The Ford Barn

ericr · 11-18-2021, 04:51 PM

don't know if anyone posted this before....

https://youtu.be/Oilh_v2A8OE

Chuck Dempsey · 11-18-2021, 05:50 PM

Thanks for sharing.

I recognize some as photos from New Deal Depression era photographers who worked from 1935 to 1946. A nice sight you can browse for your local area is at -

https://photogrammar.org/maps.

burner31 · 11-18-2021, 07:27 PM

Oh...those were the days
Frankly, I enjoyed life more before computers , smart phones.

McMimmcs · 11-18-2021, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by burner31

Oh...those were the days
Frankly, I enjoyed life more before computers , smart phones.

I for one agree with you.

J Franklin · 11-18-2021, 08:03 PM

But it was RADIO that turned us down this street.

old ugly · 11-18-2021, 09:01 PM

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mercman from oz · 11-19-2021, 05:06 AM

Period Photos of Model A Fords when they were new or near new. Thanks to ericr for providing the Link.
https://youtu.be/Oilh_v2A8OE

marty in Ohio · 11-19-2021, 07:53 AM

Three things I noticed:
First, it seems that a lot of people put different tires and wheels on their model A's. Was that the average man's way of modifying his car?

Second, The cars weren't very shiny. Even the new A's in dealerships were not glossy. Was that the difference in paints from then till now?

Third, Those were period photos and the cars were not very old. Some were really beat up. Did people not take care of their fairly new cars? Were cars back then "just a machine to get a job done?"

Marty

ericr · 11-19-2021, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by marty in Ohio

Three things I noticed:
First, it seems that a lot of people put different tires and wheels on their model A's. Was that the average man's way of modifying his car?

Second, The cars weren't very shiny. Even the new A's in dealerships were not glossy. Was that the difference in paints from then till now?

Third, Those were period photos and the cars were not very old. Some were really beat up. Did people not take care of their fairly new cars? Were cars back then "just a machine to get a job done?"

Marty

I have wondered the same things, I always suspected that the paint finish back then was not long-lasting, though how many owners in that era actually had a garage.

mercman from oz · 11-19-2021, 06:41 PM

What body is on this very unusual Ford Model A Sedan?

Mike Peters · 11-19-2021, 10:31 PM

I noticed a few photos of FDR with a Model A roadster. If he actually drove the car, it must have had hand controls. Later on, I believe FDR drove a 35 or 36 Ford Phaeton with hand controls.
All great photos. Enjoyed them all.

CHuDWah · 11-20-2021, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Peters

I noticed a few photos of FDR with a Model A roadster. If he actually drove the car, it must have had hand controls. Later on, I believe FDR drove a 35 or 36 Ford Phaeton with hand controls.
All great photos. Enjoyed them all.

I think he had several cars over the years. I've seen his 38 De Luxe at his Little White House in Warm Springs GA. IIRC, it's a Convertible Sedan (roll-up windows) rather than a Phaeton (side curtains):

Mock-up of hand controls in the car:

A Model A · 11-21-2021, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Peters

I noticed a few photos of FDR with a Model A roadster. If he actually drove the car, it must have had hand controls. Later on, I believe FDR drove a 35 or 36 Ford Phaeton with hand controls.
All great photos. .

FDR used a variety of Model A's and pictures exist of him with a '28 Roadster, '29 Phaeton, '29 Cabriolet, '29 Station Wagon, and a '30 Cabriolet.

Some of those are featured in this video.
https://youtu.be/3oN8JW6Ulm4

Chuck Dempsey · 11-20-2021, 08:31 AM

Brad - 'trafficators'? The little arms by the windscreen to indicate intention to turn? If so, did they 'light up' in any way?

Thanks

Brad in Germany · 11-20-2021, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck Dempsey

Brad - 'trafficators'? The little arms by the windscreen to indicate intention to turn? If so, did they 'light up' in any way?

Thanks

Yes, they light up when activated. I have a set on my Cabriolet that I have also wired up to a blinker.......so when you turn the switch, the trafficator arm raises, lights up and blinks as well.

Here are some original Ford script trafficators with their arms out:

Brad in Maryland

katy · 11-20-2021, 10:59 AM

FWIW, the trafficators on British cars lit up.

Chuck Dempsey · 11-20-2021, 06:43 PM

Those are cool, Brad. I can remember early VW bugs in the US having them. They set right in back of the doors....

Brad in Germany · 11-20-2021, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck Dempsey

Those are cool, Brad. I can remember early VW bugs in the US having them. They set right in back of the doors....

On closed Ford Model A's, the trafficators were mounted on the outside of the windshield stanchions. On open cars they were typically mounted on the cowl just below the windshield stations like this one on my Cabriolet:

On German built, closed Model A's, the trfficators were installed during assembly in the factory. On open Model A's the trafficators were added by the Ford dealerships at the customer's request.

