The Ford Barn

Ed in Maine · 12-09-2010, 11:21 AM

It is over for the next four months here in Maine. Too cold to crank up the 1914 T and now that it has snowed, it is too messy and cold to take out the 32 Coupe. Everything is jacked up and covered to keep the dust off. Now its time to make war with the mice with Decon and traps. I swear this time of year can be harmful to me. Anything that needs to be repaired or upgraded comes into the basement to be worked on if I can easily get it off the cars. Worse yet, I have no excuses and have to face all those projects that my wife wants done.

How do the rest of you guys cope with the winter months and stay sane?

V12Bill · 12-09-2010, 11:30 AM

About the same. Basement repairs on items that come off the cars and lots of honey dos that I don't have any excuses not to do.

OldIron · 12-09-2010, 11:35 AM

Ed, I think you are on dangerous ground if you assume that any of us are sane! I grew up in MA & ME so I reel your pain. I now live in western WA which is generally in the 40s and rainy during the winter. Because of the near constant rain for the next 6 months, now is the time for repair and modification projects. Before I retired I built a 30 x 40' shop that I heat with a pellet stove. I also have a small refrig and a microwave so I spend a lot of time out here. I've got two 50 Fords and this winter's project is a new speedo cable on one and minor body work on the other. Annual service will come at the end of winter. I would normally plan larger projects but had back surgery in Oct so I am moving a little slow this year. We do occasionally have a few inches of snow so I keep my old NE snow shovel handy but mostly as an object of curiousity.

Byron Warwick · 12-09-2010, 11:46 AM

I'm redoing our bedroom after 20 years, even ripping out the narrow closets for more room and bigger doors. I miss working on "Merlot", but I get to drive him in the nice weather.

Clem Clement · 12-09-2010, 11:59 AM

I've been cleaning track on my train layout all morning. About 1/2 done. Now on break to move some Packard parts around. Momma out shopping so my grease rags just got a good wash... The 39 needs a start and check up. My cousin is coming next week and the truck needs to be ready for her to inspect/drive. Model A and Packard showed at Fairfax Station show last week. About 1000 visited the cars and the running trains. Clem

Vic Piano · 12-09-2010, 12:47 PM

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I regained my sanity when I moved from Long Island, NY to Tampa, FL twenty years ago...

Never have to worry about snow, ice or salt on the roads and it never stays too cold for too long... although it is a bit cool today but the weather girl said that by Saturday it’ll be back up to the mid 70’s.

joe plumber · 12-09-2010, 12:53 PM

Vic ,I feel sorry for you LOL.

Vic Piano · 12-09-2010, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe plumber

Vic ,I feel sorry for you LOL.

C'mon down Joe, there's plenty of room and enough sunshine for everyone.

Hoop · 12-09-2010, 06:30 PM

My 8 year old grandson says that you have to embrace the snow. Personally, I embrace the hot tub when in Montana.

Al Corbin · 12-09-2010, 08:22 PM

Been miserable here in NW Florida. Hasn't been above 70 degrees for more than two weeks.

Flathead Fever · 12-09-2010, 09:35 PM

Just because its winter doesn't mean you have to stop driving your old Fords. Checkout these guys.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w70CoPWPtKo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4DbO9rX8DU

fordy46 · 12-09-2010, 09:57 PM

Those guys are nuts, Gotta love em.

4dFord/SC · 12-09-2010, 09:57 PM

I grew up in MN, went to school in ME, came to SC in the Army, married a local girl, and ended up staying here. Best move I ever made

46ford · 12-09-2010, 10:05 PM

When the snow melts in Detroit I get out the antiques, or the Harley. Just rode the bike yesterday.

42guy · 12-09-2010, 10:29 PM

A little cool for car riding. It was 10 this AM and going to be in single numbers on Fri. That the upstate NY weather.

Chet/Ma. · 12-09-2010, 10:56 PM

The cold weather has set in and the 35 is put away for about four months. But lots of projects to do in those cold snowy days in Ma. I have 1962 McLean big wheel tractor that need to be finished along with a 1938 Alto Pal 1.5 hp. outboard that needs new life. And a long honey do list that might get done. Hope the wife doesn't read the form. Then there is an old friend that has a never ending list of greasy junk to pull wrenchs on. Chet/Ma.

Lawson Cox · 12-09-2010, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4dFord/SC

I grew up in MN, went to school in ME, came to SC in the Army, married a local girl, and ended up staying here. Best move I ever made

Which was the best move, marrying the local gal or staying in S.C. LOL

George/Maine · 12-10-2010, 06:24 AM

When its colder then 20 degs nothing gets done.I just bought a used Pellet stove that was broken.Replaced the auger motor still not running,It was stored out side and the mice got into the squale cage,remove the nest, turns now, but still needs cleaning.Good day to buy a shop vacume cleaner.they say 80% of the problem are dirty stove.And the cat is on patrol.Got a engine to change this winter.Its 9 degs now mid coast me.

4dFord/SC · 12-10-2010, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lawson Cox

Which was the best move, marrying the local gal or staying in S.C. LOL

The local girl, of course (as she stands behind me watching this reply).

BUBBAS IGNITION · 12-10-2010, 09:39 AM

Sissys !!!!!!!

Taken last sat during the Blanket Rod Run in Indianapolis....

