The Ford Barn

ronn · 02-29-2016, 03:42 PM

capn dan hit it on the head,
so what's your wife now wantin......................?

paybacks are a bitch.

Tom Wesenberg · 02-29-2016, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by captndan

For better or worse. I bought a restored A and didn't tell my wife. Now, we have never argued about money but have always discussed anything major. She does not like this beautiful car. So now she buys new furniture, plane tickets, and appliances without consulting me. How can I possibly say anything about her purchases with that beautiful Model A Coupe sitting and ready to drive in the garage?

Every time you come home with another Model A, your wife should come home with a Studebaker. You'd both come out winners.

Don S. · 02-29-2016, 05:20 PM

My wife of 33 years has always been there for me. No matter what I'm working on, if I need help, she's there. There have been times when she's not exactly thrilled about it, but still there. I was right in the middle of a long time project Dodge when my Model A came up. We went to look at it and she was the one who encouraged me to get it. She knew that I always wanted a Model A. When it's time to take it out for a ride, she's in the car before me! I think I'll keep her!

C26Pinelake · 02-29-2016, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Don S.

My wife of 33 years has always been there for me. No matter what I'm working on, if I need help, she's there. There have been times when she's not exactly thrilled about it, but still there. I was right in the middle of a long time project Dodge when my Model A came up. We went to look at it and she was the one who encouraged me to get it. She knew that I always wanted a Model A. When it's time to take it out for a ride, she's in the car before me! I think I'll keep her!

You have a very good woman there Don! Wayne

1Tudoor · 02-29-2016, 05:55 PM

Ford-M, You have the start for a great Model A calendar .
I'll take one when ready

I can attest to , "a good wife, a good life"

Bob

Bruce Adams · 02-29-2016, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Marshall V. Daut

Just wait - No good deed goes unpunished. When your roadster is finished and you can't wait to take your wife for the first ride with the top down, she'll say: "But, my hair will get all messed up!!! No, thanks. I'm not going." 'Don't think that'll happen??? Is there a married man in the crowd here with a convertible Model A, who hasn't gone through this same song and dance with his wife? I usually have to beg and plead with my wife to ride in one of our convertible Model A's because of the messed-up hair issue. I often end up going alone.
Hmmmm... Maybe that's why I have so many CONVERTIBLES???

Marshall

Buy her an era hat Marshall.

C26Pinelake · 02-29-2016, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Bruce Adams

Buy her an era hat Marshall.

You said beg and plead? Ask her once and leave without her ! Wayne

bobusnick104 · 03-04-2016, 01:35 PM

My fiancé likes old cars and is helpful when needed. If I tell her "road trip!", it means we are hitting the road with a U-Haul car hauler and bringing back another project. I think her thought is that it keeps me busy and out of trouble. It doesn't hurt that she likes car cruise also. I think I'll end the engagement and marry her. She's a keeper.

Rowdy · 03-04-2016, 01:42 PM

My wife helps from time to time. She also talked me out of selling the delivery last year. She also goes to some swapmeets with me and never compains when I stol somewhere to look for parts. Rod

C26Pinelake · 03-04-2016, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Rowdy

My wife helps from time to time. She also talked me out of selling the delivery last year. She also goes to some swapmeets with me and never compains when I stol somewhere to look for parts. Rod

You have a keeper Rowdy! Wayne

Synchro909 · 03-04-2016, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by bobusnick104

My fiancé likes old cars and is helpful when needed. If I tell her "road trip!", it means we are hitting the road with a U-Haul car hauler and bringing back another project. I think her thought is that it keeps me busy and out of trouble. It doesn't hurt that she likes car cruise also. I think I'll end the engagement and marry her. She's a keeper.

When he was about 19, my son had a girlfriend whose father had not long before, left with his secretary. The wife left behind was very bitter and when she saw me working on an old car (1929 Chrysler '65), she asked what ARE you doing - why would you bother?? "Still, I suppose", She said, "It does keep you at home" It took a long tie for me to get my teeth out of my tongue!!

Robi321 · 03-04-2016, 06:28 PM

I told my wife that I wanted to sell my Model T to buy an A, and she said "absolutely not, keep both". No complaints here...

ian Simpson · 03-06-2016, 12:01 AM

We have three collectors and a two car garage. I want to sell my 1975 MGB summer time daily driver, but she will not let me. Because she likes to drive the crap out of it too.

dansluck · 03-06-2016, 06:35 PM

I argued with myself for 4 days about a 1931 coupe. My wife said "Let's go see it" Turns out she had already bought it for me as a retirement present. Life is Good!

FrankWest · 03-06-2016, 07:18 PM

You are a lucky man.

C26Pinelake · 03-06-2016, 07:38 PM

ansluck;1254236]I argued with myself for 4 days about a 1931 coupe. My wife said "Let's go see it" Turns out she had already bought it for me as a retirement present. Life is Good![/QUOTE]

When you were searching for a wife, you did a great job selecting the one you did! Some of us are truly gifted! Wayne

02-29-2016, 03:42 PM	#21
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 7,873	Re: Unbelievable, wife offered to help !!!!! capn dan hit it on the head, so what's your wife now wantin......................? paybacks are a bitch.

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1Tudoor Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Upstate in NY's beautifull hills Posts: 173	Re: Unbelievable, wife offered to help !!!!! Ford-M, You have the start for a great Model A calendar . I'll take one when ready I can attest to , "a good wife, a good life" Bob Last edited by 1Tudoor; 02-29-2016 at 06:03 PM.

03-04-2016, 01:35 PM	#28
bobusnick104 Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: SW PA Posts: 87	Re: Unbelievable, wife offered to help !!!!! My fiancé likes old cars and is helpful when needed. If I tell her "road trip!", it means we are hitting the road with a U-Haul car hauler and bringing back another project. I think her thought is that it keeps me busy and out of trouble. It doesn't hurt that she likes car cruise also. I think I'll end the engagement and marry her. She's a keeper. __________________ It's only money, we'll make more tomorrow.

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03-04-2016, 06:28 PM	#32
Robi321 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Essex County NJ Posts: 29	Re: Unbelievable, wife offered to help !!!!! I told my wife that I wanted to sell my Model T to buy an A, and she said "absolutely not, keep both". No complaints here... __________________ 1925 Tudor (a work in progress) "You have two ears and one mouth for a reason, You should listen twice as much as you talk"

03-06-2016, 12:01 AM	#33
ian Simpson Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 709	Re: Unbelievable, wife offered to help !!!!! We have three collectors and a two car garage. I want to sell my 1975 MGB summer time daily driver, but she will not let me. Because she likes to drive the crap out of it too.

03-06-2016, 06:35 PM	#34
dansluck Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Nevada Posts: 245	Re: Unbelievable, wife offered to help !!!!! I argued with myself for 4 days about a 1931 coupe. My wife said "Let's go see it" Turns out she had already bought it for me as a retirement present. Life is Good!

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C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: Unbelievable, wife offered to help !!!!! ansluck;1254236]I argued with myself for 4 days about a 1931 coupe. My wife said "Let's go see it" Turns out she had already bought it for me as a retirement present. Life is Good![/QUOTE] When you were searching for a wife, you did a great job selecting the one you did! Some of us are truly gifted! Wayne