Really useful Ford Flathead V8 specification reference page from VanPelt Sales
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Tag Archives: Henry Ford
The Arsenal of Democracy: FDR, and an Epic Quest to arm an America at War – by A.J. Baime
“The Arsenal of Democracy” was a phrase coined by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1940 in reference to the collaborative efforts of American industry in supporting the allied war effort by mobilising the mass production efforts to change production from consumer and other products to plane, tanks, bombs and other item required to win the war
As with all of A J Baime’s books this one is well researched and shows a deep knowledge of Detroit industry and in particular Ford Motor Company in wartime. The intricacies of the complex Father & Son relationship between Henry I and Edsel and the rise of Henry II are well described, along with Edsel Ford’s largely unsung role. Having read extensively on the subject of the early Ford Motor Company this book is a great addition and provided many new angles and facts.
A great read!
As an interesting footnote to the story of Willow Run, there is a campaign to stop the demolition of the bomber plant.
The Art and Colour of GM from Hemmings Classic Car – Mark J McCourt
The Art and Colour of GM
I think that the future of General Motors will be measured by the attractiveness that we put in the bodies from the standpoint of luxury of appointment, the degree to which they please the eye, both in contour and in color scheme, also the degree to which we are able to make them different from competition.”
— Alfred P. Sloan Jr., in a letter to Fisher Body Corporation president William A. Fisher, September 1927
This article from Mark J McCourt at Hemmings Classic Cars tells the story of GM’s approach to the design and attractiveness of vehicles and was the complete antithesis of Henry Ford’s approach.
Happy Birthday Model A!
On this day in 1927 Henry signed off on Ford Model A number 1
Ford Flathead V8 History – Racing in Retrospect, Mid State Antique Stock Car Club
Really Good series of articles on the various aspects of Henry’s wonderful Flathead V8 on the Racing in Retrospect website from the Mid State Antique Stock Car Club.
Read on here
The History of Ford’s Iconic Flathead V8 – Ashley Webb – The Motorhood
Interesting Flathead V8 article from Ashley good historic content and a timeline of Henry’s icon!
The History of the Ford Flathead V8
As you know I try to gather as much Flattie stuff here as possible, read Ashley’s article here
Did Henry Design the Model T as a Multi Fuel Vehicle? – Hemming’s Daniel Strohl
Interesting article from Daniel Strohl at Hemming’s.
Fact Check: Henry Ford didn’t design the Model T as a multi-fuel vehicle
Was the Model T designed to run on Multi Fuels?
Read on here
Henry Ford Random Patents #8 – US 610040 Carburetor
Henry patented a carburetor way back in 1898 under US Patent 610040
Henry Ford Random Patents #8 US 610040 Carburetor 1898
Full patent detail here
Henry Ford Random Patents #7 US 769734 A Chain adjustment for motor-vehicles.
All the patent detail can be found here
Henry Ford Random Patents #7
The Ford Piquette Avenue Plant
The Ford Piquette Avenue Plant
If you are ever in Detroit you can now visit the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant the birthplace of the Model T.
The Ford Piquette Avenue Plant is recognized as one of the most significant automotive heritage sites in the world.
The building is undergoing a restoration and was saved by volunteers.
The website is here
A great historic place to visit!
The Ford Piquette Avenue Plant and Clara Ford
Today, you can vi
sit the birthplace of the Model T. Avenue Plant is again open and evolving into a symbol of Detroit’s ability to invent, innovate, and rebound. Walk the plank floors worn smooth by hundreds of workers and thousands of cars. See Henry Ford’s competition, his early successes and false starts. Learn how volunteers saved one of the world’s most significant industrial building
