Proposed New Fordbarn Forum: Non US Ford Based Flathead Era

[Vintage Car Hoarder]

Fordbarn is great, but there is a gap in its coverage. The small European Fords which had small scale 4 bangers made from 1932 and on thru the Flathead era do not fit into any Fordbarn category. They are not Model Ts, Model As or V8s, but are Early Fords, so there is a need for another forum. I have mentioned this to Ryan and he seemed to like the idea, but I put the post here to gather support and think of the rules for the forum. I propose the title to be Non US Ford Based Flathead era. Fordbarn now is naturally and rightly so American based, but there are many global variations of Fords which don't fit well into existing Fordbarn Forums, so this would be the one place to catch all of them. Ford France was sold to Simca in 1954, who kept making Ford based Flathead engines, including what are now commonly called French Flatheads until about 1990, so all the engines they made from 1954 to 1990 are technically not Fords, and the Flathead era went on to 1990. So that is why I choose the title Non US Ford Based Flathead Era. The rules are you can discuss any Ford based Flathead engine, and any vehicle originally fitted with a Ford based Flathead engine. Ford of England, France and Germany made their own vehicles with similarities and differences. GAZ in Russia made versions of Fords for long times. Australia had Utes and other bodies of their own. I think Non US Ford Based Flathead Era would fill the gap and cover all aspects.
What do you think?

 

[21stud]

Very good, I agree!

 

[V8COOPMAN]

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Why the heck NOT? And, we damned sure can't forget the ANGLIAS & PREFECTS that were instrumental in helping to firmly establish the early A/Gas class wars of yesteryear.

Coop

 

[Chuck41]

I've never seen a non-US Ford in person. Before rendering an opinion I will need to have a specimen donated to me for proper inspection

Seriously, I like the idea.

 

[DavidG]

No mention of Canada? Ask any Canadian, their Fords were non U.S. too! And then there are the unique-to-Australia Fords.

 

[nickthebandit]

Your idea sounds good to me.

 

[johndee138]

Having owned a 1937 Ford 8 "model 7Y" some years ago, and currently actively seeking a Model Y or C/CX, I wholeheartedly support this addition. The website below gives some additional info on these little beauties. They will be familiar to EV8 fellas, The cars are like junior versions of our "big" American Fords.

www.fordyandcmodelregister.co.uk/

another source is: www.smallfordspares.co.uk

Also a Facebook page: " Ford Y & C Public Page"

If anyone has one here stateside they're interested in selling, shoot me a PM

 

[Vintage Car Hoarder]

Thank you for your support. We are talking about the kind of cars that V8Coopman has pictured. For those who don't know, this is a 1953-59 Ford Popular. It has an engine which is like a scaled down 4 banger and mechanicals like a scaled down American early Ford. The same basic design came out in 1937 and they kept making it until 1959. It does not fit into any of the Fordbarn categories and nobody talks about them on Fordbarn. There are many others including the 7Y which Johndee138 refers to. I will run thru them gradually.
DavidG-we love Canada and the Canadian Ford plant was the first foreign Ford plant and opened the door to all the other Ford plants, but I think that all the cars they made in our era were the same as US Fords so no special mention for Canada here. Sorry!

 

[rockfla]

VintageHoarder


As and American V8 Ford era enthusiast, with Bratwurst & Stein of Warsteiner slant of course, I will be in favor of such page and will contribute as well!!!

 

[Ford Freak]

I see no reason not to. Sounds good to me! - F F

 

[miwi]

That sound great. I'm owing a 1933 Ford Model Y Cairn Drophead Coupe by Salmson & Sons(Tickford). johndee138 posted some useful links for Model Y and Model C. I'm the webmaster of https://www.fordyandcmodelregister.co.uk/index.html. I also can provide information about the German cousins of the Y and C, the Köln and Eifel.

 

[petehoovie]

That sound great. I'm owing a 1933 Ford Model Y Cairn Drophead Coupe by Salmson & Sons(Tickford). johndee138 posted some useful links for Model Y and Model C. I'm the webmaster of https://www.fordyandcmodelregister.co.uk/index.html. I also can provide information about the German cousins of the Y and C, the Köln and Eifel.

 

[John Gibson]

Hello All,
I kind of like my 1933 Canadian built cabriolet. Canadian built Fords are fairly scarce these days. I’m still looking for a set of “Made in Canada” cylinder heads for it.

 

[petehoovie]

Hello All,
I kind of like my 1933 Canadian built cabriolet. Canadian built Fords are fairly scarce these days. I’m still looking for a set of “Made in Canada” cylinder heads for it.

 

[torpedo]

Hi. Agree with DavidG. Canadian Fords had specific characteristics that made them particular. There's a whole section about them in the restoration book.

 

[Model51]

Has anyone found any websites or information resources for Non-USA Ford trucks?

 

[Charlie Stephens]

I hate to see another bucket added that I will need to check.

Charelie Stephens

 

[tubman]

It's easy. Just don't check anything that doesn't interest you.

 

[Ian NZ]

I think it would be a good idea because they are flatheads too. I used to own a souped up i954 Ford Anglia in my early in married life until it got to small, You do not have to go in to the site regarding this model.

 

[petehoovie]

I think it would be a good idea because they are flatheads too. I used to own a souped up i954 Ford Anglia in my early in married life until it got to small, You do not have to go in to the site regarding this model.