Model A commercial vehicles picture thread!!

[ratamahata]

Hey guys It´s would be fun to start a thread for photos of model A commercial vehicles, make this thread for entertaining and learning about the body styles only commercial vehicles!!

[LukeDahlinger]

Here's a few on my site. Presenting just the link to save on bandwidth.....

http://vintagefordfacts.blogspot.com...ommercial.html

[ratamahata]

Thanks Luke!! This model A truck is amazing!!
CLARKE BROS MOTOR CO

[callcoy]

I am interested is such a site, I only have one Model A and it is a 29 Panel Delivery. Luke your site is a real masterpiece, I can not imagine the time and effort you spent making it possible.

[LukeDahlinger]

Originally Posted by callcoy

I am interested is such a site, I only have one Model A and it is a 29 Panel Delivery. Luke your site is a real masterpiece, I can not imagine the time and effort you spent making it possible.

Thanks for the kind words... I try to update it daily, but when I don't I make up for it with multiple posts the next day.

It's not real polished or high hat, but it's pure Vintage Ford!

[30ccpickup]

Here is a good site with pictures and info.

http://www.coachbuilt.com/bui/f/ford/ford.htm

[CarlG]

Originally Posted by 30ccpickup

Here is a good site with pictures and info.

http://www.coachbuilt.com/bui/f/ford/ford.htm

My first rig was a 280A like the one pictured on the site above with "Zenith Rhythm Kings" written on the side of the vehicle. I got it when I was 14, had it for about 3 or 4 years. Didn't really know what I had at the time!

[Mike]

Here are my two Model "A" commerical vehicles
Mike

[31Tudor]

Mike....no pictures?

[Gary WA]

Originally Posted by ratamahata

Thanks Luke!! This model A truck is amazing!!
CLARKE BROS MOTOR CO

Go to www.whidbeymodelaclub.com and you will see this tow truck reborn. Belongs to one of our cub members.

[Clydes 31 P/U]

Here are a couple pictures I took at the Sharon Wi Model A days last year. The pop corn truck was at a fall festival just up the road from me.

[LukeDahlinger]

Originally Posted by Gary WA

Go to www.whidbeymodelaclub.com and you will see this tow truck reborn. Belongs to one of our cub members.

Gary, I looked at the site but only saw 'pre-judging' photos. That's really cool that it's the same truck!

[ratamahata]

Jerry lubinski 1931 service truck

[HoarseWhisperer]

The "Happy Hooker"

[jerry of whidbey]

pictures on my avatar

[LukeDahlinger]

1931 Ad for Commercial Vehicles.....

[pat in Santa Cruz]

AArdstrxpress by tiopato2000, on Flickr


31AAhoover by tiopato2000, on Flickr


IMG_0109 by tiopato2000, on Flickr
Rich Hershey's baby

[pat in Santa Cruz]

fishvan2 by tiopato2000, on Flickr


gilmore gas truck by tiopato2000, on Flickr


pasadenaAA by tiopato2000, on Flickr

[Hot Rod Michelle]

I have seen a Gilmore gas truck just like that in front of the NHRA museum in Pomona, CA.

Here is my personal little commercial 1930 Model-A.

[ratamahata]

Model A ford petroleum truck

[gunmetal blue]

My Avator is my 1929 188-A CC Pickup Truck

[John Butts in CT]

This is a test. If it works, I'll post more commercial images, a few at a time, for your enjoyment... and to keep this thread at the top

[J Franklin]

I found this on the web don't know anything about it except it is interesting.

[ratamahata]

Originally Posted by John Butts in CT

This is a test. If it works, I'll post more commercial images, a few at a time, for your enjoyment... and to keep this thread at the top

What a beautiful vintage style picture!!

[John Butts in CT]

The image is a 1931 dealer's promotional shot. Perhaps another Fordbarner will know where it was taken?

[LukeDahlinger]

John,

Pretty sure that photo was taken at the Louisville, KY Assembly plant. I bought the same photo from Bratton's a few years back.

[Bruce in southern OH]

Here's my 31 Tanker



Dump Truck

[ratamahata]

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[2manycars]

[Timothy Kelly]

Hers and His...................

