The Ford Barn

jfulwider · 11-11-2012, 01:17 PM

I've always thought that I should have grown up in the 50's.

Merc Cruzer · 11-11-2012, 01:17 PM

Forgot to add the pictures...

mike42 · 11-11-2012, 02:21 PM

Fibber....Sinatra was my guy, but I still like Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis !

Jim · 11-11-2012, 05:22 PM

Well fella's, I'm 78 years young restoreing a 40 4 door and can't wait to get it on the road. Beleive me that I agree with all the above. Have a great veteran's day. Jim

flatheadfan · 11-11-2012, 02:24 PM

Fibber-

Add me to your "nostalgia club." When I drive one of my old relics the problems of the world disappear in the rear-view mirror. Priceless!

Tom

1937pickup · 11-11-2012, 02:27 PM

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Fellas, based on where this post is going-I thought this song would be appropiate.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puGQsQux80k

Ken/Alabama · 11-11-2012, 10:29 PM

Im with you Fibber, I drive my old 40 just about everyday for the same reasons. Im 52 and have driving a 40 for the last 25 yrs.

4t8v8 · 11-11-2012, 11:41 PM

I grew up in the 50's. Loved the "new" Fords then and now the "old" Fords. My 1st good vehicle was a '48 F1 (fairly new, then). Loved listening to the old gal run and still do. My F1 isn't the same one, but the flathead in it is. I know who Harry James is and remember when Mystery Train and Hound Dog were 1st played on the radio. Those were good days. Much simpler then.

Fibber Mcgee · 11-12-2012, 02:20 AM

It makes me feel good to know others feel the same and its interesting hearing some of the other reasons. If I had the money I'd build a 40s town where tourists could come in but if you lived there you couldn't have cellphones in public and only period correct cars. We'd have a town square with a malt shop and movie house(only black and white) and our own airstrip with hangers that would be free rent to anyone with a WWII plane. Oh yeah if you come in our town with your pants sagging or vulgar tshirts you spend the night in jail with a trip to the city limits in the morning. Oh yeah AM radio with good shows and music and full service gas stations and a tow truck that can jump a 6 volt battery. I've really spent to much time thinking of this....

flatmotor40 · 11-12-2012, 06:00 AM

I've always been in cars since I was a kid in the early 60's and gone from drag cars to hot rods to classics now my 40 conv w 29 roadster and just bought a 35Chevy 2dr Standard to go along with my 55 Chevy so just drive each one when I need to go to the store or anywhere.Leave the newer cars in the garage.And who needs a radio when you listen to a hopped up flathead with Smitty's and a good Reed cam

Vic Piano · 11-12-2012, 07:06 AM

I've always loved Ford cars/trucks, especially from the Flathead V8 era. In particular, I prefer convertibles and I'm very fortunate to have (what I consider to be nice cars that I wanted, but couldn't afford, when I was younger) that I enjoy driving and working on...

oldbugger · 11-12-2012, 07:27 AM

Kicked out of town for sagging pants, My wife says I started that look in the 60"s after bending over the fender to long, working on the old Fords.

rosenkranswa · 11-12-2012, 08:47 AM

I'm a history buff, old Fords and old airplanes - the old Fords are more affordable. My family enjoy doing the living history that goes with our Model T's, A's and V8's and we all have period attire for each era. Do I want to go back to the 20's, 30's, or 40's? I'm not sure I do, but I love talking about them and driving the cars.

wspiker · 11-12-2012, 09:58 PM

Thank you guys.................This helps! I recently retired, July '11. I decided to search for a 'duplicate' of my first car. It was a black, 1940 Ford Tudor Sedan, Summer 1959. I found the perfect car for me out of Florida. I got delivery thirteen months ago. It has been 'great' ever since. The big difference is that it is NOT an everyday driver; it is a 'toy'. So, I get to 'play' with it and not rely on it to get to my job at the body shop, janitor at the barber shop and the counter guy at the local hamburger stand,i.e. called the 'Dump'.

I tried to 'paste' a picture of me with the first Ford. But, it didn't work; I don't know how to do it? I have a lot to learn.............

