The Ford Barn

JeffB2 · 09-01-2025, 06:36 PM

I'm sure some of you were members of this group on the H.A.M.B. The Social Groups are now gone, we were one of the oldest since 2009 and were very active, if you were a member I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks for the love and participation over the years.

HOTRODPRIMER · 09-01-2025, 07:26 PM

Jeff, you were also a valued member of the '54 Ford Club of America before Don shut it down, thank you for working tireless with me as the moderator in the early years and then when I took over the administrator duties.

I appreciate you starting the 52-59 Ford social group on the Hamb, your infectious enthusiasm and starting the FAQ section has had a huge following.

The 52-59 Ford guys worked with each other and I hope we do again, hopefully the FAQ's will find their way back, again Thank You Jeff. HRP

Abe Lugo · 09-02-2025, 01:27 AM

Thanks for having it. I think all forums' "days" are numbered. Just hope the info get archived someplace useful.

alt63bird · 09-02-2025, 05:38 PM

Summb*tch..no wonder I wasn't getting any notices the past few days. Thanks for moderating it, Jeff - being a quasi-moderator for VTCI's Forums I know it's a really thankless job when it runs smoothly.

miker98038 · 09-02-2025, 08:35 PM

I was a member too. It was a great resource, both for stock and off topic mods.
Thanks for all the time and work you put into it.

evintho · 09-02-2025, 11:18 PM

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Thanks for all you did Jeff! That was my go to group for everything '54. The FAQ's were the bomb! Reams of useful info. I tracked my entire build on that forum cuz EFI and EPS were banned on the main board. I understand Ryan and the mods wanting to keep it traditional.....but, c'mon. Pretty soon their traditional is gonna be antique. Members are dying off daily. I'm 70 so I sympathise however, they need to have a bit of flexibility. Anyhow, the forum was great while it lasted. You did a stellar job, Jeff! My hat's off to you, sir!

orangedog · 09-03-2025, 09:21 AM

I've only been on the 52-59 forum a short time compared to most of you. It was my go to place for info for my 54. The FAQ'S were fantastic. I was about to post my front bushing replacement project when the the forum went down. Thank you to everyone who participated.

HOTRODPRIMER · 09-03-2025, 10:19 AM

Don't give up hope. HRP

alanfreeman · 09-03-2025, 07:13 PM

QUESTION?....Is a new '52-'59 Social Group going to be started on The Ford Barn or are we just going to be part of the existing "54+ Forum"?

miker98038 · 09-03-2025, 08:04 PM

I didn’t even remember there’s some social groups here, let alone I’d sign up for the Yblock one. Not much action, the ones I checked randomly are all pretty old.

Maybe it’s time we think about that.

The discussion on the HAMB about why Ryan had to shut them down might apply here also. Hard to say, and this is an old site. Maybe Jeff or HRP have some thoughts.

56sedandelivery · 09-04-2025, 08:53 AM

I see there is a social group here now for the 52-59 people

evintho · 09-04-2025, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 56sedandelivery

I see there is a social group here now for the 52-59 people

Yep, HRP just set it up! You need to join!

T Hilde · 09-04-2025, 05:41 PM

I put in a request. On the other site I was "T Hudson" with a 55 2dr. Not sure I'm trusting of Ryan.... The group was the only thing I looked at/participated in over there.

miker98038 · 09-04-2025, 08:24 PM

You can trust Ryan. Go read his post why he had to shut those groups down. It’s a business for him, and a service for us. I’m just glad we’ve got what we’ve got.

HOTRODPRIMER · 09-04-2025, 10:50 PM

Over the past few days I have had several conversations with Ryan,I was trying to find us a new home, I ran across the social Group purely by accident and ask Ryan would it be permissible for me to open a new account for the 52-59 Fords here, he gave me his permission and I ran with it.

I had no idea there were social groups on the Ford Barn and I discussed what the difference was with the Hamb hacked these social groups & the Ford barn, they are on different servers and the spammers have not messed with this site.

I'm still working with a moderator on the Hamb trying to save all the FAQ's, hopefully he can help with saving then.

I honestly believe our little group is more in line with the Hamb, we stay on topic and concentrate on 52-59 Ford's.