[pat in Santa Cruz]

ModelATransporter1 by tiopato2000, on Flickr


29AAranger by tiopato2000, on Flickr


AAhaulingAntiqueCarBig by tiopato2000, on Flickr


28-85A by tiopato2000, on Flickr


28dump-02 by tiopato2000, on Flickr


28AAcoketruck by tiopato2000, on Flickr

[ratamahata]

This model A ford trucks had the 40 horsepower engine!! They must had a good relation engine, transmission, differential

[ratamahata]

A beer truck?

[John Butts in CT]

That's a beer advertising truck, alright, with what appears to be a powerful sound system. Here's a larger image. Blatz resumed brewing beer in 1933, after the 21st Amendment was ratified. I wonder whether this truck was created in 1933, on a 1931 pickup chassis, to proclaim the event? Note the custom paint job (light fenders) and, despite the extreme customization, whitewall tires.

[ratamahata]

Yes so good!!

[ratamahata]

Model A truck (fileteado) is like a pin striping but not the same in the beginig of the century in Argentina is using for decoration horse carts and others rods!!

[IrishHills]

Originally Posted by Bruce in southern OH

Here's my 31 Tanker

Yea Baby !!!!!

[WTSHNN]

here are a few...

[John Butts in CT]

Let's take a brief detour to Denmark to see a sharp rig with disc wheels and bright headlamps and radiator shell.

[pat in Santa Cruz]

28AAexpressscreenside by tiopato2000, on Flickr


28AA by tiopato2000, on Flickr

[J Franklin]

One more from me.

[pat in Santa Cruz]

14_December_1929_Te_ArohaNZ by tiopato2000, on Flickr

[John Butts in CT]

If I recall correctly, some of our NZ friends recently recreated the scene posted by Pat in Santa Cruz. Perhaps someone will post?

[John Butts in CT]

In the meantime, here's another unusual body style. A "Safari Wagon" in Africa.

[JTW]

Taken in the 60's out back of the Ford garage that had owned it since 1928, They stopped using it in 1952. Sitting in my barn now.

[ratamahata]

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[John/CT]

My Panel Delivery the day it arrived home. It's almost down to the frame now.

[Bick in New Zealand]

This is what you were after 10th April 1993, New Fords parade recreation.

[pat in Santa Cruz]

some more from my archives

sorry this is so small, but thats what it is


28AAairport by tiopato2000, on Flickr


28MailTruck by tiopato2000, on Flickr


29 fireengineJPG by tiopato2000, on Flickr


30AA logtruck2 by tiopato2000, on Flickr


29AAbus by tiopato2000, on Flickr

[John Butts in CT]

Thanks, Bick. It was a great idea to recreate that parade.

[John Butts in CT]

Westward, ho!

[ratamahata]

what it was used that truck? really funny

[ratamahata]

Strange model AA



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[pat in Santa Cruz]

arttrucktractor by tiopato2000, on Flickr

[Tom Wesenberg]

Originally Posted by ratamahata

what it was used that truck? really funny

Early motorhome for travel and camping in.

[John Butts in CT]

Speaking of motor homes... here's a good rig for Hershey.

[Tom Wesenberg]

And here I thought foldouts were something new!

[jerry of whidbey]

great photos Kelly two out of three not bad

[Deluxe Delivery Don]

Here are 2 pic's of my Grandfathers 1930 Deluxe Delivery he had for the Family Printing Business. The first one is of my Father at the age of 11 in Jan. 1931 (notice the Tire Chains and the 1931 license plate). The second one is of my aunt and uncle taken in July 1931. I bought one just like it in 1971 and am almost done re-restoring it . It's now done. Here is a new pic

[John Butts in CT]

As NEW England prepares for another wintry blast, let's head to OLD England...



A classy "Horse Box" (top):




Can anyone think of another large commercial buyer, other than the Royal Mail, that purchased their "A's" "as Henry intended"... that is, without bumpers? This would be a GREAT rig to reproduce!



Ice cream, anyone?



Biscuits, anyone?

[John Butts in CT]

Deluxe Delivery Don: Thanks for sharing. You're so lucky to have those images. I trust you'll be replicating the family paint scheme?

[SamIyam]

I know a guy here in town with a '31 Deluxe Pickup.

Real nice guy and an amazing and rare pickup.

Anyone have pics of one of those?

Sam

[John Butts in CT]

Sam: I only have one period image of a De Luxe pickup. It's not really an "A;" it's a GAZ... and the picture was taken in Moscow in 1933. I've always relished two things about this image: (1) Joe Stalin produced a "De Luxe" model, and (2) Young people everywhere enjoyed having their pictures taken with Model "A's!" Enjoy.

