The Ford Barn

Shadetree · 10-22-2011, 09:52 PM

Today I spent some time with a truy talented Ford man. I met him at a car show about three-four years ago and he had a 1938 Ford coupe with a Columbia Overdrive that he drove all over the country. We talked but I never fully knew just how talented this man is. Today my wife and I visited him as he had some parts I needed and I had an engine he wanted. He has the most unique shop I have ever seen. It is a three story brick building that was once a feed store. He has all kinds of storage rooms and lots of flathead V-8 goodies and some neat old cars. He is one of these individuals that does it all. Mechanical work, machine work, body work and paint. I’ll start with the cars:

1953 Convertible

1951 Victoria

1947 Convertible under going restoration.

1940? Lincoln Coupe Waiting It's Turn

1938 Coupe

`38 Coupe Engine

This was his first attempt at building a street rod several years ago. It has a SBC in it. When I asked why a Chevy he laughed and said it is getting a flathead as soon as he gets some other projects done.

He is working on a fuel injection unit for a flathead and nearly has it done. Wait until you see it. He is one unique talented individual!

Shadetree

Henry/Kokomo · 10-22-2011, 11:07 PM

A truly talented fellow - with apparently good cash flow. Very nice collection.

~~Walts37~~ · 10-23-2011, 09:17 AM

Great Shop. Nice cars & Super paint jobs, thanks for sharing Shadetree.
~~Walts37~~

Ol' Ron · 10-23-2011, 09:25 AM

It's great to know there are people out there that not only have the talent, but also the means to do this quality restoration work.

oldskool · 10-23-2011, 10:36 AM

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beautiful work to say the least,its a good feeling that there are talented people out there saving these old cars from the scrap pile, i also have a good friend thats just like him,can turn a rust bucket into a show car,he just painted my 46 pickup,,too nice for a driver but its free advertisement for him LOL

10-22-2011, 09:52 PM	#1
Shadetree Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cottageville, WV Posts: 1,535	A Truly Talented Ford Guy Today I spent some time with a truy talented Ford man. I met him at a car show about three-four years ago and he had a 1938 Ford coupe with a Columbia Overdrive that he drove all over the country. We talked but I never fully knew just how talented this man is. Today my wife and I visited him as he had some parts I needed and I had an engine he wanted. He has the most unique shop I have ever seen. It is a three story brick building that was once a feed store. He has all kinds of storage rooms and lots of flathead V-8 goodies and some neat old cars. He is one of these individuals that does it all. Mechanical work, machine work, body work and paint. I’ll start with the cars: 1953 Convertible 1951 Victoria 1947 Convertible under going restoration. 1940? Lincoln Coupe Waiting It's Turn 1938 Coupe `38 Coupe Engine This was his first attempt at building a street rod several years ago. It has a SBC in it. When I asked why a Chevy he laughed and said it is getting a flathead as soon as he gets some other projects done. He is working on a fuel injection unit for a flathead and nearly has it done. Wait until you see it. He is one unique talented individual! Shadetree __________________ Son, you will never blow an engine up in high gear. Last edited by Shadetree; 10-23-2011 at 10:41 AM.

10-22-2011, 11:07 PM	#2
Henry/Kokomo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kokomo, Indiana Posts: 1,731	Re: A Truly Talented Ford Guy A truly talented fellow - with apparently good cash flow. Very nice collection.

10-23-2011, 09:17 AM	#3
~~Walts37~~ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Shell Knob Missouri Posts: 397	Re: A Truly Talented Ford Guy Great Shop. Nice cars & Super paint jobs, thanks for sharing Shadetree. ~~Walts37~~

10-23-2011, 09:25 AM	#4
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,860	Re: A Truly Talented Ford Guy It's great to know there are people out there that not only have the talent, but also the means to do this quality restoration work.