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Tech Talk & Articles => Fords => Topic started by: joe74ta on October 12, 2010, 07:01:46 PM

Title: sin bin
Post by: joe74ta on October 12, 2010, 07:01:46 PM
Sent in by Bumblebee


[align=center]Ford House-Car

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One of only six said to have been made per year in the mid-30's at the Ford plant in St.Paul, Minnesota , according to an article on this car in a 1993 "Old Cars" magazine article.

The only other known example that I heard of was supposedly housed in the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn , Michigan .. But that turned out to be an early 1920s Model T conversion, the curator told me. He said he'd never seen anything like this '37!

When discovered in a garage (under a heavy cover) in Northern Minnesota in August 2001, she had only 19,000 miles, and the owner's manual was actually still in the glove box in like-new condition!

She had always been garaged and treated with 'Much TLC' as a collector vehicle.

The interior, all wood lined, was still the way it appeared in the '30's and '40's, complete with framed photos of the original owner on his travels (mainly to Florida) and his cabin in the North Woods, plus and other memorabilia from the era.

Built on the '37 Ford Pickup frame and cowling (powered by a 60-hp flathead V8 with aluminum heads), the rear framing is all wood, with the metal skin wrapped around it. The roof structure, too, is all wood, over which the heavy, waterproofed canvas top is still very securely fitted. The structure of the Body is solid, appearing from underneath to be all oak, and still in a remarkably unaltered, undamaged condition.
The door frames are thick, solid oak, and oak is visible around the window openings (as on the four side windows in back) -- though it is painted over.

She was a big hit at this campground once we got that Great old flattie V8 hummin'! Note her expanding roof and the original dark green color, which had been repainted. I figure the canvas roof was originally painted in reflective silver to keep it from getting too hot inside. All four side windows open, while the back one tilts out to three positions. The windshield also tilts open at the bottom for natural AC while driving.
 

Here are a few shots of her in August 2001, out on the road in the Chippewa National Forest north of Grand Rapids , MN .... Practicing for her next adventure: "Destination Wavecrest 2001."


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A peak inside: A slice right out of 1930's, just as the original owner left it. All the windows open, with curtains on the four side ones and pull-down shades on the back window, as well as on the driver's and passenger door windows.
A wide storage cabinet is located under the bed.


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The wood headliner, with vent and canvas expanding portion visible. Four wood pieces hold it securely in the up position, while clamps hold it down while driving.


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More interior views....note the cedar branches hanging in the corners for that north woods aroma. Cabinets andAluminum sink (with a wood cover insert) are visible on the left. All the antiques stuck away inside, as well as those hanging on the walls, came along for the ride. Also note the table behind the driver's seat, which folds down.

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Title: sin bin
Post by: GAS455 on October 12, 2010, 08:28:55 PM
How cool is that!!!!
Title: sin bin
Post by: 73Transam on October 13, 2010, 05:09:50 AM
Geez dont make em like that anymore damn right how cool:shades:
Title: sin bin
Post by: twodogs on October 13, 2010, 04:25:39 PM
:way:   just luv that pop top ,  great stuff   :cool:
Title: sin bin
Post by: heven67 on October 25, 2010, 08:00:13 PM
They really know how to make the best of the limited room they have...Here is the inside of my "F" truck with the camper back.
The bathroom is a bit pokey!

[IMG=750x525]http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r120/heven67/mad%20pictures/1956%20F100/Our-f10002-1.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG=750x525]http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r120/heven67/mad%20pictures/1956%20F100/1luxurybathroom.jpg[/IMG]

The Kitchen is practical but not so spacious!

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But looks like they saved all that extra space for the sports room...

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Then to top it off I dont know how they fitted it in but this is the mini FORD bar!

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Title: sin bin
Post by: GAS455 on October 26, 2010, 03:51:00 PM
LOL   @ Hev.

A photo for every occasion!
Title: sin bin
Post by: GAS455 on January 13, 2011, 01:01:13 PM
Another Camper style Ford
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Title: sin bin
Post by: Bumblebee on January 13, 2011, 01:53:33 PM
Crikey! you win!!!:bow:
Title: sin bin
Post by: 68PONY on January 13, 2011, 05:54:34 PM
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Title: sin bin
Post by: chrisevo on January 13, 2011, 09:50:51 PM
Nice "F" Truck Hev - just keep the language down! Can you fit this in .....

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Title: sin bin
Post by: sms777 on January 14, 2011, 08:30:42 AM
Geez!...... That Mustang got some balls...:zip:
Title: sin bin
Post by: GAS455 on January 14, 2011, 08:07:37 PM
Quote from: sms777 link=topic=3717.msg25117#msg25117
Geez!...... That Mustang got some balls...:zip:


Bout one of the only ones that does!! LOL

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Title: sin bin
Post by: chrisevo on January 14, 2011, 09:27:54 PM
Quote from: GAS455 link=topic=3717.msg25144#msg25144
Quote from: sms777 link=topic=3717.msg25117#msg25117
Geez!...... That Mustang got some balls...:zip:


Bout one of the only ones that does!! LOL

(http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx100/GAS455/msn-emoticon-fishing-175.gif)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHd-AWiPShM    :pat:
Title: sin bin
Post by: bonnevista on January 14, 2011, 09:56:52 PM
Quote from: chrisevo link=topic=3717.msg25151#msg25151
Quote from: GAS455 link=topic=3717.msg25144#msg25144
Quote from: sms777 link=topic=3717.msg25117#msg25117
Geez!...... That Mustang got some balls...:zip:


Bout one of the only ones that does!! LOL

(http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx100/GAS455/msn-emoticon-fishing-175.gif)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHd-AWiPShM    :pat:


Yep, another Mustang owner that realised he had to spend a whole bunch of $$$$ to get it going.
Title: sin bin
Post by: rattusrex on January 14, 2011, 10:34:45 PM
Another baked "potato".
Title: sin bin
Post by: bonnevista on January 14, 2011, 11:06:48 PM
Quote from: rattusrex link=topic=3717.msg25155#msg25155
Another baked "potato".


You are assuming the Rustang won, the video doesn't show the result.
Title: sin bin
Post by: GAS455 on February 13, 2011, 02:47:49 PM
Not exactly a motor home..But cool anyway.


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