The Ford Barn

Phil Gillespie · 03-14-2023, 11:18 PM

Hi just to show these vehicles can still be used for what tey were made for.
Been getting rid of a wind blown pine tree. Ideal for the job.

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Enjoy using these as they wre originally intended for. Its running an 8BA flathead with hydraulic brakes.
Phil NZ

highbeams · 03-14-2023, 11:51 PM

Interesting . . . . . the spare is on the driver side.

Phil Gillespie · 03-15-2023, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by highbeams

Interesting . . . . . the spare is on the driver side.

Its on the right side for us "Down nder" ie NZ RHD vehicle

Phil NZ

Lawrie · 03-15-2023, 01:02 AM

Phil, those pine cones sure but well in the fire, when we lived in Upper Hutt we used to go into the pine forest on Haywards hill in our MK7 jag with the back seats out and fill it up with them.
Our model A earning its keep the other week
Lawrie

petehoovie · 03-15-2023, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Phil Gillespie

Hi just to show these vehicles can still be used for what tey were made for.
Been getting rid of a wind blown pine tree. Ideal for the job.
Enjoy using these as they wre originally intended for. Its running an 8BA flathead with hydraulic brakes.
Phil NZ

KiWinUS · 03-15-2023, 06:06 AM

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Looking great Phil.

okie pete · 03-15-2023, 07:21 AM

Good looking , hard working pickups .

Mart · 03-15-2023, 08:07 AM

Yes, indeed, it's great to see the old commercial vehicles still earning their keep. I like to use mine too. Loads of tree cuttings to the tip last couple of times. The ladder rack comes in handy too.

Kurt in NJ · 03-15-2023, 08:41 AM

I like to use the model A to bring home sacks of cement, have carried 6 hundred pounds home that way, drive the car next to the mixing trough, rotate and cut the top off the bag, don’t even have to lift the full bags .
Needed to get heating duct, too long for regular car — stick it in the rumble seat

Seth Swoboda · 03-15-2023, 08:56 AM

Out of curiosity, how come the gas filler neck is not mounted in the fender and is on the outside?

CA Victoria · 03-15-2023, 09:48 AM

I sold my F1 to a fella in the UK. It is a daily driver, & is being used an his sheep ranch.

Adam/Mill Valley CA · 03-15-2023, 11:12 AM

I'm with you Phil, I've always thought of my '36 truck as a working vehicle. Never could understand people who tart these old workhorses up with white wall tires and flawless paint. See also the photo below from back in the day.

Adam

petehoovie · 03-15-2023, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by CA Victoria

I sold my F1 to a fella in the UK. It is a daily driver, & is being used an his sheep ranch.

petehoovie · 03-15-2023, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Adam/Mill Valley CA

I'm with you Phil, I've always thought of my '36 truck as a working vehicle. Never could understand people who tart these old workhorses up with white wall tires and flawless paint. See also the photo below from back in the day.

Adam

hotcoupe · 03-15-2023, 12:41 PM

I work mine like a rented mule!
Tom

petehoovie · 03-15-2023, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by hotcoupe

I work mine like a rented mule!
Tom

Phil Gillespie · 03-15-2023, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Seth Swoboda

Out of curiosity, how come the gas filler neck is not mounted in the fender and is on the outside?

Its been made to work. Left rear guard not correct, and not correct fuel tank hence the "modifiled filler to fuel tank. Godda have some bits not quite right to test eyesight.

Phil NZ

Seth Swoboda · 03-15-2023, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Phil Gillespie

Its been made to work. Left rear guard not correct, and not correct fuel tank hence the "modifiled filler to fuel tank. Godda have some bits not quite right to test eyesight.

Phil NZ

Gotcha. I wondered if there was some kind of difference in the trucks sent to NZ. I'm always learning new stuff. Your truck is in great shape too.

GB SISSON · 03-15-2023, 07:16 PM

Some really nice pickups getting the job done here! Thanks for posting!

flatford8 · 03-16-2023, 05:42 PM

Nice ‘Ol work horses there......still earning their keep......Excellent!!.....Mark

03-14-2023, 11:18 PM	#1
Phil Gillespie Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Christchurch New Zealand Posts: 1,611	38 PU at Work. Hi just to show these vehicles can still be used for what tey were made for. Been getting rid of a wind blown pine tree. Ideal for the job. DSC06626.jpg DSC06622.jpg Enjoy using these as they wre originally intended for. Its running an 8BA flathead with hydraulic brakes. Phil NZ

03-14-2023, 11:51 PM	#2
highbeams Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: California Posts: 802	Re: 38 PU at Work. Interesting . . . . . the spare is on the driver side.

03-15-2023, 06:06 AM	#6
KiWinUS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Charlotte NC KiWi-L100 available here Posts: 2,963	Re: 38 PU at Work. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Looking great Phil.

03-15-2023, 07:21 AM	#7
okie pete Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 12	Re: 38 PU at Work. Good looking , hard working pickups .

03-15-2023, 08:07 AM	#8
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,755	Re: 38 PU at Work. Yes, indeed, it's great to see the old commercial vehicles still earning their keep. I like to use mine too. Loads of tree cuttings to the tip last couple of times. The ladder rack comes in handy too.

03-15-2023, 08:41 AM	#9
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,159	Re: 38 PU at Work. I like to use the model A to bring home sacks of cement, have carried 6 hundred pounds home that way, drive the car next to the mixing trough, rotate and cut the top off the bag, don’t even have to lift the full bags . Needed to get heating duct, too long for regular car — stick it in the rumble seat

03-15-2023, 08:56 AM	#10
Seth Swoboda Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 3,795	Re: 38 PU at Work. Out of curiosity, how come the gas filler neck is not mounted in the fender and is on the outside?

03-15-2023, 07:16 PM	#19
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,941	Re: 38 PU at Work. Some really nice pickups getting the job done here! Thanks for posting! __________________ 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)

03-16-2023, 05:42 PM	#20
flatford8 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lyman,ME. Posts: 2,630	Re: 38 PU at Work. Nice ‘Ol work horses there......still earning their keep......Excellent!!.....Mark __________________ I'm thinkin' about crankin' My ragged ol' truck up and haulin' myself into town. Billy Joe Shaver