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05-01-2023, 07:33 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Hoodsport WA
Posts: 150
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7-1/2 years later…my project is done.
I joined Ford Barn in October 2015. That’s the day I brought my ‘37 truck project home. My first post was of the truck and what was correct and what was not.
I immediately got lots of positive input and advice from members. Over the years I’ve asked dumb questions aplenty, but all were politely answered and I learned a ton. I started into this with the mindset that I was gonna try to keep it as original as possible within my limited budget resources for an old 1-1/2 ton truck. I wanted it to look as it would have on my grandparents farm in the ‘40’s. I’ve managed to keep it about 90+% original with the help of members who steered me towards old parts and plenty of swap meet scrounging. It still has the correct 1937 motor, still 6 volt and mechanical brakes. The only real modern addition is the tubeless 19.5 wheels and tires. It’s a loud ole growly beast with the straight cut gears…but I guess in the ‘30’s and ‘40’s it probably didn’t venture much more than 15 miles from the farm. Sure do get a lot of attention from people though. Thank you everyone that has given their input and advice over the years. Today I pushed my next project into the shop…a 1970 Mustang “M” code Mach 1. Long live the old Fords! |
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05-01-2023, 07:45 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Holland Mi
Posts: 642
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Re: 7-1/2 years later…my project is done.
very nicely done!!
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05-01-2023, 07:46 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: west palm beach florida
Posts: 180
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Re: 7-1/2 years later…my project is done.
nice truck, patience pays and this is the reward. Good job!
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05-01-2023, 07:52 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2023
Posts: 22
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Re: 7-1/2 years later…my project is done.
Your truck looks great. Your time invested may keep the truck around for another hundred years. Hope you have plenty of time to enjoy driving it. Steve
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05-01-2023, 07:59 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Orcas Island Washington
Posts: 4,944
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Re: 7-1/2 years later…my project is done.
You really pulled that off in a nice fashion! IMHO you did everything right! Next time we get to the Canal I will contact you for a visit. Don't go disappearing from here when you get involved with that new fangled mustang project.
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Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson) |
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05-01-2023, 08:09 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Columbus, IN
Posts: 1,407
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Re: 7-1/2 years later…my project is done.
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05-01-2023, 08:33 PM
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Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 8,160
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Re: 7-1/2 years later…my project is done.
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05-01-2023, 09:11 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2022
Posts: 8
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Re: 7-1/2 years later…my project is done.
Great job. Always takes more time than you expect. Now go out and drive it as much as possible!
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05-01-2023, 09:30 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Shelton, WA
Posts: 3,800
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Re: 7-1/2 years later…my project is done.
I like seeing an old truck in that condition--great job!
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05-01-2023, 09:59 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Hoodsport WA
Posts: 150
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Re: 7-1/2 years later…my project is done.
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Well it starts and runs like a champ due to your setting up the distributor! I just have to bump the start button and it fires off. |
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05-01-2023, 10:23 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2020
Location: SW WA
Posts: 639
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Re: 7-1/2 years later…my project is done.
I love it! Great job.
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05-02-2023, 12:29 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: sw minnesota
Posts: 4,578
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Re: 7-1/2 years later…my project is done.
She's a honey ! Nothing wrong with an old truck that looks like an old truck
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05-02-2023, 05:49 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Ottawa, ON
Posts: 855
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Re: 7-1/2 years later…my project is done.
I love it. Great job!
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05-02-2023, 05:52 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Charlotte NC KiWi-L100 available here
Posts: 2,963
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Re: 7-1/2 years later…my project is done.
Love it. Job WELL done.
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05-02-2023, 06:03 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Wiscasset, Maine
Posts: 1,981
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Re: 7-1/2 years later…my project is done.
Great truck!
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05-02-2023, 06:34 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: imperial,mo
Posts: 694
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Re: 7-1/2 years later…my project is done.
Great looking truck, well done!
Tom |
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05-02-2023, 06:42 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Jacksonville FL
Posts: 3,963
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Re: 7-1/2 years later…my project is done.
That's one cool truck SnappyDon, Great job
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05-02-2023, 07:06 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: 36 miles north of Albany NY
Posts: 2,954
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Re: 7-1/2 years later…my project is done.
Great job, looks like it’s ready to tackle any job on the farm.
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05-02-2023, 07:43 AM
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: North Dakota
Posts: 1,621
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Re: 7-1/2 years later…my project is done.
Yep, nice job!
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05-02-2023, 08:22 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Liberty, KY
Posts: 901
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Re: 7-1/2 years later…my project is done.
Nice!!!
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05-02-2023, 08:43 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Mill Valley,CA
Posts: 275
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Re: 7-1/2 years later…my project is done.
Nice to see a truck that looks like a real working truck. Great job!
