The Ford Barn

kiwitony · 08-11-2013, 10:13 PM

Hi Guys, I'm heading from Whangaparaoa to Masterton on Wednesday in my 37 pickup, any barners on the way to pop in and have a chat? I'm going to Brians to fit the 284 and then drive back.I may go north via Napier or even Gisborne, I will play it by ear a bit, as it depends on time. I'm looking forword to the trip though the weather is not looking good.Cheers Tony.

trevo · 08-12-2013, 12:57 AM

Yes Mate call by Trevo will be home fitting Mallory electronic to the 34 Roadster happy for you to call by for a brew 132 Wharerangi Road Napier just off Church Road down the road from the Mission winery 0272407789 txt is best thats a long trip!!
Get into strife we have alot of Early Ford V8 Clubmen in the area good luck.

Brian · 08-12-2013, 03:12 PM

Tony, The weather is fine in Masterton, where the sun always shines unless its raining. Have a good trip buddy, I'm sure your pickup will love the 284.

swoopNZ · 08-12-2013, 05:21 PM

I am in New Plymouth - intermittent rain at present.
You're welcome to call anytime.
06 755 0818
Chris.NZ.

my4dv8 · 08-12-2013, 08:09 PM

Wow that 284 will give the old 37 some torque . We have a 276 in our 37 coupe and it runs great. Just take it easy on the old 3 speed box and banjo rear.

Brian · 08-12-2013, 08:27 PM

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Brian [my4dv8], the 37 pickup of kiwitony's runs a 5 speed outta a Toymota, which will optimise the torque of the 284. I've tried various renditions of this 284 in my stock drivetrained 35 sedan, and have found it to be considerably slower than the 21 stud! Hence, I sold it to my mate, who's vehicle it should work well in.
Thing is; I always dreamed of building a big[ish] motor, but the reality is that a highly modified 221 in front of stock three speed will always be faster and more exciting to drive. I am disillusioned with the offerings of Ford post war. Inferior by far!

Bassman/NZ · 08-13-2013, 02:43 AM

Dang! I'm in Napier, but am out of town (in Wellington) until Thursday night. Would have been good to meet you.

08-11-2013, 10:13 PM	#1
kiwitony Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Whangaparaoa New Zealand Posts: 263	Kiwi Barners Hi Guys, I'm heading from Whangaparaoa to Masterton on Wednesday in my 37 pickup, any barners on the way to pop in and have a chat? I'm going to Brians to fit the 284 and then drive back.I may go north via Napier or even Gisborne, I will play it by ear a bit, as it depends on time. I'm looking forword to the trip though the weather is not looking good.Cheers Tony.

08-12-2013, 12:57 AM	#2
trevo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Napier NZ Posts: 299	Re: Kiwi Barners Yes Mate call by Trevo will be home fitting Mallory electronic to the 34 Roadster happy for you to call by for a brew 132 Wharerangi Road Napier just off Church Road down the road from the Mission winery 0272407789 txt is best thats a long trip!! Get into strife we have alot of Early Ford V8 Clubmen in the area good luck.

08-12-2013, 03:12 PM	#3
Brian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Masterton, New Zealand Posts: 3,834	Re: Kiwi Barners Tony, The weather is fine in Masterton, where the sun always shines unless its raining. Have a good trip buddy, I'm sure your pickup will love the 284.

08-12-2013, 05:21 PM	#4
swoopNZ MEMBER EMERITUS Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,380	Re: Kiwi Barners I am in New Plymouth - intermittent rain at present. You're welcome to call anytime. 06 755 0818 Chris.NZ.

08-12-2013, 08:09 PM	#5
my4dv8 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,111	Re: Kiwi Barners Wow that 284 will give the old 37 some torque . We have a 276 in our 37 coupe and it runs great. Just take it easy on the old 3 speed box and banjo rear.

08-12-2013, 08:27 PM	#6
Brian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Masterton, New Zealand Posts: 3,834	Re: Kiwi Barners Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Brian [my4dv8], the 37 pickup of kiwitony's runs a 5 speed outta a Toymota, which will optimise the torque of the 284. I've tried various renditions of this 284 in my stock drivetrained 35 sedan, and have found it to be considerably slower than the 21 stud! Hence, I sold it to my mate, who's vehicle it should work well in. Thing is; I always dreamed of building a big[ish] motor, but the reality is that a highly modified 221 in front of stock three speed will always be faster and more exciting to drive. I am disillusioned with the offerings of Ford post war. Inferior by far!

08-13-2013, 02:43 AM	#7
Bassman/NZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napier, New Zealand Posts: 2,001	Re: Kiwi Barners Dang! I'm in Napier, but am out of town (in Wellington) until Thursday night. Would have been good to meet you.