with pinlocks on each corner and a Drawdown front center,the forward bows have snaps with flaps sewn into the top to keep the top from billowing at high speeds (see the bow snaps and header locks in photo ) the top has snaps and the rear Bow folds down, with a Boot that has button snaps to keep the top contained in the pkg. shelf

Pete pa · 11-03-2011, 09:11 PM

I got my 40 in 1975 and it took me 2 years to rebuild it and I still have it. I got my 39 in 1989 and I hope I can get it on the road next spring.

Old Henry · 11-03-2011, 10:13 PM

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Dad bought our '47 in 1959 for $100.00 and we've had it ever since. Before we got it it had been repainted black and red. The red had faded to orange. We called it "the Halloween Car." Here's dad standing by it in 1966. He's 86 now and still enjoys riding in it. (Doesn't drive any more.)

CJ Meyers · 11-04-2011, 06:51 AM

1950 Ford Crestliner - Been in the family for 58 years now.

ken ct · 11-04-2011, 07:59 AM

25 yrs on our 36 5/w bought in 86. ken + peg ct.

dewickt · 11-04-2011, 09:00 AM

Picked up the 35 in 1969 from an old fashioned junk yard for $100, drove it back the next day to show that it did run, restored it in 75, been 32 years and still around.

37ford4dr · 11-04-2011, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave Mc

The top has a Header with pinlocks on each corner and a Drawdown front center,the forward bows have snaps with flaps sewn into the top to keep the top from billowing at high speeds (see the bow snaps and header locks in photo ) the top has snaps and the rear Bow folds down, with a Boot that has button snaps to keep the top contained in the pkg. shelf

did you make this or is this a factory set up? i like it and have often thought about making one.

Dave Mc · 11-04-2011, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 37ford4dr

did you make this or is this a factory set up? i like it and have often thought about making one.

I made a pattern with Heavy Weight Paper and had it made by an Upholsterer from Mercedes Benz Top Material as I do not Sew,the Car is a one off , so nothing is available to fit my needs. see my build pics below

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=570915

http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=31920

Bill Wright · 11-04-2011, 01:54 PM

Grandfather Duffy bought the 1928 Roadster in 1929 from a salesman that changed to Chevrolet.In my garage now,we drive the socks off it.Hope his Great Grandson gets it next. 83 years in the same family,that count?

37ford4dr · 11-04-2011, 02:20 PM

Dave got it thks will talk to you on the Hamb so we dont offend anyone, bob

Old Redneck · 11-04-2011, 02:54 PM

My 33 I had since 88 I traded a 55 Chevy for it even up. I will never sell that car. It my baby I guess.

Shadetree · 11-04-2011, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Wright

Grandfather Duffy bought the 1928 Roadster in 1929 from a salesman that changed to Chevrolet.In my garage now,we drive the socks off it.Hope his Great Grandson gets it next. 83 years in the same family,that count?

83 years in the same family! You bet it counts! Grandfather Duffy did very well!
Thanks!

Shadetree

oldbugger · 11-04-2011, 07:47 PM

This 35 was given to my father when he got back from WW11. My parents used it on there honeymoon and a few years after, then it got replaced and parked in my grandma's barn. My Dad and I worked on it off and on for years. About 5 yrs ago I started over again, I am making slow progress, still interior to do, my Grandson helps me some times,it will probably be his some day. I think that makes 64 yrs in our family

joel · 11-04-2011, 09:10 PM

I bought my 40 coupe at 15.. May 1962 and I'm trying to get it together again by next summer.

APDAVE · 11-04-2011, 09:15 PM

Bought My 32 2dr in 1966 $550! Dave

49r · 11-05-2011, 12:12 AM

1949 F1 since 1973. Third owner.

Bob/Ohio · 11-06-2011, 06:59 PM

I have had my 1956 Chevy Nomad for 39 years.

11-03-2011, 07:41 PM	#41
46fordnut Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: new jersey Posts: 228	Re: How Long Have You Owned Your Car? the way i look at it is....you find something or someone you like and before you know it your in for life. car has been here for 6 years . wife 20 years...both are the best things in my life . she gave me one thing the ford cant... a family who loves . __________________ if rust were money i would be a billionaire!!

11-03-2011, 08:14 PM	#42
Hugh in NC Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: In my Recliner, Rockingham Posts: 79	Re: How Long Have You Owned Your Car? My Dad bought my '40 for me in 1968 for $50.00. I got married in 1970. I still have both. Hugh

11-03-2011, 08:16 PM	#43
Peter Pucak Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clarence, New York Posts: 59	Re: How Long Have You Owned Your Car? My 1932 Model B Pick Up since May 1971.

11-04-2011, 06:51 AM	#47
CJ Meyers Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bridgeton, New Jersey Posts: 31	Re: How Long Have You Owned Your Car? 1950 Ford Crestliner - Been in the family for 58 years now. __________________ Regards, CJ Meyers 1950 Ford Crestliner

11-04-2011, 07:59 AM	#48
ken ct BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: stratford,ct Posts: 5,971	Re: How Long Have You Owned Your Car? 25 yrs on our 36 5/w bought in 86. ken + peg ct.

11-04-2011, 09:00 AM	#49
dewickt Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 24	Re: How Long Have You Owned Your Car? Picked up the 35 in 1969 from an old fashioned junk yard for $100, drove it back the next day to show that it did run, restored it in 75, been 32 years and still around. __________________ Terry

11-04-2011, 01:54 PM	#52
Bill Wright Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California Posts: 76	Re: How Long Have You Owned Your Car? Grandfather Duffy bought the 1928 Roadster in 1929 from a salesman that changed to Chevrolet.In my garage now,we drive the socks off it.Hope his Great Grandson gets it next. 83 years in the same family,that count?

11-04-2011, 02:20 PM	#53
37ford4dr Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: arlington va Posts: 185	Re: How Long Have You Owned Your Car? Dave got it thks will talk to you on the Hamb so we dont offend anyone, bob

11-04-2011, 09:10 PM	#57
joel Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 529	Re: How Long Have You Owned Your Car? I bought my 40 coupe at 15.. May 1962 and I'm trying to get it together again by next summer.

11-04-2011, 09:15 PM	#58
APDAVE Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 240	Re: How Long Have You Owned Your Car? Bought My 32 2dr in 1966 $550! Dave

11-05-2011, 12:12 AM	#59
49r Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wellington New Zealand Posts: 309	Re: How Long Have You Owned Your Car? 1949 F1 since 1973. Third owner.

11-06-2011, 06:59 PM	#60
Bob/Ohio Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: N.E.Ohio Posts: 225	Re: How Long Have You Owned Your Car? I have had my 1956 Chevy Nomad for 39 years.