The Ford Barn

TomT/Williamsburg · 04-28-2022, 07:17 PM

Welcome! Nice ride!

FlatTopFreddie · 04-28-2022, 09:08 PM

Nice looking… sure you’ll enjoy

jimTN · 04-29-2022, 04:00 PM

Somewhere I have a copy of a copy of several references to the conv that has parts, adjustment and service info. If you run into a problem Ill try to find it. No special tools are needed. You will find your car drives quite easily and if the shocks are good, acceptable body roll. Depending on the rear end gear, it will run the interstate traffic at 65 mph or so.

RKS.PA · 04-29-2022, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jimTN

Hyd info: Originally these cars had brake fluid for the hyd top system. Usually leaves a mess when they are out of use for a length of time. The pump is very simple and is powered by a motor most old Starter/gen/alt shops would have parts for. If your system is brake fluid, it can be purged and replaced with ATO. The one piece that is hard to come by is the switch so be careful with it. Replacement cyl are available and I had hoses made up at a local hyd shop. There is some excellent information in the Ford Svc Bulletins on the system. I would recommend getting a copy of the Post, reproduction Ford Service Bulletins 1941-48.

Second the motion from Jim above. When you get into the top hydraulics, and if the brake fluid is still in there, be very careful to not get any on that beautiful paint.....ask me how I know!!

Mountain Dew · 04-30-2022, 05:17 PM

Thanks for all the great replies.
I've been going through oiling all the hinges and pivot points trying to get the knobs and levers to move.
Tomorrow I'll roll around underneath it, change oil, check brake fluid and such.
The convertible top hydraulics is farther on down the list. The pump isn't even mounted and might need to be rebuilt. I'm sure i'll be picking you guy's brains on that thing.
I'm still waiting for my Dennis Carpenter catalogue.

Bored&Stroked · 04-30-2022, 05:48 PM

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Nice looking car - kind of makes me want to own one! Best of luck, you've come to the right place.

04-28-2022, 07:17 PM	#21
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,654	Re: Hello Early V8 Folks Welcome! Nice ride! __________________ Run to the LA Roadster Show - 2016 My Run to Bonneville - 2013 My 32 5-Window Build My Run to the LSRU

04-28-2022, 09:08 PM	#22
FlatTopFreddie Member Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Jonestown, Texas Posts: 40	Re: Hello Early V8 Folks Nice looking… sure you’ll enjoy

04-29-2022, 04:00 PM	#23
jimTN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Powell, TN Posts: 2,509	Re: Hello Early V8 Folks Somewhere I have a copy of a copy of several references to the conv that has parts, adjustment and service info. If you run into a problem Ill try to find it. No special tools are needed. You will find your car drives quite easily and if the shocks are good, acceptable body roll. Depending on the rear end gear, it will run the interstate traffic at 65 mph or so.

04-30-2022, 05:17 PM	#25
Mountain Dew Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Newport, NC Posts: 195	Re: Hello Early V8 Folks Thanks for all the great replies. I've been going through oiling all the hinges and pivot points trying to get the knobs and levers to move. Tomorrow I'll roll around underneath it, change oil, check brake fluid and such. The convertible top hydraulics is farther on down the list. The pump isn't even mounted and might need to be rebuilt. I'm sure i'll be picking you guy's brains on that thing. I'm still waiting for my Dennis Carpenter catalogue. Last edited by Mountain Dew; 04-30-2022 at 05:40 PM.

04-30-2022, 05:48 PM	#26
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,070	Re: Hello Early V8 Folks Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Nice looking car - kind of makes me want to own one! Best of luck, you've come to the right place.