[Jim Parker Toronto]

Ever notice how those running boards and fenders still attract a lot of good looking women! How do they do it?

[Deluxe Delivery Don]

Originally Posted by John Butts in CT

Deluxe Delivery Don: Thanks for sharing. You're so lucky to have those images. I trust you'll be replicating the family paint scheme?

Yes I will .It is a Black Truck W/Vermillion wheels and a Goldleaf Sign. Can't wait . Don

[LukeDahlinger]

John,

Here's a GAZ coming off the line...


Random pic from my files....

[ratamahata]

[John Butts in CT]

(1) My running boards still attract attracive women.
(2) Don... good for you! Keep us posted.
(3) Luke... I've deliberately held off on posting GAZ WWII images. Having said that, your GAZ production line image prompts me to post this one:

[John Butts in CT]

Firetrucks, anyone?

Here's one with an ocean liner, no less:





And here's one with ONE whitewall tire (tough budget year for the municipality?):

[ratamahata]

GAZ AA


GAZ-410 mod. 1936



GAZ-42 mod. 1938


GAZ MM



GAZ AAA

[ratamahata]

[Chris Haynes]

[ratamahata]

It´s a FUNERAL TRUCK

[pat in Santa Cruz]

Early1922 Leland Lincoln.

Ford bought the company later in 22 and changed the headlights

Originally Posted by Chris Haynes

[CarlG]

Originally Posted by J Franklin

I found this on the web don't know anything about it except it is interesting.

That's a Fordor mounted on a AA chasis with a PU bed on the back. It's also in the current issue of Antique Automobile magazine.

[John Butts in CT]

Many of us are familiar with the WWII roles played by "AA's" produced in England and Germany and GAZ "AA's" produced in the Soviet Union.

Here are a couple of images from an earlier conflict... the Brazilian Revolution of 1930.





Looks like the Brazilians opted for the extra-cost bumpers on the phaeton, but not on the commercial vehicles.

[John Butts in CT]

Dogs Love Trucks!

[pat in Santa Cruz]

28navyAA by tiopato2000, on Flickr


airportservicetrk by tiopato2000, on Flickr


belltrk by tiopato2000, on Flickr


phonetrk by tiopato2000, on Flickr


ruby2 by tiopato2000, on Flickr


wallys DAD AND HARRY FORD TRUCK by tiopato2000, on Flickr

[Oldman Freeman]

Originally Posted by ratamahata

what it was used that truck? really funny

That is Ezra Meeker in his "Model A Covered Wagon". He was quite a self-promoting pioneer who made an effort to draw attention to preserving what was left of The Oregon Trail.

[Oldman Freeman]

My '29 Panel Delivery in 1971 and now. The rest of the story is here: http://www.thefreemancenter.com/Free...y_History.html

I've also been part of a "Yahoo Group" of Model A Panel owners for a few years. We are always looking for others who are interested in these old trucks.

http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/modelapaneltrucks/

[ratamahata]

Ford AA truck 1931 (FP 1 - 1)

A new search for armored vehicles started in 1930. After looking at vehicles as the Carden-Loyd VI Light Tank and the French Autochienille de Cavallerie M 1928, economy forced the Army to build their own vehicles for evaluation. The chassis chosen was a Ford, and the "armor" was made of steel-plates which made it possible to alter the vehicle when required.
The truck was armed with a 20 mm machine canon and 2 machine guns.
Evaluation of this new vehicle started in October 1931 where it participated in a spring exercise. The vehicle did´nt perform that well, and by the end of the year the project was cancelled.




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Ford AA truck 1931 (FP 1 - 2)

New trials took place starting in May in 1932 with a modified version of the Ford truck (FP 1 - 2). Results from the trials not available.



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[Brian T]

John,
The picture you posted in post #68 is not of a GAZ truck, it is in fact the first production vehicle, (a AA) to roll off the assembly line at the Dagenham UK plant Oct 1931.
Regards Brian T.

[John Butts in CT]

Originally Posted by Brian T

John,
The picture you posted in post #68 is not of a GAZ truck, it is in fact the first production vehicle, (a AA) to roll off the assembly line at the Dagenham UK plant Oct 1931.
Regards Brian T.

Thanks, Brian. I should have caught the RH drive.

