The Ford Barn

Logan · 06-21-2010, 02:05 PM

After i sell some stuff, and save up enough money im going to build a speedster. I like the look of the boat tail speedsters with the two 40's truck hoods put together, or the other custom made bodies. I was wondering if some of you guys could post some pics of yalls speedsters in the building process, and how yall made the boat-tail part of it, and how yall mounted it to the frame

thanks,
Logan

Vicky · 06-21-2010, 02:24 PM

Logan,

I tried to post some pictures, but it was not allowed because I didn't have a "Security Token".

email me at [email protected], and I can send some pictues.

There are also some pictures under my profile.

Bob

Vicky · 06-21-2010, 02:30 PM

I guess it worked. Another picture, this one of the side.

Bob

Logan · 06-21-2010, 02:30 PM

If anyone else has problems posting pictures, my email is [email protected]

Model A Man · 06-21-2010, 04:38 PM

so that is 2 40 ford hoods welded together? It amazes me, the ideas some come up with. I like the look, who would have thought. thanks for sharing.

DaveB · 06-21-2010, 05:09 PM

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My speedster with two 1943 International hoods on the back of a ' 31 roadster. (attached I hope ! )

Ross/Kzoo · 06-21-2010, 05:54 PM

You can get some ideas from this website:

http://www.nwvs.org/CarPhotos/001/001.shtml

Logan · 06-21-2010, 07:16 PM

Is there any kind of support brackets on the inside of the hoods? or is the welds strong enough to keep it together?

Vicky · 06-21-2010, 09:22 PM

There are no support brackets inside the hoods on my car (Blue Speedster). The bottom hood is cut to mount to the frame and the sides have sheet metal attached for a better look along the side and to go up past the door opening. All that is finished (fiberglass & bondo).

There are braces and a panel behind the seats to keep the front of the hoods secure, and there is also a small door to get inside the area for limited storage. It is open all the way to the back, but I can't reach that far back.

I have seen some that have hinges on the top hood so it opens as a trunk. They also installed latches similar to hood latches, don't look real neat, but functional. I would think it would rattle and move about.

I am leaving for Casper (Pony Express Tour) in the morning. When I get back I can try to get some pictures of the underside and inside the "trunk" area for you ig you would like.

Bob

Logan · 06-21-2010, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vicky

There are no support brackets inside the hoods on my car (Blue Speedster). The bottom hood is cut to mount to the frame and the sides have sheet metal attached for a better look along the side and to go up past the door opening. All that is finished (fiberglass & bondo).

There are braces and a panel behind the seats to keep the front of the hoods secure, and there is also a small door to get inside the area for limited storage. It is open all the way to the back, but I can't reach that far back.

I have seen some that have hinges on the top hood so it opens as a trunk. They also installed latches similar to hood latches, don't look real neat, but functional. I would think it would rattle and move about.

I am leaving for Casper (Pony Express Tour) in the morning. When I get back I can try to get some pictures of the underside and inside the "trunk" area for you ig you would like.

Bob

Bob, i would love to see pics of the underside of the hoods, and how you cut the hoods to mount up to the frame flush with the frame.

Vicky · 06-27-2010, 05:32 PM

Logan,

Additional Speedster Pictures

Jim Huseby · 06-28-2010, 01:51 PM

Hello Logan- I have one of those "two-hood" speedster bodies that may be for sale. It belongs to a customer that is having me replace it with one of my bodies. With his permission and if you're interested, I'll send you pics and price or have him contact you. Jim Huseby www.olympic-speedsters.com

amodel25 · 06-28-2010, 03:49 PM

Using the coupe running gear?................or the Town Sedan?

Randy

sonny30coupe · 06-28-2010, 07:10 PM

Randy, They are all the same arent they?

Logan · 06-28-2010, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amodel25

Using the coupe running gear?................or the Town Sedan?

Randy

Randy I was going to take the running gear from your un finished coupe. I figure someone has to run it, if your not lol

Logan · 06-28-2010, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonny30coupe

Randy, They are all the same arent they?

Sonny, two different cars with two very different set ups. Randy was refering to my brothers sedan or my coupe

Palban · 09-13-2011, 11:08 AM

hello

My Model A club (Adirondack A's Model A Club, Upstate, New York) looking for Speedster boattail plans for a youth group project.

Do you have plans that you could share? We are also in need of technical advice (e-mail & phone) regarding wood material, bending and fastening approaches that you may have used.
We are looking to kick off the project in October and using a local Ford dealership as a work site.
My work number is 888-869-3535
Thank you for any help

Milton · 09-13-2011, 11:56 AM

Here's a wooden boat tail speedster just to stir things up. Looks nearly floatable.

Mike V. Florida · 09-13-2011, 04:14 PM

This should give you some ideas

http://www.nwvs.org/

Sorry Ross i missed your original post

Mike V. Florida · 09-13-2011, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Milton

Here's a wooden boat tail speedster just to stir things up. Looks nearly floatable.

Bigger picture of the wooden speedster.

