The Ford Barn

TomT/Williamsburg · 02-05-2017, 11:21 PM

I have a hot rod project build thread on the HAMB (link below) and I thought I would post a couple pics of the body. I bought just the body from a restored car that was blown apart for a rebuild that never happened. Full mohair interior, glass all window mechanisms and garnish moldings, dash and firewall. Car was painted the two tone Brewster/Apple green and is all virgin Henry steel and no Bondo anywhere. It was advertised here on this forum. It is now installed on a strengthened stock frame that is modified for my Nailhead/5-speed, 9", dropped axle, f100 front brakes, and 36 rear radius rods.

I expect some of you will be disappointed as to its new home but I am leaving the body entirely stock, no chopped top, no holes plugged, I sold the original firewall to a restorer and I will use the stock dash and seat. Just saying so you know where I am coming from ...

1stford · 02-05-2017, 11:45 PM

I think its cool, nice job.

mfagan · 02-05-2017, 11:49 PM

I like the nail head!

TomT/Williamsburg · 02-06-2017, 08:26 AM

Thanks, Gents - I appreciate the kind words ....

Displayman · 02-06-2017, 08:30 AM

Looking good!

Bob-Hampshire, Ill.

ricklove · 02-06-2017, 08:47 AM

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Congrats!! Nice score!

oldskool · 02-06-2017, 08:55 AM

so refreshing to see a nailhead instead of a boring SBC

dwick01 · 02-06-2017, 09:27 AM

Very nice!

Ford Freak · 02-06-2017, 10:32 AM

It looks like you are doing a great job ! Thanks for not putting a sbc in it .
The Nailhead is so refreshing !

Newc · 02-06-2017, 11:40 AM

I found as I aged, that finding four old friends with GOOD backs is the hardest part. Newc

sidevalve8ba · 02-06-2017, 11:41 AM

Looks to me like you had some good help with that, Tom.

tomkowal · 02-06-2017, 01:43 PM

Nice, my son is putting a nailhead in his 34 5 window

deuce_roadster · 02-06-2017, 04:17 PM

From what you describe, I'm glad you got it instead of some Boyd lover. I'm a big believer in not doing anything that can't easily be undone. Nice!

1937pickup · 02-06-2017, 04:45 PM

Love the nail head, with its low end torque you will be burning the tires up in a hurry.

TomT/Williamsburg · 02-06-2017, 07:05 PM

Wow, I can't believe all the great responses, especially on using the Nailhead! Thanks, guys - if you check out the build thread, it's been a hell of a journey so far !!!

gmanrides · 02-06-2017, 07:40 PM

Sweet! I like Old Skool!

TomT/Williamsburg · 02-06-2017, 11:30 PM

Thanks, G-man - I've got a late 50s early 60s vibe going on with this build and I can't wait to drive it!

Mike in AZ · 02-06-2017, 11:35 PM

neat....yep, like the old engines other than belly button chevy, etc....Olds 303, chevy 409...etc...nice build....should be a good runner...Mike.

TomT/Williamsburg · 02-07-2017, 07:47 AM

Thanks, Mike ....

RB · 02-07-2017, 08:00 AM

Like it a bunch...Couldn't bring myself to change a thing with such a nice body.

02-05-2017, 11:45 PM	#2
1stford Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 274	Re: Got My Body Installed on my Frame I think its cool, nice job.

02-05-2017, 11:49 PM	#3
mfagan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kaufman, TX Posts: 822	Re: Got My Body Installed on my Frame I like the nail head! __________________ Marvin Fagan 214-697-8430

02-06-2017, 08:26 AM	#4
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,654	Re: Got My Body Installed on my Frame Thanks, Gents - I appreciate the kind words .... __________________ Run to the LA Roadster Show - 2016 My Run to Bonneville - 2013 My 32 5-Window Build My Run to the LSRU

02-06-2017, 08:30 AM	#5
Displayman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hampshire, Illinois Posts: 392	Re: Got My Body Installed on my Frame Looking good! Bob-Hampshire, Ill.

02-06-2017, 08:47 AM	#6
ricklove Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Columbus MS Posts: 241	Re: Got My Body Installed on my Frame Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Congrats!! Nice score!

02-06-2017, 08:55 AM	#7
oldskool Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: shirley ny Posts: 992	Re: Got My Body Installed on my Frame so refreshing to see a nailhead instead of a boring SBC

02-06-2017, 09:27 AM	#8
dwick01 Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Wellington, Kansas Posts: 444	Re: Got My Body Installed on my Frame Very nice!

02-06-2017, 10:32 AM	#9
Ford Freak Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Pittsford NY. USA Posts: 1,096	Re: Got My Body Installed on my Frame It looks like you are doing a great job ! Thanks for not putting a sbc in it . The Nailhead is so refreshing !

02-06-2017, 11:40 AM	#10
Newc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,484	Re: Got My Body Installed on my Frame I found as I aged, that finding four old friends with GOOD backs is the hardest part. Newc

02-06-2017, 11:41 AM	#11
sidevalve8ba Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Harrisonburg, VA Posts: 842	Re: Got My Body Installed on my Frame Looks to me like you had some good help with that, Tom. __________________ The more I learn about new automobiles, the more I value my old ones.

02-06-2017, 01:43 PM	#12
tomkowal Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: southeast michigan Posts: 574	Re: Got My Body Installed on my Frame Nice, my son is putting a nailhead in his 34 5 window

02-06-2017, 04:17 PM	#13
deuce_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 3,800	Re: Got My Body Installed on my Frame From what you describe, I'm glad you got it instead of some Boyd lover. I'm a big believer in not doing anything that can't easily be undone. Nice!

02-06-2017, 04:45 PM	#14
1937pickup Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 586	Re: Got My Body Installed on my Frame Love the nail head, with its low end torque you will be burning the tires up in a hurry.

02-06-2017, 07:05 PM	#15
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,654	Re: Got My Body Installed on my Frame Wow, I can't believe all the great responses, especially on using the Nailhead! Thanks, guys - if you check out the build thread, it's been a hell of a journey so far !!! __________________ Run to the LA Roadster Show - 2016 My Run to Bonneville - 2013 My 32 5-Window Build My Run to the LSRU

02-06-2017, 07:40 PM	#16
gmanrides Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ashland City, TN Posts: 130	Re: Got My Body Installed on my Frame Sweet! I like Old Skool!

02-06-2017, 11:30 PM	#17
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,654	Re: Got My Body Installed on my Frame Thanks, G-man - I've got a late 50s early 60s vibe going on with this build and I can't wait to drive it! __________________ Run to the LA Roadster Show - 2016 My Run to Bonneville - 2013 My 32 5-Window Build My Run to the LSRU

02-06-2017, 11:35 PM	#18
Mike in AZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waddell, AZ Posts: 2,540	Re: Got My Body Installed on my Frame neat....yep, like the old engines other than belly button chevy, etc....Olds 303, chevy 409...etc...nice build....should be a good runner...Mike.

02-07-2017, 07:47 AM	#19
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,654	Re: Got My Body Installed on my Frame Thanks, Mike .... __________________ Run to the LA Roadster Show - 2016 My Run to Bonneville - 2013 My 32 5-Window Build My Run to the LSRU

02-07-2017, 08:00 AM	#20
RB Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: papillion nebraska Posts: 406	Re: Got My Body Installed on my Frame Like it a bunch...Couldn't bring myself to change a thing with such a nice body.