[ratamahata]

[IrishHills]

[mrfirebird73]

This is a truck I built for a guy in Wichita.

[dave in australia]

A type 303 flare side utility
29 ute 001.jpg

29 ute 002.jpg

Not an A but a T that was selling ice creams in the gardens of Versailles 2010

T ice cream 001.jpg

T ice cream 002.jpg

[JD Miller]

1931 indented firewall fire truck with roadster cowl. Pumper/tanker from the Holland, Ohio Fire Department. Owned by Gregg Miller. In our family since 1962

[Brad in Germany]

Originally Posted by John Butts in CT

Let's take a brief detour to Denmark to see a sharp rig with disc wheels and bright headlamps and radiator shell.

John,

The Model A in this picture and the original photo are from Switzerland (not Denmark). Both this photo and the vehicle belong to Marcus Maurer! He states that the truck was made by a Swiss company Peter & Co AG from Liestal who made the wheelbase enlargement (which is 30 cm longer than original). Wilhelm Frey Wagenbau, also from Liestal, made the wooden cabin and also the bed.

More information on this truck and it's restoration can be found on Marcus' web site at the following link: http://www.maurer-markus.ch/ford_a/f..._daten.en.html

Here is another photo from his web site with the truck before he started restoring it:



Fordially,
Brad in Germany

[Steve Plucker]

Photo history #51, page 3...

The photo is that of Ezra Meeker, who was 98 years of age at the time.

Ford Motor Company presented the 1928 AA Ford to Meeker as he was planing his 6th trip across the American (USA) continent to once again call the attention to the Old Oregon Trail. Three (3) trips were by ox team (first in 1852), 1 by motor car and 1 by airplane. (Ford News, Vol. 8, #22)

The vehicle seen in #51 was dubed the "oxmobile" and it was set up so as he could cook and sleep as well as travel in his "Ford covered wagon".

It was understood that Henry Ford expressed an interest in the "oxmobile" when Meeker completed the trip and it was to be placed in Henry Ford's American Museum in Greenfield Village. However the Oregon Trail Memorial Association also wanted it.

However before Meeker could make the trip, he passed away.

WHAT HAPPENED TO THE "OXMOBILE"?

That is a good question. Neither the Ford Museum nor the Oregon Trail Memorial Association has it nor is there any more known information on the vehicle.

Anybody know the rest of the story?

Pluck

[John Butts in CT]

Originally Posted by Brad in Germany

John,

The Model A in this picture and the original photo are from Switzerland (not Denmark). Both this photo and the vehicle belong to Marcus Maurer! He states that the truck was made by a Swiss company Peter & Co AG from Liestal who made the wheelbase enlargement (which is 30 cm longer than original). Wilhelm Frey Wagenbau, also from Liestal, made the wooden cabin and also the bed.

More information on this truck and it's restoration can be found on Marcus' web site at the following link: http://www.maurer-markus.ch/ford_a/f..._daten.en.html

Here is another photo from his web site with the truck before he started restoring it:



Fordially,
Brad in Germany

Thanks, Brad. Great information about a great vehicle.

[ratamahata]

Artistic pics stolen from the web and a vintage snow pic!!

[John Butts in CT]

Not a commercial body style, but I think this qualifies as a commercial vehicle.

[John Butts in CT]

Here's another Railroad application... a Railbus.

[LukeDahlinger]

Great pics John, I have the same ones I was gonna post but you beat me to it!

Here's a highly modified A rail piece..


And a 79B for you Panel Delivery fans...

[John Butts in CT]

Luke, do you have any idea where the Pael Delivery image was taken? I tried to zoom in to read the plate, but I can't make it out; I do notice, however, that there seems to be an exhaust extension sticking out between the left fender and the tail lamp. Wonder why?

Another nice example of a custom commercial paint job, with light paint on the fenders, hedlamp shells, etc.

[LukeDahlinger]

John,

I enlarged it with Picasa photo viewer and from what I can see the plate says Colorado.

That tail pipe is interesting isn't it!

[Tom Wesenberg]

John Alinder's original 1929 PU with a fuel tank on the back. I took this picture a few years ago at the Twin Cities Ford Plant when we got to drive our Model A on the final assembly line. Most of our clubs A's were built in this plant.

[Tom Wesenberg]

This one is located at the Golden Wings Air Museum, just a few miles from my house.

