The Ford Barn

Mike B · 02-27-2013, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by nellis003

Glad everyone likes it, and we're definitely going to keep it as is. Just going to get it running and driving.

Good deal!..

Holler if you need some things, I have many RHD stuff left over from a Pilot chassis I bought a few years ago...spares are always somewhat close by!

Glad to see you are keeping it as-is!!

BLACKNRED · 02-27-2013, 10:46 PM

Trunk Lid is referred to as Boot Lid, but if it is a dickie or rumble seat then it is just that.

Pete from OZ · 02-28-2013, 12:43 AM

I love 35 3 Windows. It looks like a real good one you have there. I am sure I saw this on Craigslist early last year.
Keep it RHD - I drive a LHD 35 out here in Australia and you get used to driving in the passenger seat position.
In OZ we call the Trunk a Boot as BLACKNRED has mentioned. And we call a Rumble seat a Dickie Seat. Never heard anyone call it a Rumble seat down here.

52merc · 02-28-2013, 01:35 AM

we also say bonnet for hood,,,,mudguards for fenders

ford38v8 · 02-28-2013, 02:29 AM

A bonnet? that's a hat for a girl, and mudflaps are for trucks. Yeah, variants alright.

Tom Walker · 02-28-2013, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ford38v8

A bonnet? that's a hat for a girl, and mudflaps are for trucks. Yeah, variants alright.

Dear Boy (re-adjusting monocle) I think we were here first!

34pickup · 02-28-2013, 09:52 AM

I agree that you should keep it as is. Its almost unique.As far as right hand drive, I was postman for many years and it only takes 5 minutes to get used to driving a right hand drive car on the right side of the road. Just be careful passing cars.

Terry,OH · 02-28-2013, 10:15 AM

I too enjoy the car the way it is! Is that a key ignition switch on the dash just to the right of the steering column? If so it may be one of the only things I would change back to the column lock and switch and the dual gauges. Can you tell if these are the original body colors?

Flat Ernie · 02-28-2013, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Mart

Maybe you could blow the tyre up. (This one has tyres).

Hahaha! Love it!

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Originally Posted by ford38v8

Yes, I suppose the British are an interesting variant.

True dat!!

I drove LHD in the UK for many years and even switched between LHD & RHD cars. You do get used to it. The only significant downside is that being on the wrong side of the car for the road you're on makes it very challenging to pass if you need to. However, with the little 60HP, you probably won't find yourself in that predicament too often.

Bruce Lancaster · 02-28-2013, 11:06 AM

Fun things...holding down clutch and brake with tippy toes while dealing with toll booth
Getting money to clerk and cheeseburger to face at the grease pit
Having your dog or a small child sit on the other side while you drive
If it's not your only ride, finding yourself sitting on the wrong side foolishly holding key out to nothing early in the morning...

Robert Dip · 02-28-2013, 11:07 AM

Another '35 3W happy guy......beautiful car, and interesting. Looking into the engine compartment, I see the firewall body side pieces have the X reveals which makes it a later year production. The rear taillight stands are the longer '36 style....bumpers are the correct '35. It would be interesting to know the manufacturing date of this car.... aren't we always curious? From one 3W owner to another, I know how proud you must be to have this great Ford.

juke joint johnny · 02-28-2013, 12:41 PM

The French call a rumble or Dickie seat a Spider , And I thought they had 8 Legs!!!

It's a Crazy World !!!!!! Love that Coupe Not even seen one in the UK!!!!

John Cochran

FlatheadTed · 02-28-2013, 01:33 PM

Great car ,I love the 35s ,just drive it .

jimTN · 02-28-2013, 04:42 PM

Perfect car for the mailman!

ford38v8 · 02-28-2013, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom Walker

Dear Boy (re-adjusting monocle) I think we were here first!

Actually, old man, we were "over there" also, and "Who is on first".

Jim · 02-28-2013, 07:59 PM

Mark: The english call the trunk the boot, having said that I'm I will start a good discussion. Thanks Jim

Ian NZ · 03-01-2013, 01:39 AM

Apparently in 1932 there was a batch of Ford vehicles made R.H.D for U.S rural postal deliverys.

George G · 03-02-2013, 12:08 PM

I'm thinking that car was made in Canada for the commonwealth countries. Brit, Aust, NZ
Countries with RHD

BLACKNRED · 03-04-2013, 02:41 AM

Definitely GB and NZ, possibly Sth Africa, more than likely not Oz.

Australia was making their own 5 window coupes, most 3 windows came in much later ( 50's and later ) via NZ.

Tudortomnz · 03-04-2013, 03:17 AM

3W Coupes were sent from Canada [ Ford Ontario] to GB , Sth Africa, India,Malaya & New Zealand but not to Australia where Ford Geelong [victoria] manufactured only the 5W Coupe.
There were also US sourced RHD 3W's sent to Argentina, Paraguay & Uruguay.
An English Ford V8 Coupe would be one of the rarest.

02-27-2013, 10:46 PM	#22
BLACKNRED Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: adelaide australia Posts: 179	Re: 1935 British Ford 3W - What Would You Do? Trunk Lid is referred to as Boot Lid, but if it is a dickie or rumble seat then it is just that.

