The Ford Barn

Krylon32 · 12-11-2022, 04:15 PM

Mid December in Nebraska and I was able to put 150 miles on the 40 after lunch. Perfect weather, didn't need the heater and there was no wind. Bad weather starts tomorrow and will probably end the season. Merry Christmas

ford38v8 · 12-11-2022, 04:23 PM

I’m really glad that your ominous title is not as sad as it sounds! Merry Christmas to all!

sugarmaker · 12-11-2022, 07:52 PM

Krylon,
Glad to hear everything is good for your last ride of the season. I am missing rides in my truck as it is getting some needed upgragdes. Wow I wont be doing 150 miles
Regards,
Chris

ssffnomad · 12-11-2022, 10:28 PM

Good for you Sir .l
Late Fall my favorite time in upstate North East

hope · 12-12-2022, 12:12 AM

My last ride will be for real in the next few days. My grand son is finishing to assemble the brake system, on my forty tudor that i had problems with.

I was diagnosed with inoperable cancer 3 weeks ago, so now all that's left is to wait for the final outcome. But i still like to keep busy as much as i can.

I have to say that the people on the Ford Barn have been great.

In case anyone is in terested i'm 87 . Tryed to catch Ol'Ron in age, but didn't happened.

Hope (Leo W Meunier)

ford38v8 · 12-12-2022, 12:32 AM

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Damn, Leo, that's tough. So sorry to hear that. On a brighter side, I hope you're able to connect with your grandson in the good ways that only this kind of project can further. You got me by 5 years, not too shabby!

frnkeore · 12-12-2022, 03:41 AM

I'm sorry to here that, Leo.

I wish you the best! Stay busy and happy.

I'm not that far behind you, at 78.

Krylon32 · 12-12-2022, 04:33 AM

Sorry Leo hope for the best and enjoy the time you have left. God bless you.There's always a miracle. I have a friend that 2 cancer centers sent home to die. My wife suggested the place that cured her cancer and that was 2 years ago and he's back to doing most of what he did before Cancer. I have edited my title to reflect what I meant. Sorry

sugarmaker · 12-12-2022, 07:15 AM

Leo,
Our thoughts are with you. Hope the sun is shining over the hood of that 40 when you and your grandson take it for rides. There is a country song call till you can't, Its a good one!
Regards,
Chris

deuce_roadster · 12-12-2022, 10:13 AM

Excruciating news Leo, thanks for all your posts and I hope you have hospice care. All of us need to enjoy each day. You have the right attitude. I am sorry you may not catch Ol' Ron.

Ricosan · 12-12-2022, 10:25 AM

Wow. That makes me sad. Get those brakes fixed and have a great ride. I’ll be thinking about you.
Richard

pistonbroke · 12-12-2022, 10:41 AM

After reading this post I said screw the weather and fired up my 41 pickup and went for a drive blowing smoke the whole time. I will do those things I want as long as I am able as we all should . Live life to the fullest, spread love and happiness as much as possible and make that last ride count. Tim

hope · 12-12-2022, 11:50 AM

Thanks everybody for the encouragement, but i'm already limited by my physical activities, because weakness has already invaded me, i was told that the cancer i got was the very aggressive one that works fast.

So i'm letting nature take its course, and with all the help i'm getting i'll be fine.

Hope

47topless · 12-12-2022, 02:26 PM

Hope,
Taking a ride in a purple 40 Ford, with your grandson, wondering if the brakes are going to work. You are one lucky guy.
Thank you for sharing.

V8COOPMAN · 12-12-2022, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 47topless

Hope,
Taking a ride in a purple 40 Ford, with your grandson, wondering if the brakes are going to work. You are one lucky guy.
Thank you for sharing.

Lumpy's '40 was also purple!

Coop

Zeke3 · 12-12-2022, 03:04 PM

Hope, thanks for sharing, I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. May you enjoy the company of your loved ones with the time you have left and that ride with your grandson.

GB SISSON · 12-12-2022, 03:19 PM

Leo, This is one time when the expression 'enjoy the ride' is to be taken literally. Wishing you all be best from afar. Barner friend, Gary

hope · 12-12-2022, 07:05 PM

My 40's paint color is Deep dark Cherry pearl.

Hope

ronn · 12-13-2022, 05:32 AM

Leo,

hopefully your cancer can be contained, to give you many more days.

We have had a similar diagnosis here this yr, but are seeing better results these days.

hang in there and chin up!

and take another ride........

Sal · 12-13-2022, 08:29 AM

I'm very sorry to hear of your diagnosis. It's always sad to hear. Hopefully you can find a way to beat this. You'll be in my daily prayers.

12-11-2022, 04:15 PM	#1
Krylon32 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,489	The Last Ride Of The Year Mid December in Nebraska and I was able to put 150 miles on the 40 after lunch. Perfect weather, didn't need the heater and there was no wind. Bad weather starts tomorrow and will probably end the season. Merry Christmas Last edited by Krylon32; 12-12-2022 at 04:22 AM.

