The Ford Barn

Old Redneck · 11-13-2017, 03:09 PM

After High School went in the Army 1959 and got out in 62. Was about broke so went to work for Ford. Money was a lot better there. They wanted us to drive a Ford. So I bought a Model A Ford and they left me alone after that. $1200 I paid for the Ford and a good car. Did not miss the Army much.

Lawrie · 11-13-2017, 03:34 PM

I was an apprentice toolmaker at GM,at 16 I bought a 28 model A to go to and from work in,
I got told, that does,t look good for me to bring a ford into our car park.
Lawrie

koates · 11-13-2017, 04:51 PM

[QUOTE=leon bee;1550975]I guess it was something like 48 years ago for me...........my ears are still ringing.

I was called up into the Australian army 50 years ago in Oct 1967 to do my 2 years National service. My ears are still ringing as well. My grandfather served 4 years in France in WW1 and came home in 1919 with damaged lungs from the gas. We will always remember these remarkably brave men. Lest we forget. Regards, Kevin.

Vintage Copper 47 · 11-29-2017, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 50fordcoupeman

A big thank you to all the veterans out there. They do not receive enough recognition. 50 years ago yesterday I left for Vietnam..............

Thank you for your service... I left for the Air Force nearly 38 years ago!

melisahe · 11-29-2017, 10:24 AM

Joined in 62, out in 83. Navy. What a ride. Not one day aboard ship in 21 years! Thank You God.

50fordcoupeman · 11-30-2017, 03:59 PM

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M.............wow you lucked out!! Where were you stationed?

11-13-2017, 03:09 PM	#21
Old Redneck Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waynesburg,Pa. Posts: 1,909	Re: Veterans Day After High School went in the Army 1959 and got out in 62. Was about broke so went to work for Ford. Money was a lot better there. They wanted us to drive a Ford. So I bought a Model A Ford and they left me alone after that. $1200 I paid for the Ford and a good car. Did not miss the Army much.

11-13-2017, 03:34 PM	#22
Lawrie Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Qld, Australia Posts: 4,210	Re: Veterans Day I was an apprentice toolmaker at GM,at 16 I bought a 28 model A to go to and from work in, I got told, that does,t look good for me to bring a ford into our car park. Lawrie

11-13-2017, 04:51 PM	#23
koates Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Melbourne Australia. Posts: 2,077	Re: Veterans Day [QUOTE=leon bee;1550975]I guess it was something like 48 years ago for me...........my ears are still ringing. I was called up into the Australian army 50 years ago in Oct 1967 to do my 2 years National service. My ears are still ringing as well. My grandfather served 4 years in France in WW1 and came home in 1919 with damaged lungs from the gas. We will always remember these remarkably brave men. Lest we forget. Regards, Kevin.

11-29-2017, 10:24 AM	#25
melisahe Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: new orleans Posts: 251	Re: Veterans Day Joined in 62, out in 83. Navy. What a ride. Not one day aboard ship in 21 years! Thank You God.

11-30-2017, 03:59 PM	#26
50fordcoupeman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: LaGrande Oregon Posts: 865	Re: Veterans Day Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) M.............wow you lucked out!! Where were you stationed?

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