Milton · 09-13-2011, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike V. Florida

Bigger picture of the wooden speedster.

Now that does it some justice.

Brian LI · 09-13-2011, 08:57 PM

Here's another pic or 2 just to add to the discussion.

The tail on the red one started life as a '41 Ford Hood. The blue one is a re-purposed '40 Buick hood.

David Moore · 09-13-2011, 09:33 PM

Here is a picture of my speedster.

Two 1943 international truck hoods

lonewolf900 · 11-08-2015, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveB

My speedster with two 1943 International hoods on the back of a ' 31 roadster. (attached I hope ! )

Can you send me a side view pic
Thanks
Wayne

kenparker · 11-08-2015, 07:54 PM

see if these pictures make a little sense to someone. logan I think the year you drove it in the Hillclimb in Ft Worth it was of the silver color and design.. Since then Elizabeth and I cut the rear off and redesigned it to lower the tail and give it more sloped look and painted it blu.

The "boattail" is made from a (choke) Chevy hood and the sides were flat sheetmetal. See picture. Hood was too wide so a (I think I remember right) strip was cut out of the center to narrow it - taper strip 6"

to 0" at the narrow end.

btw guys she is now for sale. The speedster - not the girl.

kenparker · 11-08-2015, 07:59 PM

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As Paul Harvey would say, "Now for the rest of the story". Yes, the gas tank is made rom an old Famrall tractor gas tank. Cut in half to give a 10 gal tank.

The last pix is what she looks like now. Logan, you are welcome to come look and take as many pictures as you like.

another note: the framework is made from 1 x 1 square tubing, 'cause that is what I had a lot of at the time. round tubing would be better.

wensum · 11-08-2015, 09:48 PM

My boat tailed body is built of wood the same way as the other one on this thread, but I opted to paint it rather than show the wood

Tom Wesenberg · 11-08-2015, 10:23 PM

I've seen aluminum rowboats as cheap as $75. That way you'd have a real boat tail speedster.

Beater · 11-09-2015, 01:41 PM

VERY NICE GENTS, dAVE b WOULD YOU PIST SOME MORE PICS OF THE RED ONE WOULD REALLY LIKE TO SEE A FEW MORE SIDE VIEWS AND STUFF

dam caps im not yelling but im also not typing that again lol

Pickupman · 11-09-2015, 02:22 PM

Do you guys realize this thread is over (4) years old. You might have better results getting pictures by sending a PM them.

Beater · 11-09-2015, 04:58 PM

well I do now maybe the fella is still reading it however, like you and I am to

2manycars · 11-09-2015, 06:28 PM

Here is one that was at the recent new england meet in connecticut.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 11-09-2015, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pickupman

Do you guys realize this thread is over (4) years old. You might have better results getting pictures by sending a PM them.

By now, all the OLD HOODS have been made into FROGGING BOATS
Bill W.

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 11-09-2015, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pickupman

Do you guys realize this thread is over (4) years old. You might have better results getting pictures by sending a PM them.

Not sure a PM would work either as David passed away a couple of months ago.

Pickupman · 11-09-2015, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRENT in 10-uh-C

Not sure a PM would work either as David passed away a couple of months ago.

Brent, they are asking about DaveB.

lonewolf900 · 12-14-2015, 08:48 AM

Can you send me a side view of your speedster with two 1943 International hoods on the back of a ' 31 roadster.
[email protected]

marathonboats · 12-14-2015, 08:53 AM

i have same problem. thanks for help

06-21-2010, 02:05 PM	#1
Logan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 1,055	Boat tail speedster plans After i sell some stuff, and save up enough money im going to build a speedster. I like the look of the boat tail speedsters with the two 40's truck hoods put together, or the other custom made bodies. I was wondering if some of you guys could post some pics of yalls speedsters in the building process, and how yall made the boat-tail part of it, and how yall mounted it to the frame thanks, Logan __________________ Cowtown A's Last edited by Logan; 06-21-2010 at 02:32 PM.

06-21-2010, 02:24 PM	#2
Vicky Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 235	Re: Boat tail speedster plans Logan, I tried to post some pictures, but it was not allowed because I didn't have a "Security Token". email me at [email protected], and I can send some pictues. There are also some pictures under my profile. Bob Last edited by Vicky; 02-08-2011 at 04:20 PM.

06-21-2010, 02:30 PM	#3
Vicky Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 235	Re: Boat tail speedster plans I guess it worked. Another picture, this one of the side. Bob Last edited by Vicky; 02-08-2011 at 04:20 PM.

06-21-2010, 02:30 PM	#4
Logan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 1,055	Re: Boat tail speedster plans If anyone else has problems posting pictures, my email is [email protected] __________________ Cowtown A's

06-21-2010, 04:38 PM	#5
Model A Man Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sarasota Florida Posts: 604	Re: Boat tail speedster plans so that is 2 40 ford hoods welded together? It amazes me, the ideas some come up with. I like the look, who would have thought. thanks for sharing.

