The Ford Barn

colin1928 · 06-24-2014, 05:00 AM

Because my pickup looks better for it,s age then I do

[email protected] · 06-24-2014, 05:17 AM

My "go to" tool of choice for all adjustments to my cars when they don't run right is a BFHammer.

Coming to you today from beautiful French Lick where the whole town was a SPA yesterday afternoon.

Hoogah · 06-24-2014, 07:55 AM

...coz I bought Pooch's car but he wouldn't sell me his unique spinning avatar, so I had to get one of my own. AND I enjoy displaying my car's cheeky white walls, which are kind of "out there" on this survivor and upset the purists!!

Farrell In Vancouver · 06-24-2014, 08:07 AM

I am lucky to be the head wrench on these cars. from the left, my 28' Special coupe, my fathers 30' Pick-up and then his 29' Tudor. We are almost ready to add the fourth to the herd, my 31' short wheel base AA stake bed on duals. Then we'll have one from each year. Guess I'll up-date the avatar then. Its been fun, its been frustrating, and its a great excuse to hang in the shop and share a beer or two with my Dad.

Glenn of northport · 06-24-2014, 08:19 AM

2 Woodies--1 for land --1 for sea

JohnLaVoy · 06-24-2014, 08:54 AM

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The car we take on road trips. 1929 Town Sedan that has travel the roads of much of the United States, current picture is from the Blue Ridge Parkway Tour last year.

Rowdy · 06-24-2014, 10:15 AM

Mix of NOS and old Mallory parts, does it get any better having things like this stashed for later use. Rod

JTW · 06-24-2014, 11:07 AM

I was about a year or two old and my father made a sandbox for me to play in but the Model T fire truck beside it was always where I headed instead - mother took a picture.

sidevalve8ba · 06-24-2014, 11:16 AM

I have no earthly idea.

No, actually I had a '49 that was my first flathead. Been hooked ever since.

TDO · 06-24-2014, 11:36 AM

Kind of car I always wanted Finally got it after I retired. complete tear down and put back together myself.

al's28/33 · 06-24-2014, 06:24 PM

Because I have TWO beauties to show off for you guys!

1930pu · 06-24-2014, 08:00 PM

My 3 cars, 1930 rpu I had since 1985 finally finished it last June, 1937 4 door humpback my father started to restore and wasn't able to finish so I finished it without him knowing and surprised him with it about 4 years ago ( worth all the effort and time to see his face when he first saw it) and the 1930 coupe (I know it is a hot rod) bought the cut up body in 1973 me and my dad built it, sold it in 1988 and was able to buy it back in 2012, nothing like getting the first car you and your dad built together back, that is why I used that picture

zzlegend · 06-24-2014, 11:44 PM

He ran, and so did she. But I know she liked white walls.

stouchton · 06-25-2014, 03:50 PM

No good stories like zzlegend!!!

Mine was simply the first time I drove a Model A, and if you look real close my son is sitting next to me. He was 6 at the time. Figured I would retake this picture each year and watch him grow up. Hopefully in 10 years we will swap positions and he will be taking me for a ride!

Great Lakes Greg · 06-25-2014, 05:00 PM

I have always loved the U.S.A. colors furiously flapping in the wind as I run down the road. Model A's go too fast and the flags get shredded, but the Model T just pokes along and all is well.

RUNNERBUN · 06-25-2014, 05:31 PM

Mine reflects my attitude to life. Life is too short to take all things too seriously. Enjoy your family, your hobby and your possessions. Today is the first day of the rest of your life, make the most of it. Smile and stay happy.
"Now, let me get back to adjusting those points, I'm still having a little trouble. Might try a smaller hammer"

aford193031 · 06-25-2014, 09:23 PM

Mine is a picture of the Town Sedan and Grandpa about 1963. He bought it in 1952.

caboose · 06-26-2014, 11:37 AM

This is our weekend cottage at our farm in East Texas.

Caboose

37Benny · 06-26-2014, 02:15 PM

well if you buy a '37 Ford truck brochure you'll find a picture of a '37 Deluxe Panel Truck painted green, the same green I want to paint mine..i'd post pics of my Model A tudor..but it's in a billion pcs right now

Benny

KenCoupe · 06-26-2014, 06:49 PM

I wanted either a Model T or Model A since I was about 9 years old. When I finally was able to get one (40 years later), I decided the Model A was the one to get because it was more practical to drive. I know (now) the wheels are not Model A, and few other things are not either, but I am not a strict purist. Cars are meant to be driven and I drive mine. The avatar is my pride and joy.

06-24-2014, 05:00 AM	#1
colin1928 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Australa Melbourne Posts: 878	Re: Explain why you chose your avatar ...... Because my pickup looks better for it,s age then I do

06-24-2014, 05:17 AM	#2
[email protected] Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 741	Re: Explain why you chose your avatar ...... My "go to" tool of choice for all adjustments to my cars when they don't run right is a BFHammer. Coming to you today from beautiful French Lick where the whole town was a SPA yesterday afternoon.

06-24-2014, 07:55 AM	#3
Hoogah Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia Posts: 800	Re: Explain why you chose your avatar ...... ...coz I bought Pooch's car but he wouldn't sell me his unique spinning avatar, so I had to get one of my own. AND I enjoy displaying my car's cheeky white walls, which are kind of "out there" on this survivor and upset the purists!!

06-24-2014, 08:07 AM	#4
Farrell In Vancouver Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pitt Meadows BC Posts: 1,003	Re: Explain why you chose your avatar ...... I am lucky to be the head wrench on these cars. from the left, my 28' Special coupe, my fathers 30' Pick-up and then his 29' Tudor. We are almost ready to add the fourth to the herd, my 31' short wheel base AA stake bed on duals. Then we'll have one from each year. Guess I'll up-date the avatar then. Its been fun, its been frustrating, and its a great excuse to hang in the shop and share a beer or two with my Dad.

