The Ford Barn

OldGold360 · 03-07-2022, 08:35 PM

Passenger side is done and ready to go. Now to repeat the process on tooling for the drivers side. It shouldn’t be too long and I should have pricing figured out by tomorrow.

Mart · 03-08-2022, 03:56 AM

Excellent work.

Do you have a history in sheet metal work?

rockfla · 03-08-2022, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by OldGold360

Somebody will have to donate a 35-37 Sedan Delivery to me first so that I have one to copy. I’m open to making parts for other years and models. I’m only doing parts for these pickups because I’m restoring one for myself, so I have one to use for patterns.

I could send the one I have (albeit partially made out of coffee cans & bondo) , the question would be "how many here on the barn would ALSO need the same?"

OldGold360 · 03-08-2022, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by rockfla

I could send the one I have (albeit partially made out of coffee cans & bondo) , the question would be "how many here on the barn would ALSO need the same?"

I’d be concerned with its accuracy being partially made from coffee cans and bondo.

OldGold360 · 03-08-2022, 10:19 PM

Cab corners will be available in about a week, maybe a day or two more. I am making six pairs in the initial batch, four pairs are spoken for. Those that are interested in a pair, please PM me for pricing and more info. Feel free to provide your zip code and I will get shipping costs for you. Thanks.

OldGold360 · 03-08-2022, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Mart

Excellent work.

Do you have a history in sheet metal work?

Sorry, I missed this Mart. Yes, I do have a history in metalwork. Mostly metalshaping for vintage cars, motorcycles and airplanes, but I’m experienced in machining, fabrication, etc. Been at this professionally for 23 years.

rockfla · 03-09-2022, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by OldGold360

I’d be concerned with its accuracy being partially made from coffee cans and bondo.

From the surfaced/outside, it looked just as original (see picture).....Just upon further more in depth inspection, found the patches, band-aides and bondo!!!

OldGold360 · 03-09-2022, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by rockfla

From the surfaced/outside, it looked just as original (see picture).....Just upon further more in depth inspection, found the patches, band-aides and bondo!!!

Have you reached out to any local metalshapers or restoration shops?

rockfla · 03-09-2022, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by OldGold360

Have you reached out to any local metalshapers or restoration shops?

Nothing local, other than me and I am "just" starting out and self learning. Just got an english wheel, shear, break, SO getting started. We had ONE guy for awhile that worked for Rusty Wallace/Penske but he passed away a few years ago. I PM's the fellow at Iron Trap BUT he didn't seen to be that kind of shop??? SO here we are!!

OldGold360 · 03-10-2022, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by rockfla

Nothing local, other than me and I am "just" starting out and self learning. Just got an english wheel, shear, break, SO getting started. We had ONE guy for awhile that worked for Rusty Wallace/Penske but he passed away a few years ago. I PM's the fellow at Iron Trap BUT he didn't seen to be that kind of shop??? SO here we are!!

Let me think about this. Maybe there is something I can do to help.

Aussiebill · 03-10-2022, 05:48 AM

Hi OldGold360
Sent you a message a couple of days ago regarding the rear fender front pieces and how to pay you.

Regards
Bill

OldGold360 · 03-10-2022, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Aussiebill

Hi OldGold360
Sent you a message a couple of days ago regarding the rear fender front pieces and how to pay you.

Regards
Bill

Hi Bill,
PM sent…

OldGold360 · 04-08-2022, 06:00 PM

Just thought I would provide an update for those that are interested. I began shipping cab corners a couple weeks ago and so far so good. I don’t know how many pairs I will be making but plan to make them for as long as there is interest. Thanks again for all of those that have purchased these or any of my other products. Although it’s not my regular source of revenue, it does help me afford to be able to develop other needed parts.

GB SISSON · 04-08-2022, 08:31 PM

Your sheet metal parts are just plain 'over the top'. Amazing. I understand it is a labor of love. Some of us just love to labor, if it is on something we are passionate about.