I would like to extend a welcome to any of the Ford Barners that have a 52-59 Ford, there is a lot of knowledge, whither you have a original, custom or hot rod, everyone is welcome. HRP

Cob · 09-05-2025, 07:01 AM

Looking into.
No promises.

51504bat · 09-05-2025, 08:28 AM

Thanks to Danny and Cob for all the effort. Hoping for the best.

miker98038 · 09-05-2025, 06:42 PM

Thanks guys. And to Ryan too, for giving it a shot.

Fairlane56 · 09-05-2025, 09:52 PM

Long time HAMBer and 52-59 Ford participant. It’s ok to be here and hope to be back most days. I was Jimmy six over there.

miker98038 · 09-06-2025, 12:27 PM

Welcome Jimmy. Good to see you here.

09-01-2025, 06:36 PM	#1
JeffB2 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Phoenix,AZ Posts: 1,418	R.I.P. to the 1952-59 Ford Social Group I'm sure some of you were members of this group on the H.A.M.B. The Social Groups are now gone, we were one of the oldest since 2009 and were very active, if you were a member I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks for the love and participation over the years.

09-01-2025, 07:26 PM	#2
HOTRODPRIMER Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Upstate,South Carolina Posts: 512	Re: R.I.P. to the 1952-59 Ford Social Group Jeff, you were also a valued member of the '54 Ford Club of America before Don shut it down, thank you for working tireless with me as the moderator in the early years and then when I took over the administrator duties. I appreciate you starting the 52-59 Ford social group on the Hamb, your infectious enthusiasm and starting the FAQ section has had a huge following. The 52-59 Ford guys worked with each other and I hope we do again, hopefully the FAQ's will find their way back, again Thank You Jeff. HRP __________________ ‘When one door closes, another opens. But we often look so regretfully upon the closed door that we don’t see the one which has opened for us.’ Alexander Graham Bell

09-02-2025, 01:27 AM	#3
Abe Lugo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Angeles,CA Posts: 192	Re: R.I.P. to the 1952-59 Ford Social Group Thanks for having it. I think all forums' "days" are numbered. Just hope the info get archived someplace useful.

09-02-2025, 05:38 PM	#4
alt63bird Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: outside Omaha, NE Posts: 289	Re: R.I.P. to the 1952-59 Ford Social Group Summb*tch..no wonder I wasn't getting any notices the past few days. Thanks for moderating it, Jeff - being a quasi-moderator for VTCI's Forums I know it's a really thankless job when it runs smoothly. __________________ Alan H. Tast AIA, LEED AP BD+C Technical Director/Past President-Editor-Publications Director, Vintage Thunderbird Club Int'l. (VTCI) http://www.vintagethunderbirdclub.net Author, "Thunderbird 1955-1966" & "Thunderbird 50 Years" 35+ year member, Crown Victoria Ass'n.

09-02-2025, 08:35 PM	#5
miker98038 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Kent, WA. Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,765	Re: R.I.P. to the 1952-59 Ford Social Group I was a member too. It was a great resource, both for stock and off topic mods. Thanks for all the time and work you put into it.

09-02-2025, 11:18 PM	#6
evintho Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Rosa, CA. Posts: 143	Re: R.I.P. to the 1952-59 Ford Social Group Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks for all you did Jeff! That was my go to group for everything '54. The FAQ's were the bomb! Reams of useful info. I tracked my entire build on that forum cuz EFI and EPS were banned on the main board. I understand Ryan and the mods wanting to keep it traditional.....but, c'mon. Pretty soon their traditional is gonna be antique. Members are dying off daily. I'm 70 so I sympathise however, they need to have a bit of flexibility. Anyhow, the forum was great while it lasted. You did a stellar job, Jeff! My hat's off to you, sir!

09-03-2025, 09:21 AM	#7
orangedog Junior Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Tallahassee Fl Posts: 15	Re: R.I.P. to the 1952-59 Ford Social Group I've only been on the 52-59 forum a short time compared to most of you. It was my go to place for info for my 54. The FAQ'S were fantastic. I was about to post my front bushing replacement project when the the forum went down. Thank you to everyone who participated.