06-24-2014, 08:19 AM	#5
Glenn of northport Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: northport mi Posts: 87	Re: Explain why you chose your avatar ...... 2 Woodies--1 for land --1 for sea

06-24-2014, 08:54 AM	#6
JohnLaVoy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Rocklin, CA Posts: 779	Re: Explain why you chose your avatar ...... Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The car we take on road trips. 1929 Town Sedan that has travel the roads of much of the United States, current picture is from the Blue Ridge Parkway Tour last year.

06-24-2014, 10:15 AM	#7
Rowdy BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gothenburg Nebraska Just off I-80 Posts: 4,893	Re: Explain why you chose your avatar ...... Mix of NOS and old Mallory parts, does it get any better having things like this stashed for later use. Rod

06-24-2014, 11:07 AM	#8
JTW Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Owls Head Posts: 257	Re: Explain why you chose your avatar ...... I was about a year or two old and my father made a sandbox for me to play in but the Model T fire truck beside it was always where I headed instead - mother took a picture. __________________ Driving old Fords since 1947

06-24-2014, 11:16 AM	#9
sidevalve8ba Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Harrisonburg, VA Posts: 915	Re: Explain why you chose your avatar ...... I have no earthly idea. No, actually I had a '49 that was my first flathead. Been hooked ever since. Last edited by sidevalve8ba; 06-25-2014 at 03:59 PM.

06-24-2014, 11:36 AM	#10
TDO Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Enterprise, WV. Posts: 460	Re: Explain why you chose your avatar ...... Kind of car I always wanted Finally got it after I retired. complete tear down and put back together myself.

06-24-2014, 06:24 PM	#11
al's28/33 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 1,681	Re: Explain why you chose your avatar ...... Because I have TWO beauties to show off for you guys! __________________ 1928 "A" Phaeton (mid year with many early features) 1933 "V8" Closed-Cab Pickup Truck (originally a Model B, 4 Cylinder dating to May, 1933)

06-24-2014, 08:00 PM	#12
1930pu Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kingston, Pa. Posts: 152	Re: Explain why you chose your avatar ...... My 3 cars, 1930 rpu I had since 1985 finally finished it last June, 1937 4 door humpback my father started to restore and wasn't able to finish so I finished it without him knowing and surprised him with it about 4 years ago ( worth all the effort and time to see his face when he first saw it) and the 1930 coupe (I know it is a hot rod) bought the cut up body in 1973 me and my dad built it, sold it in 1988 and was able to buy it back in 2012, nothing like getting the first car you and your dad built together back, that is why I used that picture

06-24-2014, 11:44 PM	#13
zzlegend Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Reseda, Calif. Posts: 2,191	Re: Explain why you chose your avatar ...... He ran, and so did she. But I know she liked white walls.

06-25-2014, 03:50 PM	#14
stouchton Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Pottstown, PA Posts: 342	Re: Explain why you chose your avatar ...... No good stories like zzlegend!!! Mine was simply the first time I drove a Model A, and if you look real close my son is sitting next to me. He was 6 at the time. Figured I would retake this picture each year and watch him grow up. Hopefully in 10 years we will swap positions and he will be taking me for a ride!

06-25-2014, 05:00 PM	#15
Great Lakes Greg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,369	Re: Explain why you chose your avatar ...... I have always loved the U.S.A. colors furiously flapping in the wind as I run down the road. Model A's go too fast and the flags get shredded, but the Model T just pokes along and all is well.

06-25-2014, 05:31 PM	#16
RUNNERBUN Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Queensland Australia Posts: 640	Re: Explain why you chose your avatar ...... Mine reflects my attitude to life. Life is too short to take all things too seriously. Enjoy your family, your hobby and your possessions. Today is the first day of the rest of your life, make the most of it. Smile and stay happy. "Now, let me get back to adjusting those points, I'm still having a little trouble. Might try a smaller hammer" __________________ Adjust your points with gentle blows of a 2 pound hammer

06-25-2014, 09:23 PM	#17
aford193031 Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Pearland, Texas Posts: 85	Re: Explain why you chose your avatar ...... Mine is a picture of the Town Sedan and Grandpa about 1963. He bought it in 1952.

06-26-2014, 11:37 AM	#18
caboose Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Sulphur Springs & Saltillo, Texas Posts: 135	Re: Explain why you chose your avatar ...... This is our weekend cottage at our farm in East Texas. Caboose

06-26-2014, 02:15 PM	#19
37Benny Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: wet side of washington Posts: 215	Re: Explain why you chose your avatar ...... well if you buy a '37 Ford truck brochure you'll find a picture of a '37 Deluxe Panel Truck painted green, the same green I want to paint mine..i'd post pics of my Model A tudor..but it's in a billion pcs right now Benny __________________ 1937 Ford 1 1/2 ton Deluxe Panel (78-80D) 1937 Ford Deluxe 4dr Touring Sdn (78-73D) 1928 Ford Model A Tudor Sdn (55-A) 1928 Ford Model A TBD MTFCI & AACA Tacoma Model T Club Tyee Old Car Club Gallopin Gertie Model A Club

06-26-2014, 06:49 PM	#20
KenCoupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 241	Re: Explain why you chose your avatar ...... I wanted either a Model T or Model A since I was about 9 years old. When I finally was able to get one (40 years later), I decided the Model A was the one to get because it was more practical to drive. I know (now) the wheels are not Model A, and few other things are not either, but I am not a strict purist. Cars are meant to be driven and I drive mine. The avatar is my pride and joy.