The Ford Barn

Steve Plucker · 02-02-2020, 12:29 PM

If you had your pick of just two Ford assembly plants between Kansas City and/or San Francisco...which one would it be? Both, neither, or one over the other?

Hmmmmmmmm?

Pluck

Arlyn Bieber · 02-02-2020, 04:10 PM

I would pick KC because it is likely my 1930 Coupe was "born" there. I was born in Kansas and rode home from the hospital in that very same Coupe in 1939. That Coupe resides in my garage and is in better shape than I am!!!

rotorwrench · 02-02-2020, 07:00 PM

The San Francisco plant was in the process of being replaced by the new Richmond plant in the model A era. It was one of the old tall multi story buildings that had to have elevators to move things around so assembly was slower and less cars were produced. The new Richmond plant didn't produce many model A cars since it was so new in the time frame and the depression was slowing things down quite a bit.

The Kansas City Winchester ave plant was built more like the Highland Park plant. It was a long multi story plant that was well suited for assembly line production and stayed in production till 1957. This plant had a lot of capability for its time.

Gary WA · 02-02-2020, 10:27 PM

KC because their winners.

Steve Plucker · 02-03-2020, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary WA

KC because their winners.

Gary...Right on!

Pluck

whirnot · 02-03-2020, 11:07 AM

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I would choose Denver and Kansas City. Denver because I was born and raised, in Colorado,leaving at 62, and I believe my roadster was born there. The building is still there.
Kansas City because Andy Reid, the KC Coach, has a 28 coupe that he and some friends restored!

100IH · 02-03-2020, 02:22 PM

Jeez Steve, I'd pick Long Beach because they had the Wests monopoly on fenders. You know, those enormous stacks in the warehouse.

Stew Masche · 02-03-2020, 04:22 PM

The KC guys looked more productive to me.

DBrer · 02-03-2020, 07:22 PM

No favorite except I'm a west coast guy.

redmodelt · 02-03-2020, 07:41 PM

Portland Oregon! LOL Because it is still there and even says Ford on the outside.

Karl Wescott · 02-07-2020, 03:44 PM

If my geography is correct, the ONLY plant "between" KC and SF would be Denver. LOL

jimalabam · 02-07-2020, 06:35 PM

Neither. Jim Langley...

02-02-2020, 12:29 PM	#1
Steve Plucker BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Walla Walla, Washington USA Posts: 6,066	two Ford assembly plants... If you had your pick of just two Ford assembly plants between Kansas City and/or San Francisco...which one would it be? Both, neither, or one over the other? Hmmmmmmmm? Pluck

02-02-2020, 04:10 PM	#2
Arlyn Bieber Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 180	Re: two Ford assembly plants... I would pick KC because it is likely my 1930 Coupe was "born" there. I was born in Kansas and rode home from the hospital in that very same Coupe in 1939. That Coupe resides in my garage and is in better shape than I am!!!

02-02-2020, 07:00 PM	#3
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,422	Re: two Ford assembly plants... The San Francisco plant was in the process of being replaced by the new Richmond plant in the model A era. It was one of the old tall multi story buildings that had to have elevators to move things around so assembly was slower and less cars were produced. The new Richmond plant didn't produce many model A cars since it was so new in the time frame and the depression was slowing things down quite a bit. The Kansas City Winchester ave plant was built more like the Highland Park plant. It was a long multi story plant that was well suited for assembly line production and stayed in production till 1957. This plant had a lot of capability for its time.

02-03-2020, 11:07 AM	#6
whirnot Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Bend Or. Posts: 1,056	Re: two Ford assembly plants... Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I would choose Denver and Kansas City. Denver because I was born and raised, in Colorado,leaving at 62, and I believe my roadster was born there. The building is still there. Kansas City because Andy Reid, the KC Coach, has a 28 coupe that he and some friends restored! __________________ Bill Worden 1929 Roadster 1929 Briggs Town Sedan 1930 Closed Cab pickup Smith Motor Compressor 1951 Ford F1 High Desert Model A's

02-03-2020, 02:22 PM	#7
100IH Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: SW Idaho Posts: 970	Re: two Ford assembly plants... Jeez Steve, I'd pick Long Beach because they had the Wests monopoly on fenders. You know, those enormous stacks in the warehouse.

02-03-2020, 04:22 PM	#8
Stew Masche Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lake Mills, WI Posts: 251	Re: two Ford assembly plants... The KC guys looked more productive to me. __________________ Always one bad decision away from a good time.

02-03-2020, 07:22 PM	#9
DBrer Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Washington Posts: 175	Re: two Ford assembly plants... No favorite except I'm a west coast guy.

02-03-2020, 07:41 PM	#10
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,340	Re: two Ford assembly plants... Portland Oregon! LOL Because it is still there and even says Ford on the outside. __________________ I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!

02-07-2020, 03:44 PM	#11
Karl Wescott Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,283	Re: two Ford assembly plants... If my geography is correct, the ONLY plant "between" KC and SF would be Denver. LOL

02-07-2020, 06:35 PM	#12
jimalabam Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lee County Alabama Posts: 828	Re: two Ford assembly plants... Neither. Jim Langley...