The Ford Barn

davehc · 03-24-2020, 10:23 AM

OK , I know this may " Tee " off a few guys , but I thought some would like to see this wild coupe . I have to admire the guy for his skills and ideas .

https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...081#post155081

30 Closed Cab PU · 03-24-2020, 10:33 AM

An over the top work of art.

Roxo · 03-24-2020, 10:42 AM

What barn did that come out of ???

johnneilson · 03-24-2020, 10:46 AM

I obviously don't drink enough, to come up with something like that!!!!

rfitzpatrick · 03-24-2020, 10:52 AM

5-Window Coupe -- of course

aford193031 · 03-24-2020, 11:01 AM

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Looks like he was in a George Barris or Rat Fink creation contest.��

ModelAMike1930 · 03-24-2020, 11:11 AM

Ugly -waste of material.

1930artdeco · 03-24-2020, 11:20 AM

That is some wild artwork for sure! Fortunately it will only go a few hundred yards with that small gas tank. That and a Hemi with a blower that gets a few hundred feet per gallon.

Mike

dpson · 03-24-2020, 11:59 AM

Not my cup of tea, but some beautiful work just the same. Can you imagine the hours and dollars that were spent on this.

29abone · 03-24-2020, 12:07 PM

I wonder if it even started out as anything, really. It could be a fiberglass creation. i think i saw that it is from Australia, or the UK

briphaeton · 03-24-2020, 01:27 PM

Those are Ardun heads on a flathead Ford V8

McMimmcs · 03-24-2020, 01:48 PM

Likely the ugliest car I have ever seen! A sincere waste of time and material. An embarrassment to this web site! .

Y-Blockhead · 03-24-2020, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1930artdeco

That is some wild artwork for sure! Fortunately it will only go a few hundred yards with that small gas tank. That and a Hemi with a blower that gets a few hundred feet per gallon.

Mike

Well just a baby Hemi, 3.5 Litre. Ford flatty with Ardun Heads.

Y-Blockhead · 03-24-2020, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McMimmcs

Likely the ugliest car I have ever seen! A sincere waste of time and material. An embarrassment to this web site! .

Haha, why don't you tell us what you really think!!

Kinda looks like a f'glass body that got left out in the sun and MELTED.

DBrer · 03-24-2020, 02:48 PM

Yikes!!!

PalAl · 03-24-2020, 03:46 PM

Well here we go.... 6v-12v, 1 tail light 2 tail lights, turn signals, seat belts???
It's truly is a work of art and creativity, most of us most likely can't come near the talent it took to put this together. Ugly -waste of material. Mmmm jealousy?? This is just another form of automotive love. We love ours, they love theirs. We wouldnt like anyone calling our A an Ugly -waste of material. Can't we all just be nice and appreciate automotive art? Stock or modified

PalAl · 03-24-2020, 03:47 PM

Well here we go.... 6v-12v, 1 tail light 2 tail lights, turn signals, seat belts???
It's truly is a work of art and creativity, most of us most likely can't come near the talent it took to put this together. Ugly -waste of material. Mmmm jealousy?? This is just another form of automotive love. We love ours, they love theirs. We wouldnt like anyone calling our A an Ugly -waste of material. Can't we all just be nice and appreciate automotive art? Stock or modified

PalAl · 03-24-2020, 03:48 PM

Sorry for the double post... old age opps

Chuck Sea/Tac · 03-24-2020, 03:59 PM

Did anyone see a license plate?

AL in NY · 03-24-2020, 05:49 PM

A real piece of sh*t!!!

Dodge · 03-24-2020, 06:11 PM

It just goes to show there is a butt for every seat.....And if it makes him happy....
You can't please all the people all the time.

wkvasnicka · 03-25-2020, 09:03 AM

If I was old I probably would not like it. But being only 79 I think is is cool!

Purdy Swoft · 03-25-2020, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 29abone

I wonder if it even started out as anything, really. It could be a fiberglass creation. i think i saw that it is from Australia, or the UK

I've got doubts that it was ever a model A . If it ever was a model A, its a shame the loss that was made of it .