Rand · 11-12-2012, 10:43 PM

It's Therapy for me to just tinker and drive my Mercury
Randy

Gumpy · 11-13-2012, 10:30 AM

Old cars --I can recall a 53 ford wagon i purchased from a tow yard in vallejo,ca
and paid 150. bucks for it they towed to my place for $50. I can remember putting it on a concrete slab at the house and fiddling with it and cleaned up the battery terminals, at that very moment a frank sinatra song started singing on the radio,,it startled me and i thought this car is coming alive...I put an old generator and cracked fan belt on it and it started right up...old fords never die!!

Torchie · 11-13-2012, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fibber Mcgee

Not exactly on topic but....... How many of you drive old Fords just because you like old Fords or are like me and drive old Fords because you wish you were living in the era your old Ford was built? Am I the only one who likes to drive down a road and turn on some Harry James and forget about the world we live in today?

Felt that way when I was 14. Still feel that way and I am closing in on 60.
Used to lead an 18 piece Big Band and even opened a ballroom. How's that for living in the past.LOL

1949FORD · 11-14-2012, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fibber Mcgee

Not exactly on topic but....... How many of you drive old Fords just because you like old Fords or are like me and drive old Fords because you wish you were living in the era your old Ford was built? Am I the only one who likes to drive down a road and turn on some Harry James and forget about the world we live in today?

im exactly like you! ive always wanted to live in the 40s-50s, and ive always loved that era for cars, and just basic technology. cars these days are just a bunch of electrical bull sh*t. i love the simplicity of vehicles in the early 1900s. these days, we decide to put a friggen television in the car.... i ask, "why?"

Cool Hand Lurker · 11-15-2012, 10:07 AM

I learned to drive in the early '50s in my Dad's '36 Ford Fordor. Love that flathead sound.

We are soooo lucky that the only old cars that have survived in any numbers are FORDS !!!!

estout81 · 11-15-2012, 10:26 AM

I have a '48 F-1 with a "hopped-up" Merc flathead that I drive as often as possible. Living in Ohio kind of limits driving this time of year til spring.

Weather man says sunny but cold thru weekend so may go for a few drives before snow flies.

11-11-2012, 01:17 PM	#1
jfulwider Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, Virgina Posts: 11	Re: How serious are you? I've always thought that I should have grown up in the 50's.

11-11-2012, 02:21 PM	#3
mike42 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Gaylord, Michigan Posts: 1,628	Re: How serious are you? Fibber....Sinatra was my guy, but I still like Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis !

11-11-2012, 05:22 PM	#4
Jim Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alto, Tx. Posts: 299	Re: How serious are you? Well fella's, I'm 78 years young restoreing a 40 4 door and can't wait to get it on the road. Beleive me that I agree with all the above. Have a great veteran's day. Jim

11-11-2012, 02:24 PM	#5
flatheadfan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: West Michigan Posts: 1,218	Re: How serious are you? Fibber- Add me to your "nostalgia club." When I drive one of my old relics the problems of the world disappear in the rear-view mirror. Priceless! Tom

11-11-2012, 02:27 PM	#6
1937pickup Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 586	Re: How serious are you? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Fellas, based on where this post is going-I thought this song would be appropiate. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puGQsQux80k

11-11-2012, 11:41 PM	#8
4t8v8 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 526	Re: How serious are you? I grew up in the 50's. Loved the "new" Fords then and now the "old" Fords. My 1st good vehicle was a '48 F1 (fairly new, then). Loved listening to the old gal run and still do. My F1 isn't the same one, but the flathead in it is. I know who Harry James is and remember when Mystery Train and Hound Dog were 1st played on the radio. Those were good days. Much simpler then.

11-12-2012, 02:20 AM	#9
Fibber Mcgee Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Callahan Fla Posts: 1,152	Re: How serious are you? It makes me feel good to know others feel the same and its interesting hearing some of the other reasons. If I had the money I'd build a 40s town where tourists could come in but if you lived there you couldn't have cellphones in public and only period correct cars. We'd have a town square with a malt shop and movie house(only black and white) and our own airstrip with hangers that would be free rent to anyone with a WWII plane. Oh yeah if you come in our town with your pants sagging or vulgar tshirts you spend the night in jail with a trip to the city limits in the morning. Oh yeah AM radio with good shows and music and full service gas stations and a tow truck that can jump a 6 volt battery. I've really spent to much time thinking of this.... __________________ Wanted, a car with a " Dynaflex Superflowing Unijet Turbovasculator which is Syncromeshed to the Multicoil Hydrotensioned Dual vacuum Dynomometer. "

