Who Designed And Built The Ford 1904 Model B Car & Engine ?

[trulyvintage]

Other than speculation ....

Does anyone have documented evidence as to who
designed & built the 1904 - 1905 Ford Model B car & engine ?





I assume it was Dodge Brothers who cast the principal parts
for the engine which was assembled at Piquette.

I believe the concept for a copper water jacketed four cylinder engine
was already designed and in use during that time.








The 1904 Model B was the first Ford production vehicle
with a four cylinder engine in front of the firewall.

I believe Ford Motor Company did not manufacture any of the parts
used in the 1904 - 1905 Model B.

Thoughts ?


Jim