The Ford Barn

jkeesey · 03-25-2013, 11:02 AM

Im definitely a 3. I will do everything. Im a terrible carpenter but Id give woodwork a shot.

P.S. · 03-25-2013, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Tiny

No one whats to admit to being a 1? I don't think there should be any shame in that. I'm sure Berts sells lots of rebuilt carbs and not everyone cares to learn how to rebuild a dizzy.
I was at my pops house this week end and he is getting ready to build a jet flow contraption so we can do our one carbs with pro results. I guess I come by it honestly

I do have a Bert's rebuilt carb and 3 distributors that I rebuilt myself. Some things I just don't feel qualified to do yet. But, still learning. Other things, like electrical, I wouldn;t consider having anyone else do anything, I'd do it ALL myself, because I can do it better than anyone else (in my opinion, of course). Mechanical work is my kryptonite, but I'm all over electrical. Does that help explain it?

Also did the interior, floorboards, paint rubbing and touch-up, engine detail, alignment, adjustments, routine maint., etc. myself.

Tiny · 03-25-2013, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Forker

If no one ever wanted to be a #1, I think most sports stadiums and arenas would be pretty empty...

Haha your funny! True but funny.

crock · 03-25-2013, 03:23 PM

I'm a jack of all trades and a master of none.

Have loved working on cars since i was a teenager. First car was a 40 chevy

Learned most of what i know by bidding on collision vehicles and fixing them to sell. Yea, body work, welding and painting. Also have a 64 galaxie 500 that i take to car shows. However the 28 sport coupe i required has put me to the test. I can usually turn a collision vehicle around in 40 hours, but i have over 1100 hrs. in the 28. Am i doing something wrong?

BILL WILLIAMSON · 03-25-2013, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jkeesey

Im definitely a 3. I will do everything. Im a terrible carpenter but Id give woodwork a shot.

You too can be a master carpenter, Jkeesey, Chief tole' me, "Just nail it up, THEN cut it to length, PERFECT fit, every time"!

jkeesey · 03-25-2013, 07:50 PM

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Haha Bill that's pretty much what I do. The main problem may be I make all my cuts with a swazall.

Maclab58 · 03-25-2013, 08:22 PM

I would call myself a solid 2.25. As for model A's, I have changed engines, rewired 2 A's rebuilt a trans and 2 rearends and brakes. I'm not afraid to try pretty much anything. I'm not afraid to ask for help when I'm over my head tho.

whirnot · 03-25-2013, 09:09 PM

I used to be a 3 but am fading a little due to time. Will probably gravitate back.

dumb person · 03-25-2013, 10:10 PM

1, i would like to be the guy that can smelt iron sand & make his own iron & mine the copper, spin it into wire and insulate it but let's face it, everything i try to fix i make worse.

Tiny · 03-25-2013, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by dumb person

1, i would like to be the guy that can smelt iron sand & make his own iron & mine the copper, spin it into wire and insulate it but let's face it, everything i try to fix i make worse.

Ha I want to mine my own ore too! Got a shovel? Lets roll. It will at least make a good story!

Mitch Bunkin in PA · 03-25-2013, 11:00 PM

I'm a solid #1.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 03-26-2013, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by jkeesey

Haha Bill that's pretty much what I do. The main problem may be I make all my cuts with a swazall.

The name, "SAWSALL" says it all! Are there any other saws available out "there"????
The mark of a true craftsman is to be able to cover up your mistakes, undetected. Bill W.

Tiny · 03-26-2013, 10:03 AM

It's ok Bill your carpentry looks good from my garage!

jkeesey · 03-26-2013, 10:37 AM

Bill that's what upholstery is for!

lance leblanc · 03-26-2013, 12:54 PM

I would like to think that I can fall in the 3 zone but what usually happens is that life gets in the way to often before a task is complete and I then differ to a 2 or even a one. "Man I wish I was retired"

BILL WILLIAMSON · 03-26-2013, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by dumb person

1, i would like to be the guy that can smelt iron sand & make his own iron & mine the copper, spin it into wire and insulate it but let's face it, everything i try to fix i make worse.

HA! don't try to act SO humble I feel that you're a VERY intelligent man, bordering on GENIUS!!
Bill W.

Allanw · 03-26-2013, 06:17 PM

I'm generally a 3 - unless it's complicated body work... but I avoid cars that need it!

I've fitted a 2.5 DOHC EFI Subaru engine into my VW bus, using commercial adapters, but had to plumb and wire it entirely myself, rebuilt VW motors, changed bearings in a Japanese gearbox, converted a Subaru Impreza from 1.8 auto to 2.0 manual, done complete suspension rebuilds on my wifes BMW, replaced a number of clutches in various cars, completely repainted a Suzuki van etc etc...

But I did have a shop open and clean out the "A" radiator.

John Duden · 03-26-2013, 10:07 PM

#3 ALL THE WAY!!!

let me see how bad i can screw it up before i figure it out!

swo4rd · 03-26-2013, 10:07 PM

3...

