The Ford Barn

BILL WILLIAMSON · 10-03-2012, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by hotrodderhaag

It's nice Real solid one coat of paint other than the original. Mechanically is good I have just installed all new wiring harness and engine gaskets .. We have put 500 miles on it since we got it home. I like it the way it is. If I was to ever do anything to it, I have a 1937 v8-60 flat head that's all rebuilt. But the banger does fine the way it is.. Could use a radiator. Little crusty. And the wife insisted on us having it there at the wedding. She helped me string the new harness today ..

hotrodderhaag, (For the lack of a real name)
Are you guys t-t-t-twins?? From the looks of the Chattanooga shoe shine, I suspect it's the L/H guy gettin' hitched.
You, my man are pathetic, stringin' wires! You sposed' to be on a honeymoon, you got an easy 50 years ahead to string wires.
Seriously, I wish you both the very, very, best.
I had my honey, Pat, for a marvelous 55 1/2 years before she passed away on her birthday, this June. She's whole & perfect now, WHAT A BIRTHDAY PRESENT SHE RECEIVED!! Bill W.

larrys40 · 10-03-2012, 11:49 PM

I second Gars comment on the V8-60. I've driven a few in Model A's... and you will find that a stock Model A will walk away from a V8-60 anyday. They are underpowered and the Model A engine has much more torque, despite the horsepower difference.
Just my experience.
Larry S.

Barney · 10-04-2012, 12:07 AM

Hi,
I wish you the best. Enjoy your Model A.
I hope the bride has not ruined the wedding-dress as she sits on the rusty-red fender.

Greetings from Switzerland
Barney

hotrodderhaag · 10-04-2012, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by BILL WILLIAMSON

hotrodderhaag, (For the lack of a real name)
Are you guys t-t-t-twins?? From the looks of the Chattanooga shoe shine, I suspect it's the L/H guy gettin' hitched.
You, my man are pathetic, stringin' wires! You sposed' to be on a honeymoon, you got an easy 50 years ahead to string wires.
Seriously, I wish you both the very, very, best.
I had my honey, Pat, for a marvelous 55 1/2 years before she passed away on her birthday, this June. She's whole & perfect now, WHAT A BIRTHDAY PRESENT SHE RECEIVED!! Bill W.

I already returned from my honey moon.. spend over a week on the beach.. so when i got home we worked on the car.. and she enjoys it as much as i do.. and as far as the name, that was from the hamb site, i used the same one so i wouldnt forget

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thanks guys!!! i like the car the way it is with the 4 cyl. may beef it up some and make it more road worthy for todays roads... i like it nice and stock..

as far as that corn cob coupe.. YIKES.. WTF is the deal with the head lights, looks like a bug.. not cool.. atleast to me.

Special Coupe Frank · 10-04-2012, 10:09 AM

H-R-H,

Congratulations on your marriage - I wish you many years of love & happiness.

Congratulations on the coupe too... keep the 4-banger...

I've been driving my unrestored, 88,000 mile '28 Special Coupe for the last three years / 8,000 miles, and it gets along just fine even on a tired motor...

The V-8 60 is a neat look in an A, but some old timers have told me the same thing as the others here in this thread - it's underpowered and underwhelming.

From what I've learned here, a higher compression head (5.5:1) is the single biggest driveability improvement one can make to an A, just make sure your babbit is good and bearings are adjusted properly before boosting the CR.

The next best improvements are enlarging the bore of the stock intake and performance-tuning the stock Zenith, or running the Webber 2-bbl down draft.

Enjoy your car and keep in touch here !

Regards,

SC Frank

larrys40 · 10-04-2012, 11:36 AM

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I mirror Gars comments on the v8 60. I've driven several with a 60. They were all underpowered, low on acceleration and torque. You will find a good stock healthy Model A engine has more power and speed, and torque than the V860 anyday.
Larry S

road_king · 10-04-2012, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordan

Dont change a thing! I like it just the way it is. Congratulations

Agreed! Love it

hotrodderhaag · 10-04-2012, 10:14 PM

Yea I'm in agreement with you guys. I'm keeping the 4 banger. I put a head gasket in it today and a water pump. Sure runs a lot better and cooler. Me and the wife took it out for ice cream... Ended up talking to three different guys .. This car is pretty popular around here.. I like that its not restored or fixed up... It's an eye catcher and its safe to drive the way it is.. Been ordering alot of stuff from macs auto.. There parts are okay I guess. Had a few snags but she's back up and on the road

JimK1930A · 10-06-2012, 12:30 PM

I just saw that building with all the signs on it last weekend when I was in Waverly, MN for a wedding. I didn't see the Model A though.
Out that way, there was a barn fresh Model A Sedan for sale along side the road.
I didn't have my camera along to any pictures.

10-03-2012, 11:49 PM	#22
larrys40 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St Charles , Missouri Posts: 2,033	Re: my new model a coupe I second Gars comment on the V8-60. I've driven a few in Model A's... and you will find that a stock Model A will walk away from a V8-60 anyday. They are underpowered and the Model A engine has much more torque, despite the horsepower difference. Just my experience. Larry S.

10-04-2012, 12:07 AM	#23
Barney Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Switzerland Posts: 93	Re: my new model a coupe Hi, I wish you the best. Enjoy your Model A. I hope the bride has not ruined the wedding-dress as she sits on the rusty-red fender. Greetings from Switzerland Barney

10-04-2012, 10:09 AM	#25
Special Coupe Frank Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northeast Penna Posts: 2,108	Re: my new model a coupe H-R-H, Congratulations on your marriage - I wish you many years of love & happiness. Congratulations on the coupe too... keep the 4-banger... I've been driving my unrestored, 88,000 mile '28 Special Coupe for the last three years / 8,000 miles, and it gets along just fine even on a tired motor... The V-8 60 is a neat look in an A, but some old timers have told me the same thing as the others here in this thread - it's underpowered and underwhelming. From what I've learned here, a higher compression head (5.5:1) is the single biggest driveability improvement one can make to an A, just make sure your babbit is good and bearings are adjusted properly before boosting the CR. The next best improvements are enlarging the bore of the stock intake and performance-tuning the stock Zenith, or running the Webber 2-bbl down draft. Enjoy your car and keep in touch here ! Regards, SC Frank

10-04-2012, 11:36 AM	#26
larrys40 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St Charles , Missouri Posts: 2,033	Re: my new model a coupe Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I mirror Gars comments on the v8 60. I've driven several with a 60. They were all underpowered, low on acceleration and torque. You will find a good stock healthy Model A engine has more power and speed, and torque than the V860 anyday. Larry S

10-04-2012, 10:14 PM	#28
hotrodderhaag Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Mooresville Nc Posts: 150	Re: my new model a coupe Yea I'm in agreement with you guys. I'm keeping the 4 banger. I put a head gasket in it today and a water pump. Sure runs a lot better and cooler. Me and the wife took it out for ice cream... Ended up talking to three different guys .. This car is pretty popular around here.. I like that its not restored or fixed up... It's an eye catcher and its safe to drive the way it is.. Been ordering alot of stuff from macs auto.. There parts are okay I guess. Had a few snags but she's back up and on the road

10-06-2012, 12:30 PM	#29
JimK1930A Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Minneapolis,MN Posts: 178	Re: my new model a coupe I just saw that building with all the signs on it last weekend when I was in Waverly, MN for a wedding. I didn't see the Model A though. Out that way, there was a barn fresh Model A Sedan for sale along side the road. I didn't have my camera along to any pictures.