Rckjone · 04-08-2022, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by OldGold360

In a previous thread on some other parts I made for 35-39 Pickups, someone mentioned that I could probably make these pieces. I said I would if there was enough interest, and sure enough, I had several requests for them. I made the first pair today and am happy with the results. I used some originals for the specs and these new ones are spot on. I just have to fine tune the process to make each one in order to keep costs low.

Now available for 35/36 Pickups are the hard to find, and usually expensive, windshield hinge / wiper motor covers. These are stamped in 20 gauge cold rolled steel, just like the originals. Feel free to let me know if you’re interested, but I will create an ad once these are ready to ship, which should be in about a week.

Thanks for looking.

Great job

hotcoupe · 04-09-2022, 08:56 AM

I recently purchased the cab corners and rear fender inner reinforcements, the quality is first rate, timely shipping, and Josh is very easy to deal with. Now, if he could just make the rocker panels, I'd be set.
Tom

OldGold360 · 04-11-2022, 01:05 AM

Thanks everyone. Today I created a website with the hopes to make future purchases much easier and faster than mailing a check. I’ll make sure to create a discount code for my friends here on the Barn.

OldGold360 · 04-13-2022, 11:00 AM

I didn't know if it would violate rules by posting the info in the following link, but I have had several people ask about the new website, so I created an ad for those looking for more information on the parts I've been making, shown in this thread.

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=312084

OldGold360 · 08-31-2022, 04:56 PM

Hello everyone. It’s been awhile so I figured that I should probably share what I’ve been up to. I have several new pieces for 35-37 pickups that should be available soon. Here is one of those items. These are the lower bed filler panels that fill the space between the bedside and running board. I made sure to make them just like the originals including the curved lower edge that matches the sweep of the running boards. These panels also have all the mounting holes and notches just like the original panels so they will bolt right up. More to come. Thanks for looking.

petehoovie · 08-31-2022, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by OldGold360

These panels also have all the mounting holes and notches just like the original panels so they will bolt right up. More to come. Thanks for looking.

03-08-2022, 03:56 AM	#62
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,755	Re: More New Sheetmetal Products for Pickups Excellent work. Do you have a history in sheet metal work?

03-08-2022, 10:19 PM	#65
OldGold360 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: SW WA Posts: 639	Re: More New Sheetmetal Products for Pickups Cab corners will be available in about a week, maybe a day or two more. I am making six pairs in the initial batch, four pairs are spoken for. Those that are interested in a pair, please PM me for pricing and more info. Feel free to provide your zip code and I will get shipping costs for you. Thanks.

03-10-2022, 05:48 AM	#71
Aussiebill Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Posts: 21	Re: More New Sheetmetal Products for Pickups Hi OldGold360 Sent you a message a couple of days ago regarding the rear fender front pieces and how to pay you. Regards Bill

04-08-2022, 08:31 PM	#74
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,945	Re: More New Sheetmetal Products for Pickups Your sheet metal parts are just plain 'over the top'. Amazing. I understand it is a labor of love. Some of us just love to labor, if it is on something we are passionate about. __________________ 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)

04-09-2022, 08:56 AM	#76
hotcoupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: imperial,mo Posts: 694	Re: More New Sheetmetal Products for Pickups I recently purchased the cab corners and rear fender inner reinforcements, the quality is first rate, timely shipping, and Josh is very easy to deal with. Now, if he could just make the rocker panels, I'd be set. Tom

04-11-2022, 01:05 AM	#77
OldGold360 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: SW WA Posts: 639	Re: More New Sheetmetal Products for Pickups Thanks everyone. Today I created a website with the hopes to make future purchases much easier and faster than mailing a check. I’ll make sure to create a discount code for my friends here on the Barn.

04-13-2022, 11:00 AM	#78
OldGold360 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: SW WA Posts: 639	Re: More New Sheetmetal Products for Pickups I didn't know if it would violate rules by posting the info in the following link, but I have had several people ask about the new website, so I created an ad for those looking for more information on the parts I've been making, shown in this thread. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=312084