The Ford Barn

Jwilli · 12-25-2015, 10:17 AM

Merry Christmas to all.

mshmodela · 12-25-2015, 11:05 AM

Same to you

Tom Wesenberg · 12-25-2015, 11:25 AM

Merry Christmas to you also.

I see you also use a plastic garage. I layed down some 8 mil plastic and fold the edges up to meet the steel bar running around the lower perimeter, then covered the plastic with free used carpet. This keeps out the ground moisture and makes it much nicer inside, and you can slide under the car and stay clean. Mine has sloping walls, which I don't like, and wouldn't buy them again. Here's a picture of my carpet.

BudP · 12-25-2015, 11:33 AM

Merry Christmas to all. And, Tom, that wreath looks perfect on the nose of that Studebaker!

Tom Wesenberg · 12-25-2015, 11:59 AM

Thanks Bud, I borrowed my friend's wreath for this picture and liked the way it fit the grill.

BTW, here's a tip for straightening bumpers. If you look at the front bumper on the driver's side, just on the outside top edge past the bumper guard, you will see in the reflection that the end of the bumper was pushed back slightly. I blocked the front wheels, hooked an old tire over that end of the bumper, then used a chain through the tire and tied to a cable ratchet. I pulled the tire very tight and clamped on the bow next to the bumper guard and got the bumper back straight. I wasn't sure this would be enough to pull the bumper straight, but it worked out great. I used a giant C clamp and a couple wood blocks to squeeze the bumper where it was spread.

burner31 · 12-25-2015, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Jwilli

Merry Christmas to all.

Love the duck

Tomy Turbos · 12-25-2015, 01:10 PM

Merry Christmas!

As a gift to all the cool people here, here's a picture of the first prototype of the original Monster Truck, 'Bigfoot':

Marshall57 · 12-25-2015, 01:11 PM

Looks ready to roll!! Too funny!

wgmatt · 12-25-2015, 01:24 PM

Merry Christmas to all!

J Witt · 12-25-2015, 04:17 PM

Likewise a happy holiday to everyone and thanks for all the fish. Thanks also for all the great information and advice over the last year.

Jim, hope you got your other project finished so you can get back to work on the As.

Jim/GA · 12-25-2015, 06:56 PM

Merry Christmas, You All!

Check out the Christmas-themed "A of the Day" at www.mafca.com

Fred S · 12-26-2015, 12:27 AM

Jim, she looks great!

Fred

Mike V. Florida · 12-26-2015, 12:38 AM

A houseful of people made for a great day!!!

Jwilli · 12-26-2015, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Wesenberg

Merry Christmas to you also.

I see you also use a plastic garage. I layed down some 8 mil plastic and fold the edges up to meet the steel bar running around the lower perimeter, then covered the plastic with free used carpet. This keeps out the ground moisture and makes it much nicer inside, and you can slide under the car and stay clean. Mine has sloping walls, which I don't like, and wouldn't buy them again. Here's a picture of my carpet.

Tom, that is a great idea.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 12-27-2015, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike V. Florida

A houseful of people made for a great day!!!

The Dog & I "partied" alone & had a GREAT DAY!
Bill W.

mshmodela · 12-27-2015, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tomy Turbos

Merry Christmas!

As a gift to all the cool people here, here's a picture of the first prototype of the original Monster Truck, 'Bigfoot':

The Oral History Of An Amazing 1930 Ford Model A Off-Road Mail Truck

"The four tires on this rig and now over 70 years old so they are showing their age"

http://truckyeah.jalopnik.com/the-or...-ro-1588212852

bobpo1 · 12-27-2015, 09:31 AM

That is the coolest vehicle. I would to take that to the farm Coffee Shop. These farmers would flip their Bibs over that one.

Mitch//pa · 12-27-2015, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by bobpo1

That is the coolest vehicle. I would to take that to the farm Coffee Shop. These farmers would flip their Bibs over that one.

It was for sale at one point,,, not sure if it still is

12-25-2015, 11:05 AM	#2
mshmodela Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,763	Re: Merry Christmas Same to you __________________ -Mike Late 31' Ford Model A Tudor, Miss Daisy I don't work on cars --I'm learning about my Model A. Cleveland, Ohio

12-25-2015, 11:33 AM	#4
BudP Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Oakton, VA Posts: 437	Re: Merry Christmas Merry Christmas to all. And, Tom, that wreath looks perfect on the nose of that Studebaker!

12-25-2015, 11:59 AM	#5
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Merry Christmas Thanks Bud, I borrowed my friend's wreath for this picture and liked the way it fit the grill. BTW, here's a tip for straightening bumpers. If you look at the front bumper on the driver's side, just on the outside top edge past the bumper guard, you will see in the reflection that the end of the bumper was pushed back slightly. I blocked the front wheels, hooked an old tire over that end of the bumper, then used a chain through the tire and tied to a cable ratchet. I pulled the tire very tight and clamped on the bow next to the bumper guard and got the bumper back straight. I wasn't sure this would be enough to pull the bumper straight, but it worked out great. I used a giant C clamp and a couple wood blocks to squeeze the bumper where it was spread.

12-25-2015, 01:10 PM	#7
Tomy Turbos Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 52	Re: Merry Christmas Merry Christmas! As a gift to all the cool people here, here's a picture of the first prototype of the original Monster Truck, 'Bigfoot': __________________ There are only two kinds of cars: Those that need fixed and those which are going to.

12-25-2015, 01:11 PM	#8
Marshall57 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Elko Nevada Posts: 217	Re: Merry Christmas Looks ready to roll!! Too funny!

12-25-2015, 01:24 PM	#9
wgmatt Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Minnesota Posts: 54	Re: Merry Christmas Merry Christmas to all!

12-25-2015, 06:56 PM	#11
Jim/GA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Young Harris, GA Posts: 1,815	Re: Merry Christmas Merry Christmas, You All! Check out the Christmas-themed "A of the Day" at www.mafca.com __________________ Jim Cannon Former MAFCA Technical Director "Have a Model A day!"

12-26-2015, 12:27 AM	#12
Fred S Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 137	Re: Merry Christmas Jim, she looks great! Fred

12-26-2015, 12:38 AM	#13
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: Merry Christmas A houseful of people made for a great day!!! __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

12-27-2015, 09:31 AM	#17
bobpo1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 301	Re: Merry Christmas That is the coolest vehicle. I would to take that to the farm Coffee Shop. These farmers would flip their Bibs over that one.