The Ford Barn

Vic Piano · 08-21-2012, 06:15 AM

Chuck, you could always remove the skirts and don't forget to remove the hub caps as well...LOL. Have a great time, wish I could be there.

41ford1 · 08-21-2012, 06:42 AM

I did speak to Tom Clark from the Fantasy Speedway yesterday. A combination of heat and over reving cause most of the problems. They have most of the replacements in hand or in transit. They are mainly waiting on machine work to fix bearing surfaces. I think they could use funding more than anything. So how about taking a collection during the tour and get it to them? What do you guys think?

Cecil/WV · 08-21-2012, 06:46 AM

Watch out for those deer, Chuck.

JM 35 Sedan · 08-21-2012, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VeryTangled

Just wondering... Could/Should we inquire about parts needs? Maybe I have something sitting around that could be helpful.

VeryTangled/Jeff

That's not a bad idea. I would be willing to donate some parts to help them out. If they need something I could bring with me, I would need to know quickly since I plan to leave for NH early tomorrow morning.

Racing our cars sounds cool.

I would consider running my original '35 fordor Rouge car around the track a few times

. Would I need a roll bar?

41ford1 · 08-21-2012, 10:48 AM

From what I gathered the facility will be closed. Everybody will be fixing the racers in their own shops.
A few laps racing could give your cars a whole new look

. Do ya really want to

?

39portlander · 08-21-2012, 02:52 PM

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Latest weather outlook looks great for your tour. Will catch up sun. morning @ Walt's

. Scott

VeryTangled · 08-21-2012, 03:13 PM

I found a phone number on their website and talked with Tom Clark. No parts needed. I think he said there was one flathead Ford racer.

I'd be okay with kicking in some cash. Tom said their concession prices are real old school, and their entrance fee was only $5, so it seems their hearts are firmly in the right spot.

Dad and I are hitting the road Wednesday morning for an easy 400 mile day, then getting to Portsmouth by mid-day Thursday. Stopping in Sturbridge MA for Wednesday evening.

I can't hardly wait! Gonna eat me some bugs, then eat some more.

-VeryTangled/Jeff

41ford1 · 08-21-2012, 09:22 PM

Jeff,
Bugs in the teeth are fine. Just don't turn turtle in that pheaton. That would be a whole new look

. See you and Henry Thursday.

Chuck

Cecil/WV · 08-21-2012, 10:05 PM

Safe trip, Jeff!!

VeryTangled · 08-21-2012, 10:14 PM

Thanks a bunch Cecil.

You notice I didn't comment on racing our cars? Some have said I drive a little fast but no way I'm going out on a dirt track and working things out. Our tires won't take it I'm sure! And we don't have any rock dings in our fenders yet.

Chuck, I'm always thinking on how not to end up upside down! No matter what it looks like in my avatar. If I bend that Phaeton just the least little bit there will be tears. And bad words. Oh yeah.

-VeryTangled/Jeff

Vic Piano · 08-22-2012, 03:49 PM

To everyone going on the New England Tour, be safe, have fun and post lots of pictures. Vic

JM 35 Sedan · 08-22-2012, 05:22 PM

I'm on my way...trying to keep safe...somewhere in NJ....just a bit behind my planned schedule

VeryTangled · 08-22-2012, 06:31 PM

Hi Guys, Dad and I left at 8:30 this morning from Baltimore County, MD, arrived Sturbridge, MA, about 5:30pm. Will roll into Portsmouth tomorrow morning or mid-day.

Short Video of us before we get on the road.

http://s291.photobucket.com/albums/l...t=VID00003.mp4

-VeryTangled/Jeff & Henryat1140/Henry

trainguy · 08-22-2012, 06:50 PM

Rolled into Portsmouth this afternoon,am staying at the Hampton.We had a fantastic LOBSTER dinner.Will meet up with the Barners tommorow at the brewery.Phil

Vic Piano · 08-22-2012, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VeryTangled

Hi Guys, Dad and I left at 8:30 this morning from Baltimore County, MD, arrived Sturbridge, MA, about 5:30pm. Will roll into Portsmouth tomorrow morning or mid-day.

Short Video of us before we get on the road.

http://s291.photobucket.com/albums/l...t=VID00003.mp4

-VeryTangled/Jeff & Henryat1140/Henry

Lookin' good Jeff, I like the sock puppet on the '36... LOL Hope you and Henry have fun. Vic

41ford1 · 08-22-2012, 08:26 PM

We'll see you guys tomorrow. If we don't see you first be on the look out for this:

VeryTangled · 08-23-2012, 06:04 AM

We've hooked up with JM35Sedan. This is what it looked like around 6:30am.

-VeryTangled

http://s291.photobucket.com/albums/l...t=VID00001.mp4

ken ct · 08-23-2012, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VeryTangled

We've hooked up with JM35Sedan. This is what it looked like around 6:30am.

-VeryTangled

http://s291.photobucket.com/albums/l...t=VID00001.mp4

Jeff + Henry Check your PM's. ken ct.