Tinbasher · 03-25-2020, 01:57 PM

I would say from the 1/4 panels its a 30 - 31. I suspect that it's hand made. Either Metal or Fibreglass.
Everyone has a "Dream", some of them are "Nightmares"

JP

hardtimes · 03-25-2020, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wkvasnicka

If I was old I probably would not like it. But being only 79 I think is is cool!

I'm with you (in age and thought).
Lucky for us, there are dreamers, thinkers and doers !
ANYBODY, even me, can rebuild most of that which has already been built (I.e.-restore). I say most, because what tiny % could even replicate what they see here ...even given the time/money/resources ?? Cool, indeed...rock on buddy !

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KGBnut · 04-03-2020, 08:40 AM

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Not my style....at all, but the workmanship is stunning. Also, he did a remarkable job of having every piece compliment every other piece. It has a style consistency to it.

It DID NOT ruin a good Model A. In fact, it was built on a 1924 Singer (a British car). I'm not sure why he built it left-hand drive...perhaps it is an homage to American Hot Rod culture, or because he thinks his sales market is outside the UK. It does have a plate on it. It could be the UK equivalent of a Dealer or Repair plate. I can't say. It is blurred out. I can't imagine it would pass MOT.

Here is a link to an article that gives some detail and a video of it running.
The Automatron

Still, not my thing, but I sure wish I had that level of skill.

Ken

Purdy Swoft · 04-03-2020, 09:02 AM

The rear wheel wells sorta resemble 1932 .

eagle · 04-03-2020, 09:09 AM

I'd say this thread could be categorized as "Provocative". An over-the-top car like that gets over-the-top comments. As far as the car goes, not my cup of tea but like others have said, obvious amazing talent in workmanship. Thanks for posting.

03-24-2020, 10:23 AM	#1
davehc Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Adrian , Mich. Posts: 386	What Year Is This Coupe ? OK , I know this may " Tee " off a few guys , but I thought some would like to see this wild coupe . I have to admire the guy for his skills and ideas . https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...081#post155081

03-24-2020, 10:33 AM	#2
30 Closed Cab PU Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 2,332	Re: What Year Is This Coupe ? An over the top work of art.

03-24-2020, 10:42 AM	#3
Roxo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Kankakee, Illinois Posts: 225	Re: What Year Is This Coupe ? What barn did that come out of ???

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johnneilson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: 34.22 N 118.36 W Posts: 1,056	Re: What Year Is This Coupe ? I obviously don't drink enough, to come up with something like that!!!! __________________ As Carroll Smith wrote; All Failures are Human in Origin.

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rfitzpatrick Senior Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Coral Springs, Florida Posts: 552	Re: What Year Is This Coupe ? 5-Window Coupe -- of course

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aford193031 Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Pearland, Texas Posts: 85	Re: What Year Is This Coupe ? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Looks like he was in a George Barris or Rat Fink creation contest.��

03-24-2020, 11:11 AM	#7
ModelAMike1930 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Illinois Posts: 382	Re: What Year Is This Coupe ? Ugly -waste of material.

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1930artdeco Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lynden, Wa Posts: 3,552	Re: What Year Is This Coupe ? That is some wild artwork for sure! Fortunately it will only go a few hundred yards with that small gas tank. That and a Hemi with a blower that gets a few hundred feet per gallon. Mike __________________ 1930 TownSedan (Briggs) 1957 Country Sedan

03-24-2020, 11:59 AM	#9
dpson Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Montpelier, VT Posts: 223	Re: What Year Is This Coupe ? Not my cup of tea, but some beautiful work just the same. Can you imagine the hours and dollars that were spent on this.

03-24-2020, 12:07 PM	#10
29abone Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: minneapolis, mn. Posts: 24	Re: What Year Is This Coupe ? I wonder if it even started out as anything, really. It could be a fiberglass creation. i think i saw that it is from Australia, or the UK

03-24-2020, 01:27 PM	#11
briphaeton Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 241	Re: What Year Is This Coupe ? Those are Ardun heads on a flathead Ford V8

03-24-2020, 01:48 PM	#12
McMimmcs Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Fort Gratiot, Michigan Posts: 2,296	Re: What Year Is This Coupe ? Likely the ugliest car I have ever seen! A sincere waste of time and material. An embarrassment to this web site! .

