The Ford Barn

TomT/Williamsburg · 11-26-2025, 04:33 PM

If I have not commented already, leave it as is. No one will ever bother it but notice it more than any 1000 pt restoration at every car show!

The Art Doctor · 11-28-2025, 09:38 AM

My vote is to take it completely apart, mechanically refurbish where necessary, replace wiring with a proper reproduction, replace seals, gaskets and body mount rubbers and welting. Repair any popped stitches in the interior as required, remove and dry clean any textiles and reinstall over new batting. Paint nothing but instead clean, polish and wax everything. Reassemble in your usual careful manner as if competing in the Preservation Class at Pebble Beach with a Full Classic. Best of both worlds. You get to be yourself, and so does the car.

Kube · 11-29-2025, 11:10 AM

Voting ends tonight.
Thanks to all that have weighed in thus far.
This has been fun

Kube · 11-29-2025, 06:58 PM

Well guys, the results are final. I thank all that participated.
As I'd promised in post #25, I shall do what you folks voted for, that is, keep the patina.
Quite a landslide methinks.

Stay tuned

Leave it's appearance "as is" but make super road worthy (78) 91.76%
Do an over the top (correct) restoration. (7) 8.24%
Voters: (85). This poll is closed

Rochesterguy · 11-29-2025, 09:56 PM

Nothing better than a nice original unrestored vehicle. Only original once.
Make it mechanically sound, safe and drive it!

TJ · 11-30-2025, 12:25 PM

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Kube good choice. You will be amazed how people will gather around that nice original '36.

11-26-2025, 04:33 PM	#61
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,752	Re: So, my '36 sedan delivery: restore or leave the patina POLL If I have not commented already, leave it as is. No one will ever bother it but notice it more than any 1000 pt restoration at every car show! __________________ Run to the LA Roadster Show - 2016 My Run to Bonneville - 2013 My 32 5-Window Build My Run to the LSRU

11-28-2025, 09:38 AM	#62
The Art Doctor Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2025 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 226	Re: So, my '36 sedan delivery: restore or leave the patina POLL My vote is to take it completely apart, mechanically refurbish where necessary, replace wiring with a proper reproduction, replace seals, gaskets and body mount rubbers and welting. Repair any popped stitches in the interior as required, remove and dry clean any textiles and reinstall over new batting. Paint nothing but instead clean, polish and wax everything. Reassemble in your usual careful manner as if competing in the Preservation Class at Pebble Beach with a Full Classic. Best of both worlds. You get to be yourself, and so does the car.

11-29-2025, 11:10 AM	#63
Kube Super Moderator Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 10,547	Re: So, my '36 sedan delivery: restore or leave the patina POLL Voting ends tonight. Thanks to all that have weighed in thus far. This has been fun __________________ "I can explain it for you. However, I can't understand it for you".

11-29-2025, 06:58 PM	#64
Kube Super Moderator Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 10,547	Re: So, my '36 sedan delivery: restore or leave the patina POLL Well guys, the results are final. I thank all that participated. As I'd promised in post #25, I shall do what you folks voted for, that is, keep the patina. Quite a landslide methinks. Stay tuned Leave it's appearance "as is" but make super road worthy (78) 91.76% Do an over the top (correct) restoration. (7) 8.24% Voters: (85). This poll is closed __________________ "I can explain it for you. However, I can't understand it for you".

11-29-2025, 09:56 PM	#65
Rochesterguy Senior Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Rochester NH Posts: 408	Re: So, my '36 sedan delivery: restore or leave the patina POLL Nothing better than a nice original unrestored vehicle. Only original once. Make it mechanically sound, safe and drive it!

View Poll Results: Restore or not to restore...that's the question.
Leave it's appearance "as is" but make super road worthy	78	91.76%
Do an over the top (correct) restoration.	7	8.24%
Voters: 85. You may not vote on this poll

11-30-2025, 12:25 PM	#66
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,773	Re: So, my '36 sedan delivery: restore or leave the patina POLL Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Kube good choice. You will be amazed how people will gather around that nice original '36.