The Ford Barn

petehoovie · 03-11-2021, 03:26 PM

Don't know if this video has been posted before.

Although not flathead related, I felt the craftsmanship of this build had to be shared >
https://www.youtube.com/embed/E-1_JwlHO-8

rockfla · 03-11-2021, 03:49 PM

That's awesome!!

19Fordy · 03-11-2021, 03:52 PM

Fantastic! America needs more folks like Bally.

1936 ford pickup · 03-11-2021, 04:13 PM

WOW....That is AWESOME. I had built the 3/4 scale Fokker DR1 WW1 Triplane utilizing the Volkswagen engine.

Bruce in California

dono50 · 03-11-2021, 07:50 PM

American ingenuity at it’s best. Having spent my adult years in aviation, it was so enjoyable to watch.

Zeke3 · 03-11-2021, 08:02 PM

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Pete, thanks for posting. What a project, that is beautiful craftsmanship.

petehoovie · 03-11-2021, 08:17 PM

At first I thought the plane was going to be a giant RC model. I was amazed when he climbed into it and manually flew it....

Scotty's 52 F3 · 03-11-2021, 10:00 PM

THANK YOU for posting this!

cas3 · 03-11-2021, 10:58 PM

That is quite a story Pete, thanks for posting

V8COOPMAN · 03-12-2021, 01:46 AM

.

Unfortunately, Jack passed-away last June 21st at age 79. Here, his "Obsession" is shown on his private grass strip sitting next to a Cessna 140 before the B-17's maiden flight. The airplane was advertised for sale in 2018 after it's appearance at Oshkosh. I have no idea of it's current disposition. DD

miniceptor86 · 03-12-2021, 07:38 AM

Nice!

mfirth · 03-12-2021, 07:54 AM

T H A N K S !!!! pete & coopman.....it does belong here. Would love to see it at The Liberty Aviation Museum in Port Clinton Ohio. The "greatest generation" built Ford flatheads & aircraft that helped win WW2.

Als48 · 03-13-2021, 10:21 AM

So, did I understand that those are 4 VW flat fours?

Al Hook

Ol' Ron · 03-13-2021, 10:36 AM

God bless that man, he deserves a special place in heaven.
Gramps

mhsprecher · 03-13-2021, 10:56 AM

Remarkable.

Ricosan · 03-13-2021, 11:14 AM

Incredible!

tubman · 03-13-2021, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Als48

So, did I understand that those are 4 VW flat fours?

Al Hook

I thought I heard them say in the video that they were Hirth 2 cycle engines. A "Google" search shows they are now into engines for ultra-lights and other small aircraft. Back in the sixties, they were used in a lot of snowmobiles.

I believe they are made in Germany.

The VW engine was used by another guy with a replica Fokker DR1 (which also has to be a remarkable achievement).

Robz51 · 03-13-2021, 01:13 PM

At first I thought it was an RC plane. Very impressive!

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1952henry · 03-13-2021, 01:14 PM

Thanks for the posting. Gotta love the B-17s and 24s. Even at 1/3 scale; much respect for his creation. A late uncle, armorer/waist gunner, was on a B-24. The Citrus Sadie's career was short-lived. The crew were unwilling guests of the Germans for the duration. May the Lord bless this man and Godspeed S. SGT Bryce K. Johnson.

zoegrant · 03-13-2021, 10:30 PM

Thanks for posting that. There are really some talented people out there.

03-11-2021, 03:26 PM	#1
petehoovie Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 8,081	Fantastic craftsmanship Don't know if this video has been posted before. Although not flathead related, I felt the craftsmanship of this build had to be shared > *https://www.youtube.com/embed/E-1_JwlHO-8* __________________ 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

03-11-2021, 03:49 PM	#2
rockfla Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 3,946	Re: Fantastic craftsmanship That's awesome!!

03-11-2021, 03:52 PM	#3
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,925	Re: Fantastic craftsmanship Fantastic! America needs more folks like Bally.