06-21-2010, 05:54 PM	#7
Ross/Kzoo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Richland Mi. Posts: 1,172	Re: Boat tail speedster plans You can get some ideas from this website: http://www.nwvs.org/CarPhotos/001/001.shtml

06-21-2010, 07:16 PM	#8
Logan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 1,055	Re: Boat tail speedster plans Is there any kind of support brackets on the inside of the hoods? or is the welds strong enough to keep it together? __________________ Cowtown A's

06-21-2010, 09:22 PM	#9
Vicky Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 235	Re: Boat tail speedster plans There are no support brackets inside the hoods on my car (Blue Speedster). The bottom hood is cut to mount to the frame and the sides have sheet metal attached for a better look along the side and to go up past the door opening. All that is finished (fiberglass & bondo). There are braces and a panel behind the seats to keep the front of the hoods secure, and there is also a small door to get inside the area for limited storage. It is open all the way to the back, but I can't reach that far back. I have seen some that have hinges on the top hood so it opens as a trunk. They also installed latches similar to hood latches, don't look real neat, but functional. I would think it would rattle and move about. I am leaving for Casper (Pony Express Tour) in the morning. When I get back I can try to get some pictures of the underside and inside the "trunk" area for you ig you would like. Bob

06-27-2010, 05:32 PM	#11
Vicky Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 235	Re: Boat tail speedster plans Logan, Additional Speedster Pictures Last edited by Vicky; 02-08-2011 at 04:20 PM.

06-28-2010, 01:51 PM	#12
Jim Huseby Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 361	Re: Boat tail speedster plans Hello Logan- I have one of those "two-hood" speedster bodies that may be for sale. It belongs to a customer that is having me replace it with one of my bodies. With his permission and if you're interested, I'll send you pics and price or have him contact you. Jim Huseby www.olympic-speedsters.com

06-28-2010, 03:49 PM	#13
amodel25 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Crowley, TX Posts: 328	Re: Boat tail speedster plans Using the coupe running gear?................or the Town Sedan? Randy

06-28-2010, 07:10 PM	#14
sonny30coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kansas City KS Posts: 255	Re: Boat tail speedster plans Randy, They are all the same arent they?

09-13-2011, 11:08 AM	#17
Palban Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 23	Re: Boat tail speedster plans hello My Model A club (Adirondack A's Model A Club, Upstate, New York) looking for Speedster boattail plans for a youth group project. Do you have plans that you could share? We are also in need of technical advice (e-mail & phone) regarding wood material, bending and fastening approaches that you may have used. We are looking to kick off the project in October and using a local Ford dealership as a work site. My work number is 888-869-3535 Thank you for any help

09-13-2011, 04:14 PM	#19
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: Boat tail speedster plans This should give you some ideas http://www.nwvs.org/ Sorry Ross i missed your original post __________________ 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 Last edited by Mike V. Florida; 09-13-2011 at 09:02 PM.

09-13-2011, 08:57 PM	#22
Brian LI Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island "The weiner of New York State" Posts: 41	Re: Boat tail speedster plans Here's another pic or 2 just to add to the discussion. The tail on the red one started life as a '41 Ford Hood. The blue one is a re-purposed '40 Buick hood. Last edited by Brian LI; 09-13-2011 at 08:58 PM. Reason: update

09-13-2011, 09:33 PM	#23
David Moore Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hixson, Tennessee Posts: 77	Re: Boat tail speedster plans Here is a picture of my speedster. Two 1943 international truck hoods __________________ 1929 Model A speedster 1930 Model A Coupe 1930 Model A Fordor 1931 Model A Pickup 1931 Model A Victoria 1931 Model A Fordor 1914 model T Touring 1915 Buick C-25 Touring

11-08-2015, 10:23 PM	#28
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Boat tail speedster plans I've seen aluminum rowboats as cheap as $75. That way you'd have a real boat tail speedster.

11-09-2015, 01:41 PM	#29
Beater Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Southern Alberta Posts: 582	Re: Boat tail speedster plans VERY NICE GENTS, dAVE b WOULD YOU PIST SOME MORE PICS OF THE RED ONE WOULD REALLY LIKE TO SEE A FEW MORE SIDE VIEWS AND STUFF dam caps im not yelling but im also not typing that again lol

11-09-2015, 02:22 PM	#30
Pickupman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kingwood, Texas Posts: 444	Re: Boat tail speedster plans Do you guys realize this thread is over (4) years old. You might have better results getting pictures by sending a PM them.

11-09-2015, 04:58 PM	#31
Beater Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Southern Alberta Posts: 582	Re: Boat tail speedster plans well I do now maybe the fella is still reading it however, like you and I am to

12-14-2015, 08:48 AM	#36
lonewolf900 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 2	Re: Boat tail speedster plans Can you send me a side view of your speedster with two 1943 International hoods on the back of a ' 31 roadster. [email protected]

12-14-2015, 08:53 AM	#37
marathonboats Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 11	Re: Boat tail speedster plans i have same problem. thanks for help __________________ 21/kapal/32-speedboat/R2