The Ford Barn

1937pickup · 08-24-2016, 08:50 PM

We are loosing another supplier to the old Ford hobby.
See the attached link.

Bill

http://www.globalauctionguide.com/mi...-s-343942.html

Drive Shaft Dave · 08-24-2016, 09:19 PM

That was kind of a shock to me.

BudP · 08-24-2016, 09:27 PM

Wish I lived closer. There is a lot of petrolinia there I would like to look at before I bid. Will probably bid anyway.

Tom Wesenberg · 08-24-2016, 10:51 PM

I am also shocked. Sure is too bad. A lot of neat parts will be passed out though. Wonder how much will be put on ebay for a quick profit?

C26Pinelake · 08-25-2016, 02:03 AM

yes and if we continue to criticize and attack vendors it will become a common occurance. Every time a vendor leaves we as a hobby lose. Wayne

Wick · 08-25-2016, 05:42 AM

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. I'm sure the owners are looking forward to retirement.
All the stuff will find new homes and probably 1/2 of it could show up at Hershey.

C26Pinelake · 08-25-2016, 07:11 AM

obviously these guys are not making a fortune financially or the business would have sold instead of auctioning off all the assets. A sad day! Wayne

1937pickup · 08-25-2016, 08:04 AM

They helped me a lot when I restored my 37 pick up- I was going to go there today for some parts. I will miss them

Fullraceflathead · 08-25-2016, 10:42 AM

I bought my Bumpers from them for my 1928 Roadster Pickup.
Perfect Quality Reproductions.

Tom Wesenberg · 08-25-2016, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fullraceflathead

I bought my Bumpers from them for my 1928 Roadster Pickup.
Perfect Quality Reproductions.

That's right, and I wonder who will take over the bumper and spring business?

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 08-25-2016, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Wesenberg

That's right, and I wonder who will take over the bumper and spring business?

Funny thing, that was my same initial thoughts too.

Tom Wesenberg · 08-26-2016, 07:16 PM

Good News..............another one doesn't bite the dust.
I called Little Dearborn and talked to Terry. He says they are having 6 auctions to sell off surplus goods that they've had for many years. Little Dearborn is located in prime real estate property, and the building has been sold, so they will move to another building on the west side of the city. They will continue to make bumpers and springs.

BTW, there engine paint is very tough. It's harder to remove than powder coating.

Mitch//pa · 08-26-2016, 07:18 PM

Tom thanks for the info... Very good news

CarlG · 08-27-2016, 01:37 AM

"Whew!"

Dodged another one!

C26Pinelake · 08-27-2016, 06:50 AM

Obviously the first post was not accurate. More research should have been conducte prior to posting. Thanks Tom for correcting this misinformation. Wayne

08-24-2016, 08:50 PM	#1
1937pickup Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 586	Another one bites the dust. We are loosing another supplier to the old Ford hobby. See the attached link. Bill http://www.globalauctionguide.com/mi...-s-343942.html

08-24-2016, 09:19 PM	#2
Drive Shaft Dave Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New hope Minnesota Posts: 742	Re: Another one bites the dust. That was kind of a shock to me.

08-24-2016, 09:27 PM	#3
BudP Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Oakton, VA Posts: 437	Re: Another one bites the dust. Wish I lived closer. There is a lot of petrolinia there I would like to look at before I bid. Will probably bid anyway.

08-24-2016, 10:51 PM	#4
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Another one bites the dust. I am also shocked. Sure is too bad. A lot of neat parts will be passed out though. Wonder how much will be put on ebay for a quick profit?

08-25-2016, 02:03 AM	#5
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: Another one bites the dust. yes and if we continue to criticize and attack vendors it will become a common occurance. Every time a vendor leaves we as a hobby lose. Wayne

08-25-2016, 05:42 AM	#6
Wick Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gwynn's Island Va Posts: 1,386	Re: Another one bites the dust. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) . I'm sure the owners are looking forward to retirement. All the stuff will find new homes and probably 1/2 of it could show up at Hershey.

08-25-2016, 07:11 AM	#7
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: Another one bites the dust. obviously these guys are not making a fortune financially or the business would have sold instead of auctioning off all the assets. A sad day! Wayne

08-25-2016, 08:04 AM	#8
1937pickup Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 586	Re: Another one bites the dust. They helped me a lot when I restored my 37 pick up- I was going to go there today for some parts. I will miss them

08-25-2016, 10:42 AM	#9
Fullraceflathead Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Chillicothe, Missouri Posts: 1,176	Re: Another one bites the dust. I bought my Bumpers from them for my 1928 Roadster Pickup. Perfect Quality Reproductions. __________________ "If I asked people what they wanted they would have said faster horses." -Henry Ford "Primitive technology is not a design flaw" 1928 Ford Model A Roadster Pickup 1930 Gordon Smith Air Compressor 1941 Willy's Pickup 1960 Thunderbird-For Sale 1964 Buick Riviera 2x4 425 1965 Pontiac GTO, 455 Super Duty 2004 Dodge Ram SRT-10, V-10 Viper 1977 Charger Jet Boat,460 Ford,Jacuzzi Jet Front Engine Nostalgia Dragster,Supercharged 296 "Fullrace Flathead" Ford Engine Build up on DVD ask

08-26-2016, 07:16 PM	#12
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Another one bites the dust. Good News..............another one doesn't bite the dust. I called Little Dearborn and talked to Terry. He says they are having 6 auctions to sell off surplus goods that they've had for many years. Little Dearborn is located in prime real estate property, and the building has been sold, so they will move to another building on the west side of the city. They will continue to make bumpers and springs. BTW, there engine paint is very tough. It's harder to remove than powder coating.

08-26-2016, 07:18 PM	#13
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: Another one bites the dust. Tom thanks for the info... Very good news

08-27-2016, 01:37 AM	#14
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: Another one bites the dust. "Whew!" Dodged another one! __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

08-27-2016, 06:50 AM	#15
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: Another one bites the dust. Obviously the first post was not accurate. More research should have been conducte prior to posting. Thanks Tom for correcting this misinformation. Wayne