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joncrane · 03-13-2019, 12:20 PM

You might want to look into C Harold Wills as the early Ford designer of the letter cars. An interesting book about his life and work was written by Alan Naldrett. Alan gives and ethusiastic presentation and recalls many of the issues in the early letter cars. Even an aside regarding Mr. Wills value as an engineer to Ford as affirmed by the Dodge Brothers.

I recently completed an engineering design project on a Bar in Detroit, the Bazooki Lounge. It is reportedly the original Dodge Brothers Machine Shop. It is built with 2x12 (full dimensional lumber) standing on edge. No framing, joists and floor deck there! Reportedly there is not a knot in a singe board! Strong as can be!

03-13-2019, 12:20 PM	#12
joncrane Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: rochester Michigan Posts: 78	Re: Who Designed And Built The Ford 1904 Model B Car & Engine ? You might want to look into C Harold Wills as the early Ford designer of the letter cars. An interesting book about his life and work was written by Alan Naldrett. Alan gives and ethusiastic presentation and recalls many of the issues in the early letter cars. Even an aside regarding Mr. Wills value as an engineer to Ford as affirmed by the Dodge Brothers. I recently completed an engineering design project on a Bar in Detroit, the Bazooki Lounge. It is reportedly the original Dodge Brothers Machine Shop. It is built with 2x12 (full dimensional lumber) standing on edge. No framing, joists and floor deck there! Reportedly there is not a knot in a singe board! Strong as can be!