[1931 flamingo]

NEAT!! Thanks for sharing.
Paul in CT

[ratamahata]

Photos from the web http://imcdb.org/

[IrishHills]

[John Butts in CT]

Sorry to post a sad image, but...

[Craig Lewis]

Truck on trailer was a barn find.
Second truck was at Vancouver MAFCA convention.

[ABento]

The windshield side glass and that part of the front area look like the Bender bodys on the 314 Whites, of 1931.

[John Butts in CT]

A few more passenger cars in commercial, non-police, applications.

First, during the summer of 1931 (but after July 9), here's a Coupe with Ohio "City Car" plates and an undecipherable logo on the door on an inspection job at an industrial site. I suppose that the off-center bumper clamp and plate were close enough for government work. Also, check out the cable and padlock spare tire lock on the '30 Tudor.



Meanwhile, in Seattle, another municipal government Coupe looks a little the worse for wear. Considering the damaged front suspension, the bent passenger's side windshield post and door pillar, and the shattered window, we can only assume that the other side of the car looks pretty bad. Wish we had a picture of that side. Pity, too; the paint looks so fresh!

[2manycars]

Picture of a truck I restored a few years ago.

[WTSHNN]

Here are the two Police Patrols as featured in a Ford brochure.

-Tim

[John Butts in CT]

Now that we've added police vehicles, here's a customized Police Patrol unit in use by the Shanghai Police in 1931. (I know it's not a '31, but that's when the photo was taken. Check out the drop-down armored windshield cover!)Wonder if they had problems with Chinese parts?

[John Butts in CT]

Toot Toot!

Here's another railway inspection car.

[John Butts in CT]

Hello Model "A" fans in the UK and parts east! Please post your commercial images!! I have more images from the UK, Europe, and the former USSR, but I'd rather see what you have first

[Pepsi Mechanic]

1928 Model AA Pepsi truck -- AA chassis with aftermarket cab

[Rainmaker Ron]

This was tucked away in the 50's soon after the post office sold it. The owner died before he got to use it and the kids cleaned house and sold it to me a few years ago. It is still in my area.
Rainmaker Ron

[John Butts in CT]

Originally Posted by fordgarage

Actually, it is not a Police Patrol, it is an armored truck for bank bullion and currency transport. See the link below for the story. Also, the Shanghai Post Office had some cool Model A's as well if I can find the pics.
Shanghai Armored Truck on Ford Garage

Thanks, Vince. Excellent article.

[Chris Haynes]

I need a frame for an Early 1930 AA.
Chris
818 262-9603

[pat in Santa Cruz]

here are an old school bus, a 29 by the wheels, and 2 pics of an old milk truck barn find being unloaded.

'29 Model A bus by tiopato2000, on Flickr


28AAmilk2 by tiopato2000, on Flickr


milktrkfrnt by tiopato2000, on Flickr

[John Butts in CT]

Compare the milk truck cab in Post 119 (especially the flat panel below the seat) with this one:

[Steve Plucker]

Originally Posted by Chris Haynes

I need a frame for an Early 1930 AA.
Chris
818 262-9603

Chris,

You are a week late!

Pluck

[pat in Santa Cruz]

some more buses


AAdearbornbus by tiopato2000, on Flickr


30AAbus by tiopato2000, on Flickr


30AAbusinside by tiopato2000, on Flickr


30AAbusinside-a by tiopato2000, on Flickr

[pat in Santa Cruz]

the vintage pic of a dairy truck is clearly at least the same body builder as the barn find, if not the same dairy. Great photo. Thanks.
Pat

[Bick in New Zealand]

Tracy's Grandfather's butchery truck 16 Jan 1932.

[Bick in New Zealand]

From the New Ford Trucks Catalogue New Zealand 1931

[Bick in New Zealand]

The rest.

[Steve Plucker]

Bick,

Are the model numbers (body styles) the same as for the USA OR did Canada have there own body style numbers (codes)?

Pluck

[Steve Plucker]

Is the bus that the Hangtown A's did a few years back still around somewhere?

What did they call it?....Huff and Puff?

Pluck

[Bick in New Zealand]

Originally Posted by Steve Plucker

Bick,

Are the model numbers (body styles) the same as for the USA OR did Canada have there own body style numbers (codes)?

Pluck

The parts books here used the same body numbers as the U.S. eg 40A & B etc. as most of the commercial bodies were built to order they were just called by their names eg Deluxe Express Delivery.

