The Ford Barn

ericr · 03-25-2016, 09:26 AM

do any of you guys remember there was a yard in Missoula Montana that sold Model "A" used parts? what ever became of them?

foxfire42 · 03-25-2016, 09:41 AM

I don't believe they were the most reputable yards. I think their business model made them fold up the business. There are a lot of horror stories out there and if those involved are on the barn this thread could get long. I've heard of lawsuits but they may be just rumors. Personally I was lucky and didn't become a customer.

Marshall V. Daut · 03-25-2016, 09:45 AM

Yup. What "foxfire42" wrote x 1,000. VERY shady business practices did them in, from what I heard.
Marshall

jm29henry · 03-25-2016, 10:29 AM

Sad to hear about people ripping off people

31Tudor · 03-25-2016, 10:40 AM

I remember them. They always had a big add in Hemmings and had pictures of all kinds of Model A's

Mark in MT · 03-25-2016, 11:33 AM

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Medicine Bow Motors was run by shady individual for many years, finally ripped off too many people including the IRS. The feds sold it out at auction, the property and inventory was bought by a Real nice guy and his wife who ran it for several years in the late 80's early 90's doing very nice restoration work. My dad's 29 Tudor that his dad bought in 1941 as their family car/truck/tractor was painted there in 1988 and still looks very nice today, the laquaer paint shows only very minor spider webbing. The new owners sold out and retired back to Kansas, the property is now a lumber yard.

Randy in ca · 03-25-2016, 11:41 AM

Here's a link to their webpage "About Us" section - sounds like they were still in business at a different location as of a few years ago anyways:

http://www.medicinebowmotors.com/abo...ow-motors.html

700rpm · 03-25-2016, 11:48 AM

A friend and I drove my unrestored '29 coupe from Portland to Missoula in 1982 just for the road trip and to see MBM. When we arrived at their solid wood, 10' high gate, they were locked up, and when we knocked and told them about our trip, someone yelled some profane suggestions that we should depart. We did. Altogether it was a great trip, though, in spite of horse's fantail behind the fence.

I happened to drive through Missoula last fall with the same friend, looking for the site of Medicine Bow, but the area has grown up so much we weren't sure exactly where the old MBM was.

Dave Mellor NJ · 03-25-2016, 10:56 PM

I remember the name,"Michael Croker".

Roadster62 · 03-26-2016, 01:23 AM

Real sad ending was the on site crushing of whatever was left. There was a photo of two 1932 B-400's side by side that I'll always remember. Bob

03-25-2016, 09:26 AM	#1
ericr Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 1,542	what ever happened to this junkyard: do any of you guys remember there was a yard in Missoula Montana that sold Model "A" used parts? what ever became of them?

03-25-2016, 09:41 AM	#2
foxfire42 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: AZ and WA Posts: 766	Re: what ever happened to this junkyard: I don't believe they were the most reputable yards. I think their business model made them fold up the business. There are a lot of horror stories out there and if those involved are on the barn this thread could get long. I've heard of lawsuits but they may be just rumors. Personally I was lucky and didn't become a customer.

03-25-2016, 09:45 AM	#3
Marshall V. Daut Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Davenport, Iowa Posts: 2,893	Re: what ever happened to this junkyard: Yup. What "foxfire42" wrote x 1,000. VERY shady business practices did them in, from what I heard. Marshall

03-25-2016, 10:29 AM	#4
jm29henry Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: michigan Posts: 1,140	Re: what ever happened to this junkyard: Sad to hear about people ripping off people

03-25-2016, 10:40 AM	#5
31Tudor Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 611	Re: what ever happened to this junkyard: I remember them. They always had a big add in Hemmings and had pictures of all kinds of Model A's

03-25-2016, 11:33 AM	#6
Mark in MT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Western MT Posts: 218	Re: what ever happened to this junkyard: Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Medicine Bow Motors was run by shady individual for many years, finally ripped off too many people including the IRS. The feds sold it out at auction, the property and inventory was bought by a Real nice guy and his wife who ran it for several years in the late 80's early 90's doing very nice restoration work. My dad's 29 Tudor that his dad bought in 1941 as their family car/truck/tractor was painted there in 1988 and still looks very nice today, the laquaer paint shows only very minor spider webbing. The new owners sold out and retired back to Kansas, the property is now a lumber yard. __________________ Mark in MT Always looking for another opportunity to be wrong.

03-25-2016, 11:41 AM	#7
Randy in ca Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,901	Re: what ever happened to this junkyard: Here's a link to their webpage "About Us" section - sounds like they were still in business at a different location as of a few years ago anyways: http://www.medicinebowmotors.com/abo...ow-motors.html

03-25-2016, 11:48 AM	#8
700rpm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 6,039	Re: what ever happened to this junkyard: A friend and I drove my unrestored '29 coupe from Portland to Missoula in 1982 just for the road trip and to see MBM. When we arrived at their solid wood, 10' high gate, they were locked up, and when we knocked and told them about our trip, someone yelled some profane suggestions that we should depart. We did. Altogether it was a great trip, though, in spite of horse's fantail behind the fence. I happened to drive through Missoula last fall with the same friend, looking for the site of Medicine Bow, but the area has grown up so much we weren't sure exactly where the old MBM was. __________________ Ray Horton, Portland, OR As you go through life, keep your eye on the donut, not the hole.

03-25-2016, 10:56 PM	#9
Dave Mellor NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,468	Re: what ever happened to this junkyard: I remember the name,"Michael Croker".

03-26-2016, 01:23 AM	#10
Roadster62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ridgefield, Ct Posts: 3,450	Re: what ever happened to this junkyard: Real sad ending was the on site crushing of whatever was left. There was a photo of two 1932 B-400's side by side that I'll always remember. Bob __________________ They don't have to run to be enjoyed. I'm here to enjoy the hobby, and enjoy the cars no matter what they look like. Most of the worlds problems are electrical.