The Ford Barn

Bob Bidonde · 12-09-2019, 02:48 PM

https://footage.framepool.com/en/sho...-assembly-line

I stumbled upon this video. My 1931 Coupe was made in this plant. Of special interest to me are:
> Front fender with running board apron attached is installed on frame already having the running board;
> Downward tilt of headlamps;
> Leather-Back Victoria driving out of the plant dates this film to November 1930 - March 1931;
> Roadster has 1931 NY license plates.

1931 flamingo · 12-09-2019, 02:59 PM

NEAT ! Thanks for posting
Paul

Bob Bidonde · 12-09-2019, 03:17 PM

I note some things in the film:
> All the wheels appear to be black;
> Radiator caps are the standard type - no Quails;
> Body when dropped onto the frame already has pin stripes.

Steve Plucker · 12-09-2019, 08:59 PM

Thanks for sharing Bob.

I sure would like to see THE REST of this 2:00 minute U-Tube Video.

There got to be more.

There are other assembly line videos out there in the same short context...again, it would be nice to see what has been cut out on these.

Pluck

jb-ob · 12-09-2019, 09:16 PM

- Pin striping was usually done immediately after the bodies where painted, long before they 'met' the chassis.

WTSHNN · 12-09-2019, 09:37 PM

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Also notice the Goodyear flags are painted on all the tires.

-Tim

Tudortomnz · 12-10-2019, 01:04 AM

Headlamps were aligned & focused at end of the line, hence the downward tilt beforehand.
Looks like the std. cars got the all s/s 'shell & Deluxes the new 3 piece at this time.
Great video. Those guys on the line had to work fast.

ericr · 12-10-2019, 07:55 AM

Tudortomnz, I noticed the same thing, there was quite a hustle on that line. Always amazes me how the parts just slid into place without all the hassle we go through today trying to get things to fit.

12-09-2019, 02:48 PM	#1
Bob Bidonde Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 4,113	Edgewater NJ Model "A" Assenbly Line https://footage.framepool.com/en/sho...-assembly-line I stumbled upon this video. My 1931 Coupe was made in this plant. Of special interest to me are: > Front fender with running board apron attached is installed on frame already having the running board; > Downward tilt of headlamps; > Leather-Back Victoria driving out of the plant dates this film to November 1930 - March 1931; > Roadster has 1931 NY license plates. __________________ Bob Bidonde Last edited by Bob Bidonde; 12-09-2019 at 02:58 PM.

12-09-2019, 02:59 PM	#2
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,428	Re: Edgewater NJ Model "A" Assenbly Line NEAT ! Thanks for posting Paul

12-09-2019, 03:17 PM	#3
Bob Bidonde Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 4,113	Re: Edgewater NJ Model "A" Assenbly Line I note some things in the film: > All the wheels appear to be black; > Radiator caps are the standard type - no Quails; > Body when dropped onto the frame already has pin stripes. __________________ Bob Bidonde

12-09-2019, 08:59 PM	#4
Steve Plucker BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Walla Walla, Washington USA Posts: 6,066	Re: Edgewater NJ Model "A" Assenbly Line Thanks for sharing Bob. I sure would like to see THE REST of this 2:00 minute U-Tube Video. There got to be more. There are other assembly line videos out there in the same short context...again, it would be nice to see what has been cut out on these. Pluck

12-09-2019, 09:16 PM	#5
jb-ob Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 787	Re: Edgewater NJ Model "A" Assenbly Line - Pin striping was usually done immediately after the bodies where painted, long before they 'met' the chassis.

12-09-2019, 09:37 PM	#6
WTSHNN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,489	Re: Edgewater NJ Model "A" Assenbly Line Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Also notice the Goodyear flags are painted on all the tires. -Tim __________________ No one wants advice - only corroboration. -John Steinbeck

12-10-2019, 01:04 AM	#7
Tudortomnz Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canterbury, New Zealand Posts: 1,242	Re: Edgewater NJ Model "A" Assenbly Line Headlamps were aligned & focused at end of the line, hence the downward tilt beforehand. Looks like the std. cars got the all s/s 'shell & Deluxes the new 3 piece at this time. Great video. Those guys on the line had to work fast.

12-10-2019, 07:55 AM	#8
ericr Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 1,542	Re: Edgewater NJ Model "A" Assenbly Line Tudortomnz, I noticed the same thing, there was quite a hustle on that line. Always amazes me how the parts just slid into place without all the hassle we go through today trying to get things to fit.