[pat in Santa Cruz]

Originally Posted by Steve Plucker

Is the bus that the Hangtown A's did a few years back still around somewhere?

What did they call it?....Huff and Puff?

Pluck

It is to be in the MAFFI museum.

[John Butts in CT]

While we're on the bus topic, here are a few images.

I'll respond to the Pepsi truck with a Coca Cola truck at a later date

First, the ideal school bus:



In the real world, not every school bus was as pretty as the ad. Wonder what it was like to ride waaaay back of the rear axle?



Okay, okay... I know it's a GAZ, but it's sure a nice looking bus (especially the faired cowl):

[Ed Saniewski]

The Ohio club made a silent film that was shown at the Indy National meet a few years ago, and there was a scene with a school bus that had a bench seat down each side and one down the middle. What a difference from now. Kids would have loved to ride on padded seats back then. I think the bus is owned by Roger Kauffman

[Deluxe Delivery Don]

I found these pic's of a 1930 Ford Bus.

[John Butts in CT]

Cold and snowy in New England today (again). So... here's a refrigerator image.

[MrTube]

Originally Posted by John Butts in CT

Cold and snowy in New England today (again). So... here's a refrigerator image.

Now THATS A MODEL A!!!

I want one!

[John Butts in CT]

Originally Posted by MrTube

Now THATS A MODEL A!!!

I want one!

Of all the folks on Fordbarn, I figured you'd be the first to reply.

[John Butts in CT]

No offense, MrTube, but I'd rather have an "A" full of cute Russian girls (Post 63) than an "A" full of refrigerators

[MrTube]

Originally Posted by John Butts in CT

No offense, MrTube, but I'd rather have an "A" full of cute Russian girls (Post 63) than an "A" full of refrigerators

Now thats not fair.

[LukeDahlinger]

John where can I get a load of Russian Girls? Between the black hair and the accents... man oh man!

Here's a few trucks .....

[John Butts in CT]

Oh, Luke: I have to take a "pause that refreshes" before I add to your Coca Cola images.

Тем временем, охладите ваши реактивные самолеты.

JWB

[John Butts in CT]

Until I can dredge up some more Coca Cola images, how about a nice piece of pie? Indeed, how about 700,000 pieces of pie???

[ratamahata]

Model A woodie and bus

[John Butts in CT]

GREAT BUS!

Here's the only "Working" woodie image I have:



I'd love to see more images of station wagons in real life. Anyone?

[WTSHNN]

Originally Posted by LukeDahlinger

WOW!

This is the first time I've ever seen such a great picture of a police patrol in service.

Any information on the picture?

right click...save image as....

Thanks!
-Tim

[LukeDahlinger]

Tim,

Pretty sure I got it off the Library of Congress site. Alot of times when insomnia sets in I'll plunder thru that site using all sorts of search terms. You never know what turns up!

[John Butts in CT]

After a string of Pepsi posts, let's kick back with a pause that refreshes... and a few Coke trucks...







Whoo hoo.....



Okay, okay... I know it's off topic, but I couldn't resist adding an imagae of a Phaeton stopping for a Coke

[John Butts in CT]

Judging from the radiator shell, this is either a commercial "A" or a VERY tarnished passenger car. Either way, the Coca-Cola sign continues the theme of my last post. Let's just assume that the Coke was delivered by a commercial "A," shall we?

[ratamahata]

Surfing in the web recently found a photo of a truck, I think is a ford 32´ the curiously of the photo is the inscription on the sides ( Holinger- Weidmann) (quesos y hielo) (Humboldt, provincia de Santa Fe). Why? because I live in the province Santa Fe near to the city of Humboldt. (Holinger- Weidmann) the company was selling cheese and ice. When they bought the truck, the company was send a picture and a negative of this truck to the magazine (mundo ford) with the hope that the manager of the magazine for publicate the photo...
I never saw a body like this. I don´t know the truck was fabricate in USA or is a modify truck constructed in Argentina.

[Chris Haynes]

I like the wire wheels on that 1931 Paddy Wagon.

[John Butts in CT]

[John Butts in CT]

Here are a couple of images from, I believe, Germany. Nice, distinctly different, body styles.

[2manycars]

Originally Posted by John Butts in CT

GREAT BUS!



I'd love to see more images of station wagons in real life. Anyone?

Here is a photo of me and the Yankee Silversmith Inn station wagon at the 1971 New England Model A Meet in Wallingford, CT.

