The Ford Barn

DirtyDan · 08-14-2011, 11:04 AM

Another big change was replacing the cheap aftermarket, ill fitting grille with an original chrome unit. I think it made a big difference and I could finally install the hood.

I also found some original 40 ford accessory trim rings at a swap meet that were in pretty rough shape, but they were super cheap so I bought them and after knocking out a few dings and hitting them with the polishing wheel they found a home on the coupe.

I also lowered the back end down by building some spring perches that incorperated a lowering block. While I was at it I removed the last leaf in the pack and it rides much better.

DirtyDan · 08-14-2011, 11:05 AM

And since I was in a picture taking mood, I took a ride up to the gritty north side of St. Louis to get a few pics with the changes.

bart78 · 08-14-2011, 11:14 AM

Love it hope my 38 will look like that some day.

JM 35 Sedan · 08-14-2011, 11:23 AM

How is that '35 Cabriolet coming along? I would have given a left body part

to own that one in its stock form.

'36 5W · 08-14-2011, 11:40 AM

Ah, perfection, especially the new stance. (And the gaps around the new grille, unlike so
many....)

Tinker · 08-14-2011, 11:54 AM

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Really looks nice and the interior is beautiful! You made a lot of nice changes to the 36'.

DirtyDan · 08-14-2011, 05:42 PM

Thanks for the complements!

Quote:

Originally Posted by JM 35 Sedan

How is that '35 Cabriolet coming along? I would have given a left body part

to own that one in its stock form.

Not much going on with the '35 right now. My dad is focusing on a 66 Nova that was my first car. Trying to get it ready to head to the paint shop and free up some room in the garage to tear the '35 apart.

1931 flamingo · 08-14-2011, 05:51 PM

I like the B?W photos.
Paul in CT

41ford1 · 08-14-2011, 07:08 PM

Dan,
You have the formula. The 36 IMO is a work of art. I think you and your dad will do justice to the cabriolet. BTW I really like the sepia shot.

Ken Crans · 08-14-2011, 08:14 PM

That's Bitchinnn!!!

Tom's36coupe · 08-15-2011, 07:37 AM

Awesome Dan!

TomT/Williamsburg · 08-15-2011, 08:57 AM

Great looking car - love the stance, color combo, drivetrain, everything about it - you've hit the "nail on the head" with this one! Super car!

fourtydlx · 08-15-2011, 09:01 AM

Just bitchin.

4-barrel Mike · 08-15-2011, 09:56 AM

The bar is set VERY high for those of us starting with rusty piles!

Mike

deuce lover · 08-15-2011, 10:00 AM

My old grille sure looks and fits good in your car

DirtyDan · 08-15-2011, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 41ford1

Dan,
You have the formula. The 36 IMO is a work of art. I think you and your dad will do justice to the cabriolet. BTW I really like the sepia shot.

Thanks for the kind words.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4-barrel Mike

The bar is set VERY high for those of us starting with rusty piles!

Mike

Yeah I sorta cheated on this one by starting with an already nice car, but I do admire the guys who can turn those piles into beautiful cars.

Quote:

Originally Posted by deuce lover

My old grille sure looks and fits good in your car

Sheldon,
Thank you, it did turn out great. I think it really sets the car off compared to how it used to look w/ the Argentina repop grille on there. I ended up removing all the silver paint from the grille bars to expose all of the chrome.

Tom's36coupe · 08-15-2011, 08:52 PM

Dan, You should send some pictures to Rod & Custom or Street Rodder magazine, Your car could be a feature article its so nice!!!

1934 · 08-15-2011, 09:25 PM

I usually like them stock but I just wanted to say you've done a beautifull job on your '36! Congrats!

DirtyDan · 08-16-2011, 05:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom's36coupe

Dan, You should send some pictures to Rod & Custom or Street Rodder magazine, Your car could be a feature article its so nice!!!

Haha... Thanks for the complements, but I don't think it's quite that nice, she's still just a driver.... Of course I've been pretty disappointed seeing some magazine cars in person, that looked amazing in print.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1934

I usually like them stock but I just wanted to say you've done a beautifull job on your '36! Congrats!

Thank you, I like them stock too. The changes I made could be easily reversed. It sure is nice being able to cruise 75 mph down the highway

1934 · 08-16-2011, 06:17 AM

I hear ya, Dan- my roadster is ok at 50 to 55mph but more than that is pushing it! (I need another gear or 2).

