The Ford Barn

J Franklin · 05-06-2026, 12:36 PM

I saw this on the AACA.org Forums and thought I would post it here. Not model T.

https://forums.aaca.org/topic/455801...omment-2980245

ModelA29 · 05-06-2026, 03:54 PM

The car sold in 2022 with a rocker arm head. The OHC used the same head casting. It would be nice if they could be reunited.

nkaminar · 05-06-2026, 05:29 PM

I had a fantasy about putting a Model T body on a Model A chassis. I think it has been done.

Randy in ca · 05-06-2026, 11:50 PM

In a 1964 Popular Hot Rodding article, a detailed article on the whole vehicle written by Spence Murray states that the engine block was a 1933 Model B. Also 1939 Transmission and details down to a 1932 Hudson water pump and 1960 Cadillac generator.

For anyone interested, here's a link to a 2013 started HAMB thread wherein the 1964 PHR article was posted:

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...around.768090/

old31 · 05-07-2026, 03:58 AM

How much did it sell for?

ModelA29 · 05-07-2026, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by old31

How much did it sell for?

The ask was $18,500 for engine and OD trans. I don't know if it sold yet.

GPierce · 05-07-2026, 06:09 PM

The Gemsa engine.

https://www.nwvs.org/Technical/MTFCA...emsaEngine.pdf

David in San Antonio · 05-07-2026, 06:33 PM

What is the Del Monte asparagus can for between the carbs?

ModelA29 · 05-07-2026, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David in San Antonio

What is the Del Monte asparagus can for between the carbs?

I think it was vertical at one time and held a little gas so it could run on the stand.

ModelA29 · 05-07-2026, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy in ca

In...... Also 1939 Transmission

The PDF notes he broke 7 transmissions and was looking for something stronger. From the photos it looks like a mid 50s side shift Borg Warner with OD was the fix

big deuce · 05-07-2026, 11:45 PM

Kool looking HotRod!

Dodge · 05-11-2026, 02:56 AM

Looks like a 1949 up Lincoln/Mercury overdrive transmission.

05-06-2026, 12:36 PM	#1
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 6,586	FS Joe Gemsa racing engine I saw this on the AACA.org Forums and thought I would post it here. Not model T. https://forums.aaca.org/topic/455801...omment-2980245

05-06-2026, 05:29 PM	#3
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 6,855	Re: FS Joe Gemsa racing engine I had a fantasy about putting a Model T body on a Model A chassis. I think it has been done. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

05-06-2026, 11:50 PM	#4
Randy in ca Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,902	Re: FS Joe Gemsa racing engine In a 1964 Popular Hot Rodding article, a detailed article on the whole vehicle written by Spence Murray states that the engine block was a 1933 Model B. Also 1939 Transmission and details down to a 1932 Hudson water pump and 1960 Cadillac generator. For anyone interested, here's a link to a 2013 started HAMB thread wherein the 1964 PHR article was posted: https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...around.768090/

05-07-2026, 03:58 AM	#5
old31 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 2,686	Re: FS Joe Gemsa racing engine How much did it sell for?

05-07-2026, 06:09 PM	#7
GPierce Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Germantown,TN Posts: 605	Re: FS Joe Gemsa racing engine The Gemsa engine. https://www.nwvs.org/Technical/MTFCA...emsaEngine.pdf

05-07-2026, 06:33 PM	#8
David in San Antonio Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 713	Re: FS Joe Gemsa racing engine What is the Del Monte asparagus can for between the carbs? __________________ David in San Antonio Late ‘30 Deluxe "Wretched Roadster" 1931 Slant Windshield Fordor “Earl Gray” Alamo A’s Club

05-07-2026, 11:45 PM	#11
big deuce Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kansas Posts: 734	Re: FS Joe Gemsa racing engine Kool looking HotRod!

05-11-2026, 02:56 AM	#12
Dodge Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sonoma, CA. Posts: 1,633	Re: FS Joe Gemsa racing engine Looks like a 1949 up Lincoln/Mercury overdrive transmission.