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t-head · 11-10-2013, 10:01 AM

We work with The Henry Ford Museum and in going through our photo archives this weekend we thought some of the newer members here on The Ford Barn might enjoy seeing the photos all in on place. This pair of photos are just two of 100's of photos that you can see in The Henry Ford photos on our site.

Skrain · 11-10-2013, 10:30 AM

I wonder what are the odds that one of the three cars in the first picture are still running around today?

Is the first car a Victoria?

jhowes · 11-10-2013, 10:50 AM

In the second picture, second chassis the wheel are painted I thought that all color on wheels were done at the dealer. Any comment

John Duden · 11-10-2013, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by jhowes

In the second picture, second chassis the wheel are painted I thought that all color on wheels were done at the dealer. Any comment

Special Order?

Interesting to see that the ignition switch was already in the body and then screwed in and then clamped under the head bolt. do you notice his speed wrench sitting on the front bumper?
john

Phil · 11-10-2013, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Skrain

I wonder what are the odds that one of the three cars in the first picture are still running around today?

Is the first car a Victoria?

Yep, that is a Vicky. I'll bet that it's mine being built!

Tom Wesenberg · 11-10-2013, 12:04 PM

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Two data plates, but my 31 S/W T/S had only one.
I'm surprised at how bright the backside of the mirror is. I thought they had a dark color.

juke joint johnny · 11-10-2013, 12:19 PM

That Vicky still has the early cast iron fuel filter as well on the firewall!!

Proof that they were still fitting them in 31

John Cochran

BlueSunoco · 11-10-2013, 04:50 PM

Neat, as usual!! Thanks for posting!

I'd hate to have to stand on that hard brick floor all day or do a lot of the jobs those guys had to do on an assembly line back then. As far as I'm concerened, big thanks for the robots that do the back breaking work today! Twisting- turning- lifting- welding- foundry work- heavy component assembly the whole bit.

dean from bozeman · 11-10-2013, 09:14 PM

jhowes,

From the Model A Ford Paint & Finish Guide, 'All wheels were black until the introduction of the Deluxe Phaeton in June, 1930. Five body styles were equipped with colored wheels as standard equipment. These included the Deluxe Roadster, Deluxe Phaeton, Convertible Sedan, 1931 Deluxe Fordor (160-C) and Deluxe Tudor. Black wheels were available on these vehicles when special ordered which was not a common occurrence. All other body styles came standard with black enameled wheels. In July 1930, Ford made colored wheels available as an accessory on all passenger vehicles.'

This photo, as stated, was from 1931.

Dean

Bick in New Zealand · 11-11-2013, 02:07 AM

"Two data plates, but my 31 S/W T/S had only one.
I'm surprised at how bright the backside of the mirror is. I thought they had a dark color."

One was the Ford patent plate, the other was the Murray body number plate.
The original mirrors were grey on the back.

11-10-2013, 10:01 AM	#1
t-head Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: In my machine shop. Posts: 1,047	Rare Photos from The Henry Ford Museum We work with The Henry Ford Museum and in going through our photo archives this weekend we thought some of the newer members here on The Ford Barn might enjoy seeing the photos all in on place. This pair of photos are just two of 100's of photos that you can see in The Henry Ford photos on our site.

11-10-2013, 10:30 AM	#2
Skrain Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Monticello, Kentucky Posts: 284	Re: Rare Photos from The Henry Ford Museum I wonder what are the odds that one of the three cars in the first picture are still running around today? Is the first car a Victoria? __________________ "They can make me grow older, but they CAN'T make me grow up!"

11-10-2013, 10:50 AM	#3
jhowes Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: upstate NY near Mass border Posts: 789	Re: Rare Photos from The Henry Ford Museum In the second picture, second chassis the wheel are painted I thought that all color on wheels were done at the dealer. Any comment

11-10-2013, 12:04 PM	#6
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Rare Photos from The Henry Ford Museum Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Two data plates, but my 31 S/W T/S had only one. I'm surprised at how bright the backside of the mirror is. I thought they had a dark color.

11-10-2013, 12:19 PM	#7
juke joint johnny Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: London England Posts: 908	Re: Rare Photos from The Henry Ford Museum That Vicky still has the early cast iron fuel filter as well on the firewall!! Proof that they were still fitting them in 31 John Cochran

11-10-2013, 04:50 PM	#8
BlueSunoco Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Windy City Posts: 937	Re: Rare Photos from The Henry Ford Museum Neat, as usual!! Thanks for posting! I'd hate to have to stand on that hard brick floor all day or do a lot of the jobs those guys had to do on an assembly line back then. As far as I'm concerened, big thanks for the robots that do the back breaking work today! Twisting- turning- lifting- welding- foundry work- heavy component assembly the whole bit.

11-10-2013, 09:14 PM	#9
dean from bozeman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bozeman, Montana Posts: 997	Re: Rare Photos from The Henry Ford Museum jhowes, From the Model A Ford Paint & Finish Guide, 'All wheels were black until the introduction of the Deluxe Phaeton in June, 1930. Five body styles were equipped with colored wheels as standard equipment. These included the Deluxe Roadster, Deluxe Phaeton, Convertible Sedan, 1931 Deluxe Fordor (160-C) and Deluxe Tudor. Black wheels were available on these vehicles when special ordered which was not a common occurrence. All other body styles came standard with black enameled wheels. In July 1930, Ford made colored wheels available as an accessory on all passenger vehicles.' This photo, as stated, was from 1931. Dean

11-11-2013, 02:07 AM	#10
Bick in New Zealand Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napier New Zealand Posts: 931	Re: Rare Photos from The Henry Ford Museum "Two data plates, but my 31 S/W T/S had only one. I'm surprised at how bright the backside of the mirror is. I thought they had a dark color." One was the Ford patent plate, the other was the Murray body number plate. The original mirrors were grey on the back. __________________ 1928 Roadster (CA67) 1931 Deluxe Coupe RHD 1931 Victoria RHD Model A's don't leak oil they just mark their territory.