The Ford Barn

fortyonerag · 09-01-2021, 09:56 AM

Don't forget a compass, altimeter, dash fan, sunglasses holder and thermometer.

deuce lover · 09-01-2021, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by TJ

Look for a rear view inside mirror with a clock in it. As was mentioned buy the V-8 Club's 35-36 Ford book and you will see the Ford authorized accessories.

Here is one and is on EBAY now

Tim Ayers · 09-01-2021, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by fortyonerag

Don't forget a compass, altimeter, dash fan, sunglasses holder and thermometer.

Sounds like the JC Whitney starter kit. If you've a few bucks left over, order the porta wall fake white walls.

solidaxle · 09-01-2021, 12:08 PM

I resist putting bling on my car. That's just my personal choice. Simple is better.

Kube · 09-01-2021, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by solidaxle

I resist putting bling on my car. That's just my personal choice. Simple is better.

See post #17. I totally agree.
Think about it another way: Truly pretty woman don't need a ton of makeup.

ford38v8 · 09-01-2021, 12:20 PM

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I'm surprised that nobody has mentioned a valuable glove compartment accessory:
An EFV8CA National Roster.

PeterC · 09-01-2021, 12:22 PM

A S.C.o.T Supercharger and Columbia 2-speed rear differential might be nice!

Sorry .. could not resist!

tubman · 09-01-2021, 12:22 PM

I'm with these guys. I have even considered removing the exterior sun visor from my '51, but decided not to as it was an original dealer-installed option, and is on the original invoice for the car. Plus, it has turned out to be a useful addition during my frequent trips to town to pick up the mail.

mercman from oz · 09-02-2021, 04:41 AM

1935 Ford V8 with Accessory Clock.

mercman from oz · 09-02-2021, 04:44 AM

Ford V8 with Accessory Clock in Rear Vision Mirror.

KiWinUS · 09-02-2021, 04:53 AM

Under dash ashtray when you have a radio head in dash.

fortyonerag · 09-02-2021, 08:42 AM

Don't forget the fedora clip (a Stetson Whippet or Dobbs Fifth Ave could look good) and also an umbrella holder.

solidaxle · 09-02-2021, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by PeterC

A S.C.o.T Supercharger and Columbia 2-speed rear differential might be nice!

Sorry .. could not resist!

Is that Bling? Ha Ha. I was referring more to items like trinkets.

However, the Auto Dash Beer Bar does look interesting. Tough to keep cold though.

mercman from oz · 09-02-2021, 05:09 PM

How about this Accessory Radio in a 1936 Ford.

KiWinUS · 09-02-2021, 05:51 PM

Here we have Fulton Feather hood trim. Generator cooling duct. Under dash ashtray.

petehoovie · 09-02-2021, 06:31 PM

V8COOPMAN · 09-02-2021, 07:11 PM

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OK, I'll play! DD

SLIGHTLY More Civilized

Robertriley · 09-02-2021, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by PeterC

A S.C.o.T Supercharger and Columbia 2-speed rear differential might be nice!

Sorry .. could not resist!

Nice! It has a Columbia 2 speed rear in it but is missing the actuator and other parts.

Karl · 09-02-2021, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by tubman

I'm with these guys. I have even considered removing the exterior sun visor from my '51, but decided not to as it was an original dealer-installed option, and is on the original invoice for the car. Plus, it has turned out to be a useful addition during my frequent trips to town to pick up the mail.

Funny How we all sit with accessories. I have some on mine but only period correct authorised accesories. None then less one of my friends called my car a christmas tree with lots of decorations on it.

Fair enough but I like it . However the thought of modern upgrades like Hydraulic Brakes , Seatbelts. modern gauges or changes to the drive train or engine send shivers down my spine . I took a young work colleague for a drive once and as we parked the car and were locking it up she enquired why I didn't put central locking it it -my response was that it would be like painting a nose ring on the Mona Lisa and that I was more likely to have gender reassignment surgery than do it.

