The Ford Barn

nathanmac · 06-18-2011, 12:54 AM

well someone posted some pics on here of a 36 coupe being dug out of a hole in the ground somewhere for restoration. I think I've found a motor to match that car this afternoon while out walking the kids.....
http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/album....pictureid=8379

Ralph Moore · 06-18-2011, 01:43 AM

It can be saved!

nathanmac · 06-18-2011, 06:26 AM

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You must have a bucketload of enthusiasm there Ralph! It still had pistons and valves in it (well the skirts of the pistons - the tops have mostly melted back into the planet). I'm thinking of speaking to the landowner to see if I can dig it out to plant in my front garden.

It's on a piece of land that as recently as the late 90's was covered in old V8 trucks (mostly Jailbars) and parts. The one I remember most was a full bodied 46-47 6 cylinder fire engine with signwriting for the Dunedin Metropolitan Fire Board on it. Don't think the old guy sold anything, and most of it melted away until the council told him to clean his yard or he died - I can't remember how it all ended. They obviously missed a few bits when they cleaned up! Will take a shovel around and look for a grille for my pickup I think.....

06-18-2011, 12:54 AM	#1
nathanmac Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Invercargill, New Zealand Posts: 93	flathead V8 suit rebuild or.......? well someone posted some pics on here of a 36 coupe being dug out of a hole in the ground somewhere for restoration. I think I've found a motor to match that car this afternoon while out walking the kids..... http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/album....pictureid=8379 Last edited by nathanmac; 06-18-2011 at 01:17 AM.

06-18-2011, 01:43 AM	#2
Ralph Moore Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: North Pole, Alaska Posts: 1,470	Re: flathead V8 suit rebuild or.......? It can be saved!

06-18-2011, 06:26 AM	#3
nathanmac Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Invercargill, New Zealand Posts: 93	Re: flathead V8 suit rebuild or.......? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) You must have a bucketload of enthusiasm there Ralph! It still had pistons and valves in it (well the skirts of the pistons - the tops have mostly melted back into the planet). I'm thinking of speaking to the landowner to see if I can dig it out to plant in my front garden. It's on a piece of land that as recently as the late 90's was covered in old V8 trucks (mostly Jailbars) and parts. The one I remember most was a full bodied 46-47 6 cylinder fire engine with signwriting for the Dunedin Metropolitan Fire Board on it. Don't think the old guy sold anything, and most of it melted away until the council told him to clean his yard or he died - I can't remember how it all ended. They obviously missed a few bits when they cleaned up! Will take a shovel around and look for a grille for my pickup I think.....