The Ford Barn

raceron1120 · 02-18-2017, 08:29 AM

Even if only for yard art it's probably worth retrieving IMO. A few years ago my son and I found a bunch of old car parts in the woods in northern Michigan. Mostly yard art too but just recovering "history" is sometimes a pleasure. We found enough sheet metal to put together a generic display car - cowl, doors, fenders, grille shell, hood etc. I posted pics of it all here, maybe 6 or 7 years ago. The "project" is still sitting in a pile behind the pole-barn. But at least it's not going to the scrapper.

Ray in La Mesa · 02-18-2017, 08:50 AM

Actually, a 50/50 mixture of ATF & acetone is 50% better then Kroil.

Capt Kirk · 02-18-2017, 10:30 AM

Got the axle home. Talked with the dad of the guy that had the axle...he said it's off of a 37 slant back and that he has the rest of the car in his barn and that it's pretty rough. He said they are "rodders" and he didn't need that axle. In parting, I told him that if he has any other ford parts that he wants to get rid of to let me know.

tubman · 02-18-2017, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Capt Kirk

40Delux...I've got some PB out there. Do the bearing dust covers screw on or are they press fit?

From what I can see, the covers are in a hexagon shape which are usually screw-off. My dad had a couple of flat steel wrenches with the "Ford" script on them that fit these and a few other things. I always thought they were model "T" tools, though.

flatford8 · 02-18-2017, 01:05 PM

I would of grabbed it all too!!!.... Stuff can set in my woods as well as someplace else.... Mark
P.S. it may not be "valuable" but I bet some is "usable".....

RalphM · 02-18-2017, 08:10 PM

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Yes, 37 caps screw off.

Tinker · 02-18-2017, 10:19 PM

I guess I don't have enough to do besides work. I'd pick it up just for the fun of it.

I do agree the wishbones would be a hotrod cutup quality. Dealing with selling things is a pain, but if you offer it up as mildly free pay ship/handling you'll get rid of it quick. Hey it was free, but your time isn't.

outlaw · 02-18-2017, 11:59 PM

Capt Kirk, If your trip up here is still on, I would be interested in a set of wishbones for a 36 ford if you come across some. I would send you the money for them & compensate you for hauling them up here. Bill

02-18-2017, 08:29 AM	#41
raceron1120 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ellsworth Michigan Posts: 1,807	Re: Found in the woods today. Anything worthwhile? Even if only for yard art it's probably worth retrieving IMO. A few years ago my son and I found a bunch of old car parts in the woods in northern Michigan. Mostly yard art too but just recovering "history" is sometimes a pleasure. We found enough sheet metal to put together a generic display car - cowl, doors, fenders, grille shell, hood etc. I posted pics of it all here, maybe 6 or 7 years ago. The "project" is still sitting in a pile behind the pole-barn. But at least it's not going to the scrapper.

02-18-2017, 08:50 AM	#42
Ray in La Mesa Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: La Mesa Ca Posts: 1,166	Re: Found in the woods today. Anything worthwhile? Actually, a 50/50 mixture of ATF & acetone is 50% better then Kroil.

02-18-2017, 10:30 AM	#43
Capt Kirk Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Clarkston MI Posts: 830	Re: Found in the woods today. Anything worthwhile? Got the axle home. Talked with the dad of the guy that had the axle...he said it's off of a 37 slant back and that he has the rest of the car in his barn and that it's pretty rough. He said they are "rodders" and he didn't need that axle. In parting, I told him that if he has any other ford parts that he wants to get rid of to let me know. __________________ 35 Ford Cabriolet 56 Chevy Pickup 63 VW Bug Empty wallet

02-18-2017, 01:05 PM	#45
flatford8 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lyman,ME. Posts: 2,627	Re: Found in the woods today. Anything worthwhile? I would of grabbed it all too!!!.... Stuff can set in my woods as well as someplace else.... Mark P.S. it may not be "valuable" but I bet some is "usable"..... __________________ I'm thinkin' about crankin' My ragged ol' truck up and haulin' myself into town. Billy Joe Shaver

02-18-2017, 08:10 PM	#46
RalphM Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: North Pole, Alaska Posts: 2,651	Re: Found in the woods today. Anything worthwhile? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Yes, 37 caps screw off.

02-18-2017, 10:19 PM	#47
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,053	Re: Found in the woods today. Anything worthwhile? I guess I don't have enough to do besides work. I'd pick it up just for the fun of it. I do agree the wishbones would be a hotrod cutup quality. Dealing with selling things is a pain, but if you offer it up as mildly free pay ship/handling you'll get rid of it quick. Hey it was free, but your time isn't.

02-18-2017, 11:59 PM	#48
outlaw Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eagle River,Alaska Posts: 353	Re: Found in the woods today. Anything worthwhile? Capt Kirk, If your trip up here is still on, I would be interested in a set of wishbones for a 36 ford if you come across some. I would send you the money for them & compensate you for hauling them up here. Bill