The Ford Barn

highbeams · 08-03-2023, 07:21 PM

1946 1947 1948? Norman Rockwell of course!

1946, 1947 1948.jpg

woodiewagon46 · 08-03-2023, 08:00 PM

Rockwell did a couple of prints with Ford Station Wagons as the theme. Another is "A Day At the Beach" comparing going and coming from the shore. This image was from the Saturday Evening Post, dated August 3rd 1946, so we know it's not a '47 or '48.

1942deluxe · 08-03-2023, 08:27 PM

Love it. I have two of the Norman Rockwell's of Henry, Edsel, and Henry II that were a dealer only item. Also the 4 other pictures issued for the 50 anniversary. They are in gold painted wood frames with a 50th anniversary tag. They were reproduced for the 75th anniversary I think.

mercman from oz · 08-03-2023, 08:42 PM

Portrait of a 1946 Ford Super Deluxe Station Wagon by Norman Rockwell - thanks to highbeams

cas3 · 08-03-2023, 09:54 PM

I like the house, although parking would be a problem

meric42 · 08-03-2023, 10:09 PM

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Could even be a '41 or '42

corvette8n · 08-04-2023, 07:12 AM

I see the goats take care mowing that steep lawn.

woodiewagon46 · 08-04-2023, 08:07 AM

If Norman Rockwell was true to his coloring then I would say it's a 1946. A color called "Dynamic Maroon" was offered in 1946, very much like pictured.

farmertom · 08-04-2023, 02:38 PM

looks awkward for sure.never seen anyone lay on their stomach in any process of changeing a tire.:} Tom.

rotorwrench · 08-06-2023, 11:17 AM

The girl appears to be hand cranking on a jack. Ford used the flipper top jacks that had to be placed under the axle and hand cranked to lift the corner of a light pickup. The ones Ford used for cars were crap and a lot of them were tossed when they failed to function properly. Folks would use what ever jack that they could find cheap that actually worked. Those early bumper jacks were dangerous.

woodiewagon46 · 08-06-2023, 11:37 AM

Oh yeah, I remember having to jack the car up about 3 feet just to get a tire off!

1952henry · 08-06-2023, 12:53 PM

Years ago a neighbor had a 63-64 4wd Ford half ton. They sat quite high. He had a cattle rack in the bed. Hauling a large bull one time when he got a flat. Would just about get it jacked up with handyman jack, then bull would shift around and topple jack. I guess the bull was called many names, his maternal lineage was disparaged as well, I am sure.

Newc · 08-06-2023, 02:15 PM

I like the goats, except mine would try to come inside if not chained! Newc

Graeme / New Zealand · 08-06-2023, 07:57 PM

Shades of "Deliverance" here.

GB

08-03-2023, 07:21 PM	#1
highbeams Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: California Posts: 802	1946 1947 1948? 1946 1947 1948? Norman Rockwell of course! 1946, 1947 1948.jpg Last edited by highbeams; 08-03-2023 at 07:25 PM. Reason: clarity.

08-03-2023, 08:00 PM	#2
woodiewagon46 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Island,NY Posts: 1,555	Re: 1946 1947 1948? Rockwell did a couple of prints with Ford Station Wagons as the theme. Another is "A Day At the Beach" comparing going and coming from the shore. This image was from the Saturday Evening Post, dated August 3rd 1946, so we know it's not a '47 or '48.

08-03-2023, 08:27 PM	#3
1942deluxe Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Albion, PA Posts: 713	Re: 1946 1947 1948? Love it. I have two of the Norman Rockwell's of Henry, Edsel, and Henry II that were a dealer only item. Also the 4 other pictures issued for the 50 anniversary. They are in gold painted wood frames with a 50th anniversary tag. They were reproduced for the 75th anniversary I think.

08-03-2023, 08:42 PM	#4
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,376	Re: 1946 1947 1948? Portrait of a 1946 Ford Super Deluxe Station Wagon by Norman Rockwell - thanks to highbeams

08-03-2023, 09:54 PM	#5
cas3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: sw minnesota Posts: 4,577	Re: 1946 1947 1948? I like the house, although parking would be a problem

08-03-2023, 10:09 PM	#6
meric42 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Blenheim, New Zealand Posts: 879	Re: 1946 1947 1948? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Could even be a '41 or '42 __________________ I need an 01A 1453 Brkt Spare wheel hold down for my sedan delivery - PLEASE HELP Gotta love my '42 Sedan Delivery's - Now that I own the only two in New Zealand https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/album.php?albumid=580

08-04-2023, 07:12 AM	#7
corvette8n Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 36 miles north of Albany NY Posts: 2,952	Re: 1946 1947 1948? I see the goats take care mowing that steep lawn.

08-04-2023, 08:07 AM	#8
woodiewagon46 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Island,NY Posts: 1,555	Re: 1946 1947 1948? If Norman Rockwell was true to his coloring then I would say it's a 1946. A color called "Dynamic Maroon" was offered in 1946, very much like pictured.

08-04-2023, 02:38 PM	#9
farmertom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: iowa Posts: 139	Re: 1946 1947 1948? looks awkward for sure.never seen anyone lay on their stomach in any process of changeing a tire.:} Tom.

08-06-2023, 11:17 AM	#10
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,436	Re: 1946 1947 1948? The girl appears to be hand cranking on a jack. Ford used the flipper top jacks that had to be placed under the axle and hand cranked to lift the corner of a light pickup. The ones Ford used for cars were crap and a lot of them were tossed when they failed to function properly. Folks would use what ever jack that they could find cheap that actually worked. Those early bumper jacks were dangerous. Last edited by rotorwrench; 08-06-2023 at 11:28 AM.

08-06-2023, 11:37 AM	#11
woodiewagon46 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Island,NY Posts: 1,555	Re: 1946 1947 1948? Oh yeah, I remember having to jack the car up about 3 feet just to get a tire off!

08-06-2023, 12:53 PM	#12
1952henry Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,621	Re: 1946 1947 1948? Years ago a neighbor had a 63-64 4wd Ford half ton. They sat quite high. He had a cattle rack in the bed. Hauling a large bull one time when he got a flat. Would just about get it jacked up with handyman jack, then bull would shift around and topple jack. I guess the bull was called many names, his maternal lineage was disparaged as well, I am sure. __________________ I dig coal, which provides motivation for EVs.

08-06-2023, 02:15 PM	#13
Newc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,488	Re: 1946 1947 1948? I like the goats, except mine would try to come inside if not chained! Newc

08-06-2023, 07:57 PM	#14
Graeme / New Zealand Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lower Hutt , New Zealand Posts: 2,126	Re: 1946 1947 1948? Shades of "Deliverance" here. GB __________________ "you can't make honey out of dog sh*t" "You're a long time looking at the lid"