The Ford Barn

Jeff/Illinois · 03-25-2012, 03:37 PM

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1931 flamingo · 03-25-2012, 06:08 PM

Amazing what you can do with good shocks.
Paul in CT

John Stone · 03-25-2012, 06:15 PM

That looks like some of the county roads and railroad tracks we had to negotiate yesterday on our trip from Wichita to Zenda (that is one for the Atlas). Great food at the old lumber yard and even enjoyed a red beer.

Buz · 03-25-2012, 07:38 PM

I've been accused of driving my Tudor that way.....

LukeDahlinger · 03-25-2012, 07:51 PM

Glad y'all like the video! I had forgotten I uploaded that. I have some other original Ford footage posted too.

Steve Wastler · 03-25-2012, 08:09 PM

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Wow quite impressive, would scare me to death to drive an A that way, glad to see there is footage to show they can handle it!!!

Jim Mason · 03-25-2012, 08:18 PM

that video is from the movie Ford used to introduce the NEW FORD. It looks like the speed was increased a bit on that version, but they were doing 55 across the railroad ties. There was also a long scene of pulling up an extremely long grade without overheating...fwiw,jm

dean from bozeman · 03-26-2012, 03:33 AM

Jim, you are right. I do have a copy of the "New Ford". It is a great to look at all the very early engine features as they explain how each system works. It is a shame that the quality of that video (film) isn't better. I do wish that I had a copy on CD so that I could stop it and examine those early features.

On a different note, that camera had to be on a tripod for those takes when the Tudor is screeching by. Either that or they had a fearless cameraman. Perhaps they had that in mind to show that the Tudor was able to be handled at high speeds under trying conditions.

Great video.

theHIGHLANDER · 03-26-2012, 08:37 AM

I'll bet the driver's pucker string was so tight it would make diamonds from a lump of coal!

Chris in WNC · 03-26-2012, 09:26 AM

this video reminds me of the 6x6 timber I rolled over with both left wheels at 55 mph.

happened on I-20 in downtown Shreveport enroute to the 2008 National Meet. I was only about 50 feet away when I saw the timber, was in the center lane with cars on both sides of me, no time to do anything except let off the gas and hold on tight to the steering wheel while some terribly unpleasant outcomes raced through my brain for a few seconds.

our 31 Tudor took it in stride, it felt like the timber was only about an inch thick as we rolled over. very glad I had new Goodyear tires and freshly rebuilt John Holland shocks on the car........

03-25-2012, 03:37 PM	#1
Jeff/Illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,792	Don't try this with YOUR '28 Tudor ---- Last edited by Jeff/Illinois; 12-11-2012 at 08:31 PM.

03-25-2012, 06:08 PM	#2
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,393	Re: Don't try this with YOUR '28 Tudor Amazing what you can do with good shocks. Paul in CT

03-25-2012, 06:15 PM	#3
John Stone Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 710	Re: Don't try this with YOUR '28 Tudor That looks like some of the county roads and railroad tracks we had to negotiate yesterday on our trip from Wichita to Zenda (that is one for the Atlas). Great food at the old lumber yard and even enjoyed a red beer.

03-25-2012, 07:38 PM	#4
Buz Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pineville, NC Posts: 118	Re: Don't try this with YOUR '28 Tudor I've been accused of driving my Tudor that way.....

03-25-2012, 07:51 PM	#5
LukeDahlinger BANNED Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 956	Re: Don't try this with YOUR '28 Tudor Glad y'all like the video! I had forgotten I uploaded that. I have some other original Ford footage posted too. __________________ Wanted- Feb. 1931 Parts Price List www.vintagefordfacts.blogspot.com

03-25-2012, 08:09 PM	#6
Steve Wastler Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,987	Re: Don't try this with YOUR '28 Tudor Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Wow quite impressive, would scare me to death to drive an A that way, glad to see there is footage to show they can handle it!!!

03-25-2012, 08:18 PM	#7
Jim Mason Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 914	Re: Don't try this with YOUR '28 Tudor that video is from the movie Ford used to introduce the NEW FORD. It looks like the speed was increased a bit on that version, but they were doing 55 across the railroad ties. There was also a long scene of pulling up an extremely long grade without overheating...fwiw,jm

03-26-2012, 03:33 AM	#8
dean from bozeman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bozeman, Montana Posts: 997	Re: Don't try this with YOUR '28 Tudor Jim, you are right. I do have a copy of the "New Ford". It is a great to look at all the very early engine features as they explain how each system works. It is a shame that the quality of that video (film) isn't better. I do wish that I had a copy on CD so that I could stop it and examine those early features. On a different note, that camera had to be on a tripod for those takes when the Tudor is screeching by. Either that or they had a fearless cameraman. Perhaps they had that in mind to show that the Tudor was able to be handled at high speeds under trying conditions. Great video.

03-26-2012, 08:37 AM	#9
theHIGHLANDER Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 492	Re: Don't try this with YOUR '28 Tudor I'll bet the driver's pucker string was so tight it would make diamonds from a lump of coal!

03-26-2012, 09:26 AM	#10
Chris in WNC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spruce Pine, NC Posts: 1,463	Re: Don't try this with YOUR '28 Tudor this video reminds me of the 6x6 timber I rolled over with both left wheels at 55 mph. happened on I-20 in downtown Shreveport enroute to the 2008 National Meet. I was only about 50 feet away when I saw the timber, was in the center lane with cars on both sides of me, no time to do anything except let off the gas and hold on tight to the steering wheel while some terribly unpleasant outcomes raced through my brain for a few seconds. our 31 Tudor took it in stride, it felt like the timber was only about an inch thick as we rolled over. very glad I had new Goodyear tires and freshly rebuilt John Holland shocks on the car........ __________________ our next Model A is out there in the unknown......