VeryTangled · 08-23-2012, 08:53 PM

Hi All, Having tons of fun! Beer fresh, seafood fresh!

More pictures to come...

VeryTangled · 08-23-2012, 09:42 PM

More...

08-21-2012, 06:15 AM	#41
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: Coastal Maine summer tour anyone? Chuck, you could always remove the skirts and don't forget to remove the hub caps as well...LOL. Have a great time, wish I could be there. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

08-21-2012, 06:42 AM	#42
41ford1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ManchVegas, New Hampshah Posts: 1,589	Re: Coastal Maine summer tour anyone? I did speak to Tom Clark from the Fantasy Speedway yesterday. A combination of heat and over reving cause most of the problems. They have most of the replacements in hand or in transit. They are mainly waiting on machine work to fix bearing surfaces. I think they could use funding more than anything. So how about taking a collection during the tour and get it to them? What do you guys think?

08-21-2012, 06:46 AM	#43
Cecil/WV Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gerrardstown, WV Posts: 2,265	Re: Coastal Maine summer tour anyone? Watch out for those deer, Chuck.

08-21-2012, 10:48 AM	#45
41ford1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ManchVegas, New Hampshah Posts: 1,589	Re: Coastal Maine summer tour anyone? From what I gathered the facility will be closed. Everybody will be fixing the racers in their own shops. A few laps racing could give your cars a whole new look. Do ya really want to?

08-21-2012, 02:52 PM	#46
39portlander Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Suth'N Maine Posts: 1,996	Re: Coastal Maine summer tour anyone? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Latest weather outlook looks great for your tour. Will catch up sun. morning @ Walt's. Scott

08-21-2012, 03:13 PM	#47
VeryTangled Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: (Not far enough...) Outside of DC Posts: 3,387	Re: Coastal Maine summer tour anyone? I found a phone number on their website and talked with Tom Clark. No parts needed. I think he said there was one flathead Ford racer. I'd be okay with kicking in some cash. Tom said their concession prices are real old school, and their entrance fee was only $5, so it seems their hearts are firmly in the right spot. Dad and I are hitting the road Wednesday morning for an easy 400 mile day, then getting to Portsmouth by mid-day Thursday. Stopping in Sturbridge MA for Wednesday evening. I can't hardly wait! Gonna eat me some bugs, then eat some more. -VeryTangled/Jeff

08-21-2012, 09:22 PM	#48
41ford1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ManchVegas, New Hampshah Posts: 1,589	Re: Coastal Maine summer tour anyone? Jeff, Bugs in the teeth are fine. Just don't turn turtle in that pheaton. That would be a whole new look. See you and Henry Thursday. Chuck

08-21-2012, 10:05 PM	#49
Cecil/WV Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gerrardstown, WV Posts: 2,265	Re: Coastal Maine summer tour anyone? Safe trip, Jeff!!

08-21-2012, 10:14 PM	#50
VeryTangled Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: (Not far enough...) Outside of DC Posts: 3,387	Re: Coastal Maine summer tour anyone? Thanks a bunch Cecil. You notice I didn't comment on racing our cars? Some have said I drive a little fast but no way I'm going out on a dirt track and working things out. Our tires won't take it I'm sure! And we don't have any rock dings in our fenders yet. Chuck, I'm always thinking on how not to end up upside down! No matter what it looks like in my avatar. If I bend that Phaeton just the least little bit there will be tears. And bad words. Oh yeah. -VeryTangled/Jeff Last edited by VeryTangled; 08-21-2012 at 10:26 PM.

08-22-2012, 03:49 PM	#51
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: Coastal Maine summer tour anyone? To everyone going on the New England Tour, be safe, have fun and post lots of pictures. Vic __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

08-22-2012, 05:22 PM	#52
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: Coastal Maine summer tour anyone? I'm on my way...trying to keep safe...somewhere in NJ....just a bit behind my planned schedule __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

08-22-2012, 06:31 PM	#53
VeryTangled Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: (Not far enough...) Outside of DC Posts: 3,387	Re: Coastal Maine summer tour anyone? Hi Guys, Dad and I left at 8:30 this morning from Baltimore County, MD, arrived Sturbridge, MA, about 5:30pm. Will roll into Portsmouth tomorrow morning or mid-day. Short Video of us before we get on the road. http://s291.photobucket.com/albums/l...t=VID00003.mp4 -VeryTangled/Jeff & Henryat1140/Henry

08-22-2012, 06:50 PM	#54
trainguy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lehighton Pa Posts: 1,085	Re: Coastal Maine summer tour anyone? Rolled into Portsmouth this afternoon,am staying at the Hampton.We had a fantastic LOBSTER dinner.Will meet up with the Barners tommorow at the brewery.Phil

08-23-2012, 06:04 AM	#57
VeryTangled Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: (Not far enough...) Outside of DC Posts: 3,387	Re: Coastal Maine summer tour anyone? We've hooked up with JM35Sedan. This is what it looked like around 6:30am. -VeryTangled http://s291.photobucket.com/albums/l...t=VID00001.mp4

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