The Ford Barn

Wick · 11-01-2014, 11:31 AM

I was taking my 90 year old Step Dads ashes in my 31 coupe to his resting place. My 85 year old Mom was riding with me and Laughing along the way! First time she remembers riding in a Model A Ford and was having a Blast. We heard a Ding, then two more....what's that! I told her not to worry it's a model A noise. (I knew what it was) 2 miles to go...all H3ll breaks loose. Mom... you gonna pull over and see what it is...Too late now. Mom, I smell something are we on fire? No, we just lost the Fan and all the water. She starts Texting my Brother behind us (yes Mom would rather Text then talk on the phone) we were 1/4 mile away and the coupe starts to slow down, I open the gav a turn, PaPa's spot( I Thought) is now in sight the motor dies and we coast to a stop. We were right in front of my Dad's and Grand Pa's Graves. I told Mom I didn't care if I blow it up...I had told PaPa I was going to get him there in the Model A Coupe. This was his Only ride in this car,but he had seen picture's of it before he Passed. Were still Talking about the trip and will for a long time. This was early Sept. Oh I did start the coupe a week later. Here's the Damage....

Slik · 11-01-2014, 12:06 PM

Wick - it will give you something to work on this winter- IMO - I would have done the same. RIP PaPa. Sorry for your lose.

triumphleroy · 11-01-2014, 12:11 PM

I would have done the same for my DAD.....

Tom Wesenberg · 11-01-2014, 12:45 PM

Sorry for your loss.

Wow, that was an expensive trip, but I'd also have done the same.

I'd never seen the fan bolts break before. Were they made in China?

hardtimes · 11-01-2014, 01:03 PM

Hey Wick,
Sorry for you loss, but happy for your end resolve /result ...in gettingerdone !!
Wait a minute here, are you saying that 85 year old IS TEXTING

! Wow, makes me feel tech challenged,eh

! Good for her to keep up with this younger gen stuff

!
Now did destroyed water pump cause overheating and destroyed head gasket or vicyVercy ? Well, quite a story to sell generations to follow of send off !

Wick · 11-01-2014, 05:01 PM

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It was a old 4 blade fan but the hub had a good tight fit on the water pump shaft. The belt was ok tight. To be honest the fan did not run perfectly true...but close. I have a spare H.C. Head at the machine shop now along with a Autolite exhaust. I will order new studs, head gasket and a NEW plastic fan this week. If the motor runs but acts hurt I'll pull it and drop in my back up motor. Remember I wheel and deal,the Radiator I lost was new in the box from 1991 a Freebee. The new one I have now was a couple of bucks.

TinCup · 11-01-2014, 05:25 PM

Wow that had to be some noise. I respect your grit in getting there.

Clem Clement · 11-01-2014, 06:11 PM

Good job focusing on what is important: taking care of your family. And your A got you there safely. You are an shining example to us all.
Clem

C26Pinelake · 11-01-2014, 08:29 PM

Wick. I admire your efforts ! Enjoy all the pleasant memories my friend. Your dad would be very proud of you!
Wayne

pooch · 11-02-2014, 01:04 AM

Maybe step dad was saying .... I need a final piss before going .

Ya know what's it like, when ya about to go into a wedding or a funeral, ya gotta make sure the bladder is empty.

Jeff/Illinois · 11-02-2014, 09:55 AM

That's a sound nobody wants to hear

At least you finished your intended journey.

How did your hood hold up?

sconnors · 11-02-2014, 04:46 PM

Wick
Sorry for your loss, RIP. Great tribute for a last ride too!!

Barber31 · 11-02-2014, 11:00 PM

My condolences to you and your family.

RockHillWill · 11-03-2014, 04:49 PM

Wick, my friend, I will be thinking of you!

