The Ford Barn

Mart · 11-10-2013, 09:52 AM

You will thank me for this.

http://www.autoweek.com/article/2013...ws01/131019964

Mart.

Sid the Maineiac · 11-10-2013, 10:43 AM

Yes, thank you very much! I would say the best film I've ever seen on the Rouge plant building our old Fords!!

Dave Mc · 11-10-2013, 12:26 PM

Hella ride from start to finish , worth watching , Thanks Mart

nobey · 11-10-2013, 12:51 PM

Much appreciated...

roadster36 · 11-10-2013, 01:34 PM

You are correct, THANK YOU

Now I see who put that dent in my rear fender.

VeryTangled · 11-10-2013, 01:53 PM

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Hi Mart, Thanks for the heads-up! At 3:10 they're showing the electric shovel emptying the boat. There is a guy standing in the end of that huge shovel!

-VT/JeffH

Barry-ct · 11-10-2013, 05:03 PM

I enjoyed that! Thanks!!

PeteVS · 11-10-2013, 07:14 PM

Yes, Thank You!

moonshine runner · 11-10-2013, 07:45 PM

Great video. Thanks Mart!!

Kevin

Admiral · 11-10-2013, 07:47 PM

That. Is. BRILLIANT!

felix37 · 11-10-2013, 08:16 PM

I never get tired of seeing that film! It's been on here a few times. pretty awesome facility!

ford38v8 · 11-10-2013, 08:37 PM

This film starts out like another we've all seen, but this one is new to me, and the best i've seen on the Rouge. Thank you!

41ford1 · 11-10-2013, 08:47 PM

Thanks Mart. I've seen parts of that before. It's neat to see the whole thing.

woodypecker · 11-10-2013, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mart

You will thank me for this.

http://www.autoweek.com/article/2013...ws01/131019964

Mart.

Thank you

Mike B · 11-10-2013, 09:45 PM

Wow!..never seen a bit of that before, very nice find!

1932 V8 · 11-10-2013, 09:46 PM

Great film . Can someone please tell me what I am seeing on the side of the Flathead at the 20.28 time of the film ??? It looks like a water hose/outlet/thinga-ma-bob ???? Lincoln maybe ??? I know the film jumps around from different years and 21 stud to 24 stud etc etc but I have never seen what is on the side of that engine .

Thanks , Mike

Conrad Rossi · 11-10-2013, 10:39 PM

Thank you for sharing!

Mart · 11-11-2013, 03:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1932 V8

Great film . Can someone please tell me what I am seeing on the side of the Flathead at the 20.28 time of the film ??? It looks like a water hose/outlet/thinga-ma-bob ???? Lincoln maybe ??? I know the film jumps around from different years and 21 stud to 24 stud etc etc but I have never seen what is on the side of that engine .

Thanks , Mike

I think you are right, Mike, The crank looks like there is more to come below the shot (thin web at botton of pic) and the pistons are visible above the block face and are relatively small in diameter.

Thanks for all the thanks, I wasn't fishing for thanks, I was just pleased to find the link on another forum and I didn't think it had been posted here. There are many details that can answer questions. For example, the helmet distributor is fitted without any HT gear fitted. The bolts are all accessible via a speedbrace. The ht leads and side caps, already inserted into the loom tubes are fitted later. This came up in a discussion about the tubes a few months ago.

Glad you all got a kick out of it, I certainly did.

Mart.

Ken Crans · 11-11-2013, 04:05 AM

Thanks Mart.. Very cool. When we go down to Mexican Town for dinner, we come back Miller Rd. so i can see the blast furnaces going.I have a couple of friends that currently work there.

BILL WZOREK · 11-11-2013, 06:03 AM

The Magnitude of this place is mind bottleing.
And Henry may have gotten credit for building it. / There is no way that any one person could think of all the problems that could pop up along the way.
The fact that he could muster up enough $$$$$ at that time is where his expertise lyes.
NO computers -- just slide rulers / paper / pencils /pens & a whole lot of sleepless nights.
To think that by todays standards this place could never be built with all the red tape & hoops to jump through.
Here on the Barn I keep hearing Be AMERICAN Buy AMERICAN !!!!
And Why dose X Y Z Vendor Farm the manufacturing off shore of the little widget that I need for my build .
Any one of us can try to go to there town / city meeting and say Can I open a factory to build this widget & After you hear a BIG BIG NO / NO WAY
Go back and wonder how Henry was able to pull it all together.

Does any one know if this complex was done as one large build or was it done in stages & those parts taken to other locations to be assembled.

How many startups / shutdowns did it take to get all the bugs out ??????

Henry had the idea but many others had the wits to complete his dreams,& these are the forgoten people the got Henry to the top.

( O yea the Vanderbilt's did NOT build the mansions in NEWPORT R.I.)

Styles · 11-11-2013, 11:24 AM

Very cool!! Thanks for sharing.

ford38v8 · 11-11-2013, 02:13 PM

Bill, your books will be delivered tomorrow, and all those questions are answered. Good reading!

BILL WZOREK · 11-11-2013, 04:55 PM

Thanks Alan:
I did get the Robert Lacey Book but like you said a lot of facts are lets say bent to make a story book more then factual Book , I will read it though just to recognize some of the players.

11-10-2013, 09:52 AM	#1
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,754	Make yourself a drink, sit down and watch this. You will thank me for this. http://www.autoweek.com/article/2013...ws01/131019964 Mart.

11-10-2013, 10:43 AM	#2
Sid the Maineiac Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Norridgewock,Maine Posts: 657	Re: Make yourself a drink, sit down and watch this. Yes, thank you very much! I would say the best film I've ever seen on the Rouge plant building our old Fords!!

