The Ford Barn

1Metalbender · 10-14-2016, 08:19 PM

Figured I'd take a minute to introduce myself, seems customary to do so in forums however I did not see a place to do so here. I'm a bodyman by trade for the last 30 years and finally decided I needed to build something that I've always wanted. My current project (still in the acquiring parts phase) is a 30-31 model a truck, to far I've got a 4" drop and drilled front axle which I plan on running suicide. 37-48 spindles, disk brake rotors and caliper brackets (has to be able to stop to be safe) spring behind front radius hairpin rods with ford tie rod ends. A 52 ford flathead v8 motor and trans from a f4 and the majority of a 30-31 cab...my plan is to build a period correct traditional with the exception of the front disks which I'll probably hide inside of a set of drums. This is my first dealings with a model a so I'm sure I'll become a nuisance asking questions (mainly how the body's was constructed) but I hope I won't be a bother with it. I look forward to scouring the for sale section for the bits and pieces I still need as well as searching for what others have done with their builds

zzlegend · 10-14-2016, 08:29 PM

Whew,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,brace yourself. The comments will be coming.

1930artdeco · 10-14-2016, 09:28 PM

Welcome to the club. Might I suggest that you try the HAMB as they are more for the rod than we are. We are more of a stock crowd.

Mike

Barber31 · 10-14-2016, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by zzlegend

Whew,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,brace yourself. The comments will be coming.

Haha.

C26Pinelake · 10-14-2016, 09:57 PM

Yes, the HAMB is where you should be or Ryans section on Hot Rods. Wayne

1Metalbender · 10-15-2016, 07:15 AM

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I am a member of the hamb, this group was suggested to me by flop cause I'm having a hard time finding a truck back panel. Also I have a pile of parts you guys would want for restoring whereas I won't use them, all in all not a bad deal for both of us I don't figure...I just like to be honest and up front with everybody...how does one post pictures here? Photobucket?

Bob C · 10-15-2016, 11:03 AM

Welcome, you may want to rethink that F4 trans if it is a 4 speed. If you have
a boat they make a good anchor.

Bob

abachman3 · 10-15-2016, 11:22 AM

Welcome. Please edit you account to include your city/state so we may know where the take-off parts may become available.

Thanks... and again, welcome to the Ford Barn.

1Metalbender · 10-15-2016, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob C

Welcome, you may want to rethink that F4 trans if it is a 4 speed. If you have
a boat they make a good anchor.

Bob

I was thinking I would need a car transmission but this one was included for the price of the flathead so why not take it right? I'm still learning as to what I'll need to make everything work, which is why I'm here I guess

1Metalbender · 10-15-2016, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by abachman3

Welcome. Please edit you account to include your city/state so we may know where the take-off parts may become available.

Thanks... and again, welcome to the Ford Barn.

Still trying to figure out the site, not so much take off parts as it is I buy lots to get 1 or 2 pieces cause most often guys don't want to sell me the pieces I want...Which I find odd but if nothing else I've got trading material I guess...

Chuck Sea/Tac · 10-15-2016, 02:13 PM

To post pics,Go to "go advanced "and it's pretty self explanatory. Anyway I was able to figure it out.

Bob C · 10-15-2016, 02:52 PM

The 4-speed is a boat anchor but you can use the hogs head off of it to mount
a S10 5-speed or the mid to late 80's Ford pickup 4-speed overdrive trans.

Bob

1930artdeco · 10-15-2016, 04:05 PM

Sorry I was not trying to be off putting. I just wanted you to know we are more of a stock forum than a hot rod forum. That is all. Welcome and it sounds like you have the pieces for a really great truck. Please post pics when you get a chance.

Mike

1Metalbender · 10-15-2016, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob C

The 4-speed is a boat anchor but you can use the hogs head off of it to mount
a S10 5-speed or the mid to late 80's Ford pickup 4-speed overdrive trans.

Bob

Bob thank you for a very helpful piece of information!!! Any particular year s-10 t5?

Edit: I was going to use the tranny from the f4 just cause of the hand brake that's still attached to the back end of it...wonder if I can put that on the tail of a t5?!?!

1Metalbender · 10-15-2016, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck Sea/Tac

To post pics,Go to "go advanced "and it's pretty self explanatory. Anyway I was able to figure it out.

Tells me a security token is missing when I try to post pics?!?! What am I doing wrong there?

Charlie Stephens · 10-15-2016, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 1Metalbender

Tells me a security token is missing when I try to post pics?!?! What am I doing wrong there?

Your image is probably too big. Reduce the size and try again.

Charlie Stephens

1Metalbender · 10-15-2016, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1930artdeco

Sorry I was not trying to be off putting. I just wanted you to know we are more of a stock forum than a hot rod forum. That is all. Welcome and it sounds like you have the pieces for a really great truck. Please post pics when you get a chance.

Mike

No worries Mike, I figure I have a lot of pieces somebody else could use. Considering their 90 years old I can't bring myself to scrap them...far too much American heritage has been scrapped and came back as Hondas and toyotas as it is now...I just like the rods of the 40's and 50's better than I do cars and trucks in stock form...they have a soul we just have to let them show it to the world

SeaSlugs · 10-15-2016, 05:57 PM

S10's used the T5 up until 1995. Pretty die hard trans. 1996 they went to the NV1500 or NV3500

zzlegend · 10-16-2016, 01:49 PM

As Bob said, That 4 speed is to big, to heavy and just not good for what you are building. A 3 speed from a 50-52 pickup would be better for a bolt on. And a 5 speed would be even better, but just not traditional and more costly to adapt. I run a 39 trans in my flathead. Just my 2 1/2 cents. How is flop and where has he been.? Excellent body man.

