The Ford Barn

nkaminar · 02-22-2023, 04:29 PM

I got back to North Carolina from Arizona last week. I had a lot of unpacking to do and some cleaning and repair on the RV and house, so the car sat for a while before I could start it. Plus, in the mail, was a love note from the DMV letting me know that I had missed an insurance payment and my insurance was cancelled. In North Carolina they want the tag (license plate) back if the insurance is cancelled. So it took a week to straighten that out.

The 1930 Fordor was up on blocks and had a battery maintainer on it. It was in this condition for 6 months. The gas tank was 3/4 full of ethanol gasoline. The carburetor was run dry when I left.

Today I was finally able to go for a drive on the country roads. It started right up. I drove up into the Brushy Mountains with wonderful views of Wilkesboro far below and the surrounding mountains.

It was really great to go for a drive. What a nice attitude adjustment. I need to do more of that and less of the things that put me in a bad mood.

Gene F · 02-22-2023, 04:39 PM

I agree. A short cruz in one of my collector cars after a bad day at work does wonders.

Chuck Dempsey · 02-22-2023, 04:50 PM

Un-seasonable weather in WNC, for sure. Perfect for a spin.... I had a high of 72 here, though a drive (not in the A) on the Blue Ridge Parkway got my car thermometer down to 55 at one point.

mhsprecher · 02-22-2023, 04:55 PM

Forecast is for 80 degrees here tomorrow. My wife and I will take the roadster out for a spin. Maybe my 51 convert, too.

Pete · 02-22-2023, 07:53 PM

A little bit of that good North Carolina "shine" after the drive always helps adjust the attitude also.

w.michael · 02-22-2023, 09:08 PM

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Pete, You are misinformed. There is no moonshine in Wilkes County NC.

And, the earth is flat.

W. Michael

nkaminar · 02-22-2023, 09:16 PM

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The 3 X's mean that it was distilled 3 times and can be used as motor fuel.

Pete · 02-22-2023, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by w.michael

Pete, You are misinformed. There is no moonshine in Wilkes County NC.

And, the earth is flat.

W. Michael

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Robbie Horn · 02-22-2023, 09:57 PM

It was 80 here Monday & the wife & I both had Presidents Day off so we took a all afternoon cruise in our Model A. We had to run the AC (windshield open).

Merc Cruzer · 02-23-2023, 09:28 AM

Now back to the reality for the rest of us, current temperature is -1! Spring is just 24 days away.

Chuck Dempsey · 02-23-2023, 09:35 AM

Nice pic, Merc. Thanks

02-22-2023, 04:29 PM	#1
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,903	Just out for a drive I got back to North Carolina from Arizona last week. I had a lot of unpacking to do and some cleaning and repair on the RV and house, so the car sat for a while before I could start it. Plus, in the mail, was a love note from the DMV letting me know that I had missed an insurance payment and my insurance was cancelled. In North Carolina they want the tag (license plate) back if the insurance is cancelled. So it took a week to straighten that out. The 1930 Fordor was up on blocks and had a battery maintainer on it. It was in this condition for 6 months. The gas tank was 3/4 full of ethanol gasoline. The carburetor was run dry when I left. Today I was finally able to go for a drive on the country roads. It started right up. I drove up into the Brushy Mountains with wonderful views of Wilkesboro far below and the surrounding mountains. It was really great to go for a drive. What a nice attitude adjustment. I need to do more of that and less of the things that put me in a bad mood. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

02-22-2023, 04:39 PM	#2
Gene F Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,975	Re: Just out for a drive I agree. A short cruz in one of my collector cars after a bad day at work does wonders.

02-22-2023, 04:50 PM	#3
Chuck Dempsey Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waynesville, NC Posts: 792	Re: Just out for a drive Un-seasonable weather in WNC, for sure. Perfect for a spin.... I had a high of 72 here, though a drive (not in the A) on the Blue Ridge Parkway got my car thermometer down to 55 at one point.

02-22-2023, 04:55 PM	#4
mhsprecher Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Takoma Park, MD Posts: 2,817	Re: Just out for a drive Forecast is for 80 degrees here tomorrow. My wife and I will take the roadster out for a spin. Maybe my 51 convert, too. __________________ 1924 Model T Coupe 1928 Model A Roadster 1930 Model A Town Sedan 1939 Deluxe Fordor 1945 pickup 1951 Custom convertible

02-22-2023, 07:53 PM	#5
Pete Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wa. Posts: 5,409	Re: Just out for a drive A little bit of that good North Carolina "shine" after the drive always helps adjust the attitude also.

02-22-2023, 09:08 PM	#6
w.michael Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 418	Re: Just out for a drive Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Pete, You are misinformed. There is no moonshine in Wilkes County NC. And, the earth is flat. W. Michael

02-22-2023, 09:57 PM	#9
Robbie Horn Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Axtell Texas Posts: 73	Re: Just out for a drive It was 80 here Monday & the wife & I both had Presidents Day off so we took a all afternoon cruise in our Model A. We had to run the AC (windshield open).

02-23-2023, 09:35 AM	#11
Chuck Dempsey Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waynesville, NC Posts: 792	Re: Just out for a drive Nice pic, Merc. Thanks