The Ford Barn

Wick · 07-18-2022, 05:48 AM

About a month ago I picked up a converted coupe into a truck. The owner remembered Riding in the bed as a kid in the 60s. Truck was in Arizona/California all it's live from what I'm told. The wood bed is 4' long,appears to be a well made kit,the fasteners were upgraded when
Restored. Roof has been filled at some point.
Any pictures of other Ration truck around?

Fhane · 07-18-2022, 06:08 AM

I have a 1929 Briggs Fodor converted into a CC PU that I am restoring. It was close to A Frankinstien car when I received it. I had never seen anything like it. The car was about 80% complete, but not much assembled near correct, but a beautifull new paint job. My shop is the third and last shop, I hope, to receive it. It has been a nightmare. I did some research, converted cars like this were also called called warbabys. Converted during WWII to get more fuel stamps. I dig up a picture in a couple of days.

Wick · 07-18-2022, 06:27 AM

I never heard the name warbaby,that's cool. I've installed a borg warner overdrive unit in it also.

Eccentric Old Guy · 07-18-2022, 10:25 AM

Very cool!

The WW2 GI's also called the M1 carbine "warbaby".

eog

Brentwood Bob · 07-18-2022, 11:18 AM

My first model a was a early 28 sport coupe with a model t era bed and a gas ration sticker out of a Redlands, California orange grove.
I don't remember it having all the extra metal supports Wick's coupe has.
Mine just carried some of my brothers and the occasional dog.
Never dropped the tailgate. It went on to haul trash at a Mentone, California fishing place.

Chuck Dempsey · 07-18-2022, 12:13 PM

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Some historical pics you might have seen ....

Chuck Dempsey · 07-18-2022, 03:21 PM

One more, under construction. I think it's a 'A', but not sure....

07-18-2022, 06:08 AM	#2
Fhane Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stuart Florida Posts: 149	Re: WWII Ration truck I have a 1929 Briggs Fodor converted into a CC PU that I am restoring. It was close to A Frankinstien car when I received it. I had never seen anything like it. The car was about 80% complete, but not much assembled near correct, but a beautifull new paint job. My shop is the third and last shop, I hope, to receive it. It has been a nightmare. I did some research, converted cars like this were also called called warbabys. Converted during WWII to get more fuel stamps. I dig up a picture in a couple of days.

07-18-2022, 06:27 AM	#3
Wick Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gwynn's Island Va Posts: 1,393	Re: WWII Ration truck I never heard the name warbaby,that's cool. I've installed a borg warner overdrive unit in it also.

07-18-2022, 10:25 AM	#4
Eccentric Old Guy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Montana Posts: 186	Re: WWII Ration truck Very cool! The WW2 GI's also called the M1 carbine "warbaby". eog __________________ 1928 closed cab pickup. All black, no bling or add-on shiny stuff. Just a simple working man's truck.

07-18-2022, 11:18 AM	#5
Brentwood Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: brentwood, ca Posts: 4,258	Re: WWII Ration truck My first model a was a early 28 sport coupe with a model t era bed and a gas ration sticker out of a Redlands, California orange grove. I don't remember it having all the extra metal supports Wick's coupe has. Mine just carried some of my brothers and the occasional dog. Never dropped the tailgate. It went on to haul trash at a Mentone, California fishing place.