The trafficators are controlled by a lever switch mounted in the center of the dash rail. You can see that switch in this era photo for example:

Brad in Maryland

john charlton · 11-22-2021, 03:31 PM

The Swedish car is on the 114" WB chassis . This was available in England and Europe . I had a good look at a French woody farmers van at Belcher Engineering a few years ago . It had a regular back axle and a short intermediate jack shaft .The frame was an extended regular not AA .These were fitted to hire cars with provided drivers called a laundelette I think here in England also seen French and German pictures . This was Ford running gear/cowl not an outside supplier . The only part I have seen in an English parts book was " exhaust system for 114" WB" Peculiar to English/European production not available in USA .

John in Suffolk County England .

Brad in Germany · 11-22-2021, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by john charlton

The Swedish car is on the 114" WB chassis . This was available in England and Europe . I had a good look at a French woody farmers van at Belcher Engineering a few years ago . It had a regular back axle and a short intermediate jack shaft .The frame was an extended regular not AA .These were fitted to hire cars with provided drivers called a laundelette I think here in England also seen French and German pictures . This was Ford running gear/cowl not an outside supplier . The only part I have seen in an English parts book was " exhaust system for 114" WB" Peculiar to English/European production not available in USA .

John in Suffolk County England .

John: Is this the "French Woody", with the 114" WB, that you mention in your response:

Brad in Maryland

11-18-2021, 04:51 PM	#1
ericr Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 1,542	Contemporary Photos of Model A Fords don't know if anyone posted this before.... https://youtu.be/Oilh_v2A8OE

11-18-2021, 05:50 PM	#2
Chuck Dempsey Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waynesville, NC Posts: 792	Re: Contemporary Photos of Model A Fords Thanks for sharing. I recognize some as photos from New Deal Depression era photographers who worked from 1935 to 1946. A nice sight you can browse for your local area is at - https://photogrammar.org/maps.

11-18-2021, 07:27 PM	#3
burner31 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Shawnee, Ok Posts: 3,471	Re: Contemporary Photos of Model A Fords Oh...those were the days Frankly, I enjoyed life more before computers , smart phones. __________________ Keith Shawnee OK '31 SW 160-B

11-18-2021, 08:03 PM	#5
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,966	Re: Contemporary Photos of Model A Fords But it was RADIO that turned us down this street.

11-18-2021, 09:01 PM	#6
old ugly Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: alberta canada Posts: 585	Re: Contemporary Photos of Model A Fords Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) nice!!! __________________ old ugly my old father-in-law told me. "listen close when people tell you how to do stuff they may know something. then do it the way you want."

11-19-2021, 05:06 AM	#7
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,377	Re: Contemporary Photos of Model A Fords Period Photos of Model A Fords when they were new or near new. Thanks to ericr for providing the Link. https://youtu.be/Oilh_v2A8OE

11-19-2021, 07:53 AM	#8
marty in Ohio Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Elyria, Ohio Posts: 757	Re: Contemporary Photos of Model A Fords Three things I noticed: First, it seems that a lot of people put different tires and wheels on their model A's. Was that the average man's way of modifying his car? Second, The cars weren't very shiny. Even the new A's in dealerships were not glossy. Was that the difference in paints from then till now? Third, Those were period photos and the cars were not very old. Some were really beat up. Did people not take care of their fairly new cars? Were cars back then "just a machine to get a job done?" Marty

11-19-2021, 06:41 PM	#10
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,377	Re: Contemporary Photos of Model A Fords What body is on this very unusual Ford Model A Sedan?

11-19-2021, 10:31 PM	#11
Mike Peters Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: South East Wisconsin Posts: 1,279	Re: Contemporary Photos of Model A Fords I noticed a few photos of FDR with a Model A roadster. If he actually drove the car, it must have had hand controls. Later on, I believe FDR drove a 35 or 36 Ford Phaeton with hand controls. All great photos. Enjoyed them all.

11-20-2021, 08:31 AM	#14
Chuck Dempsey Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waynesville, NC Posts: 792	Re: Contemporary Photos of Model A Fords Brad - 'trafficators'? The little arms by the windscreen to indicate intention to turn? If so, did they 'light up' in any way? Thanks

11-20-2021, 10:59 AM	#16
katy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 5,046	Re: Contemporary Photos of Model A Fords FWIW, the trafficators on British cars lit up. __________________ If you don't hear a rumor by 10 AM, start one!. Got my education out behind the barn!

11-20-2021, 06:43 PM	#17
Chuck Dempsey Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waynesville, NC Posts: 792	Re: Contemporary Photos of Model A Fords Those are cool, Brad. I can remember early VW bugs in the US having them. They set right in back of the doors....

11-22-2021, 03:31 PM	#19
john charlton Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,304	Re: Contemporary Photos of Model A Fords The Swedish car is on the 114" WB chassis . This was available in England and Europe . I had a good look at a French woody farmers van at Belcher Engineering a few years ago . It had a regular back axle and a short intermediate jack shaft .The frame was an extended regular not AA .These were fitted to hire cars with provided drivers called a laundelette I think here in England also seen French and German pictures . This was Ford running gear/cowl not an outside supplier . The only part I have seen in an English parts book was " exhaust system for 114" WB" Peculiar to English/European production not available in USA . John in Suffolk County England .