[WTSHNN]

How about a AA trying to pull a Hummer out of a ditch?

Pic taken at the 2003 MARC meet in Dearborn on the Mandatory Tour.

The Hummer tried to drive through a ditch and got hung up.

Not the best picture of it but it certainly was funny!

-Tim

[WTSHNN]

How about some Hershey Commercials?

[John Butts in CT]

Wow. As for the first image, I'd be tempted to restore the top covering, do the mechanicals, and drive it loooking just the way it does. Unique.

[Tom Wesenberg]

[ratamahata]

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[ratamahata]

Drawings

[Brad in Germany]

Originally Posted by John Butts in CT

Here are a couple of images from, I believe, Germany. Nice, distinctly different, body styles.

Right-Click-Save-As John,

Yes, two photos from my collection of regular series, German, Ford made, delivery vehicles. These were offered as standard models through the local German Ford dealerships.

Fordially,
Brad in Germany

[WTSHNN]

Here are some commercial vehicles from the 2003 Dearborn MARC meet...
-Tim

[WTSHNN]

Here are some pics of the late Dave Cradler's AA Mail Truck from the 2005 Indy Meet as well as another shot of the Gilmore fifth wheel.

-Tim

[WTSHNN]

Some from Williamsburg in 2007...
-Tim

[WTSHNN]

I'm on a roll but here is a final set featuring my late '31 Steel top.

First pic is the day it was finished (June 27th 2003).

Second pic shows the steel top from overhead as well as how I did the wood in the bed.

Had to put in a pic of Jim Brand pinstriping in Madison, 2004.

Last two pics are after I got rid of the whitewalls and put on some new Goodyear Blackwalls, can't believe how much cooler the truck looks with them!

-Tim

[ratamahata]

Model A firetruck

[Chris in WNC]

"Last two pics are after I got rid of the whitewalls and put on some new Goodyear blackwalls, can't believe how much cooler the truck looks with them!"


what sweet words to my ears!

always a pleasure to hear another misguided soul has had the moment of epiphany

[ratamahata]

Station Wagon!!

[WTSHNN]

Originally Posted by Chris in Jax

always a pleasure to hear another misguided soul has had the moment of epiphany

I restored my car when I was 20 and still in college, due to extremely limited funds a bunch of great guys came forward and started donating stuff...I got the wheels (painted) and the tires (www's) for free, so, the price was perfect for my budget...

But yeah, blackwalls look a lot better.

-Tim

[ratamahata]

Delivery panel

[John Butts in CT]

[Joop]

Some from Holland

[Joop]

Missed the most important one.

[ratamahata]

Hey guys excellent posts the history is back, and John that aerial platform ladder is amazing...

[John Butts in CT]

In honor of the weather (in the US, at least) here are four images of commercial bodies in the snow :

First, a stake body in a factory photo:



Second, a similar truck in real life (note the shortened running board, and apron, and the lack of rear fenders):



Third, does this ever look cold! Look closely... I'm all but certain that's an AA, not a GAZ:



Fourth, GAZ AA's experienced some of the most serious snow conditions ever (apart from the two "A" snowmobiles that Byrd abandoned in Antarctica in 1933). This looks to me to be Wehrmacht soldiers pushing a captured Red Army Gaz, but I may be wrong. Anyone have any better information?

[ratamahata]

During 1928, Mifflinburg claimed that they were the second largest manufacturer of wooden bodies in the United States. Approximately 20-25 bodies were completed each day with annual sales of close to $1 million dollars. Although they were not selected to contribute to Fords 1928-1932 Model A station wagon program, Mifflinburg offered a slip-in cargo body for the Model A Business Coupe and Roadster. The slip-in pick-up bed was installed in place of the rear deck lid or rumble seat creating an open cargo area that extended 18 inch from the rear of the body.



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[ratamahata]

commercial vehicles

[Tom Wesenberg]

Model A Mail Truck. Some assembly required.

[1931 flamingo]

OUCH!!
Paul in CT

[Tom Wesenberg]

Originally Posted by 1931 flamingo

OUCH!!
Paul in CT

Now I know how my last 4 packages got so smashed up and the contents broken. I'll bet they were on this mail truck!