Adam
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05-02-2023, 08:44 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Camrose, Alberta
Posts: 396
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Re: 7-1/2 years later…my project is done.
Refreshing change from all that perfect paint and those thousands of professionally purchased restorations.
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05-02-2023, 09:43 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Marana, AZ
Posts: 1,194
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Re: 7-1/2 years later…my project is done.
Don, that's one beautiful truck!! Guessing it has a "younger" yard sibling caught in one of your pictures!!
Great job and bet you loved every minute in those 7.5 years!! |
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05-02-2023, 09:48 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Hoodsport WA
Posts: 150
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Re: 7-1/2 years later…my project is done.
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The "younger" sibling is actually my Grandpas '66 F100 that he bought new. I learned to drive in it picking up hay bales from the field...the summer I was 9 years old...1966. |
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05-02-2023, 10:38 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Paducah Ky
Posts: 279
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Re: 7-1/2 years later…my project is done.
Snappy Don,
Great memories. I still own my Grandad Sam's '54 Ford NAA tractor which he bought new. It was the first vehicle I ever drove. I wish I had pictures of him on it, along with the flathead '52 F3 pickup he bought used, around '55. Al Hook |
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05-02-2023, 10:40 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Paducah Ky
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Re: 7-1/2 years later…my project is done.
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05-02-2023, 10:42 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Albion PA
Posts: 1,677
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Re: 7-1/2 years later…my project is done.
Don,
You have done a excellent job of meeting your goals. I have read that it can take on avg 7 years to complete a project like your truck! You are right on schedule! I like the look of a truck with some of the scars and dents! Regards, Chris and Cheryl
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05-02-2023, 11:14 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Williamsburg, Virginia
Posts: 2,654
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Re: 7-1/2 years later…my project is done.
Nicely drawn ne - congrats! Now get out there and drive it and enjoy it after all your hard work!
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05-02-2023, 11:27 AM
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Location: Bradenton,Fl/ Cheshire,Ct
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Re: 7-1/2 years later…my project is done.
What a neat truck and story. Good luck on your next venture. That’s the trouble with old Fords, can’t have just ONE !
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05-02-2023, 03:40 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Central Ohio
Posts: 5,070
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Re: 7-1/2 years later…my project is done.
What a great looking truck and congratulations on your journey, work and time to get here. Nicely done!
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05-02-2023, 04:07 PM
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Saratoga Springs, NY
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Re: 7-1/2 years later…my project is done.
Great job, best of luck with a great truck
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05-02-2023, 04:19 PM
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: CLAYTON DE
Posts: 1,283
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Re: 7-1/2 years later…my project is done.
I love hearing those gears. Enjoy making people look at who's coming .
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05-02-2023, 07:49 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Eastern, CT
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Re: 7-1/2 years later…my project is done.
Don,
Awesome truck! Good job! Red |
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05-03-2023, 08:48 AM
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: FP, NJ
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Re: 7-1/2 years later…my project is done.
Husky! I love it!
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05-03-2023, 02:04 PM
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Midland, MI
Posts: 222
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Re: 7-1/2 years later…my project is done.
Great job!!! Now you can "drive it". Bought my '34 in '69 and finished restoring it in 2009. So 7 1/2 years is not too bad. Best part is that "IT'S Done"!!
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05-04-2023, 06:01 PM
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Fairfax Station, VA
Posts: 529
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Re: 7-1/2 years later…my project is done.
Glad you made it to your goal. The truck looks great and I like the way you kept it as original as you could.
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05-06-2023, 06:34 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Central MA
Posts: 186
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Re: 7-1/2 years later…my project is done.
Very nicely done.
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05-07-2023, 10:50 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Shelton, WA
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Re: 7-1/2 years later…my project is done.
You should drive it down to the Shelton Historical Society car show downtown, I think in July. I am sure it would be a hit! Google it for the exact date. I will be there with my "new" car if weather permits.
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05-07-2023, 11:02 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2021
Location: Point Loma, San Diego, CA
Posts: 424
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Re: 7-1/2 years later…my project is done.
Congratulations on completing your project. It's hard to take it slow and listen to other peoples' opinions when it's your money and your project, but there's a lot to be said for reaching out and absorbing collective knowledge like you have. I love Ford Barn. It's paid off for you. You have something really special.
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05-08-2023, 07:48 AM
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Plano, Texas
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Re: 7-1/2 years later…my project is done.
Love It.
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05-12-2023, 09:51 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Hoodsport WA
Posts: 150
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Re: 7-1/2 years later…my project is done.
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The Historical Society car show is canceled for 2023...I can't seem to get any reasons why. |
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05-12-2023, 11:00 AM
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: Coos Bay, OR
Posts: 640
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Re: 7-1/2 years later…my project is done.
Love the BIG pickup look, and love the original patina! Well done.
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