11-01-2014, 11:31 AM	#1
Wick Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gwynn's Island Va Posts: 1,386	I got him there....RIP PaPa I was taking my 90 year old Step Dads ashes in my 31 coupe to his resting place. My 85 year old Mom was riding with me and Laughing along the way! First time she remembers riding in a Model A Ford and was having a Blast. We heard a Ding, then two more....what's that! I told her not to worry it's a model A noise. (I knew what it was) 2 miles to go...all H3ll breaks loose. Mom... you gonna pull over and see what it is...Too late now. Mom, I smell something are we on fire? No, we just lost the Fan and all the water. She starts Texting my Brother behind us (yes Mom would rather Text then talk on the phone) we were 1/4 mile away and the coupe starts to slow down, I open the gav a turn, PaPa's spot( I Thought) is now in sight the motor dies and we coast to a stop. We were right in front of my Dad's and Grand Pa's Graves. I told Mom I didn't care if I blow it up...I had told PaPa I was going to get him there in the Model A Coupe. This was his Only ride in this car,but he had seen picture's of it before he Passed. Were still Talking about the trip and will for a long time. This was early Sept. Oh I did start the coupe a week later. Here's the Damage.... Last edited by Wick; 09-29-2019 at 04:31 AM.

11-01-2014, 12:06 PM	#2
Slik Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: La Plata, MD Posts: 60	Re: I got him there....RIP PaPa Wick - it will give you something to work on this winter- IMO - I would have done the same. RIP PaPa. Sorry for your lose.

11-01-2014, 12:11 PM	#3
triumphleroy Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Pack Rat Mountain Posts: 93	Re: I got him there....RIP PaPa I would have done the same for my DAD.....

11-01-2014, 12:45 PM	#4
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: I got him there....RIP PaPa Sorry for your loss. Wow, that was an expensive trip, but I'd also have done the same. I'd never seen the fan bolts break before. Were they made in China?

11-01-2014, 01:03 PM	#5
hardtimes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South California Posts: 6,188	Re: I got him there....RIP PaPa Hey Wick, Sorry for you loss, but happy for your end resolve /result ...in gettingerdone !! Wait a minute here, are you saying that 85 year old IS TEXTING ! Wow, makes me feel tech challenged,eh ! Good for her to keep up with this younger gen stuff ! Now did destroyed water pump cause overheating and destroyed head gasket or vicyVercy ? Well, quite a story to sell generations to follow of send off !

11-01-2014, 05:01 PM	#6
Wick Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gwynn's Island Va Posts: 1,386	Re: I got him there....RIP PaPa Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) It was a old 4 blade fan but the hub had a good tight fit on the water pump shaft. The belt was ok tight. To be honest the fan did not run perfectly true...but close. I have a spare H.C. Head at the machine shop now along with a Autolite exhaust. I will order new studs, head gasket and a NEW plastic fan this week. If the motor runs but acts hurt I'll pull it and drop in my back up motor. Remember I wheel and deal,the Radiator I lost was new in the box from 1991 a Freebee. The new one I have now was a couple of bucks.

11-01-2014, 05:25 PM	#7
TinCup Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: OKC / Tonkawa, Ok. Posts: 1,977	Re: I got him there....RIP PaPa Wow that had to be some noise. I respect your grit in getting there. __________________ Oklahoma City Model A Restorers Group.

11-01-2014, 06:11 PM	#8
Clem Clement Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 3,393	Re: I got him there....RIP PaPa Good job focusing on what is important: taking care of your family. And your A got you there safely. You are an shining example to us all. Clem

11-01-2014, 08:29 PM	#9
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: I got him there....RIP PaPa Wick. I admire your efforts ! Enjoy all the pleasant memories my friend. Your dad would be very proud of you! Wayne Last edited by C26Pinelake; 11-01-2014 at 09:22 PM.

11-02-2014, 01:04 AM	#10
pooch Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South Coast NSW Australia Posts: 2,596	Re: I got him there....RIP PaPa Maybe step dad was saying .... I need a final piss before going . Ya know what's it like, when ya about to go into a wedding or a funeral, ya gotta make sure the bladder is empty.

11-02-2014, 09:55 AM	#11
Jeff/Illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,789	Re: I got him there....RIP PaPa That's a sound nobody wants to hear At least you finished your intended journey. How did your hood hold up?

11-02-2014, 04:46 PM	#12
sconnors Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Stephentown Posts: 446	Re: I got him there....RIP PaPa Wick Sorry for your loss, RIP. Great tribute for a last ride too!!

11-02-2014, 11:00 PM	#13
Barber31 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 687	Re: I got him there....RIP PaPa My condolences to you and your family.

11-03-2014, 04:49 PM	#14
RockHillWill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rock Hill, S.C. Posts: 985	Re: I got him there....RIP PaPa Wick, my friend, I will be thinking of you! __________________ Uncle Bud says "too soon old, too late smart!"