The Ford Barn

51504bat · 09-20-2018, 11:13 AM

This just showed up on the local C/L. I have no interest in it or knowledge about it other than its way cool but well beyond my ability to restore.
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/...702794084.html
1941 Ford Bus, Marmon Herrington front wheel drive, 18inch tires, flathead engine, areo dynamic body, the grill is in the shape of a Bell, There were supposed to two of these made for the Maw Bell telephone co. we have heard this is the only one left. It was used for field work, Ran when parked over 25 years ago, It has lots of rust, but would be very cool restored. approx 25 ft. long and 6ft 8in wide, 8 ft high.

GB SISSON · 09-20-2018, 11:41 AM

That thing is awesome. I don't see rust in the hard to fix front areas. The link came up 'no page found'....

5851a · 09-20-2018, 11:45 AM

Cool. I almost never park anything if it's still running, drive em till one of us drops!

Bob C · 09-20-2018, 12:09 PM

I couldn't get the link to work, try this. https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/...702794084.html

blucar · 09-20-2018, 12:27 PM

Judging from the interior pix I would say that the bus was converted to a living unit, bulkhead separating the rear compartment. Only Ma Bell had the money to afford a custom bus like this unit.

ford38v8 · 09-20-2018, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by blucar

Judging from the interior pix I would say that the bus was converted to a living unit, bulkhead separating the rear compartment. Only Ma Bell had the money to afford a custom bus like this unit.

Maybe that's where "Mr" Ma Bell conducted his Annual Employee Evaluations!

Lawrie · 09-20-2018, 04:35 PM

That would make a great motor home
Lawrie

Zeke3 · 09-21-2018, 08:33 AM

That is a great looking Greenbrier sitting next to the subject bus.

corvette8n · 09-21-2018, 09:10 AM

That would certainly be a novel project, hope somebody takes it on.

flatford8 · 09-21-2018, 07:18 PM

It says it’s front wheel drive.....I’d like to see the trans-drive axle.....Mark

Newc · 09-21-2018, 08:36 PM

Where is our Ma-Bell expert? The restored '36 in MA? newc

Dave Castle · 09-21-2018, 08:51 PM

Ya, like any of our wife's are going to let us drag that home !!!!

51504bat · 09-22-2018, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by corvette8n

That would certainly be a novel project, hope somebody takes it on.

Maybe Chuck from Chuck's Trucks will buy it and use it as rolling advertising and swap meet hauler? After all isn't he the go to guy for MH's?

ford38v8 · 09-22-2018, 04:57 PM

If it's indeed a MH, where are the dash and hood sides plaques? And, just front wheel drive?

mercman from oz · 09-22-2018, 10:25 PM

Lots of work and expense to fix this one up.

truckdog62563 · 09-23-2018, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 51504bat

Maybe Chuck from Chuck's Trucks will buy it and use it as rolling advertising and swap meet hauler? After all isn't he the go to guy for MH's?

Doubt Chuck has interest in it, unless it would be to help a customer source repair parts. M-H build their own vehicles in addition to their conversion of Fords. I once asked Chuck if he had interest in the M-H Delivr-Alls which were also front wheel drive. He didn’t seem too interested in them.

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Originally Posted by ford38v8

If it's indeed a MH, where are the dash and hood sides plaques? And, just front wheel drive?

Only the Ford conversions have these badges. Stu

09-20-2018, 11:41 AM	#2
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,942	Re: 1941 Ford Bus Marmon Herrington That thing is awesome. I don't see rust in the hard to fix front areas. The link came up 'no page found'.... __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

09-20-2018, 11:45 AM	#3
5851a Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: NE Iowa Posts: 1,665	Re: 1941 Ford Bus Marmon Herrington Cool. I almost never park anything if it's still running, drive em till one of us drops!

09-20-2018, 12:09 PM	#4
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,755	Re: 1941 Ford Bus Marmon Herrington I couldn't get the link to work, try this. https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/...702794084.html

09-20-2018, 12:27 PM	#5
blucar Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 2,464	Re: 1941 Ford Bus Marmon Herrington Judging from the interior pix I would say that the bus was converted to a living unit, bulkhead separating the rear compartment. Only Ma Bell had the money to afford a custom bus like this unit. __________________ Bill.... 36 5 win cpe

09-20-2018, 04:35 PM	#7
Lawrie Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Qld, Australia Posts: 4,218	Re: 1941 Ford Bus Marmon Herrington That would make a great motor home Lawrie

09-21-2018, 08:33 AM	#8
Zeke3 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 1,407	Re: 1941 Ford Bus Marmon Herrington That is a great looking Greenbrier sitting next to the subject bus.

09-21-2018, 09:10 AM	#9
corvette8n Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 36 miles north of Albany NY Posts: 2,954	Re: 1941 Ford Bus Marmon Herrington That would certainly be a novel project, hope somebody takes it on.

09-21-2018, 07:18 PM	#10
flatford8 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lyman,ME. Posts: 2,630	Re: 1941 Ford Bus Marmon Herrington It says it’s front wheel drive.....I’d like to see the trans-drive axle.....Mark __________________ I'm thinkin' about crankin' My ragged ol' truck up and haulin' myself into town. Billy Joe Shaver

09-21-2018, 08:36 PM	#11
Newc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,488	Re: 1941 Ford Bus Marmon Herrington Where is our Ma-Bell expert? The restored '36 in MA? newc

09-21-2018, 08:51 PM	#12
Dave Castle Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Carmel, Ca Posts: 269	Re: 1941 Ford Bus Marmon Herrington Ya, like any of our wife's are going to let us drag that home !!!!

09-22-2018, 04:57 PM	#14
ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 6,646	Re: 1941 Ford Bus Marmon Herrington If it's indeed a MH, where are the dash and hood sides plaques? And, just front wheel drive? __________________ Alan

09-22-2018, 10:25 PM	#15
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,376	Re: 1941 Ford Bus Marmon Herrington Lots of work and expense to fix this one up.