The Ford Barn

Big hammer · 02-16-2023, 07:55 AM

I installed a pencil filter in my late 31 tudor about 2 years ago, also a magnet under the tank inside ear the outlet. No problems yet

Joop · 02-16-2023, 08:17 AM

Congratulation Ron

Does it have a Briggs body tag.
If so what is the number.
Thanks

Oldbluoval · 02-16-2023, 09:33 AM

Triple hinge is in the belt rail and holds bows to belt rail at door post

ronn · 02-16-2023, 10:21 AM

thank you Joop 138 4431

Thank you Blue- looks to be in fine shape.

larrys40 · 02-16-2023, 07:53 PM

Great you struck a deal. They all need something, even the ones usually that you give a ton for. Mine needs blowing apart and restoring which I’ll do but it will be a much easier task and quicker than my other. Although it’s certainly doable as well.

You will have fun with it. A cool body style. I want to know what the seat measurement is from top of seat bottom to bottom of steering wheel.
Drop it on here when you get a chance.
Thx
Larry

ronn · 02-18-2023, 07:00 AM

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thanks Larry. the measurement is 7"

Im having trouble getting my size 13 shoes through the doorway. may have to consider removing the shelf, if thats possible?

31Cabriolet68-C · 02-18-2023, 10:32 AM

Great decision!
Glad the car is in the hands of someone who can truly appreciate it.

I really don't recommend taking out the package tray. It has important structural value.

There may be a bellows behind the seat back top edge that you could remove and get a bit more room.
Cabriolet Owners Club will be invaluable.
Enjoy
John

ronn · 02-18-2023, 12:05 PM

I really don't recommend taking out the package tray

copy that. didnt know if it was as easy as a coupe. thx.

should have bound my feet like the chinese, when I was a wee lad, but I had no idea I would be enjoying the likes of Ford model A's as I got older.

larrys40 · 02-18-2023, 12:50 PM

Ron, your feet comment made me laugh and chuckle… thanks for the measurement. I think the one in this new one I acquired is more like 8 or more and seems low sitting which is why I asked. just left a friend’s place in Kansas City that has one too. His body is at Bill underwood’s now getting proper treatment. I don’t have any reference of his. Maybe joop has a measurement if he still has one.

Hope to get cracking on mine soon but have to finish some other projects for guys first.
All the best to you guys!
Larry Shepard

ronn · 02-18-2023, 01:26 PM

Larry Im 5 11' (formerly 6') and the height feels correct.

ronn · 02-20-2023, 07:22 AM

few more photos

31Cabriolet68-C · 02-20-2023, 03:19 PM

Great project. Enjoy!!!!!
Would you be willing to share
how you found it?
Tks for posting the pictures and the story.
Could U post a pic of the Briggs tag?
John

ronn · 02-20-2023, 05:05 PM

found it on CL 30 minutes away. The lack of shipping is what clinched it.

dont think there are too many as close and this one begged to come home!

After getting it home, realized the wood is way better then I could have expected.

installed a pencil filter today and this car is ready to be driven. The rust will be dealt with this summer. It isnt too bad. When I picked it up, fella had it running. the carb was the culprit originally. When I first looked at it, only heard it run for 30 seconds and then wouldnt start back up. was running on a lawn mower tank hanging on the cowl.

I made an offer, didnt hear back for a month and lost interest. then I got an email.....
after 3 days of thinking on it, I decided to sell off a couple of lessor projects to buy this. I am upgrading my projects as I go.
hoping to run this and my roadster this summer. Its about time.

Dick Carne · 02-20-2023, 10:14 PM

We finished restoring our 68-C last year, and wound up having to re-do everything. When we started I was hopeful that we might be able to avoid having to replace all of the wood, but almost ninety years had taken its toll at the rear of the floor sills. We purchased this car from the son of a fellow (who died in 1995 and) who purchased it used in 1936, so it was pretty much complete. To hopefully give you some comfort with the price, I'm thinking that our initial acquisition costs was roughly $12K.

If I can help in any way (from here) with photos, etc., please let me now. I've never been able to send photos on this site, but if you might provide me with an e-mail address, I'll be glad to provide you with photos throughout. We did take a few liberties though in re-doing this car - stained and clear coated new wood, sound deadener on all interior panels and extra heavy felt under the carpet on the floors, heated seats, turn signals, and a trunk hitch for our matching Mullins trailer. I will say that this is the quietest of any of our Model A's. Please feel free to reach out if there might be questions that I can help you with. Good luck to you going forward.

ronn · 02-21-2023, 07:34 AM

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02-16-2023, 07:55 AM	#21
Big hammer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Lincoln Posts: 3,131	Re: late 31 cab slant................ I installed a pencil filter in my late 31 tudor about 2 years ago, also a magnet under the tank inside ear the outlet. No problems yet __________________ Don't force it with a little hammer tap, tap, tap get a bigger hammer tap done

02-16-2023, 08:17 AM	#22
Joop Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 2,953	Re: late 31 cab slant................ Congratulation Ron Does it have a Briggs body tag. If so what is the number. Thanks

02-16-2023, 09:33 AM	#23
Oldbluoval Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Signal Mtn, TN (SE TN) Posts: 2,372	Re: late 31 cab slant................ Triple hinge is in the belt rail and holds bows to belt rail at door post

02-16-2023, 10:21 AM	#24
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,791	Re: late 31 cab slant................ thank you Joop 138 4431 Thank you Blue- looks to be in fine shape.

