If you read my write-ups, then you know I really like prewar Fords, both the cars and the trucks. Given the choice, my first instinct is to keep them as original as possible. Safety modifications, such as 12 volt… more»
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Solid Woody Project: 1949 Ford Woody Wagon
Highly coveted and well loved, ’49 fords are great cars with a grand following. Coupes, sedans, and convertibles can often been seen at car events, but how often do you see the not so common Woody Wagon? Purchased in… more»
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The Terms We Use: 1951 Ford Two Door Sedan
When you read a lot of ads and go to a lot of car shows, you begin to see the length and breadth of the word restoration. A lot of cars are labeled restored, and you just have to… more»
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Supercharged Garage Find Uncovered
Stashed away in this garage is a supercharged survivor that has been hidden away for a number of years. The seller doesn’t say just how long it sat in here under this car cover, but based on all the… more»
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High School Car: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Mach 1: 767.269 Miles Per Hour. When traveling near the speed of sound (which fluctuates based on temperature and altitude as discussed here on NASA.gov), compression dynamics exert pressure on the fuselage that affect lift and drag. This 1969… more»
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Junkman’s Itch: 1952 Ford F-3 Pickup
In one of the funniest episodes of the sitcom Sanford and Son, Grady is taking care of Lamont while Fred is out of town (The real story was that Redd Foxx was “on strike” for a higher paycheck.). While… more»
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Big Beauty: 1940 Ford One Ton Pickup
I have to admit that I am a big fan of old trucks. Furthermore, I think that anyone serious about restoring their own vehicles should begin with a truck. Their usefulness, simplicity, and rugged parts all make that first… more»
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Hershey AACA Fall Swap Meet 2017
On the east coast, we often look forward to fall for many reasons, but few actually outweigh the AACA fall swap meet. Just about anything involving wheels or an engine can be found here, and there are always unusual,… more»
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Lost for 30 Years: 1971 Australian Ford Falcon GTHO Phase III
While some Americans claim sole rights to the “muscle car,” Australia’s love of V8-powered rear-wheel-drive cars has carried on continuously through to this day. Most gear-heads recognize the 1973 Ford XB Falcon GT351 that supercharged the movie career of… more»
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Big Small Block Project: 1972 Ford Gran Torino
The seller of this Gran Torino had a novel idea for it. They were going to pull the body from the frame, roll a late model Crown Vic frame under it and turn it into a mean machine. Sadly,… more»
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Mustero! 1966 Ford Mustang Ranchero
Rare is a word that’s often thrown out in car circles and it usually is attached to the words desirable and valuable. I have some rare cars, but they’re most likely not super desirable or valuable to anyone but… more»
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Orville Redenbacher’s Ride: 1931 Ford Popcorn Wagon
Last week, I regaled you with the description of a Good Humor ice cream truck that was down on its luck, but full of potential. This week, I have something simpler to help you make a small fortune in… more»
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1970 Ford Bronco with Pop-up Camper
Have you ever seen a Bronco with a pop-up camper? Me neither. This 1970 Ford Bronco pickup with a bed-mounted camper turned up on Parkersburg, Florida Craigslist with an asking price of $24,000 and a 22 word description; more… more»
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Minto Pinto: 1980 Ford Pinto Survivor
Readers, I have to be honest with you. I have been a lifelong Pinto naysayer, however in my recent time writing for Barn Finds I have written up several and grown to love them. We have featured some really… more»
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Built In The Fifties: 1923 Ford Hot Rod!
A fiberglass t-bucket may be the cheapest route into hot rod ownership, but metal bodied machines just can’t be beat. Something built back in the day would be even better. Cars like that don’t come along very often though… more»
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Batstang! 1987 Ford Mustang Custom
Sooooooo, you’re sitting around one evening looking out the window at your Mustang parked in the driveway and thinking, I have way too much time and money on my hands, how can I use up some of that time… more»