Tiny · 03-27-2013, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by John Duden

#3 ALL THE WAY!!!

let me see how bad i can screw it up before i figure it out!

My thoughts exactly, its not like its an rocket science right? Its just a Model A. I try not to break it as I take it apart, then I can at least put it back together

03-25-2013, 11:02 AM	#41
jkeesey Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Glenmoore Pa Posts: 1,644	Re: Where do you fit in? Im definitely a 3. I will do everything. Im a terrible carpenter but Id give woodwork a shot.

03-25-2013, 03:23 PM	#44
crock Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: HOLDEN, MAINE Posts: 133	Re: Where do you fit in? I'm a jack of all trades and a master of none. Have loved working on cars since i was a teenager. First car was a 40 chevyLearned most of what i know by bidding on collision vehicles and fixing them to sell. Yea, body work, welding and painting. Also have a 64 galaxie 500 that i take to car shows. However the 28 sport coupe i required has put me to the test. I can usually turn a collision vehicle around in 40 hours, but i have over 1100 hrs. in the 28. Am i doing something wrong? __________________ MY PROBLEM CHILD!

03-25-2013, 07:50 PM	#46
jkeesey Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Glenmoore Pa Posts: 1,644	Re: Where do you fit in? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Haha Bill that's pretty much what I do. The main problem may be I make all my cuts with a swazall.

03-25-2013, 08:22 PM	#47
Maclab58 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 983	Re: Where do you fit in? I would call myself a solid 2.25. As for model A's, I have changed engines, rewired 2 A's rebuilt a trans and 2 rearends and brakes. I'm not afraid to try pretty much anything. I'm not afraid to ask for help when I'm over my head tho.

03-25-2013, 09:09 PM	#48
whirnot Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Bend Or. Posts: 1,057	Re: Where do you fit in? I used to be a 3 but am fading a little due to time. Will probably gravitate back. __________________ Bill Worden 1929 Roadster 1929 Briggs Town Sedan 1930 Closed Cab pickup Smith Motor Compressor 1951 Ford F1 High Desert Model A's

03-25-2013, 10:10 PM	#49
dumb person Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: South pacific island Posts: 1,724	Re: Where do you fit in? 1, i would like to be the guy that can smelt iron sand & make his own iron & mine the copper, spin it into wire and insulate it but let's face it, everything i try to fix i make worse. __________________ <Link> This is how we roll<Link> "I'm Convinced that no one really reads posts anymore; they just fabricate what they think the post says then ramble on about red herrings."--Bob Outcasts rules of old cars #1 Fun is imperative, mainstream is overrated #2 If they think it is impossible, prove them wrong #3 If the science says it impossible you are not being creative enough. #4 No shame in recreating something you never had #5 If it were not for the law & physics you would be unstoppable

03-25-2013, 11:00 PM	#51
Mitch Bunkin in PA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pipersville,Bucks County,PA Posts: 142	Re: Where do you fit in? I'm a solid #1. __________________ WEBSITE=http://faculty.bucks.edu/bunkinm/ "Most people ONLY want to know what they already believe and nothing more."

03-26-2013, 10:03 AM	#53
Tiny Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Redding Cal Posts: 1,388	Re: Where do you fit in? It's ok Bill your carpentry looks good from my garage! Last edited by Tiny; 03-26-2013 at 10:47 AM.

03-26-2013, 10:37 AM	#54
jkeesey Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Glenmoore Pa Posts: 1,644	Re: Where do you fit in? Bill that's what upholstery is for!

03-26-2013, 12:54 PM	#55
lance leblanc Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Baton Rouge LA Posts: 238	Re: Where do you fit in? I would like to think that I can fall in the 3 zone but what usually happens is that life gets in the way to often before a task is complete and I then differ to a 2 or even a one. "Man I wish I was retired" __________________ Lance "When Solomon said there was a time and place for everything he had not encountered the problem of parking his automobile." Bob Edwards

03-26-2013, 06:17 PM	#57
Allanw Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Whangarei, New Zealand Posts: 298	Re: Where do you fit in? I'm generally a 3 - unless it's complicated body work... but I avoid cars that need it! I've fitted a 2.5 DOHC EFI Subaru engine into my VW bus, using commercial adapters, but had to plumb and wire it entirely myself, rebuilt VW motors, changed bearings in a Japanese gearbox, converted a Subaru Impreza from 1.8 auto to 2.0 manual, done complete suspension rebuilds on my wifes BMW, replaced a number of clutches in various cars, completely repainted a Suzuki van etc etc... But I did have a shop open and clean out the "A" radiator. __________________ Allan '29 Tudor, Canadian RHD Whangarei, NZ "Duct Tape can't fix stupid, but it can MUFFLE the sound"

03-26-2013, 10:07 PM	#58
John Duden Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,854	Re: Where do you fit in? #3 ALL THE WAY!!! let me see how bad i can screw it up before i figure it out!

03-26-2013, 10:07 PM	#59
swo4rd Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Posts: 364	Re: Where do you fit in? 3...