The Ford Barn

coee · 01-08-2011, 11:31 AM

Please help post here thank

parts ????

Chris in WNC · 01-08-2011, 11:56 AM

HAMB is probably a better source for this info.

here you'll just get grief from us cranky old purists.

jnunez1955 · 01-08-2011, 12:03 PM

buy a dropped axle, 1928-31
reverse eye spring
and for the rear, buy a Model T spring.

hotrodA · 01-08-2011, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris in Jax

HAMB is probably a better source for this info.

here you'll just get grief from us cranky old purists.

LAMO, but true. Check the HAMB. I think a search under CHRIS (whatta coincidence)

or Elrod will show some good references. For starters, reversed eye front spring, 32-34 axle with perches for mechanical brakes, 16 or 17 inch wire wheels, reversed eye rear spring with leaves removed, or Model T with spacers for width difference There's about 3-4 inches, without going to a dropped axle, or Z'd rear frame.
"Your results may vary

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Gary WA · 01-08-2011, 01:33 PM

See Ebay # 390274436086

Charlie Stephens · 01-08-2011, 01:47 PM

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Place 1000 pounds of cement blocks in the bed, works great., lower, rides better and feels like power steering (not recommended for freeway driving). On a more serious note not knowing how much you want to lower it you might replace the stock truck spring with one designed for a roadster. The stock spring will give a rough ride and place the rear end high without a load in the back. Reverse the eyes all around for a couple of more inches if you want them.

Charlie Stephens

Jason in TX · 01-08-2011, 02:51 PM

If you want to know how to lower the DESIRABILITY of a 1931 Ford truck, click here.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=280612832696

Chris in WNC · 01-08-2011, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason in TX

If you want to know how to lower the DESIRABILITY of a 1931 Ford truck, click here.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=280612832696

in the listing he claims to have driven this creation 1500 miles- they must have been darned uncomfortable miles, sitting on the floor with no seat backs!

the photos show a lot of craftsmanship and good detail in the making of this nightmare.

with these skills he could be making something worthwhile like Flop is doing.......

Reds34 · 01-08-2011, 08:09 PM

Wow. I think the nicest thing on that truck are the headlights.

Red

Tom Wesenberg · 01-08-2011, 10:03 PM

Calling it a truck is giving it too much credit!

LukeDahlinger · 01-08-2011, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason in TX

If you want to know how to lower the DESIRABILITY of a 1931 Ford truck, click here.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=280612832696

What an abortion of a truck.

MikeK · 01-08-2011, 11:32 PM

Remove all four valve cores and stand back? Fordbarn is pretty much for stockers. I do appreciate a properly done rod, but the experts on this are on the 'other' site, the H.A.M.B. Good luck with your project. Even a rodded A is better than a remelt into a new Toyota.

01-08-2011, 11:31 AM	#1
coee Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 25	How to lower a ford 1931 truck ?????? Please help post here thank parts ????

01-08-2011, 11:56 AM	#2
Chris in WNC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spruce Pine, NC Posts: 1,458	Re: How to lower a ford 1931 truck ?????? HAMB is probably a better source for this info. here you'll just get grief from us cranky old purists.

01-08-2011, 12:03 PM	#3
jnunez1955 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 60	Re: How to lower a ford 1931 truck ?????? buy a dropped axle, 1928-31 reverse eye spring and for the rear, buy a Model T spring.

01-08-2011, 01:33 PM	#5
Gary WA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton,WA/Whidbey Island Posts: 4,101	Re: How to lower a ford 1931 truck ?????? See Ebay # 390274436086

01-08-2011, 01:47 PM	#6
Charlie Stephens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,030	Re: How to lower a ford 1931 truck ?????? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Place 1000 pounds of cement blocks in the bed, works great., lower, rides better and feels like power steering (not recommended for freeway driving). On a more serious note not knowing how much you want to lower it you might replace the stock truck spring with one designed for a roadster. The stock spring will give a rough ride and place the rear end high without a load in the back. Reverse the eyes all around for a couple of more inches if you want them. Charlie Stephens Last edited by Charlie Stephens; 01-08-2011 at 02:00 PM.

01-08-2011, 02:51 PM	#7
Jason in TX Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ⓉⒺXⒶⓈ Posts: 2,047	Re: How to lower a ford 1931 truck ?????? If you want to know how to lower the DESIRABILITY of a 1931 Ford truck, click here. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=280612832696 __________________ -------------- Drive it like you know how to fix it! DMAFC / OILERS CC-MC

01-08-2011, 08:09 PM	#9
Reds34 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Eastern, CT Posts: 527	Re: How to lower a ford 1931 truck ?????? Wow. I think the nicest thing on that truck are the headlights. Red

01-08-2011, 10:03 PM	#10
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: How to lower a ford 1931 truck ?????? Calling it a truck is giving it too much credit!

01-08-2011, 11:32 PM	#12
MikeK Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Windy City Posts: 2,919	Re: How to lower a ford 1931 truck ?????? Remove all four valve cores and stand back? Fordbarn is pretty much for stockers. I do appreciate a properly done rod, but the experts on this are on the 'other' site, the H.A.M.B. Good luck with your project. Even a rodded A is better than a remelt into a new Toyota.