02-16-2023, 07:53 PM	#25
larrys40 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St Charles , Missouri Posts: 1,998	Re: late 31 cab slant................ Great you struck a deal. They all need something, even the ones usually that you give a ton for. Mine needs blowing apart and restoring which I’ll do but it will be a much easier task and quicker than my other. Although it’s certainly doable as well. You will have fun with it. A cool body style. I want to know what the seat measurement is from top of seat bottom to bottom of steering wheel. Drop it on here when you get a chance. Thx Larry

02-18-2023, 07:00 AM	#26
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,791	Re: late 31 cab slant................ Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) thanks Larry. the measurement is 7" Im having trouble getting my size 13 shoes through the doorway. may have to consider removing the shelf, if thats possible?

02-18-2023, 10:32 AM	#27
31Cabriolet68-C Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Greenwich, CT Posts: 140	Re: late 31 cab slant................ Great decision! Glad the car is in the hands of someone who can truly appreciate it. I really don't recommend taking out the package tray. It has important structural value. There may be a bellows behind the seat back top edge that you could remove and get a bit more room. Cabriolet Owners Club will be invaluable. Enjoy John

02-18-2023, 12:05 PM	#28
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,791	Re: late 31 cab slant................ I really don't recommend taking out the package tray copy that. didnt know if it was as easy as a coupe. thx. should have bound my feet like the chinese, when I was a wee lad, but I had no idea I would be enjoying the likes of Ford model A's as I got older.

02-18-2023, 12:50 PM	#29
larrys40 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St Charles , Missouri Posts: 1,998	Re: late 31 cab slant................ Ron, your feet comment made me laugh and chuckle… thanks for the measurement. I think the one in this new one I acquired is more like 8 or more and seems low sitting which is why I asked. just left a friend’s place in Kansas City that has one too. His body is at Bill underwood’s now getting proper treatment. I don’t have any reference of his. Maybe joop has a measurement if he still has one. Hope to get cracking on mine soon but have to finish some other projects for guys first. All the best to you guys! Larry Shepard

02-18-2023, 01:26 PM	#30
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,791	Re: late 31 cab slant................ Larry Im 5 11' (formerly 6') and the height feels correct.

02-20-2023, 03:19 PM	#32
31Cabriolet68-C Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Greenwich, CT Posts: 140	Re: late 31 cab slant................ Great project. Enjoy!!!!! Would you be willing to share how you found it? Tks for posting the pictures and the story. Could U post a pic of the Briggs tag? John

02-20-2023, 05:05 PM	#33
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,791	Re: late 31 cab slant................ found it on CL 30 minutes away. The lack of shipping is what clinched it. dont think there are too many as close and this one begged to come home! After getting it home, realized the wood is way better then I could have expected. installed a pencil filter today and this car is ready to be driven. The rust will be dealt with this summer. It isnt too bad. When I picked it up, fella had it running. the carb was the culprit originally. When I first looked at it, only heard it run for 30 seconds and then wouldnt start back up. was running on a lawn mower tank hanging on the cowl. I made an offer, didnt hear back for a month and lost interest. then I got an email..... after 3 days of thinking on it, I decided to sell off a couple of lessor projects to buy this. I am upgrading my projects as I go. hoping to run this and my roadster this summer. Its about time.

02-20-2023, 10:14 PM	#34
Dick Carne Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 467	Re: late 31 cab slant................ We finished restoring our 68-C last year, and wound up having to re-do everything. When we started I was hopeful that we might be able to avoid having to replace all of the wood, but almost ninety years had taken its toll at the rear of the floor sills. We purchased this car from the son of a fellow (who died in 1995 and) who purchased it used in 1936, so it was pretty much complete. To hopefully give you some comfort with the price, I'm thinking that our initial acquisition costs was roughly $12K. If I can help in any way (from here) with photos, etc., please let me now. I've never been able to send photos on this site, but if you might provide me with an e-mail address, I'll be glad to provide you with photos throughout. We did take a few liberties though in re-doing this car - stained and clear coated new wood, sound deadener on all interior panels and extra heavy felt under the carpet on the floors, heated seats, turn signals, and a trunk hitch for our matching Mullins trailer. I will say that this is the quietest of any of our Model A's. Please feel free to reach out if there might be questions that I can help you with. Good luck to you going forward.