The Ford Barn

HarveyH · 04-26-2015, 10:46 PM

Hey, don't let this thread die. Y'all post something interesting!

Harvey

Dennisford · 05-25-2015, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Fred K-OR

I started a Model A Huckster Group.

I know a Huckster is not a "true blue" Model A Ford type body but there are a number of them around. So all you "odd balls" let's join in together and share some ideas.

I am building a 1930 huckster I have a long way to go yet but was a rusted mess when I bought it .Several people told me I was nuts, I am retired with alot of patience.

Fred K-OR · 05-25-2015, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Dennisford

I am building a 1930 huckster I have a long way to go yet but was a rusted mess when I bought it .Several people told me I was nuts, I am retired with alot of patience.

Go for it! Mine was an old 1929 Model A pickup before being ruined in the 1950's(by me). It was a challenge but the end result was worth it.

Have fun with it.

Fred K-OR · 05-25-2015, 09:20 PM

The final result.

fritznbud · 05-25-2015, 09:22 PM

I removed the black paint from the bed of my Huckster and gave it a few coats of sealer. I've been meaning to do this since I bought her.

quardt5 · 12-16-2015, 12:50 PM

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This car has been part of my family since the Mid 70's. It started out as a Tudor Sedan and the body was sold to apply this Hudson Wagon Works body. My Grandfather, Father and I completed the frame off in the early 80's. Question I have is in all the pictures I have seen and searched for the Huckster body's do not have the added cab windows behind the driver and passenger. Is this a rare body style? Does anyone have any details.

Thanks
Mark

Fred K-OR · 12-16-2015, 02:07 PM

Mark, don't know about the body style. But it sure looks like a good thing to have in a huckster body. I sometimes wish I had more room behind my seat.

Welcome to the group.

pgerhardt · 12-16-2015, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Dennisford

I am building a 1930 huckster I have a long way to go yet but was a rusted mess when I bought it .Several people told me I was nuts, I am retired with alot of patience.

I started with this (picture 1). When I dragged it home I was told I was nuts as well! They were all mighty impressed when I finished!

(picture 2). Take your time and stay the course. It will be worth it in the end.

kenparker · 12-16-2015, 06:17 PM

Very interesting thread. Went back and read every one of the 207 post. I have started a Huckster/truck/ c cab version. It is not perzactly a Huckster but I hope youse guys don't osterize me for it. Made from left over parts. 28 truck cab and hood. 30 fenders. and whatever I can find to clean out the shop. here are some pix and a crude drawing showing where it is headed. C cab 'cause doors are expensive.

Fred K-OR · 12-16-2015, 08:28 PM

Looks good. Go for it. A lot of fun building one of these.

Grybohhk · 03-13-2016, 08:36 PM

Anyone know which carriage builder built this style of Huckster body? Thanks!

Fred K-OR · 03-13-2016, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Grybohhk

Anyone know which carriage builder built this style of Huckster body? Thanks!

Looks like one of the ones that were actually built in the 30's as opposed to one of the newer ones currently being built.

My (new type) huckster was patterned after ones that were built back in the 30's by a York-Hoover company.

Capt Quahog · 03-13-2016, 11:26 PM

Somebody said that if a person joins the Model A Ford Huckster group that the wearing of a Donald Trump hair wig is mandatory.

turnpikecrusier · 03-14-2016, 06:01 AM

Grybohhk, That body looks the same as mine which was built by Martin Perry

Fred K-OR · 03-14-2016, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Capt Quahog

Somebody said that if a person joins the Model A Ford Huckster group that the wearing of a Donald Trump hair wig is mandatory.

Capt, don't know is I should laugh or see this as an insult.

. But a good wig for me would take care of a possible sunburn if it ever stops raining in good old Portland.

oldhippie · 09-04-2016, 12:34 AM

Picked up this x milk truck, don't look close...
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California Travieso · 09-04-2016, 01:56 PM

Oldhippie,

Where was the picture taken? I would guess Old Town Salinas, CA, since the sign read "Steinbeck Restaurant."

David Serrano

oldhippie · 09-06-2016, 06:30 PM

Yes stienbeck's boyhood home. Now museum/restaurant.

glenn in camino · 09-06-2016, 07:38 PM

Most of them were originally painted green and not clear varnish.

jeep44 · 09-07-2016, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by glenn in camino

Most of them were originally painted green and not clear varnish.

That's how my mother remembered a huckster that was in our small town back in the '30s and '40s-the body was green, like this one.

04-26-2015, 10:46 PM	#201
HarveyH Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Houston Area Posts: 69	Re: Model A Huckster Group Hey, don't let this thread die. Y'all post something interesting! Harvey __________________ 1930 Huckster Van (in progress) WW2 Ford A-powered Aircraft Tug 1942 Boeing N2S-3 ("Stearman") 1942 HD45 WLA 1970 BSA 650 Lightning

12-16-2015, 02:07 PM	#207
Fred K-OR Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stayton, Oregon Posts: 3,806	Re: Model A Huckster Group Mark, don't know about the body style. But it sure looks like a good thing to have in a huckster body. I sometimes wish I had more room behind my seat. Welcome to the group. __________________ Fred Kroon 1929 Std Coupe 1929 Huckster

12-16-2015, 08:28 PM	#210
Fred K-OR Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stayton, Oregon Posts: 3,806	Re: Model A Huckster Group Looks good. Go for it. A lot of fun building one of these. __________________ Fred Kroon 1929 Std Coupe 1929 Huckster

03-13-2016, 11:26 PM	#213
Capt Quahog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Barren windswept mountain somewhere in bleak Northeastern Pennsylvania Posts: 294	Re: Model A Huckster Group Somebody said that if a person joins the Model A Ford Huckster group that the wearing of a Donald Trump hair wig is mandatory.

03-14-2016, 06:01 AM	#214
turnpikecrusier Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Roswell NM Posts: 162	Re: Model A Huckster Group Grybohhk, That body looks the same as mine which was built by Martin Perry

09-04-2016, 12:34 AM	#216
oldhippie Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 12	Re: Model A Huckster Group Picked up this x milk truck, don't look close... [IMG][/IMG] Last edited by oldhippie; 09-04-2016 at 12:39 AM.

09-04-2016, 01:56 PM	#217
California Travieso Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Moreno Valley, CA Posts: 1,041	Re: Model A Huckster Group Oldhippie, Where was the picture taken? I would guess Old Town Salinas, CA, since the sign read "Steinbeck Restaurant." David Serrano

09-06-2016, 06:30 PM	#218
oldhippie Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 12	Re: Model A Huckster Group Yes stienbeck's boyhood home. Now museum/restaurant.

09-06-2016, 07:38 PM	#219
glenn in camino Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camino, CA. Posts: 3,086	Re: Model A Huckster Group Most of them were originally painted green and not clear varnish.