11-10-2013, 12:26 PM	#3
Dave Mc Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Indian Hills,Nevada Posts: 358	Re: Make yourself a drink, sit down and watch this. Hella ride from start to finish , worth watching , Thanks Mart __________________ Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the Government take care of him, better take a closer look at the American Indian!" - Henry Ford

11-10-2013, 12:51 PM	#4
nobey Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Springville, Ca. Posts: 162	Re: Make yourself a drink, sit down and watch this. Much appreciated...

11-10-2013, 01:34 PM	#5
roadster36 BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sonoma,Calif. Posts: 877	Re: Make yourself a drink, sit down and watch this. You are correct, THANK YOU Now I see who put that dent in my rear fender.

11-10-2013, 01:53 PM	#6
VeryTangled Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: (Not far enough...) Outside of DC Posts: 3,387	Re: Make yourself a drink, sit down and watch this. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Hi Mart, Thanks for the heads-up! At 3:10 they're showing the electric shovel emptying the boat. There is a guy standing in the end of that huge shovel! -VT/JeffH

11-10-2013, 05:03 PM	#7
Barry-ct Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Newington, Connecticut Posts: 1,374	Re: Make yourself a drink, sit down and watch this. I enjoyed that! Thanks!! __________________ Barry 50 F-1

11-10-2013, 07:14 PM	#8
PeteVS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: FP, NJ Posts: 2,770	Re: Make yourself a drink, sit down and watch this. Yes, Thank You! __________________ Don't never get rid of nuthin!

11-10-2013, 07:45 PM	#9
moonshine runner Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Webb City, Missouri Posts: 349	Re: Make yourself a drink, sit down and watch this. Great video. Thanks Mart!! Kevin

11-10-2013, 07:47 PM	#10
Admiral Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oakland County, Michigan Posts: 562	Re: Make yourself a drink, sit down and watch this. That. Is. BRILLIANT!

11-10-2013, 08:16 PM	#11
felix37 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,093	Re: Make yourself a drink, sit down and watch this. I never get tired of seeing that film! It's been on here a few times. pretty awesome facility!

11-10-2013, 08:37 PM	#12
ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 6,645	Re: Make yourself a drink, sit down and watch this. This film starts out like another we've all seen, but this one is new to me, and the best i've seen on the Rouge. Thank you! __________________ Alan

11-10-2013, 08:47 PM	#13
41ford1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ManchVegas, New Hampshah Posts: 1,589	Re: Make yourself a drink, sit down and watch this. Thanks Mart. I've seen parts of that before. It's neat to see the whole thing. __________________ You are never to old to enjoy your childhood. Forty1fordpickup on the HAMB.

11-10-2013, 09:45 PM	#15
Mike B Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oakdale,Ca Posts: 1,323	Re: Make yourself a drink, sit down and watch this. Wow!..never seen a bit of that before, very nice find!

11-10-2013, 09:46 PM	#16
1932 V8 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Windsor California Posts: 492	Re: Make yourself a drink, sit down and watch this. Great film . Can someone please tell me what I am seeing on the side of the Flathead at the 20.28 time of the film ??? It looks like a water hose/outlet/thinga-ma-bob ???? Lincoln maybe ??? I know the film jumps around from different years and 21 stud to 24 stud etc etc but I have never seen what is on the side of that engine . Thanks , Mike

11-10-2013, 10:39 PM	#17
Conrad Rossi Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 106	Re: Make yourself a drink, sit down and watch this. Thank you for sharing! __________________ -Conrad

11-11-2013, 04:05 AM	#19
Ken Crans Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Highland,MI Posts: 1,196	Re: Make yourself a drink, sit down and watch this. Thanks Mart.. Very cool. When we go down to Mexican Town for dinner, we come back Miller Rd. so i can see the blast furnaces going.I have a couple of friends that currently work there.

11-11-2013, 06:03 AM	#20
BILL WZOREK Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florence Ma. Posts: 2,404	Re: Make yourself a drink, sit down and watch this. The Magnitude of this place is mind bottleing. And Henry may have gotten credit for building it. / There is no way that any one person could think of all the problems that could pop up along the way. The fact that he could muster up enough $$$$$ at that time is where his expertise lyes. NO computers -- just slide rulers / paper / pencils /pens & a whole lot of sleepless nights. To think that by todays standards this place could never be built with all the red tape & hoops to jump through. Here on the Barn I keep hearing Be AMERICAN Buy AMERICAN !!!! And Why dose X Y Z Vendor Farm the manufacturing off shore of the little widget that I need for my build . Any one of us can try to go to there town / city meeting and say Can I open a factory to build this widget & After you hear a BIG BIG NO / NO WAY Go back and wonder how Henry was able to pull it all together. Does any one know if this complex was done as one large build or was it done in stages & those parts taken to other locations to be assembled. How many startups / shutdowns did it take to get all the bugs out ?????? Henry had the idea but many others had the wits to complete his dreams,& these are the forgoten people the got Henry to the top. ( O yea the Vanderbilt's did NOT build the mansions in NEWPORT R.I.)

11-11-2013, 11:24 AM	#21
Styles Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: California Posts: 17	Re: Make yourself a drink, sit down and watch this. Very cool!! Thanks for sharing.

11-11-2013, 02:13 PM	#22
ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 6,645	Re: Make yourself a drink, sit down and watch this. Bill, your books will be delivered tomorrow, and all those questions are answered. Good reading! __________________ Alan

11-11-2013, 04:55 PM	#23
BILL WZOREK Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florence Ma. Posts: 2,404	Re: Make yourself a drink, sit down and watch this. Thanks Alan: I did get the Robert Lacey Book but like you said a lot of facts are lets say bent to make a story book more then factual Book , I will read it though just to recognize some of the players.