The Ford Barn

Wick · 03-30-2014, 05:05 PM

In 2010 I found two Model T's on C.L in Bedford Va. Brought them home in the snow. The Family had a 3rd T there Dad had restored in 1959 and drove it the last time on New Years Eve 1999.The engine took to Knocking and they pushed it to the barn. He became ill and Passed a year later so the car was never fixed.
2 weeks ago the T came up on C.l. I emailed the owner but it was too late.He just listed it on flea-bay. I did bid but lost it. I told the owner if you have problems with the winner to call me. 2 days later I get the call!
When I was 30 miles away from picking up the car....it started Snowing until the T was on the trailer. The 3 sisters are together again!

Gary WA · 03-30-2014, 05:07 PM

nice story. now go to work. enjoy.

Joe K · 03-30-2014, 05:34 PM

I always liked the Model T. The Model A is "driveable" and sort of keeps up with traffic - but the Model T is a MACHINE.

And I like machines.

Good luck with these. MOst of the Model Ts in New England are either restored, or B25 Bombers, or iron ore in some farmer's backyard.

Joe K

Randy in Illinois · 03-30-2014, 07:47 PM

Damn wick, You much have a horseshoe some where were we can't see. Nice cars ! great find and story.

QGolden · 03-30-2014, 07:59 PM

Nice story Wick, I like a happy ending.

james hitchcock · 03-30-2014, 08:36 PM

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Great story. I love reunions.

700rpm · 03-30-2014, 08:39 PM

I like Model T's, and I'd have a '26-'27 coupe if my wife would allow it, I had a place to store it, I knew how to drive it, and modern traffic wasn't in such a crazy hurry. Three of those conditions are surmountable; I'll let you guess what #4 is.

henry's 31 · 03-30-2014, 08:40 PM

These look great to restore. I am glad you are saving them from becoming scrap metal and I know they will be on the road in the future. Enjoy the journey.

Henry's 31

rollingsculpture · 03-30-2014, 09:29 PM

cant imagine now just how many you have must be a heck of a collection!

Wick · 03-31-2014, 05:26 AM

The Touring car with no back body is on Youtube showing the first start in 60 years.
She has new tires and I drive her around. Will add a pickup bed to it soon.
I do know where a T is in a shed,parked there in 36. It's on my list.

03-30-2014, 05:05 PM	#1
Wick Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gwynn's Island Va Posts: 1,386	Not A...but another T comes home. In 2010 I found two Model T's on C.L in Bedford Va. Brought them home in the snow. The Family had a 3rd T there Dad had restored in 1959 and drove it the last time on New Years Eve 1999.The engine took to Knocking and they pushed it to the barn. He became ill and Passed a year later so the car was never fixed. 2 weeks ago the T came up on C.l. I emailed the owner but it was too late.He just listed it on flea-bay. I did bid but lost it. I told the owner if you have problems with the winner to call me. 2 days later I get the call! When I was 30 miles away from picking up the car....it started Snowing until the T was on the trailer. The 3 sisters are together again! Last edited by Wick; 09-29-2019 at 04:31 AM.

03-30-2014, 05:07 PM	#2
Gary WA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton,WA/Whidbey Island Posts: 4,101	Re: Not A...but another T comes home. nice story. now go to work. enjoy. __________________ www.whidbeymodelaclub.com

03-30-2014, 05:34 PM	#3
Joe K Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,188	Re: Not A...but another T comes home. I always liked the Model T. The Model A is "driveable" and sort of keeps up with traffic - but the Model T is a MACHINE. And I like machines. Good luck with these. MOst of the Model Ts in New England are either restored, or B25 Bombers, or iron ore in some farmer's backyard. Joe K __________________ Shudda kept the horse.

03-30-2014, 07:59 PM	#5
QGolden Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Alton, NH Posts: 1,231	Re: Not A...but another T comes home. Nice story Wick, I like a happy ending. __________________ It's not what people think they know that will hurt them, it is what they think they know that aint so! -Mark Twain. It is the very things that we think we know, that keep us from learning what we should know.- Unknown

03-30-2014, 08:36 PM	#6
james hitchcock Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Visalia Ca. Posts: 617	Re: Not A...but another T comes home. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Great story. I love reunions.

03-30-2014, 07:47 PM	#4
Randy in Illinois Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 193	Re: Not A...but another T comes home. Damn wick, You much have a horseshoe some where were we can't see. Nice cars ! great find and story.

03-30-2014, 08:39 PM	#7
700rpm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 5,902	Re: Not A...but another T comes home. I like Model T's, and I'd have a '26-'27 coupe if my wife would allow it, I had a place to store it, I knew how to drive it, and modern traffic wasn't in such a crazy hurry. Three of those conditions are surmountable; I'll let you guess what #4 is. __________________ Ray Horton, Portland, OR As you go through life, keep your eye on the donut, not the hole.

03-30-2014, 08:40 PM	#8
henry's 31 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Columbus(Cataula) Georgia Posts: 849	Re: Not A...but another T comes home. These look great to restore. I am glad you are saving them from becoming scrap metal and I know they will be on the road in the future. Enjoy the journey. Henry's 31

03-30-2014, 09:29 PM	#9
rollingsculpture Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Takoma park md Posts: 271	Re: Not A...but another T comes home. cant imagine now just how many you have must be a heck of a collection! __________________ Rust and roll will never die

03-31-2014, 05:26 AM	#10
Wick Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gwynn's Island Va Posts: 1,386	Re: Not A...but another T comes home. The Touring car with no back body is on Youtube showing the first start in 60 years. She has new tires and I drive her around. Will add a pickup bed to it soon. I do know where a T is in a shed,parked there in 36. It's on my list.