1Metalbender · 10-16-2016, 08:14 PM

I found flop while doing research on my model a cab...run across a thread he did on one on diy auto then followed the rabbit hole to him...I spoke to him last week trying to find a rear cab panel for my truck...he told me I should of went to Hershey cause they was all over the place (just my luck!) then he suggested I come here and look...outside of that I don't know him...seemed like a great guy in the 30-45 minute conversation I had with him...certainly knows his way around these old cars and trucks for sure...he gave me some very helpful information

10-14-2016, 08:19 PM	#1
1Metalbender Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Charleston WV Posts: 78	Hello from the noob Figured I'd take a minute to introduce myself, seems customary to do so in forums however I did not see a place to do so here. I'm a bodyman by trade for the last 30 years and finally decided I needed to build something that I've always wanted. My current project (still in the acquiring parts phase) is a 30-31 model a truck, to far I've got a 4" drop and drilled front axle which I plan on running suicide. 37-48 spindles, disk brake rotors and caliper brackets (has to be able to stop to be safe) spring behind front radius hairpin rods with ford tie rod ends. A 52 ford flathead v8 motor and trans from a f4 and the majority of a 30-31 cab...my plan is to build a period correct traditional with the exception of the front disks which I'll probably hide inside of a set of drums. This is my first dealings with a model a so I'm sure I'll become a nuisance asking questions (mainly how the body's was constructed) but I hope I won't be a bother with it. I look forward to scouring the for sale section for the bits and pieces I still need as well as searching for what others have done with their builds

10-14-2016, 08:29 PM	#2
zzlegend Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Reseda, Calif. Posts: 2,188	Re: Hello from the noob Whew,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,brace yourself. The comments will be coming.

10-14-2016, 09:28 PM	#3
1930artdeco Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lynden, Wa Posts: 3,550	Re: Hello from the noob Welcome to the club. Might I suggest that you try the HAMB as they are more for the rod than we are. We are more of a stock crowd. Mike __________________ 1930 TownSedan (Briggs) 1957 Country Sedan

10-14-2016, 09:57 PM	#5
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: Hello from the noob Yes, the HAMB is where you should be or Ryans section on Hot Rods. Wayne Last edited by C26Pinelake; 10-17-2016 at 09:26 PM.

10-15-2016, 07:15 AM	#6
1Metalbender Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Charleston WV Posts: 78	Re: Hello from the noob Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I am a member of the hamb, this group was suggested to me by flop cause I'm having a hard time finding a truck back panel. Also I have a pile of parts you guys would want for restoring whereas I won't use them, all in all not a bad deal for both of us I don't figure...I just like to be honest and up front with everybody...how does one post pictures here? Photobucket?

10-15-2016, 11:03 AM	#7
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,747	Re: Hello from the noob Welcome, you may want to rethink that F4 trans if it is a 4 speed. If you have a boat they make a good anchor. Bob

10-15-2016, 11:22 AM	#8
abachman3 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Western Springs, IL Posts: 323	Re: Hello from the noob Welcome. Please edit you account to include your city/state so we may know where the take-off parts may become available. Thanks... and again, welcome to the Ford Barn.

10-15-2016, 02:13 PM	#11
Chuck Sea/Tac Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Between Seattle & Tacoma Posts: 2,354	Re: Hello from the noob To post pics,Go to "go advanced "and it's pretty self explanatory. Anyway I was able to figure it out.

10-15-2016, 04:05 PM	#13
1930artdeco Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lynden, Wa Posts: 3,550	Re: Hello from the noob Sorry I was not trying to be off putting. I just wanted you to know we are more of a stock forum than a hot rod forum. That is all. Welcome and it sounds like you have the pieces for a really great truck. Please post pics when you get a chance. Mike __________________ 1930 TownSedan (Briggs) 1957 Country Sedan

10-15-2016, 05:57 PM	#18
SeaSlugs Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 3,968	Re: Hello from the noob S10's used the T5 up until 1995. Pretty die hard trans. 1996 they went to the NV1500 or NV3500 __________________ 1929 Model AA - Need long splash aprons!

10-16-2016, 01:49 PM	#19
zzlegend Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Reseda, Calif. Posts: 2,188	Re: Hello from the noob As Bob said, That 4 speed is to big, to heavy and just not good for what you are building. A 3 speed from a 50-52 pickup would be better for a bolt on. And a 5 speed would be even better, but just not traditional and more costly to adapt. I run a 39 trans in my flathead. Just my 2 1/2 cents. How is flop and where has he been.? Excellent body man.

10-16-2016, 08:14 PM	#20
1Metalbender Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Charleston WV Posts: 78	Re: Hello from the noob I found flop while doing research on my model a cab...run across a thread he did on one on diy auto then followed the rabbit hole to him...I spoke to him last week trying to find a rear cab panel for my truck...he told me I should of went to Hershey cause they was all over the place (just my luck!) then he suggested I come here and look...outside of that I don't know him...seemed like a great guy in the 30-45 minute conversation I had with him...certainly knows his way around these old cars and trucks for sure...he gave me some very helpful information