The Ford Barn

Ryan · 07-26-2010, 01:39 PM

Some of you Fordophiles already know about the Soybean Ford of 1941, but for those who think I?m joking, here?s the skinny: In 1941 Henry Ford was looking for alternatives to s... To read the rest of this blog entry from The Ford Barn, click here.

Django · 07-26-2010, 01:52 PM

Didn't know that, but it makes sense, after seeing the Zephyr on the HAMB with the soybean back half.

fordy_nine · 07-26-2010, 01:53 PM

Kinda looks like something the Dutch would build. It never had a chance with those looks...Bob L

hbleadsled · 07-26-2010, 02:40 PM

I know about the 41 ford but not about Gregorie or Overly, good idea for east coast cars ,no rust and ford was way ahead of chevy's corvette. thanks for sharing. Harold central coast Ca.

37 Coupe · 07-26-2010, 03:05 PM

I remember reading something years ago that the 53 and mayby the 54 Corvette fiberglass bodies were intended for first runs and to be replaced with steel body runs by the time the 55 T-Bird came out . Fiberglass seemed favorable with buyers so it stuck. Also remember reading in one of my old Hot Rod mags I still have somewhere that GM waged a campaign against the inferior quality of fiberglass Avanti compared to Corvette bodies thus helping to do in the already troubled Studebaker brand. Supposedly Hot Rod magazine made public the fact that both makes were supplied by same source but Studebaker actually demanded higher quality control.

jdj9410 · 07-26-2010, 03:32 PM

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Look's like a V8 in that light sucker. Probably would haul ass pretty good

51 MERC-CT · 07-26-2010, 03:56 PM

Wondered if you happened to crash in some deserted swamp and were stranded for days (with a little sugar and rehydration) you could eat the car to survive.

Displayman · 07-26-2010, 04:06 PM

Or wakeup after an accident , only to find the Vultures ate your fenders off. LOL

Bob- Hampshire, Ilinois

trvguy · 07-26-2010, 04:58 PM

do any of these soybean ford survive???

51 MERC-CT · 07-26-2010, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdj9410

Look's like a V8 in that light sucker. Probably would haul ass pretty good

Looks sorta like a 17 stud V8-60

zgears · 08-02-2010, 11:16 PM

reminds me of this

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trabant

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duroplast

John Kennedy · 08-06-2010, 02:41 PM

It'd make a great gasser!

FL&WVMIKE · 08-06-2010, 04:53 PM

If you crashed in a swamp, at least, you would not have to worry about your car rusting ! That would be a load off your mind .
MIKE

Uncle Bob · 08-06-2010, 06:14 PM

I seem to remember years ago reading that the dash plastic on some of the '41 passenger cars was made from soy beans. The rap was it didn't hold up well over time and at elevated temps. Anyone have knowledge?

07-26-2010, 01:39 PM	#1
Ryan Administrator Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 670	Real Henry Ford Plastic Some of you Fordophiles already know about the Soybean Ford of 1941, but for those who think I?m joking, here?s the skinny: In 1941 Henry Ford was looking for alternatives to s... To read the rest of this blog entry from The Ford Barn, click here.

07-26-2010, 01:52 PM	#2
Django Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Forest Park, IL Posts: 590	Re: Real Henry Ford Plastic Didn't know that, but it makes sense, after seeing the Zephyr on the HAMB with the soybean back half. __________________ Obsessed with all things 1936 Ford since birth... thanks Dad.

07-26-2010, 01:53 PM	#3
fordy_nine Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springboro. Ohio Posts: 212	Re: Real Henry Ford Plastic Kinda looks like something the Dutch would build. It never had a chance with those looks...Bob L

07-26-2010, 02:40 PM	#4
hbleadsled Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: salinas ca. Posts: 266	Re: Real Henry Ford Plastic I know about the 41 ford but not about Gregorie or Overly, good idea for east coast cars ,no rust and ford was way ahead of chevy's corvette. thanks for sharing. Harold central coast Ca.

07-26-2010, 03:05 PM	#5
37 Coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,835	Re: Real Henry Ford Plastic I remember reading something years ago that the 53 and mayby the 54 Corvette fiberglass bodies were intended for first runs and to be replaced with steel body runs by the time the 55 T-Bird came out . Fiberglass seemed favorable with buyers so it stuck. Also remember reading in one of my old Hot Rod mags I still have somewhere that GM waged a campaign against the inferior quality of fiberglass Avanti compared to Corvette bodies thus helping to do in the already troubled Studebaker brand. Supposedly Hot Rod magazine made public the fact that both makes were supplied by same source but Studebaker actually demanded higher quality control. __________________ "Never complain,never explain"... Henry Ford II

07-26-2010, 03:32 PM	#6
jdj9410 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Paris, TX Posts: 8	Re: Real Henry Ford Plastic Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Look's like a V8 in that light sucker. Probably would haul ass pretty good

07-26-2010, 03:56 PM	#7
51 MERC-CT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Hartford, Ct Posts: 5,898	Re: Real Henry Ford Plastic Wondered if you happened to crash in some deserted swamp and were stranded for days (with a little sugar and rehydration) you could eat the car to survive.

07-26-2010, 04:06 PM	#8
Displayman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hampshire, Illinois Posts: 392	Re: Real Henry Ford Plastic Or wakeup after an accident , only to find the Vultures ate your fenders off. LOL Bob- Hampshire, Ilinois

07-26-2010, 04:58 PM	#9
trvguy Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: upper peninsula of michigan Posts: 80	Re: Real Henry Ford Plastic do any of these soybean ford survive???

08-02-2010, 11:16 PM	#11
zgears Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 36	Re: Real Henry Ford Plastic reminds me of this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trabant http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duroplast

08-06-2010, 02:41 PM	#12
John Kennedy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tucson Arizona Posts: 301	Re: Real Henry Ford Plastic It'd make a great gasser! __________________ Building a 29 Sedan on 32 chassis........ very slowly....

08-06-2010, 04:53 PM	#13
FL&WVMIKE Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Daytona Beach, Fl & Spencer, W. Va, Posts: 4,442	Re: Real Henry Ford Plastic If you crashed in a swamp, at least, you would not have to worry about your car rusting ! That would be a load off your mind . MIKE

08-06-2010, 06:14 PM	#14
Uncle Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Salado, TX. Posts: 733	Re: Real Henry Ford Plastic I seem to remember years ago reading that the dash plastic on some of the '41 passenger cars was made from soy beans. The rap was it didn't hold up well over time and at elevated temps. Anyone have knowledge? __________________ Luck occurs when preparation and opportunity converge.