08-14-2011, 11:04 AM	#41
DirtyDan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 146	Re: ~~DirtyDan's 1936 Ford Coupe Project - Build Pictures~~ Another big change was replacing the cheap aftermarket, ill fitting grille with an original chrome unit. I think it made a big difference and I could finally install the hood. I also found some original 40 ford accessory trim rings at a swap meet that were in pretty rough shape, but they were super cheap so I bought them and after knocking out a few dings and hitting them with the polishing wheel they found a home on the coupe. I also lowered the back end down by building some spring perches that incorperated a lowering block. While I was at it I removed the last leaf in the pack and it rides much better. Last edited by DirtyDan; 08-14-2011 at 11:22 AM.

08-14-2011, 11:05 AM	#42
DirtyDan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 146	Re: ~~DirtyDan's 1936 Ford Coupe Project - Build Pictures~~ And since I was in a picture taking mood, I took a ride up to the gritty north side of St. Louis to get a few pics with the changes.

08-14-2011, 11:14 AM	#43
bart78 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Stephenville tx Posts: 1,019	Re: ~~DirtyDan's 1936 Ford Coupe Project - Build Pictures~~ Love it hope my 38 will look like that some day.

08-14-2011, 11:23 AM	#44
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: ~~DirtyDan's 1936 Ford Coupe Project - Build Pictures~~ How is that '35 Cabriolet coming along? I would have given a left body part to own that one in its stock form. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

08-14-2011, 11:40 AM	#45
'36 5W Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Vancouver, Wa. Posts: 193	Re: ~~DirtyDan's 1936 Ford Coupe Project - Build Pictures~~ Ah, perfection, especially the new stance. (And the gaps around the new grille, unlike so many....)

08-14-2011, 11:54 AM	#46
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,053	Re: ~~DirtyDan's 1936 Ford Coupe Project - Build Pictures~~ Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Really looks nice and the interior is beautiful! You made a lot of nice changes to the 36'.

08-14-2011, 05:51 PM	#48
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,389	Re: ~~DirtyDan's 1936 Ford Coupe Project - Build Pictures~~ I like the B?W photos. Paul in CT

08-14-2011, 07:08 PM	#49
41ford1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ManchVegas, New Hampshah Posts: 1,589	Re: ~~DirtyDan's 1936 Ford Coupe Project - Build Pictures~~ Dan, You have the formula. The 36 IMO is a work of art. I think you and your dad will do justice to the cabriolet. BTW I really like the sepia shot.

08-14-2011, 08:14 PM	#50
Ken Crans Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Highland,MI Posts: 1,196	Re: ~~DirtyDan's 1936 Ford Coupe Project - Build Pictures~~ That's Bitchinnn!!!

08-15-2011, 07:37 AM	#51
Tom's36coupe Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bay City, Michigan Posts: 549	Re: ~~DirtyDan's 1936 Ford Coupe Project - Build Pictures~~ Awesome Dan!

08-15-2011, 08:57 AM	#52
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,655	Re: ~~DirtyDan's 1936 Ford Coupe Project - Build Pictures~~ Great looking car - love the stance, color combo, drivetrain, everything about it - you've hit the "nail on the head" with this one! Super car!

08-15-2011, 09:01 AM	#53
fourtydlx Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: bloomington,ca 92316 Posts: 784	Re: ~~DirtyDan's 1936 Ford Coupe Project - Build Pictures~~ Just bitchin.

08-15-2011, 09:56 AM	#54
4-barrel Mike Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 27	Re: ~~DirtyDan's 1936 Ford Coupe Project - Build Pictures~~ The bar is set VERY high for those of us starting with rusty piles! Mike

08-15-2011, 10:00 AM	#55
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern France Posts: 5,300	Re: ~~DirtyDan's 1936 Ford Coupe Project - Build Pictures~~ My old grille sure looks and fits good in your car

08-15-2011, 08:52 PM	#57
Tom's36coupe Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bay City, Michigan Posts: 549	Re: ~~DirtyDan's 1936 Ford Coupe Project - Build Pictures~~ Dan, You should send some pictures to Rod & Custom or Street Rodder magazine, Your car could be a feature article its so nice!!!

08-15-2011, 09:25 PM	#58
1934 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Quebec, Canada Posts: 415	Re: ~~DirtyDan's 1936 Ford Coupe Project - Build Pictures~~ I usually like them stock but I just wanted to say you've done a beautifull job on your '36! Congrats!

08-16-2011, 06:17 AM	#60
1934 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Quebec, Canada Posts: 415	Re: ~~DirtyDan's 1936 Ford Coupe Project - Build Pictures~~ I hear ya, Dan- my roadster is ok at 50 to 55mph but more than that is pushing it! (I need another gear or 2).

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