03-11-2021, 07:50 PM	#5
dono50 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bradenton,Fl/ Cheshire,Ct Posts: 710	Re: Fantastic craftsmanship American ingenuity at it’s best. Having spent my adult years in aviation, it was so enjoyable to watch.

03-11-2021, 08:02 PM	#6
Zeke3 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 1,406	Re: Fantastic craftsmanship Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Pete, thanks for posting. What a project, that is beautiful craftsmanship.

03-11-2021, 08:17 PM	#7
petehoovie Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 8,081	Re: Fantastic craftsmanship At first I thought the plane was going to be a giant RC model. I was amazed when he climbed into it and manually flew it.... __________________ 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

03-11-2021, 10:00 PM	#8
Scotty's 52 F3 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Marana, AZ. Posts: 414	Re: Fantastic craftsmanship THANK YOU for posting this!

03-11-2021, 10:58 PM	#9
cas3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: sw minnesota Posts: 4,568	Re: Fantastic craftsmanship That is quite a story Pete, thanks for posting

03-12-2021, 01:46 AM	#10
V8COOPMAN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Shore of LAKE HOUSTON Posts: 11,106	Re: Fantastic craftsmanship . Unfortunately, Jack passed-away last June 21st at age 79. Here, his "Obsession" is shown on his private grass strip sitting next to a Cessna 140 before the B-17's maiden flight. The airplane was advertised for sale in 2018 after it's appearance at Oshkosh. I have no idea of it's current disposition. DD __________________ *Click Links Below* __ ▼ *'35-'36 W/8BA & MECHANICAL FAN* *T5 W/TORQUE TUBE* Last edited by V8COOPMAN; 03-12-2021 at 01:57 AM.

03-12-2021, 07:38 AM	#11
miniceptor86 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: McGregor, IA Posts: 233	Re: Fantastic craftsmanship Nice! __________________ Cheers, Jim&Sandy McGregor, IA

03-12-2021, 07:54 AM	#12
mfirth Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: ohio Posts: 986	Re: Fantastic craftsmanship T H A N K S !!!! pete & coopman.....it does belong here. Would love to see it at The Liberty Aviation Museum in Port Clinton Ohio. The "greatest generation" built Ford flatheads & aircraft that helped win WW2.

03-13-2021, 10:21 AM	#13
Als48 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Paducah Ky Posts: 279	Re: Fantastic craftsmanship So, did I understand that those are 4 VW flat fours? Al Hook

03-13-2021, 10:36 AM	#14
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,857	Re: Fantastic craftsmanship God bless that man, he deserves a special place in heaven. Gramps

03-13-2021, 10:56 AM	#15
mhsprecher Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Takoma Park, MD Posts: 2,817	Re: Fantastic craftsmanship Remarkable. __________________ 1924 Model T Coupe 1928 Model A Roadster 1930 Model A Town Sedan 1939 Deluxe Fordor 1945 pickup 1951 Custom convertible

03-13-2021, 11:14 AM	#16
Ricosan Senior Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Tallahassee Posts: 375	Re: Fantastic craftsmanship Incredible!

03-13-2021, 01:13 PM	#18
Robz51 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rogers, AR, USA Posts: 141	Re: Fantastic craftsmanship At first I thought it was an RC plane. Very impressive! Sent from my SM-G955U1 using Tapatalk

03-13-2021, 01:14 PM	#19
1952henry Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,615	Re: Fantastic craftsmanship Thanks for the posting. Gotta love the B-17s and 24s. Even at 1/3 scale; much respect for his creation. A late uncle, armorer/waist gunner, was on a B-24. The Citrus Sadie's career was short-lived. The crew were unwilling guests of the Germans for the duration. May the Lord bless this man and Godspeed S. SGT Bryce K. Johnson. __________________ I dig coal, which provides motivation for EVs. Last edited by 1952henry; 03-13-2021 at 06:13 PM.

03-13-2021, 10:30 PM	#20
zoegrant Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: tolland CT Posts: 773	Re: Fantastic craftsmanship Thanks for posting that. There are really some talented people out there.