The Ford Barn

Steve Plucker · 12-20-2015, 10:50 PM

This must be different than that of The Ford News.

Does anyone know of a complete collection of these peridolicals or where copies can be acquired?

I think they went through the Model A/AA years.

Thanks.

Pluck

Dave Mellor NJ · 12-21-2015, 01:11 AM

They went up to the war. I have a few issues in the 30s. After the war they brought back the Ford Times which were popular in the T years.

DougVieyra · 12-21-2015, 02:02 AM

I Think they were called : "Ford Dealer and Service Field". At least that is what I have about twenty issues of. I believe they went from Model T years, through Model A years, and onto the V-8 years. Mine are mechanical instruction about common problems that repair shops were concerned with. But additionally, I enjoy all the great many advertisements about all the various things, gizmos, gadgets and tools, that applied to the Ford Motor Car.

Mike V. Florida · 12-21-2015, 02:04 AM

Model A times has some for sale,

http://modelatimes.net/index.php?cPath=4

I read that someone found 1933-39 in the Seattle city library, maybe other years?

31 Model A · 12-21-2015, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Plucker

This must be different than that of The Ford News.

Does anyone know of a complete collection of these peridolicals or where copies can be acquired?

I think they went through the Model A/AA years.

Thanks.

Pluck

Shop where Sarah shops...eBay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/FORD-NEWS-SE...IAAOSwhkRWc1DS

JohnLaVoy · 12-21-2015, 12:03 PM

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The Ford Dealer & Service Field is the "orange" magazine that was published during the Model T, Model A and on into the V-8 period. It was not produced by Ford and had no Ford connection. It was aimed at the dealer's showing them how to make their dealerships more profitable. I reprinted the first ones in 1928 but there didn't seem to be much interest so have not printed any more.

DougVieyra · 12-21-2015, 12:04 PM

The two magazines, "The Ford Dealer & Service Field", and "The Ford News", are two separate and distinct publications. Each has it's own separate focus and market / readership.

The "Ford News" was meant to be a 'house organ' - that is to say a propaganda piece published by the Ford Motor Company for the edification of it's Ford Motor Car owners.

"The Ford Dealer & Service Field" was not published by the Ford Motor Company and was meant to be primarily an on-going, monthly 'Shop Manual' for mechanics, along with advertisements that would appeal to mechanics and shop foremen.

- Doug Vieyra, Librarian, Eureka, Calif. FORD PLANT

Bruce_MO · 12-21-2015, 01:17 PM

I have a complete (or nearly complete) set for the Model A era. They're a bit tattered, but I could probably make copies of articles and advertisements if you needed something specific.

Brad in Germany · 12-21-2015, 09:00 PM

I believe Pluck is referring to "The Ford Dealers News" a much scarcer publication than either the "Ford News" or the "Ford Dealer and Service Field".

They pop up on eBay from time to time. Here are a couple covers from eBay Sold listings:

Fordially,
Brad in Maryland

Steve Plucker · 12-21-2015, 11:32 PM

Brad,

You win the $64,000.00 question!

Those are the ones.

I wonder who would have a complete set of these...bet they are hard to find.

So if they were published 2 times a month, that must then mean that there were about 96 issues just for the Model A/AA era!

Thank you sir and Merry Christams.

Pluck

12-20-2015, 10:50 PM	#1
Steve Plucker BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Walla Walla, Washington USA Posts: 6,066	The Ford "Dealer" News... This must be different than that of The Ford News. Does anyone know of a complete collection of these peridolicals or where copies can be acquired? I think they went through the Model A/AA years. Thanks. Pluck

12-21-2015, 01:11 AM	#2
Dave Mellor NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,468	Re: The Ford "Dealer" News... They went up to the war. I have a few issues in the 30s. After the war they brought back the Ford Times which were popular in the T years.

12-21-2015, 02:02 AM	#3
DougVieyra Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Eureka, California Posts: 1,733	Re: The Ford "Dealer" News... I Think they were called : "Ford Dealer and Service Field". At least that is what I have about twenty issues of. I believe they went from Model T years, through Model A years, and onto the V-8 years. Mine are mechanical instruction about common problems that repair shops were concerned with. But additionally, I enjoy all the great many advertisements about all the various things, gizmos, gadgets and tools, that applied to the Ford Motor Car.

12-21-2015, 02:04 AM	#4
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida between Sarasota and TampaSouth Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: The Ford "Dealer" News... Model A times has some for sale, http://modelatimes.net/index.php?cPath=4 I read that someone found 1933-39 in the Seattle city library, maybe other years? __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

12-21-2015, 12:03 PM	#6
JohnLaVoy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Rocklin, CA Posts: 779	Re: The Ford "Dealer" News... Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The Ford Dealer & Service Field is the "orange" magazine that was published during the Model T, Model A and on into the V-8 period. It was not produced by Ford and had no Ford connection. It was aimed at the dealer's showing them how to make their dealerships more profitable. I reprinted the first ones in 1928 but there didn't seem to be much interest so have not printed any more.

12-21-2015, 12:04 PM	#7
DougVieyra Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Eureka, California Posts: 1,733	Re: The Ford "Dealer" News... The two magazines, "The Ford Dealer & Service Field", and "The Ford News", are two separate and distinct publications. Each has it's own separate focus and market / readership. The "Ford News" was meant to be a 'house organ' - that is to say a propaganda piece published by the Ford Motor Company for the edification of it's Ford Motor Car owners. "The Ford Dealer & Service Field" was not published by the Ford Motor Company and was meant to be primarily an on-going, monthly 'Shop Manual' for mechanics, along with advertisements that would appeal to mechanics and shop foremen. - Doug Vieyra, Librarian, Eureka, Calif. FORD PLANT

12-21-2015, 01:17 PM	#8
Bruce_MO Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 532	Re: The Ford "Dealer" News... I have a complete (or nearly complete) set for the Model A era. They're a bit tattered, but I could probably make copies of articles and advertisements if you needed something specific.

12-21-2015, 09:00 PM	#9
Brad in Germany Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Potomac, Maryland Posts: 1,061	Re: The Ford "Dealer" News... I believe Pluck is referring to "The Ford Dealers News" a much scarcer publication than either the "Ford News" or the "Ford Dealer and Service Field". They pop up on eBay from time to time. Here are a couple covers from eBay Sold listings: Fordially, Brad in Maryland

12-21-2015, 11:32 PM	#10
Steve Plucker BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Walla Walla, Washington USA Posts: 6,066	Re: The Ford "Dealer" News... Brad, You win the $64,000.00 question! Those are the ones. I wonder who would have a complete set of these...bet they are hard to find. So if they were published 2 times a month, that must then mean that there were about 96 issues just for the Model A/AA era! Thank you sir and Merry Christams. Pluck