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DBrer Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Washington Posts: 175	Re: What Year Is This Coupe ? Yikes!!!

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PalAl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Orangeville Illinois Posts: 461	Re: What Year Is This Coupe ? Well here we go.... 6v-12v, 1 tail light 2 tail lights, turn signals, seat belts??? It's truly is a work of art and creativity, most of us most likely can't come near the talent it took to put this together. Ugly -waste of material. Mmmm jealousy?? This is just another form of automotive love. We love ours, they love theirs. We wouldnt like anyone calling our A an Ugly -waste of material. Can't we all just be nice and appreciate automotive art? Stock or modified

03-24-2020, 03:47 PM	#17
PalAl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Orangeville Illinois Posts: 461	Re: What Year Is This Coupe ? Well here we go.... 6v-12v, 1 tail light 2 tail lights, turn signals, seat belts??? It's truly is a work of art and creativity, most of us most likely can't come near the talent it took to put this together. Ugly -waste of material. Mmmm jealousy?? This is just another form of automotive love. We love ours, they love theirs. We wouldnt like anyone calling our A an Ugly -waste of material. Can't we all just be nice and appreciate automotive art? Stock or modified

03-24-2020, 03:48 PM	#18
PalAl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Orangeville Illinois Posts: 461	Re: What Year Is This Coupe ? Sorry for the double post... old age opps

03-24-2020, 03:59 PM	#19
Chuck Sea/Tac Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Between Seattle & Tacoma Posts: 2,354	Re: What Year Is This Coupe ? Did anyone see a license plate?

03-24-2020, 05:49 PM	#20
AL in NY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Upstate New York Posts: 1,160	Re: What Year Is This Coupe ? A real piece of sh*t!!! __________________ AL in NY

03-24-2020, 06:11 PM	#21
Dodge Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sonoma, CA. Posts: 1,495	Re: What Year Is This Coupe ? It just goes to show there is a butt for every seat.....And if it makes him happy.... You can't please all the people all the time.

03-25-2020, 09:03 AM	#22
wkvasnicka Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Virginia Posts: 31	Re: What Year Is This Coupe ? If I was old I probably would not like it. But being only 79 I think is is cool!

03-25-2020, 01:57 PM	#24
Tinbasher Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Innisfil, Ontario Canada Posts: 1,174	Re: What Year Is This Coupe ? I would say from the 1/4 panels its a 30 - 31. I suspect that it's hand made. Either Metal or Fibreglass. Everyone has a "Dream", some of them are "Nightmares" JP

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KGBnut Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Southwestern Connecticut Posts: 931	Re: What Year Is This Coupe ? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Not my style....at all, but the workmanship is stunning. Also, he did a remarkable job of having every piece compliment every other piece. It has a style consistency to it. It DID NOT ruin a good Model A. In fact, it was built on a 1924 Singer (a British car). I'm not sure why he built it left-hand drive...perhaps it is an homage to American Hot Rod culture, or because he thinks his sales market is outside the UK. It does have a plate on it. It could be the UK equivalent of a Dealer or Repair plate. I can't say. It is blurred out. I can't imagine it would pass MOT. Here is a link to an article that gives some detail and a video of it running. The Automatron Still, not my thing, but I sure wish I had that level of skill. Ken __________________ Style beats speed any day, and with a lot fewer tickets.

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Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: What Year Is This Coupe ? The rear wheel wells sorta resemble 1932 .

04-03-2020, 09:09 AM	#28
eagle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Eagle Bend, MN Posts: 2,025	Re: What Year Is This Coupe ? I'd say this thread could be categorized as "Provocative". An over-the-top car like that gets over-the-top comments. As far as the car goes, not my cup of tea but like others have said, obvious amazing talent in workmanship. Thanks for posting. __________________ "There are some that can destroy an anvil with a teaspoon and shouldn't be allowed to touch anything resembling a tool."