02-28-2013, 12:43 AM	#23
Pete from OZ Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sydney - Australia Posts: 89	Re: 1935 British Ford 3W - What Would You Do? I love 35 3 Windows. It looks like a real good one you have there. I am sure I saw this on Craigslist early last year. Keep it RHD - I drive a LHD 35 out here in Australia and you get used to driving in the passenger seat position. In OZ we call the Trunk a Boot as BLACKNRED has mentioned. And we call a Rumble seat a Dickie Seat. Never heard anyone call it a Rumble seat down here.

02-28-2013, 01:35 AM	#24
52merc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new zealand Posts: 1,054	Re: 1935 British Ford 3W - What Would You Do? we also say bonnet for hood,,,,mudguards for fenders

02-28-2013, 02:29 AM	#25
ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 7,639	Re: 1935 British Ford 3W - What Would You Do? A bonnet? that's a hat for a girl, and mudflaps are for trucks. Yeah, variants alright. __________________ Alan

02-28-2013, 09:52 AM	#27
34pickup Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Huntsville Al Posts: 1,553	Re: 1935 British Ford 3W - What Would You Do? I agree that you should keep it as is. Its almost unique.As far as right hand drive, I was postman for many years and it only takes 5 minutes to get used to driving a right hand drive car on the right side of the road. Just be careful passing cars. __________________ Matt 24:36-41

02-28-2013, 10:15 AM	#28
Terry,OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 5,395	Re: 1935 British Ford 3W - What Would You Do? I too enjoy the car the way it is! Is that a key ignition switch on the dash just to the right of the steering column? If so it may be one of the only things I would change back to the column lock and switch and the dual gauges. Can you tell if these are the original body colors? Last edited by Terry,OH; 02-28-2013 at 10:20 AM.

02-28-2013, 11:06 AM	#30
Bruce Lancaster Member Emeritus Join Date: May 2010 Location: Madison, NJ Posts: 5,230	Re: 1935 British Ford 3W - What Would You Do? Fun things...holding down clutch and brake with tippy toes while dealing with toll booth Getting money to clerk and cheeseburger to face at the grease pit Having your dog or a small child sit on the other side while you drive If it's not your only ride, finding yourself sitting on the wrong side foolishly holding key out to nothing early in the morning...

02-28-2013, 11:07 AM	#31
Robert Dip Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Candiac, Qc. Posts: 483	Re: 1935 British Ford 3W - What Would You Do? Another '35 3W happy guy......beautiful car, and interesting. Looking into the engine compartment, I see the firewall body side pieces have the X reveals which makes it a later year production. The rear taillight stands are the longer '36 style....bumpers are the correct '35. It would be interesting to know the manufacturing date of this car.... aren't we always curious? From one 3W owner to another, I know how proud you must be to have this great Ford.

02-28-2013, 12:41 PM	#32
juke joint johnny Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: London England Posts: 908	Re: 1935 British Ford 3W - What Would You Do? The French call a rumble or Dickie seat a Spider , And I thought they had 8 Legs!!! It's a Crazy World !!!!!! Love that Coupe Not even seen one in the UK!!!! John Cochran

02-28-2013, 01:33 PM	#33
FlatheadTed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auckland Posts: 4,755	Re: 1935 British Ford 3W - What Would You Do? Great car ,I love the 35s ,just drive it . __________________ http://www.flatheadted.com Flathead Ted brake Floaters ,

02-28-2013, 04:42 PM	#34
jimTN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Powell, TN Posts: 2,645	Re: 1935 British Ford 3W - What Would You Do? Perfect car for the mailman!

02-28-2013, 07:59 PM	#36
Jim Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alto, Tx. Posts: 299	Re: 1935 British Ford 3W - What Would You Do? Mark: The english call the trunk the boot, having said that I'm I will start a good discussion. Thanks Jim

03-01-2013, 01:39 AM	#37
Ian NZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Taranaki, New Zealand Posts: 924	Re: 1935 British Ford 3W - What Would You Do? Apparently in 1932 there was a batch of Ford vehicles made R.H.D for U.S rural postal deliverys.

03-02-2013, 12:08 PM	#38
George G Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stony Plain Alberta Posts: 96	Re: 1935 British Ford 3W - What Would You Do? I'm thinking that car was made in Canada for the commonwealth countries. Brit, Aust, NZ Countries with RHD __________________ Mmmm Mmmm Grandma's cookin'

03-04-2013, 02:41 AM	#39
BLACKNRED Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: adelaide australia Posts: 179	Re: 1935 British Ford 3W - What Would You Do? Definitely GB and NZ, possibly Sth Africa, more than likely not Oz. Australia was making their own 5 window coupes, most 3 windows came in much later ( 50's and later ) via NZ.

03-04-2013, 03:17 AM	#40
Tudortomnz Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canterbury, New Zealand Posts: 1,242	Re: 1935 British Ford 3W - What Would You Do? 3W Coupes were sent from Canada [ Ford Ontario] to GB , Sth Africa, India,Malaya & New Zealand but not to Australia where Ford Geelong [victoria] manufactured only the 5W Coupe. There were also US sourced RHD 3W's sent to Argentina, Paraguay & Uruguay. An English Ford V8 Coupe would be one of the rarest.