12-11-2022, 04:23 PM	#2
ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 6,646	Re: The Last Ride I’m really glad that your ominous title is not as sad as it sounds! Merry Christmas to all! __________________ Alan

12-11-2022, 07:52 PM	#3
sugarmaker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Albion PA Posts: 1,677	Re: The Last Ride Krylon, Glad to hear everything is good for your last ride of the season. I am missing rides in my truck as it is getting some needed upgragdes. Wow I wont be doing 150 miles Regards, Chris __________________ 1932 AAB Truck 1953 Ford Jubilee 2015 Ford F250 SuperCrew Lots of Allis tractors Some Cub Cadets Last edited by sugarmaker; 12-12-2022 at 07:11 AM.

12-11-2022, 10:28 PM	#4
ssffnomad Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Upstate N.Y. Posts: 443	Re: The Last Ride Good for you Sir .l Late Fall my favorite time in upstate North East

12-12-2022, 12:12 AM	#5
hope Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: warwick Rhode Island Posts: 464	Re: The Last Ride My last ride will be for real in the next few days. My grand son is finishing to assemble the brake system, on my forty tudor that i had problems with. I was diagnosed with inoperable cancer 3 weeks ago, so now all that's left is to wait for the final outcome. But i still like to keep busy as much as i can. I have to say that the people on the Ford Barn have been great. In case anyone is in terested i'm 87 . Tryed to catch Ol'Ron in age, but didn't happened. Hope (Leo W Meunier)

12-12-2022, 12:32 AM	#6
ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 6,646	Re: The Last Ride Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Damn, Leo, that's tough. So sorry to hear that. On a brighter side, I hope you're able to connect with your grandson in the good ways that only this kind of project can further. You got me by 5 years, not too shabby! __________________ Alan

12-12-2022, 03:41 AM	#7
frnkeore Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 782	Re: The Last Ride I'm sorry to here that, Leo. I wish you the best! Stay busy and happy. I'm not that far behind you, at 78. __________________ Frank '35 Ford Model 51 '48 Ford F3 '54 Ford Tudor Mainline

12-12-2022, 04:33 AM	#8
Krylon32 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,489	Re: The Last Ride Of The Year Sorry Leo hope for the best and enjoy the time you have left. God bless you.There's always a miracle. I have a friend that 2 cancer centers sent home to die. My wife suggested the place that cured her cancer and that was 2 years ago and he's back to doing most of what he did before Cancer. I have edited my title to reflect what I meant. Sorry

12-12-2022, 07:15 AM	#9
sugarmaker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Albion PA Posts: 1,677	Re: The Last Ride Of The Year Leo, Our thoughts are with you. Hope the sun is shining over the hood of that 40 when you and your grandson take it for rides. There is a country song call till you can't, Its a good one! Regards, Chris __________________ 1932 AAB Truck 1953 Ford Jubilee 2015 Ford F250 SuperCrew Lots of Allis tractors Some Cub Cadets

12-12-2022, 10:13 AM	#10
deuce_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 3,800	Re: The Last Ride Of The Year Excruciating news Leo, thanks for all your posts and I hope you have hospice care. All of us need to enjoy each day. You have the right attitude. I am sorry you may not catch Ol' Ron.

12-12-2022, 10:25 AM	#11
Ricosan Senior Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Tallahassee Posts: 375	Re: The Last Ride Of The Year Wow. That makes me sad. Get those brakes fixed and have a great ride. I’ll be thinking about you. Richard

12-12-2022, 10:41 AM	#12
pistonbroke Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Perry Mo. Posts: 485	Re: The Last Ride Of The Year After reading this post I said screw the weather and fired up my 41 pickup and went for a drive blowing smoke the whole time. I will do those things I want as long as I am able as we all should . Live life to the fullest, spread love and happiness as much as possible and make that last ride count. Tim

12-12-2022, 11:50 AM	#13
hope Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: warwick Rhode Island Posts: 464	Re: The Last Ride Of The Year Thanks everybody for the encouragement, but i'm already limited by my physical activities, because weakness has already invaded me, i was told that the cancer i got was the very aggressive one that works fast. So i'm letting nature take its course, and with all the help i'm getting i'll be fine. Hope

12-12-2022, 02:26 PM	#14
47topless Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Posts: 281	Re: The Last Ride Of The Year Hope, Taking a ride in a purple 40 Ford, with your grandson, wondering if the brakes are going to work. You are one lucky guy. Thank you for sharing.

12-12-2022, 03:04 PM	#16
Zeke3 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 1,407	Re: The Last Ride Of The Year Hope, thanks for sharing, I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. May you enjoy the company of your loved ones with the time you have left and that ride with your grandson.

12-12-2022, 03:19 PM	#17
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,942	Re: The Last Ride Of The Year Leo, This is one time when the expression 'enjoy the ride' is to be taken literally. Wishing you all be best from afar. Barner friend, Gary __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

12-12-2022, 07:05 PM	#18
hope Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: warwick Rhode Island Posts: 464	Re: The Last Ride Of The Year My 40's paint color is Deep dark Cherry pearl. Hope

12-13-2022, 05:32 AM	#19
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,792	Re: The Last Ride Of The Year Leo, hopefully your cancer can be contained, to give you many more days. We have had a similar diagnosis here this yr, but are seeing better results these days. hang in there and chin up! and take another ride........

12-13-2022, 08:29 AM	#20
Sal Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 218	Re: The Last Ride Of The Year I'm very sorry to hear of your diagnosis. It's always sad to hear. Hopefully you can find a way to beat this. You'll be in my daily prayers.