52flthed · 09-02-2021, 09:51 PM

There’s a big difference between well chosen and meaningful accessories that are period correct and just a bunch of stuff thrown on. The former usually takes some time and knowledge of the eras history. Generic and depersonalized cars and trucks are just as telling about someone’s length of investment in the old car hobby. If you do your research you’ll find that cars and trucks of this period were hardly ever driven and used in one generic way they had back then their own personalities and the right accessories were a big part of that vibe.

09-01-2021, 09:56 AM	#41
fortyonerag Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 540	Re: What cool accessories/add-ons are out there Don't forget a compass, altimeter, dash fan, sunglasses holder and thermometer.

09-01-2021, 12:08 PM	#44
solidaxle Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: upstate NY Posts: 478	Re: What cool accessories/add-ons are out there I resist putting bling on my car. That's just my personal choice. Simple is better.

09-01-2021, 12:20 PM	#46
ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 6,635	Re: What cool accessories/add-ons are out there Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I'm surprised that nobody has mentioned a valuable glove compartment accessory: An EFV8CA National Roster. __________________ Alan

09-01-2021, 12:22 PM	#47
PeterC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Connecticut Posts: 855	Re: What cool accessories/add-ons are out there A S.C.o.T Supercharger and Columbia 2-speed rear differential might be nice!Sorry .. could not resist!

09-01-2021, 12:22 PM	#48
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,303	Re: What cool accessories/add-ons are out there I'm with these guys. I have even considered removing the exterior sun visor from my '51, but decided not to as it was an original dealer-installed option, and is on the original invoice for the car. Plus, it has turned out to be a useful addition during my frequent trips to town to pick up the mail.

09-02-2021, 04:41 AM	#49
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,361	Re: What cool accessories/add-ons are out there 1935 Ford V8 with Accessory Clock.

09-02-2021, 04:44 AM	#50
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,361	Re: What cool accessories/add-ons are out there Ford V8 with Accessory Clock in Rear Vision Mirror.

09-02-2021, 04:53 AM	#51
KiWinUS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Charlotte NC KiWi-L100 available here Posts: 2,954	Re: What cool accessories/add-ons are out there Under dash ashtray when you have a radio head in dash.

09-02-2021, 08:42 AM	#52
fortyonerag Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 540	Re: What cool accessories/add-ons are out there Don't forget the fedora clip (a Stetson Whippet or Dobbs Fifth Ave could look good) and also an umbrella holder.

09-02-2021, 05:09 PM	#54
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,361	Re: What cool accessories/add-ons are out there How about this Accessory Radio in a 1936 Ford.

09-02-2021, 06:31 PM	#56
petehoovie Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 8,078	Re: What cool accessories/add-ons are out there __________________ The only thing nice about being imperfect is the joy it brings to others.... *"Silver rings, your butt! Them's washers!"* "We shot our way out of that town for a dollar's worth of steel holes!" - from 'The Wild Bunch' - 1969 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NReUd2_0u0

09-02-2021, 07:11 PM	#57
V8COOPMAN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Shore of LAKE HOUSTON Posts: 11,106	Re: What cool accessories/add-ons are out there . OK, I'll play! DD *SLIGHTLY More Civilized* __________________ *Click Links Below* __ ▼ *'35-'36 W/8BA & MECHANICAL FAN* *T5 W/TORQUE TUBE*

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52flthed Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Posts: 174	Re: What cool accessories/add-ons are out there There’s a big difference between well chosen and meaningful accessories that are period correct and just a bunch of stuff thrown on. The former usually takes some time and knowledge of the eras history. Generic and depersonalized cars and trucks are just as telling about someone’s length of investment in the old car hobby. If you do your research you’ll find that cars and trucks of this period were hardly ever driven and used in one generic way they had back then their own personalities and the right accessories were a big part of that vibe. Last edited by 52flthed; 09-02-2021 at 10:32 PM.