11-12-2012, 06:00 AM	#10
flatmotor40 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 650	Re: How serious are you? I've always been in cars since I was a kid in the early 60's and gone from drag cars to hot rods to classics now my 40 conv w 29 roadster and just bought a 35Chevy 2dr Standard to go along with my 55 Chevy so just drive each one when I need to go to the store or anywhere.Leave the newer cars in the garage.And who needs a radio when you listen to a hopped up flathead with Smitty's and a good Reed cam

11-12-2012, 07:06 AM	#11
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,612	Re: How serious are you? I've always loved Ford cars/trucks, especially from the Flathead V8 era. In particular, I prefer convertibles and I'm very fortunate to have (what I consider to be nice cars that I wanted, but couldn't afford, when I was younger) that I enjoy driving and working on... __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

11-12-2012, 07:27 AM	#12
oldbugger Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Holland Mi Posts: 761	Re: How serious are you? Kicked out of town for sagging pants, My wife says I started that look in the 60"s after bending over the fender to long, working on the old Fords.

11-12-2012, 08:47 AM	#13
rosenkranswa Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Malvern, PA Posts: 361	Re: How serious are you? I'm a history buff, old Fords and old airplanes - the old Fords are more affordable. My family enjoy doing the living history that goes with our Model T's, A's and V8's and we all have period attire for each era. Do I want to go back to the 20's, 30's, or 40's? I'm not sure I do, but I love talking about them and driving the cars. __________________ Wayne @ Barb Malvern '19 T Speedster '26 T Touring '29 A Roadster '30 AA Stakebed '30 A Pickup '30 A Town Sedan '31 A Station Wagon '38 Columbia Girls bike (WWII) '40 Elgin Boys bike (WWII) '42 Super Deluxe Tudor '42 Willys MB Jeep '43 Willys MBT Trailer '43 M3A4 Hand Cart '43 Harley Davidson 42WLA with sidecar

11-12-2012, 09:58 PM	#14
wspiker Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 190	Re: How serious are you? Thank you guys.................This helps! I recently retired, July '11. I decided to search for a 'duplicate' of my first car. It was a black, 1940 Ford Tudor Sedan, Summer 1959. I found the perfect car for me out of Florida. I got delivery thirteen months ago. It has been 'great' ever since. The big difference is that it is NOT an everyday driver; it is a 'toy'. So, I get to 'play' with it and not rely on it to get to my job at the body shop, janitor at the barber shop and the counter guy at the local hamburger stand,i.e. called the 'Dump'. I tried to 'paste' a picture of me with the first Ford. But, it didn't work; I don't know how to do it? I have a lot to learn.............

11-12-2012, 10:43 PM	#15
Rand Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Buford, GA Posts: 380	Re: How serious are you? It's Therapy for me to just tinker and drive my Mercury Randy

11-13-2012, 10:30 AM	#16
Gumpy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sf bay area Posts: 1,464	Re: How serious are you? Old cars --I can recall a 53 ford wagon i purchased from a tow yard in vallejo,ca and paid 150. bucks for it they towed to my place for $50. I can remember putting it on a concrete slab at the house and fiddling with it and cleaned up the battery terminals, at that very moment a frank sinatra song started singing on the radio,,it startled me and i thought this car is coming alive...I put an old generator and cracked fan belt on it and it started right up...old fords never die!! __________________ "I believe God is managing affairs and that He doesn't need any advice from me. With God in Charge, I believe everything will work out for the best in the end. So what is there to worry about". Quote by Henry Ford

11-15-2012, 10:07 AM	#19
Cool Hand Lurker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Minn Posts: 1,583	Re: How serious are you? I learned to drive in the early '50s in my Dad's '36 Ford Fordor. Love that flathead sound. We are soooo lucky that the only old cars that have survived in any numbers are FORDS !!!!

11-15-2012, 10:26 AM	#20
estout81 BANNED Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Utica, Ohio Posts: 522	Re: How serious are you? I have a '48 F-1 with a "hopped-up" Merc flathead that I drive as often as possible. Living in Ohio kind of limits driving this time of year til spring. Weather man says sunny but cold thru weekend so may go for a few drives before snow flies.