The Ford Barn

Jw · 01-02-2018, 11:43 AM

Drove down to OKC over Christmas, made it to the Ford Plant, took some pictures of the interior, will post them as soon as I figure out how to do it.

TinCup · 01-02-2018, 12:16 PM

It is a shame that more homage wasn't paid to the past history of the building. There is not even a plaque on the wall to tell you the story of Fred Jones.

Jeff/Illinois · 01-02-2018, 12:35 PM

What is the story of Fred Jones? I'd like to hear it. Thanks!

TinCup · 01-02-2018, 01:30 PM

Fred Jones

1930 coupe · 01-02-2018, 01:31 PM

Back in the 20's and 30's some of the Oklahoma small town Ford dealers would take orders for new cars, and when the cars were ready the salesmen would take two or three customers at a time to Oklahoma City to pick up there new cars and drive them home.

Jw · 01-02-2018, 01:49 PM

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I remember driving up Classen and looking into the windows and seeing the V8 engines running down the line. I used to be a member of the Sooner Model A club, and Joe Brooks helped me with my first car, 28 Tudor, that was way back in the day.

TinCup · 01-02-2018, 02:08 PM

We would love to have you back! Don't even have to have a car.

burner31 · 01-02-2018, 05:47 PM

I live in Shawnee OK, but work down in the city, Tinker AFB.
My Son works in the old Fold plant, Bldg. 9001, as it's known now.
OKC got the building from Ford, and then turned around and leased it to the Air Force for $1 per year.

Jw · 01-03-2018, 02:46 PM

hi Keith, went to Ada again over Christmas, did not have your phone number, the plant south of Tinker was the GM Plant, the Ford plant was/is on Classen and 1st street, my dad said that a company out of Memphis is buying up the Ford plants and converting them into condos/hotels., my dad owns a bunch of buildings in downtown OKC. Sorry I missed you on my trip to Ada. Left OKC Saturday morning and it was very icy in OKC on I35 from OKC to Stillwater, many wrecks, but made it back to Denver with not issues!

burner31 · 01-03-2018, 04:50 PM

Damn, you're right, ford or gm, I knew it was an auto plsnt at one time just did not make the connection between the two.
Getting old is fun, and did I mention that getting old is fun?

Gary in MN · 01-04-2018, 01:25 PM

OKC tool check Model T era. Gary in MNOKC tool check.jpg

Jw · 01-05-2018, 02:47 PM

still trying to load up the pictures of the OKC Plant, will try harder

jimalabam · 01-05-2018, 10:32 PM

Jeff/Illnois: send me you snail mail address, and I will send you info and photos of OKC plant and Fred Jones Interprizes. [email protected]

01-02-2018, 11:43 AM	#1
Jw Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 110	Oklahoma City Factory Drove down to OKC over Christmas, made it to the Ford Plant, took some pictures of the interior, will post them as soon as I figure out how to do it.

01-02-2018, 12:16 PM	#2
TinCup Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: OKC / Tonkawa, Ok. Posts: 1,977	Re: Oklahoma City Factory It is a shame that more homage wasn't paid to the past history of the building. There is not even a plaque on the wall to tell you the story of Fred Jones. __________________ Oklahoma City Model A Restorers Group.

01-02-2018, 12:35 PM	#3
Jeff/Illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,789	Re: Oklahoma City Factory What is the story of Fred Jones? I'd like to hear it. Thanks!

01-02-2018, 01:30 PM	#4
TinCup Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: OKC / Tonkawa, Ok. Posts: 1,977	Re: Oklahoma City Factory Fred Jones __________________ Oklahoma City Model A Restorers Group.

01-02-2018, 01:31 PM	#5
1930 coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 226	Re: Oklahoma City Factory Back in the 20's and 30's some of the Oklahoma small town Ford dealers would take orders for new cars, and when the cars were ready the salesmen would take two or three customers at a time to Oklahoma City to pick up there new cars and drive them home.

01-02-2018, 01:49 PM	#6
Jw Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 110	Re: Oklahoma City Factory Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I remember driving up Classen and looking into the windows and seeing the V8 engines running down the line. I used to be a member of the Sooner Model A club, and Joe Brooks helped me with my first car, 28 Tudor, that was way back in the day.

01-02-2018, 02:08 PM	#7
TinCup Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: OKC / Tonkawa, Ok. Posts: 1,977	Re: Oklahoma City Factory We would love to have you back! Don't even have to have a car. __________________ Oklahoma City Model A Restorers Group.

01-02-2018, 05:47 PM	#8
burner31 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Shawnee, Ok Posts: 3,471	Re: Oklahoma City Factory I live in Shawnee OK, but work down in the city, Tinker AFB. My Son works in the old Fold plant, Bldg. 9001, as it's known now. OKC got the building from Ford, and then turned around and leased it to the Air Force for $1 per year. __________________ Keith Shawnee OK '31 SW 160-B

01-03-2018, 02:46 PM	#9
Jw Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 110	Re: Oklahoma City Factory hi Keith, went to Ada again over Christmas, did not have your phone number, the plant south of Tinker was the GM Plant, the Ford plant was/is on Classen and 1st street, my dad said that a company out of Memphis is buying up the Ford plants and converting them into condos/hotels., my dad owns a bunch of buildings in downtown OKC. Sorry I missed you on my trip to Ada. Left OKC Saturday morning and it was very icy in OKC on I35 from OKC to Stillwater, many wrecks, but made it back to Denver with not issues!

01-03-2018, 04:50 PM	#10
burner31 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Shawnee, Ok Posts: 3,471	Re: Oklahoma City Factory Damn, you're right, ford or gm, I knew it was an auto plsnt at one time just did not make the connection between the two. Getting old is fun, and did I mention that getting old is fun? __________________ Keith Shawnee OK '31 SW 160-B

01-04-2018, 01:25 PM	#11
Gary in MN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 192	Re: Oklahoma City Factory OKC tool check Model T era. Gary in MNOKC tool check.jpg

01-05-2018, 02:47 PM	#12
Jw Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 110	Re: Oklahoma City Factory still trying to load up the pictures of the OKC Plant, will try harder

01-05-2018, 10:32 PM	#13
jimalabam Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lee County Alabama Posts: 828	Re: Oklahoma City Factory Jeff/Illnois: send me you snail mail address, and I will send you info and photos of OKC plant and Fred Jones Interprizes. [email protected]