The Ford Barn

BashawT · 07-28-2013, 04:56 PM

I got my starter and generator back from Tom Wesenberg this weekend and was finally able to start my engine! At first it was overheating a bit but I made the cardboard hood to help the fan suck air through the radiator. This really helped and now it holding temperature around 170 degrees.

Here's a picture of the garage when I first got it started. I was in the smoke for a good ten minutes until I was about to pass out. I stepped out of the garage to see all of the neighbors outside thinking the garage was on fire. With a smile I waved and told them everything was JUST fine!

After all of the oil burnt out of it I took this video!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CqoLupqTKA

I started this restoration about 3 years ago and I have had a blast with it! My Grandpa bought this car for 20 bucks when he was 20 years old and has had it until he passed it on to me a few years ago. He always wanted to restore it but never had the time or money to do so. I remember seeing it in the garage with junk piled all over it my entire childhood. I know he is really enjoying seeing the transformation and I am very grateful he is around to see it.

Big THANKS to Tom Wesenberg, James Rogers, and everyone else who has helped me so far along the way!

Enjoy!

Maclab58 · 07-28-2013, 05:04 PM

Very cool! I remember when i fired up my sport coupe for the first time after a 13 year slumber. What a feeling!

TinCup · 07-28-2013, 05:06 PM

Way to go! Don't rely on that temp gauge too much. Buy yourself an inexpensive infrared gun. We have seen these vary 10-30 degrees or more.

BashawT · 07-28-2013, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by TinCup

Way to go! Don't rely on that temp gauge too much. Buy yourself an inexpensive infrared gun. We have seen these vary 10-30 degrees or more.

Thanks! I actually have one and that is what I've been using to keep more accurate readings. Just have the temp gauge to put in the cab in the future.

07-28-2013, 04:56 PM	#1
BashawT Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: De Pere, WI Posts: 290	Started after 3 years I got my starter and generator back from Tom Wesenberg this weekend and was finally able to start my engine! At first it was overheating a bit but I made the cardboard hood to help the fan suck air through the radiator. This really helped and now it holding temperature around 170 degrees. Here's a picture of the garage when I first got it started. I was in the smoke for a good ten minutes until I was about to pass out. I stepped out of the garage to see all of the neighbors outside thinking the garage was on fire. With a smile I waved and told them everything was JUST fine! After all of the oil burnt out of it I took this video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CqoLupqTKA I started this restoration about 3 years ago and I have had a blast with it! My Grandpa bought this car for 20 bucks when he was 20 years old and has had it until he passed it on to me a few years ago. He always wanted to restore it but never had the time or money to do so. I remember seeing it in the garage with junk piled all over it my entire childhood. I know he is really enjoying seeing the transformation and I am very grateful he is around to see it. Big THANKS to Tom Wesenberg, James Rogers, and everyone else who has helped me so far along the way! Enjoy!

07-28-2013, 05:04 PM	#2
Maclab58 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 983	Re: Started after 3 years Very cool! I remember when i fired up my sport coupe for the first time after a 13 year slumber. What a feeling!

07-28-2013, 05:06 PM	#3
TinCup Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: OKC / Tonkawa, Ok. Posts: 1,977	Re: Started after 3 years Way to go! Don't rely on that temp gauge too much. Buy yourself an inexpensive infrared gun. We have seen these vary 10-30 degrees or more. __________________ Oklahoma City Model A Restorers Group.