[Bick in New Zealand]

Hey John, that photo of the Model A Fire truck being used as a hearse, is in New Zealand. I recognise the number plate, (License plate to you guys)

[John Butts in CT]

Bick I think you're right. If I recall correctly, it's a fire brigade member's funeral procession some time in the mid to late thirties.

[roccaas]

Alcoa Prototype (?) Armored Car

[roccaas]

[roccaas]

[ford31]

My A pickup use to be a sheriff or deputy pickup lettering was really bad does have red light and siren, pickup was red could have been fire but sheriff was readable somewhat, when we painted put the star on door so could be removed, did not put anything back on hood,cleaned and polished red light,it now flashes,painted siren, siren looks alot like the ahooga, sure gets alot of attention and grandson and friends love to cruise around town with truck anyone ever seen a sheriff pickup?

[LukeDahlinger]

Originally Posted by roccaas

Alcoa Prototype (?) Armored Car

That's actually an old Brinks truck.. Here's another view.
http://vintagefordfacts.blogspot.com...ommercial.html

[pat in Santa Cruz]

31policepatrol by tiopato2000, on Flickr


31paneldelivery by tiopato2000, on Flickr


1929 Ford Model AA by tiopato2000, on Flickr

[pat in Santa Cruz]

Ford33quakeLongBeach by tiopato2000, on Flickr

[Timothy Kelly]

1931 Special Delivery

[ratamahata]

Delivery panel

[FL&WVMIKE]

I, recently, picked up this brochure on WHITTELSEY Huckster bodies.
It looks interesting !
MIKE

CLICK On PHOTOS TO ENLARGE - Twice

[John Butts in CT]

The Kalamazoo Railway Supply Co. made a Model A based inspection car. Several railroad history websites have original images. Here's an ad from a trade journal:

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[Stan/MO.]

I never really thought about it...but it looks like those little four cylinder...24 H.P. engines could pull alot of weight. I want to pull a trailer behind my 30 coupe with my 1919 Indian powerplus on it. I wasn't sure about it...but it dosen't look like a problem at all. What do you think.

[ratamahata]

I think the model A have a lot of power with low revolutions, I don´t know if you go at 60 mph but they don´t have a problem to pulley a motorbike

[John Butts in CT]

Builds strong bodies twelve ways:



From Waterbury, CT http://www.brasscitylife.org/southend/photogallery.htm

[WTSHNN]

As found in a modern Ford Police vehicle brochure...

[youngster]

Several years ago at an auction we found a "box" like this. An old fella told us that it was a school bus. Oringinally it was wenched on the back of a hay rackand used to pick up the kids for a country school. Later he said they used a truck to do the hauling. During the summer it would be off loaded so the wagon or truck could be use for other purposes.

Ron

[Deluxe Delivery]

Years ago I bought a poster of a magician and his AA. Try as I may, I just get a little picture of a cartoon landscape surrounded by 9 little squares when I try to post it. So I posted it as an album on my Deluxe Delivery member's page. Check it out !

[Steve Plucker]

There are a TON of commercial vehicles in the Ford News publications from 1928-1931.

I wonder if Ford still has all those photos?

Pluck

[Brad in Germany]

Pluck,

Most of the official Ford AA commercial vehicle photos are available from MAFFI. They can be previewed on their web site at the following link:

http://www.maffi.org/factoryphotos/commercial/

Here is a sample of one of the preview photos:


The following MAFFI link provides guidance on how to get full sized copies of those photos:

http://www.maffi.org/My_Homepage_Files/Page12.html

The photos they offer were scanned from an original Ford Commercial Vehicle dealership sales book (I believe from 1930).

Fordially,
Brad in Germany

[IrishHills]

[John Butts in CT]

Another sharp looking firetruck... this one from Burlington, Massachusetts:



http://www.burlington.org/clerk/arch...d/123/123t.htm

[Deluxe Delivery]

Oh, so that's what the paper clip thingy does... I was trying to use the insert image picture ! Thanks guys

[John Butts in CT]

Another DeLuxe Pickup (a/k/a GAZ 4) in eastern Europe... with custom wheels and tires. Russia produced MANY more Deluxe Pickups than did Ford USA. Did any survive?




http://kaufner.webz.cz/gaz_historie.php

[pat in Santa Cruz]

my AA when I found it in 1972. I restored it then on a minimum budget, and am restoring it again now with 39 years experience and a better budget


my AA vege truckjpg by tiopato2000, on Flickr

[John Butts in CT]

Fire department pickup front and center.