The Ford Barn

1955cj5 · 03-29-2016, 08:23 PM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Model-A...m=141943976617

2manycars · 03-29-2016, 08:29 PM

Wow, what a time capsule.

DougVieyra · 03-29-2016, 08:29 PM

Now THAT'S what I call an 'original, un-restored'.

An earlier post spoke of an 'Amazing unrestored original "; “One of the very last unrestored examples.” But it had some credibility issues. This one however, is 'the real McCoy'. It truely can be called an "amazing un-restored original; one of the very last unrestored examples."

Tom Wesenberg · 03-29-2016, 08:29 PM

Man, that is really decent, and worth watching to see how high it goes.

C26Pinelake · 03-29-2016, 08:37 PM

I will keep a close watch on it. Wayne

updraught · 03-29-2016, 08:38 PM

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I can see how your post is getting damaged. There are holes in the doors.

1955cj5 · 03-29-2016, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by updraught

I can see how your post is getting damaged. There are holes in the doors.

"post"=mail..

Those are vents!

1955cj5 · 03-29-2016, 08:41 PM

There appears to be some sort of extension between the intake manifold and the carburetor...

Anyone know what that is?

Synchro909 · 03-29-2016, 08:46 PM

They're only original ONCE. Watch someone restore the life pout of it now.

DougVieyra · 03-29-2016, 09:00 PM

The four tires on the ground are Montgomery Wards tires from the 1950-1965 period. However, the spare (from the same period) is from Sears & Roebuck.

To help translated old time words into today's jargon, Wards & Sears.

I did also notice that the driver had a Fulton 'Pull-up' accessory starter mounted on his steering column.

The 'gismo' sandwiched between the Carburetor and the Intake Manifold, I am uncertain of - perhaps a type of 'Fuel Economizer', or 'Governor'. My 'Governor' mounts on the timing gear, but I have seen other configurations.

C26Pinelake · 03-29-2016, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Synchro909

They're only original ONCE. Watch someone restore the life pout of it now.

Not if I get it! Wayne

Hoogah · 03-30-2016, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Synchro909

They're only original ONCE. Watch someone restore the life pout of it now.

What a time capsule. I'll be pouting if this gets anything but preservation treatment!

Ought to be sold with a caveat to that effect!

31 Model A · 03-30-2016, 08:35 AM

It's heartwarming to see that originals are still out there, awaiting to be found and hopefully restored exactly to their former glory. Let's hope that happens to this one.

Tom Wesenberg · 03-30-2016, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 31 Model A

It's heartwarming to see that originals are still out there, awaiting to be found and hopefully restored exactly to their former glory. Let's hope that happens to this one.

SAY WHAT?

This is too nice a survivor to restore. It's so nice to see good original survivors, as far too many good original cars have already been restored. I like patina.

And I hope Patina likes me!

Keith True · 03-29-2016, 08:46 PM

That is the governor they were equipped with.

Phil Brown · 03-29-2016, 08:47 PM

Anybody know what that is between the carb and the intake manifold ?
Ha that was quick :-)

KGBnut · 03-29-2016, 09:03 PM

Wow! That is a real treasure. I would love to get my hands on that one. I'm sure it is out of my price range.

I, too, was wonder what that extension is between the carb and the manifold. Does anyone recognize it?

Steve Wastler · 03-29-2016, 09:09 PM

As others state it is a governor, looks to be a 'Handy', the post office dept originally utilized the Hoof brand.

ronn · 03-29-2016, 09:22 PM

Model T Haven had one of these for sale in the last year-yes they are located in KS and this might be the same one?

hardtimes · 03-29-2016, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 1955cj5

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Model-A...m=141943976617

Thanks for sharing, as brings back memories !!
In mid 60s, I was working for Lockheed Burbank and lived nearby in a bachelor apt ...with the clan

! Next door lived this young couple and he had a beautiful Post Office delivery truck just as this one, only A-1 condition. A great story developed involving that truck and how it affected my life

03-29-2016, 08:23 PM	#1
1955cj5 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 1,578	Ebay: Worth a look...Mail Truck! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Model-A...m=141943976617 __________________ Early '29 CCPU that had a 4-speed, but not any more.......in the family since '62 Last edited by 1955cj5; 03-30-2016 at 09:48 AM.

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2manycars Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern CT Posts: 2,732	Re: Ebay: Worth a look... Wow, what a time capsule. __________________ Bill www.brauchauto.com

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DougVieyra Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Eureka, California Posts: 1,716	Re: Ebay: Worth a look... Now THAT'S what I call an 'original, un-restored'. An earlier post spoke of an *'Amazing unrestored original "; “One of the very last unrestored examples.”* But it had some credibility issues. This one however, is 'the real McCoy'. It truely can be called an "amazing un-restored original; one of the very last unrestored examples." Last edited by DougVieyra; 03-29-2016 at 08:40 PM.

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Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Ebay: Worth a look... Man, that is really decent, and worth watching to see how high it goes.

03-29-2016, 08:37 PM	#5
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: Ebay: Worth a look... I will keep a close watch on it. Wayne

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updraught Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Australia Posts: 1,971	Re: Ebay: Worth a look... Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I can see how your post is getting damaged. There are holes in the doors.

03-29-2016, 08:41 PM	#8
1955cj5 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 1,578	Re: Ebay: Worth a look... There appears to be some sort of extension between the intake manifold and the carburetor... Anyone know what that is? __________________ Early '29 CCPU that had a 4-speed, but not any more.......in the family since '62

03-29-2016, 08:46 PM	#9
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 7,496	Re: Ebay: Worth a look... They're only original ONCE. Watch someone restore the life pout of it now. __________________ I'm part of the only ever generation with an analogue childhood and a digital adulthood.

03-29-2016, 09:00 PM	#10
DougVieyra Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Eureka, California Posts: 1,716	Re: Ebay: Worth a look... The four tires on the ground are Montgomery Wards tires from the 1950-1965 period. However, the spare (from the same period) is from Sears & Roebuck. To help translated old time words into today's jargon, Wards & Sears. I did also notice that the driver had a Fulton 'Pull-up' accessory starter mounted on his steering column. The 'gismo' sandwiched between the Carburetor and the Intake Manifold, I am uncertain of - perhaps a type of 'Fuel Economizer', or 'Governor'. My 'Governor' mounts on the timing gear, but I have seen other configurations.

03-30-2016, 08:35 AM	#13
31 Model A Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Here I am in front of Todd's Grocery in 1931 selling Grit newspapers Posts: 2,548	Re: Ebay: Worth a look... It's heartwarming to see that originals are still out there, awaiting to be found and hopefully restored exactly to their former glory. Let's hope that happens to this one. __________________ "Bullshit and Brilliance Comes with Age and Experience" "Hey Lady, ya wanna buy a Grit?" "If you don't learn to laugh at trouble, you won't have anything to laugh at when you're old" Will Rogers

03-29-2016, 08:46 PM	#15
Keith True Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Epping N.H. Posts: 2,989	Re: Ebay: Worth a look... That is the governor they were equipped with.

03-29-2016, 08:47 PM	#16
Phil Brown Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Santee Calif. Posts: 509	Re: Ebay: Worth a look... Anybody know what that is between the carb and the intake manifold ? Ha that was quick :-)

03-29-2016, 09:09 PM	#18
Steve Wastler Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,987	Re: Ebay: Worth a look... As others state it is a governor, looks to be a 'Handy', the post office dept originally utilized the Hoof brand.

03-29-2016, 09:22 PM	#19
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,791	Re: Ebay: Worth a look... Model T Haven had one of these for sale in the last year-yes they are located in KS and this might be the same one?