The Ford Barn

A Model A · 10-21-2022, 03:10 PM

The first production Model A, a Tudor, drove off the Rouge Plant's assembly line.
https://youtu.be/c_3u7QxXDSs

Dale G. · 10-21-2022, 06:25 PM

For whatever it is worth, the current owners of our old Ford Assembly Plant are going to tear it down even though it has landmark status. They contend it is too far gone to restore. How do you determine how far gone is brick,steel,and concrete? Dale Gosa.

nkaminar · 10-21-2022, 10:15 PM

There may be a financial motive.

Brian SATX · 10-22-2022, 06:36 AM

Notice that at 4:15 the hub cap is not in line with the Valve stem.

jayvee34 · 10-22-2022, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dale G.

For whatever it is worth, the current owners of our old Ford Assembly Plant are going to tear it down even though it has landmark status. They contend it is too far gone to restore. How do you determine how far gone is brick,steel,and concrete? Dale Gosa.

As stated before in the early v8 thread there are piling's supporting the foundation that are rotted and some completely gone.

Jim M · 10-22-2022, 11:09 AM

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Just an excuse. If we can spend BILLIONS on wars in foreign lands that will NEVER be at rest we should be able to spend some money to save this shrine!!! It changed the world for the better without ONE shot being fired. Guess I'm old fashioned but Henry Ford was a genius.

BillCNC · 10-22-2022, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dale G.

For whatever it is worth, the current owners of our old Ford Assembly Plant are going to tear it down even though it has landmark status. They contend it is too far gone to restore. How do you determine how far gone is brick,steel,and concrete? Dale Gosa.

If the Roman Colosseum didn't get torn down, then why not fix it the assembly plant.

Oh yeah, silly me, ... It's Greed $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

Regards
Bill

Dale G. · 10-22-2022, 06:56 PM

When I was in Venice, Italy years ago they said it was sinking. Now they found a way to raise it back up. The bulkhead is 85 feet into the river. The only pilings are under the dock that surrounds two sides of the building. The building is ground level for the train cars to enter the length of the building on concrete. The main floor the length of the building has to be at least 18ft thick. Steel gerders run up to hold up the roof which is all glass. A marvel as the roof windows and side windows are all moveable by motors that allow air to flow through the building back in days of no air conditioning. It was quite comfortable in the summers. I have been in this building many times.

katy · 10-23-2022, 10:07 AM

Any pictures to share?

Dale G. · 10-23-2022, 06:03 PM

Yes I have pictures but have tried numerous times to get pictures on here to no avail. It just doesn't let me do it. Something on here always stops me. I thought I follow all the directions but no go. I gave up.

ronn · 10-25-2022, 01:32 PM

How do you determine how far gone is brick,steel,and concrete? Dale Gosa.

cost........

so whos in on a go fund me page?

silence.......

10-21-2022, 03:10 PM	#1
A Model A Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Posts: 25	95 Years Ago Today The first production Model A, a Tudor, drove off the Rouge Plant's assembly line. https://youtu.be/c_3u7QxXDSs __________________ Visit our Youtube Channel Dedicated to the Model A Ford! https://www.youtube.com/c/AModelA/featured

10-21-2022, 06:25 PM	#2
Dale G. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 292	Re: 95 Years Ago Today For whatever it is worth, the current owners of our old Ford Assembly Plant are going to tear it down even though it has landmark status. They contend it is too far gone to restore. How do you determine how far gone is brick,steel,and concrete? Dale Gosa.

10-21-2022, 10:15 PM	#3
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,923	Re: 95 Years Ago Today There may be a financial motive. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

10-22-2022, 06:36 AM	#4
Brian SATX Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 821	Re: 95 Years Ago Today Notice that at 4:15 the hub cap is not in line with the Valve stem. __________________ Brian SATX

10-22-2022, 11:09 AM	#6
Jim M Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sebastian, FL Posts: 479	Re: 95 Years Ago Today Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Just an excuse. If we can spend BILLIONS on wars in foreign lands that will NEVER be at rest we should be able to spend some money to save this shrine!!! It changed the world for the better without ONE shot being fired. Guess I'm old fashioned but Henry Ford was a genius.

10-22-2022, 06:56 PM	#8
Dale G. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 292	Re: 95 Years Ago Today When I was in Venice, Italy years ago they said it was sinking. Now they found a way to raise it back up. The bulkhead is 85 feet into the river. The only pilings are under the dock that surrounds two sides of the building. The building is ground level for the train cars to enter the length of the building on concrete. The main floor the length of the building has to be at least 18ft thick. Steel gerders run up to hold up the roof which is all glass. A marvel as the roof windows and side windows are all moveable by motors that allow air to flow through the building back in days of no air conditioning. It was quite comfortable in the summers. I have been in this building many times.

10-23-2022, 10:07 AM	#9
katy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 5,048	Re: 95 Years Ago Today Any pictures to share? __________________ If you don't hear a rumor by 10 AM, start one!. Got my education out behind the barn!

10-23-2022, 06:03 PM	#10
Dale G. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 292	Re: 95 Years Ago Today Yes I have pictures but have tried numerous times to get pictures on here to no avail. It just doesn't let me do it. Something on here always stops me. I thought I follow all the directions but no go. I gave up.

10-25-2022, 01:32 PM	#11
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,807	Re: 95 Years Ago Today How do you determine how far gone is brick,steel,and concrete? Dale Gosa. cost........ so whos in on a go fund me page? silence.......