12-09-2010, 11:21 AM	#1
Ed in Maine Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cty., ME or Flagler Cty., FL Posts: 1,106	It's Over It is over for the next four months here in Maine. Too cold to crank up the 1914 T and now that it has snowed, it is too messy and cold to take out the 32 Coupe. Everything is jacked up and covered to keep the dust off. Now its time to make war with the mice with Decon and traps. I swear this time of year can be harmful to me. Anything that needs to be repaired or upgraded comes into the basement to be worked on if I can easily get it off the cars. Worse yet, I have no excuses and have to face all those projects that my wife wants done. How do the rest of you guys cope with the winter months and stay sane?

12-09-2010, 11:30 AM	#2
V12Bill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mt. Holly,NJ Posts: 1,822	Re: It's Over About the same. Basement repairs on items that come off the cars and lots of honey dos that I don't have any excuses not to do.

12-09-2010, 11:35 AM	#3
OldIron Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 32	Re: It's Over Ed, I think you are on dangerous ground if you assume that any of us are sane! I grew up in MA & ME so I reel your pain. I now live in western WA which is generally in the 40s and rainy during the winter. Because of the near constant rain for the next 6 months, now is the time for repair and modification projects. Before I retired I built a 30 x 40' shop that I heat with a pellet stove. I also have a small refrig and a microwave so I spend a lot of time out here. I've got two 50 Fords and this winter's project is a new speedo cable on one and minor body work on the other. Annual service will come at the end of winter. I would normally plan larger projects but had back surgery in Oct so I am moving a little slow this year. We do occasionally have a few inches of snow so I keep my old NE snow shovel handy but mostly as an object of curiousity.

12-09-2010, 11:46 AM	#4
Byron Warwick Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Corunna, Ontario, Canada Posts: 309	Re: It's Over I'm redoing our bedroom after 20 years, even ripping out the narrow closets for more room and bigger doors. I miss working on "Merlot", but I get to drive him in the nice weather. __________________ IT'S NOT YOUR AGE, IT'S YOUR ATTITUDE !

12-09-2010, 11:59 AM	#5
Clem Clement Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 3,393	Re: It's Over I've been cleaning track on my train layout all morning. About 1/2 done. Now on break to move some Packard parts around. Momma out shopping so my grease rags just got a good wash... The 39 needs a start and check up. My cousin is coming next week and the truck needs to be ready for her to inspect/drive. Model A and Packard showed at Fairfax Station show last week. About 1000 visited the cars and the running trains. Clem

12-09-2010, 12:47 PM	#6
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: It's Over Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I regained my sanity when I moved from Long Island, NY to Tampa, FL twenty years ago... Never have to worry about snow, ice or salt on the roads and it never stays too cold for too long... although it is a bit cool today but the weather girl said that by Saturday it’ll be back up to the mid 70’s. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

12-09-2010, 12:53 PM	#7
joe plumber Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 820	Re: It's Over Vic ,I feel sorry for you LOL.

12-09-2010, 06:30 PM	#9
Hoop Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 1,137	Re: It's Over My 8 year old grandson says that you have to embrace the snow. Personally, I embrace the hot tub when in Montana. __________________ "Remember that when it comes to intelligence, half of all of us are below average."

12-09-2010, 08:22 PM	#10
Al Corbin Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL Posts: 82	Re: It's Over Been miserable here in NW Florida. Hasn't been above 70 degrees for more than two weeks.

12-09-2010, 09:35 PM	#11
Flathead Fever Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 1,095	Re: It's Over Just because its winter doesn't mean you have to stop driving your old Fords. Checkout these guys. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w70CoPWPtKo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4DbO9rX8DU

12-09-2010, 09:57 PM	#12
fordy46 Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kent,oh. Posts: 54	Re: It's Over Those guys are nuts, Gotta love em.

12-09-2010, 09:57 PM	#13
4dFord/SC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,579	Re: It's Over I grew up in MN, went to school in ME, came to SC in the Army, married a local girl, and ended up staying here. Best move I ever made

12-09-2010, 10:05 PM	#14
46ford Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Nottawa MI Posts: 289	Re: It's Over When the snow melts in Detroit I get out the antiques, or the Harley. Just rode the bike yesterday.

12-09-2010, 10:29 PM	#15
42guy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: New York State Posts: 289	Re: It's Over A little cool for car riding. It was 10 this AM and going to be in single numbers on Fri. That the upstate NY weather.

12-09-2010, 10:56 PM	#16
Chet/Ma. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 157	Re: It's Over and put away The cold weather has set in and the 35 is put away for about four months. But lots of projects to do in those cold snowy days in Ma. I have 1962 McLean big wheel tractor that need to be finished along with a 1938 Alto Pal 1.5 hp. outboard that needs new life. And a long honey do list that might get done. Hope the wife doesn't read the form. Then there is an old friend that has a never ending list of greasy junk to pull wrenchs on. Chet/Ma.

12-10-2010, 06:24 AM	#18
George/Maine Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mid coast Maine Posts: 1,878	Re: It's Over When its colder then 20 degs nothing gets done.I just bought a used Pellet stove that was broken.Replaced the auger motor still not running,It was stored out side and the mice got into the squale cage,remove the nest, turns now, but still needs cleaning.Good day to buy a shop vacume cleaner.they say 80% of the problem are dirty stove.And the cat is on patrol.Got a engine to change this winter.Its 9 degs now mid coast me.