The 32 Roadster.

All the constant discussion of Highboys in the 73-79 forum has triggered my posting of this thread

So, here is some good reading on a project that I had the pleasure of having a very minor influence on, that has a team member with an completely retored 30 Hi-boy, right down to the original flathead engine
http://www.ucalgary.ca/~mdsiewer/sr.html

Now,
This is the Bonneville car out of Calgary trying to break a record.

http://1149.ca/

These are 2 friends of mine Father & Son (you may remember the Santa 28 Model A I rode in? )
You can read their story beside the pic on the other link.
http://1149.ca/Crew/mike%20don.jpg

You may remember the Santa 28 Model A I rode in?
The car belongs to Mike. It's on the top of this page

http://1149.ca/History/index.htm

 

thats some pretty cool stuff to read.the family looks like they all stick together and work together well.i like the fact that their from canada.we canadians are sometimes seen as uninformed,simple minded people.i for one like to prove that stereotype wrong.

 

There is some great info in those links there... nice work Dennis!!!

 

Thanks Dennis, I enjoyed reading that, when I finish my truck I want to build a traditional style hotrod, have a spare flathead V8 tucked away

Steve

 

Incredible read!

 

It might be worth mentioning that these guys have the best wives anyone could imagine having.

Sue ..Mikes wife has got to be the most supportive wife I have ever known and is great person to listen to as she is such a positive role model.

Marilyn...Don's wife has always Just let Don do his thing... as she is going to do her thing.

These friends are a TRUE example of being a cool FORD Family.

I'll see if I can get Mike to register to FTE and share his comments.

I know Don won't...he is too busy being a kid

 

Well I gotta tell ya it's been hard to find a good gal that will put up with the other woman in my life..

I make my living with my 30 year old truck, and as such, it wants a lot of attention :-)

Living in Burnaby doesn't help either.. I belong in Maple Ridge or Langley or Abbotsford, considering all the trucks like mine with gals in them that I see in those places

 

well just move out here to, maple ridge its great out here.and you will aready have a new ford friend out here,ME i got 2 old fords so we would have lots in common.lol-billy

 

ahahaahah

nice one .. :-) I do a lot of carpentry and renovation work in the Lower Mainland, including a project I've been doing in Kitsilano since October 1st.

Burnaby is central for me, not long to get anywhere from here.. live near the sprott exit of Highway 1. I know I can get to pick-a-part in Chilliwack in about 45 minutes hehehehe

And for what it's worth, I had my first date last night with a charming gal in the west end, and the truck didnt scare her away (.. at least I dont think it did!)

 

... and Don wouldn't know what to do with a computer, well maybe he'd use one as a wheel chock.

Hi Dennis.
Thanks for the introduction, and invitation.
How come when I registered there was no choice of "A" for the model of my ford?

Mike

 

well if bunaby works for you ,thats all that matters.ive been working in burnaby for about a year now.on 5 hi rise buildings we are building across from home depot by the gilmore skytrain station. may be ill see your truck out there one day.i drive a black 2001 ranger xlt supercab 4x4 with a black tool box in the back,to work(pretty much like all of them drivin around).if your out in maple ridge,you may see my dually 4x4 (it has "my obsession 2" on the bug deflector) good luck with the new lady! if she likes the truck, she is a keeper.lol-billy

 

Yeah I'm into the Home Depot there every so often to get materials for a big Reno we're doing in the West End.

My truck is running a little ugly after I smacked it up a bit, but I already picked up another Grille and fender to deal with it, just gotta do it :-)

I have a need for Tires, A rebuilt Bendix Steering Control Valve for my Power Assist Steering, not to mention a tailshaft bushing. Oh yeah, The pinion off my rear D60 leaks, and it's not the seal; changed it twice.. driver's side window regulator toast, but I have the parts. Need a steering column and a replacement steering shaft. Top it off with installing my new dash pad and finishing the interior, and I might feel better about letting this girl INTO my truck. Also can't spend all my time doing the work, you know how it is..

Thankfully the Body and Chassis are otherwise great, all new shocks, rear springs, brakes, rad, tranny was beefed up, all new ball joints, new front u joints, large Warn Hubs are in great condition, so I'm willing to spend a couple grand to finish the deal. If I stopped now, it would be worse, considering the time and money invested. What I need is a sponsor !

The truck did haul from Halifax to Vancouver with 1,000lbs of Cargo last March through an 'Alberta Clipper' after being thrown together in three months. (First AOD I tried was a dud) Other than that the truck has earned me a lot of money since, and starts every day. It has not left me stranded once.

I think this project will take me TO my retirement

(definitly if i keep gabbing at this rate)

 

Welcome to the site Mike

Hey Everyone say Hi to Mikey, he likes everything


It took you long enough to sign up .

Some users here can benefit from your Intelligent background.

So.....
No A or EH for a model ?

Was there a Model A Truck ?

 

Yep, AA's too. (Stampede City Model A club is currently restoring an AA as a club project)
Eddie is a Model A Roadster Pickup as is 1149.


The standard A truck is more like Al Kerrisons pickup, with the "phone booth" style cab.


I always thought you were old enough to remember these things.

Mike

 

welcome to FTE mike! good to have a new ford guy around. million might be old enough to remember the model a,but i dought it,at least not when they were new.lol your only as old as you feel,so keep feeling and you wont grow old. CRAIGWELL,sounds like me,my truck is never really "finished",its continuosly changing. thats part of the fun .-billy