The Ford Barn

FlatheadTed · 07-21-2015, 02:05 AM

Here's a few shots you might enjoy some not that clear ,you see the 35 in the river .Included are GMCS ,I worked in the forestry in the 60s and the GMCs were used extensity ,most were repowered with war surplus Mercury motors when the 6s wore out ,I will add to this with clearer shots later .Ted

FlatheadTed · 07-21-2015, 02:10 AM

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fordlovr · 07-21-2015, 03:46 AM

Ted, I love Bill Hohepa's Show,''Talking Trucks'' when the old timers say if a trucks rated to carry 4 Ton's they would put on 8 ton's etc!! The pictures tell the story. Not so regulated back then

FlatheadTed · 07-21-2015, 04:21 AM

Here's more a little clearer ,Yes Fordlovr to true .

FlatheadTed · 07-21-2015, 04:28 AM

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FlatheadTed · 07-21-2015, 04:39 AM

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Lawrie · 07-21-2015, 04:45 PM

Ted we used to sneak into Gillies yard opposite the ford factory in seaview,they had hundreds of GMC there from the war,2x4, 4x4,and 6x6, and
row upon row of brand new engines from fan to clutch,
My elder brother overhauled the paste mixers at a factory that made all the sealant for the motor factorys in the mid seventies,the mixers were made from GMC gearboxes and diffs,we got all the new parts from gillies.
They told us at Gillies that they got 1000.s of gals go fuel from the trucks and a good supply of grenades and ammo from behind the seats .
Lawrie

FlatheadTed · 07-21-2015, 06:01 PM

Interesting stuff Lawri .When in the forest to watch a Flathead powered GMC in reverse get up on a stump with all 10 wheels churning and the Flathead screaming was something to behold ,Ted

Manuel · 07-22-2015, 01:39 AM

What book is that Ted? It looks interesting.

Manuel in Oz

Snouts out · 07-22-2015, 04:37 AM

I don't get it? In the 50's & 60's ,GM 6 cylinder engines were everywhere! Why would you use a Ford V8 in a GMC Deuce & half? The bigger question,howed you all do it?

FlatheadTed · 07-22-2015, 03:38 PM

Manuel this is a two set history of trucking here ,you could buy from the author $100 .
S,O the repower was done because of low cost of the v8 and availability ,not sure how it was done ,a adapter plate through the GMC trans box I guess .

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Originally Posted by Snouts out

I don't get it? In the 50's & 60's ,GM 6 cylinder engines were everywhere! Why would you use a Ford V8 in a GMC Deuce & half? The bigger question,howed you all do it?

dumb person · 07-24-2015, 02:33 AM

Some kauri still being hauled out back then.

07-21-2015, 03:46 AM	#3
fordlovr Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Rangiora,New Zealand Posts: 162	Re: Fords in service in NZ Ted, I love Bill Hohepa's Show,''Talking Trucks'' when the old timers say if a trucks rated to carry 4 Ton's they would put on 8 ton's etc!! The pictures tell the story. Not so regulated back then

07-21-2015, 04:45 PM	#7
Lawrie Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Qld, Australia Posts: 4,728	Re: Fords in service in NZ Ted we used to sneak into Gillies yard opposite the ford factory in seaview,they had hundreds of GMC there from the war,2x4, 4x4,and 6x6, and row upon row of brand new engines from fan to clutch, My elder brother overhauled the paste mixers at a factory that made all the sealant for the motor factorys in the mid seventies,the mixers were made from GMC gearboxes and diffs,we got all the new parts from gillies. They told us at Gillies that they got 1000.s of gals go fuel from the trucks and a good supply of grenades and ammo from behind the seats . Lawrie

07-21-2015, 06:01 PM	#8
FlatheadTed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auckland Posts: 4,755	Re: Fords in service in NZ Interesting stuff Lawri .When in the forest to watch a Flathead powered GMC in reverse get up on a stump with all 10 wheels churning and the Flathead screaming was something to behold ,Ted __________________ http://www.flatheadted.com Flathead Ted brake Floaters ,

07-22-2015, 01:39 AM	#9
Manuel Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ACT Australia Posts: 550	Re: Fords in service in NZ What book is that Ted? It looks interesting. Manuel in Oz

07-22-2015, 04:37 AM	#10
Snouts out Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Covedale,oh Posts: 226	Re: Fords in service in NZ I don't get it? In the 50's & 60's ,GM 6 cylinder engines were everywhere! Why would you use a Ford V8 in a GMC Deuce & half? The bigger question,howed you all do it?

07-24-2015, 02:33 AM	#12
dumb person Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: South pacific island Posts: 1,724	Re: Fords in service in NZ Some kauri still being hauled out back then. __________________ <Link> This is how we roll<Link> "I'm Convinced that no one really reads posts anymore; they just fabricate what they think the post says then ramble on about red herrings."--Bob Outcasts rules of old cars #1 Fun is imperative, mainstream is overrated #2 If they think it is impossible, prove them wrong #3 If the science says it impossible you are not being creative enough. #4 No shame in recreating something you never had #5 If it were not for the law & physics you would be unstoppable