09-03-2025, 10:19 AM	#8
HOTRODPRIMER Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Upstate,South Carolina Posts: 512	Re: R.I.P. to the 1952-59 Ford Social Group Don't give up hope. HRP __________________ ‘When one door closes, another opens. But we often look so regretfully upon the closed door that we don’t see the one which has opened for us.’ Alexander Graham Bell

09-03-2025, 07:13 PM	#9
alanfreeman Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: SoCal Posts: 5	Re: R.I.P. to the 1952-59 Ford Social Group QUESTION?....Is a new '52-'59 Social Group going to be started on The Ford Barn or are we just going to be part of the existing "54+ Forum"?

09-03-2025, 08:04 PM	#10
miker98038 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Kent, WA. Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,765	Re: R.I.P. to the 1952-59 Ford Social Group I didn’t even remember there’s some social groups here, let alone I’d sign up for the Yblock one. Not much action, the ones I checked randomly are all pretty old. Maybe it’s time we think about that. The discussion on the HAMB about why Ryan had to shut them down might apply here also. Hard to say, and this is an old site. Maybe Jeff or HRP have some thoughts.

09-04-2025, 08:53 AM	#11
56sedandelivery Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Arkansas Posts: 589	Re: R.I.P. to the 1952-59 Ford Social Group I see there is a social group here now for the 52-59 people

09-04-2025, 05:41 PM	#13
T Hilde Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Faribault, MN Posts: 1	Re: R.I.P. to the 1952-59 Ford Social Group I put in a request. On the other site I was "T Hudson" with a 55 2dr. Not sure I'm trusting of Ryan.... The group was the only thing I looked at/participated in over there. __________________ Bring on the "old car porn"

09-04-2025, 08:24 PM	#14
miker98038 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Kent, WA. Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,765	Re: R.I.P. to the 1952-59 Ford Social Group You can trust Ryan. Go read his post why he had to shut those groups down. It’s a business for him, and a service for us. I’m just glad we’ve got what we’ve got.

09-04-2025, 10:50 PM	#15
HOTRODPRIMER Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Upstate,South Carolina Posts: 512	Re: R.I.P. to the 1952-59 Ford Social Group Over the past few days I have had several conversations with Ryan,I was trying to find us a new home, I ran across the social Group purely by accident and ask Ryan would it be permissible for me to open a new account for the 52-59 Fords here, he gave me his permission and I ran with it. I had no idea there were social groups on the Ford Barn and I discussed what the difference was with the Hamb hacked these social groups & the Ford barn, they are on different servers and the spammers have not messed with this site. I'm still working with a moderator on the Hamb trying to save all the FAQ's, hopefully he can help with saving then. I honestly believe our little group is more in line with the Hamb, we stay on topic and concentrate on 52-59 Ford's. I would like to extend a welcome to any of the Ford Barners that have a 52-59 Ford, there is a lot of knowledge, whither you have a original, custom or hot rod, everyone is welcome. HRP __________________ ‘When one door closes, another opens. But we often look so regretfully upon the closed door that we don’t see the one which has opened for us.’ Alexander Graham Bell

09-05-2025, 07:01 AM	#16
Cob Administrator Join Date: May 2010 Location: DesMoines, Iowa Posts: 109	Re: R.I.P. to the 1952-59 Ford Social Group Looking into. No promises.

09-05-2025, 08:28 AM	#17
51504bat Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: SoCal-Redlands Posts: 3,558	Re: R.I.P. to the 1952-59 Ford Social Group Thanks to Danny and Cob for all the effort. Hoping for the best. __________________ Making the simple complicated for over 30 years.

09-05-2025, 06:42 PM	#18
miker98038 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Kent, WA. Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,765	Re: R.I.P. to the 1952-59 Ford Social Group Thanks guys. And to Ryan too, for giving it a shot.

09-05-2025, 09:52 PM	#19
Fairlane56 Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: So Cal Posts: 32	Re: R.I.P. to the 1952-59 Ford Social Group Long time HAMBer and 52-59 Ford participant. It’s ok to be here and hope to be back most days. I was Jimmy six over there.

09-06-2025, 12:27 PM	#20
miker98038 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Kent, WA. Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,765	Re: R.I.P. to the 1952-59 Ford Social Group Welcome Jimmy. Good to see you here.