The Ford Barn

mctim64 · 12-30-2012, 09:40 AM

Great thread! That was a fun way to kill some time.

WTSHNN · 12-30-2012, 12:03 PM

There was a request for regular A tow trucks so here are some from google image search...

-Tim

J Franklin · 12-30-2012, 03:01 PM

Don't know if this has been posted yet. A gift from Henry Ford to Ezra Meeker a well known Oregon trail Pioneer.

bgarrett · 12-31-2012, 01:19 AM

I am fascinated by the 1 1/2 ton panel trucks but have never seen one. Any idea if any survived?

WTSHNN · 12-31-2012, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bgarrett

I am fascinated by the 1 1/2 ton panel trucks but have never seen one. Any idea if any survived?

Like this one?

http://aries-restoration.com/content/1931_AAPanel.htm

Steve Plucker · 12-31-2012, 06:27 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by J Franklin

Don't know if this has been posted yet. A gift from Henry Ford to Ezra Meeker a well known Oregon trail Pioneer.

Posted that one way back when.

It is what Mr. Meeker called the Oxmobile. He never got to use it as he passed away just before he was to make the trip, once again, back over the Oregon Trail, for, I think the third or fourth time in his life.

Tried to find out what happened to it but no luck...not even the Oregon Trail Society knows what happened to it.

Pluck

spdway1 · 12-31-2012, 06:58 PM

This SOLD on Ebay a few weeks ago!

WTSHNN · 12-31-2012, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bgarrett

I am fascinated by the 1 1/2 ton panel trucks but have never seen one. Any idea if any survived?

Here are some vintage pics of some...

-Tim

Chris Haynes · 12-31-2012, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bgarrett

I am fascinated by the 1 1/2 ton panel trucks but have never seen one. Any idea if any survived?

Here is one that was on Craig's list a year or two ago.

Chris Haynes · 12-31-2012, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WTSHNN

Like this one?

http://aries-restoration.com/content/1931_AAPanel.htm

I was driving South on CA Hwy 99 in my car a few years ago. I was going over 70 MPH when this AA Panel passed me.

Ron in Quincy · 12-31-2012, 09:39 PM

Guess I might as well post my Light Delivery. It was one of the Chassis built in December 1927, in this case a Passenger Car chassis, sent to a outside coach company for what was called a Station Wagon Body; in this case, Kentucky Wagon Mfg. Company, Louisville, KY.

bgarrett · 12-31-2012, 09:57 PM

This is awesome! I want one

WTSHNN · 01-01-2013, 04:13 PM

These are the last AA panel trucks I could find in my stash...

-Tim

ctlikon0712 · 01-02-2013, 05:21 AM

Wow, I really like that Third Door 130B in the last picture.

WTSHNN · 01-12-2013, 11:11 AM

I don't always find "rare" body styles, especially rare factory body styles but lately I've managed to find some cool things.

This picture was taken in 1932 at the Boulder Canyon project first aid station. It shows a 1931 AA Ambulance (280-A).

Note the deluxe bumper, radiator shell and wire wheels.

Also of interest is that the fenders are painted body color and the fronts have fender lights mounted. There is also what appears to be an emergency light mounted on the driver's side A pillar. The horn is not Model A, perhaps a siren took the original's place?

This ambulance is appropriately enough numbered "31."

-Tim

Purdy Swoft · 01-12-2013, 01:22 PM

Still working on my December 1930 AA project outside. I'm installing the good slightly used radiator that I got from Chuck Kuntz. Saved a bunch of money, thanks Chuck!!! Having a little trouble with a stiff upper hose. I had to hold my mouth just right but got it on. I didn't know Deb was taking pitchers.

Purdy Swoft · 01-12-2013, 01:48 PM

I got the AA radiator shell sort of mocked up so I know that I have the correct radiator. When the weather gets right I'll remove and paint the shell black and install my new stainless steel radiator emblem. Can't rush this.

pat in Santa Cruz · 01-12-2013, 09:18 PM

I saw this truck in Portland in 2004. The owner had driven it up from LA. His speed on I-5 was around 70 mph. It has a Donovan engine and Ryan overdrive.

Quote:

Originally Posted by WTSHNN

Like this one?

http://aries-restoration.com/content/1931_AAPanel.htm

spdway1 · 01-12-2013, 11:02 PM

Sorry for the stupid question...What is a Donovan engine and Ryan overdrive?

Oldman Freeman · 01-12-2013, 11:45 PM

There is a Yahoo group for Model A Panel owners. The list began back in the 1970's via postcards! We welcome any panel owners to join the group. There are some good photoe and helpful links there too.

http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/modelapaneltrucks/

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WTSHNN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,413	Re: Model A commercial vehicles picture thread!! There was a request for regular A tow trucks so here are some from google image search... -Tim

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Ron in Quincy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Quincy, CA. Posts: 1,708	Re: Model A commercial vehicles picture thread!! Guess I might as well post my Light Delivery. It was one of the Chassis built in December 1927, in this case a Passenger Car chassis, sent to a outside coach company for what was called a Station Wagon Body; in this case, Kentucky Wagon Mfg. Company, Louisville, KY. Last edited by Ron in Quincy; 10-28-2015 at 08:17 PM.

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bgarrett Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 243	Re: Model A commercial vehicles picture thread!! This is awesome! I want one

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WTSHNN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,413	Re: Model A commercial vehicles picture thread!! These are the last AA panel trucks I could find in my stash... -Tim

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WTSHNN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,413	Re: Model A commercial vehicles picture thread!! I don't always find "rare" body styles, especially rare factory body styles but lately I've managed to find some cool things. This picture was taken in 1932 at the Boulder Canyon project first aid station. It shows a 1931 AA Ambulance (280-A). Note the deluxe bumper, radiator shell and wire wheels. Also of interest is that the fenders are painted body color and the fronts have fender lights mounted. There is also what appears to be an emergency light mounted on the driver's side A pillar. The horn is not Model A, perhaps a siren took the original's place? This ambulance is appropriately enough numbered "31." -Tim Last edited by WTSHNN; 01-12-2013 at 11:59 AM.

01-12-2013, 01:22 PM	#416
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: Model A commercial vehicles picture thread!! Still working on my December 1930 AA project outside. I'm installing the good slightly used radiator that I got from Chuck Kuntz. Saved a bunch of money, thanks Chuck!!! Having a little trouble with a stiff upper hose. I had to hold my mouth just right but got it on. I didn't know Deb was taking pitchers.

01-12-2013, 01:48 PM	#417
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: Model A commercial vehicles picture thread!! I got the AA radiator shell sort of mocked up so I know that I have the correct radiator. When the weather gets right I'll remove and paint the shell black and install my new stainless steel radiator emblem. Can't rush this.

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spdway1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Chicopee, MA Posts: 1,400	Re: Model A commercial vehicles picture thread!! Sorry for the stupid question...What is a Donovan engine and Ryan overdrive?

01-12-2013, 11:45 PM	#420
Oldman Freeman Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Centralia, Washington Posts: 58	Re: Model A commercial vehicles picture thread!! There is a Yahoo group for Model A Panel owners. The list began back in the 1970's via postcards! We welcome any panel owners to join the group. There are some good photoe and helpful links there too. http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/modelapaneltrucks/ __________________ 1929 Panel Delivery