The Ford Barn

Ryan · 09-14-2010, 02:36 PM

So I got an email this morning from Don Brockman. In it were a few pictures as well as a description of this 1937 Ford House Car. Apparently, it's one rare beast... According t... To read the rest of this blog entry from The Ford Barn, click here.

~~Walts37~~ · 09-14-2010, 02:57 PM

WoW a 60 hp motor-home in 1937 with mechanical brakes WoW

Vic Piano · 09-14-2010, 05:42 PM

That's really sharp. About fifteen years ago, here in Tampa, I saw a 1939 Ford Truck (one ton I think) with a camper body that looked very much like the one on the '37. As I recall, the top actually cranked up (all four corners at the same time) and there were screens in wood frames that fit in the openings. the truck camper also had a small "potbelly" stove, two burner cook top and small oven.

Chris Nelson · 09-14-2010, 06:20 PM

In Yuma, Arizona there is a Model A House car that is as complete a unit as todays motorhomes. Not as modern, but it had all of the basics. It is in the Model T museum in Yma, AZ.. The guy that has the museum has 118 runable Model T's sitting on blocks. It's all outside and extremely interesting. He said that he thinks the House Car is a factory built item. He has owned it for years.

KiWinUS · 09-14-2010, 07:20 PM

one of these 37 60hp house cars was on ebay for sale just a few years ago , I think it had a buy it now of $40,000 . not exactly sure of $ but I think it was that much .It did not sell . It was low mileage & stunning inside & out.
Cheers
Tony

Dave Mellor NJ · 09-14-2010, 11:02 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Vic Piano

That's really sharp. About fifteen years ago, here in Tampa, I saw a 1939 Ford Truck (one ton I think) with a camper body that looked very much like the one on the '37. As I recall, the top actually cranked up (all four corners at the same time) and there were screens in wood frames that fit in the openings. the truck camper also had a small "potbelly" stove, two burner cook top and small oven.

This sounds very much like the one owned by Mark Marcase of Glendora, NJ who died around that time but I think he had sold it. He bought it at an estate auction in Philadelphia,I think. He used to take it to Carlisle and vend out of it.

madmark · 09-15-2010, 05:11 PM

very cool

David Conwill · 09-29-2010, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Nelson

In Yuma, Arizona there is a Model A House car that is as complete a unit as todays motorhomes. Not as modern, but it had all of the basics. It is in the Model T museum in Yma, AZ.. The guy that has the museum has 118 runable Model T's sitting on blocks. It's all outside and extremely interesting. He said that he thinks the House Car is a factory built item. He has owned it for years.

I would love to see that Model A house car. I have an old Tudor cowl in need of a good project. I’ll bet I could find an AA chassis for cheap as well...

-Dave

jimTN · 08-26-2011, 06:53 AM

Visibility? In the old days all you had for rearview mirrows were those little round mirrows like you see on the truck. When the "west coast mirrows" became widely available in aftermarket shops around the late fifties, they were a great improvement. I still have one on a 48 F6, sure made a difference.

09-14-2010, 02:36 PM	#1
Ryan Administrator Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 670	1937 Ford House Car So I got an email this morning from Don Brockman. In it were a few pictures as well as a description of this 1937 Ford House Car. Apparently, it's one rare beast... According t... To read the rest of this blog entry from The Ford Barn, click here.

09-14-2010, 02:57 PM	#2
~~Walts37~~ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Shell Knob Missouri Posts: 397	Re: 1937 Ford House Car WoW a 60 hp motor-home in 1937 with mechanical brakes WoW

09-14-2010, 05:42 PM	#3
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: 1937 Ford House Car That's really sharp. About fifteen years ago, here in Tampa, I saw a 1939 Ford Truck (one ton I think) with a camper body that looked very much like the one on the '37. As I recall, the top actually cranked up (all four corners at the same time) and there were screens in wood frames that fit in the openings. the truck camper also had a small "potbelly" stove, two burner cook top and small oven. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

09-14-2010, 06:20 PM	#4
Chris Nelson Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Poulsbo, WA. Posts: 356	Re: 1937 Ford House Car In Yuma, Arizona there is a Model A House car that is as complete a unit as todays motorhomes. Not as modern, but it had all of the basics. It is in the Model T museum in Yma, AZ.. The guy that has the museum has 118 runable Model T's sitting on blocks. It's all outside and extremely interesting. He said that he thinks the House Car is a factory built item. He has owned it for years.

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KiWinUS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Charlotte NC KiWi-L100 available here Posts: 2,960	Re: 1937 Ford House Car one of these 37 60hp house cars was on ebay for sale just a few years ago , I think it had a buy it now of $40,000 . not exactly sure of $ but I think it was that much .It did not sell . It was low mileage & stunning inside & out. Cheers Tony

09-15-2010, 05:11 PM	#7
madmark Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 1	Re: 1937 Ford House Car very cool

08-26-2011, 06:53 AM	#9
jimTN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Powell, TN Posts: 2,509	Re: 1937 Ford House Car Visibility? In the old days all you had for rearview mirrows were those little round mirrows like you see on the truck. When the "west coast mirrows" became widely available in aftermarket shops around the late fifties, they were a great improvement. I still have one on a 48 F6, sure made a difference.