The Ford Barn

Ray64 · 09-13-2015, 08:51 AM

An Auctioneer friend gave me a Model A blanket that came into his auction last week. The big box was full of Model A stuff. The blanket was tagged by the seller as Model A rumble Seat Blanket.. Need to know if someone has a PIC or the measurements. What does the HEM look like. It is 100% wool. This one is 54in.x70in. Brown in color.Hem is 1in. Very heavy. 5 to 6 lbs. Thank s RAY

Bob Bidonde · 09-13-2015, 09:47 AM

The Ford Motor Company mentions lap blankets in one or two of their letters to the Branches, but I have never seen a Ford drawing, specification or a proven original blanket. Some sedans have a blanket hanging rope across the back of the front seat.

Hopefully, someone with facts will educate us.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 09-13-2015, 12:07 PM

We kept from FREEZING in old cars by using War Surplus Wool Navy Blankets.
On Old Route 66, around Tucumcari, New Mexico, the COLD wind howls like a BANSHEE!!
Bill W.

Y-Blockhead · 09-13-2015, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Bidonde

Some sedans have a blanket hanging rope across the back of the front seat.

So that is what that rope is for!! I was wondering the purpose. Thanks Bob for "educating" me.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 09-13-2015, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Y-Blockhead

So that is what that rope is for!! I was wondering the purpose. Thanks Bob for "educating" me.

I have knotted ropes on both sides of Vermin, to assist me in getting IN/OUT.
Bill W.

C26Pinelake · 09-13-2015, 01:04 PM

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A couple of the clubs sell Model A robes as fund raisers and they are amazing at a very reasonable price! Wayne

Steve Plucker · 09-13-2015, 01:07 PM

Ray64 and others...Check this out...

http://www.plucks329s.org/pdf/studie...ordLapRobe.pdf

Pluck

jimalabam · 09-13-2015, 02:45 PM

Glad to see you post Pluck, I knew you had the answer, and if you were noozing, I would have referred him to you. Been awhile since we last corresponded. Regards, Jim Langley...

mshmodela · 09-13-2015, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BILL WILLIAMSON

We kept from FREEZING in old cars by using War Surplus Wool Navy Blankets.
On Old Route 66, around Tucumcari, New Mexico, the COLD wind howls like a BANSHEE!!
Bill W.

Bill I hear it's a pain to get off the train at Tucumcari

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1DcFhaCCwI

09-13-2015, 08:51 AM	#1
Ray64 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Grafton,OHIO Posts: 727	Lap blanket or lap robe An Auctioneer friend gave me a Model A blanket that came into his auction last week. The big box was full of Model A stuff. The blanket was tagged by the seller as Model A rumble Seat Blanket.. Need to know if someone has a PIC or the measurements. What does the HEM look like. It is 100% wool. This one is 54in.x70in. Brown in color.Hem is 1in. Very heavy. 5 to 6 lbs. Thank s RAY

09-13-2015, 09:47 AM	#2
Bob Bidonde Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,470	Re: Lap blanket or lap robe The Ford Motor Company mentions lap blankets in one or two of their letters to the Branches, but I have never seen a Ford drawing, specification or a proven original blanket. Some sedans have a blanket hanging rope across the back of the front seat. Hopefully, someone with facts will educate us. __________________ Bob Bidonde

09-13-2015, 12:07 PM	#3
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: Lap blanket or lap robe We kept from FREEZING in old cars by using War Surplus Wool Navy Blankets. On Old Route 66, around Tucumcari, New Mexico, the COLD wind howls like a BANSHEE!! Bill W. __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"

09-13-2015, 01:04 PM	#6
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: Lap blanket or lap robe Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) A couple of the clubs sell Model A robes as fund raisers and they are amazing at a very reasonable price! Wayne

09-13-2015, 01:07 PM	#7
Steve Plucker BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Walla Walla, Washington USA Posts: 6,066	Re: Lap blanket or lap robe Ray64 and others...Check this out... http://www.plucks329s.org/pdf/studie...ordLapRobe.pdf Pluck

09-13-2015, 02:45 PM	#8
jimalabam Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lee County Alabama Posts: 828	Re: Lap blanket or lap robe Glad to see you post Pluck, I knew you had the answer, and if you were noozing, I would have referred him to you. Been awhile since we last corresponded. Regards, Jim Langley...