BIG SHOCK on display engine

19Fordy said:
Lawson, after all the work and frustration you have endured to build your display engine, spend the extra dough to get whatever plaque you desire as a tribute. The cost will soon be forgotten the very first time you see the entire display - just the way you planned - and it will endure for many, many years giving enjoyment to others. After our dad died my brother and I paid about $1000 to have a bronze plaque cast as part of a memorial to remember our dad. It was worth it. No regrets. Do what you feel is right. It's part of your contribution to your flathead legacy and footprint.
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The 3rd Armored Division was a busy bunch in France and Belgium during WWII. Busting out of the hedge grows in Normandy was a big accomplishment where they welded cutters on the front of the tanks. They were then moving on through France where they moved to contain the Argentan-Falaise pocket of the German 7th Army. From there they went on to cross the Seine river and then on up into Belgium where they were involved into the capture of near 8000 German troops at Mons. They pushed to the Seigfried Line and lobbed the first artillery shells onto German soil. The battle of the Hurtgen Forest was next.

Most know of Pattons 3rd Army pushing up into the Battle of the Bulge but the 3rd Armored was pushing down that way just as hard. After the Bulge push and relief it was on to the Reine after crossing the Roer and the Erft rivers. The capture of Cologne saw the first use of the M26 Pershing heavy tanks. They then moved up to Paderborn to shut the door on the Ruhr Pocket. Moving across the Saale river near Halle and pushing on up to the Elbe they found the Dora-Mittlebau concentration camp near Nordhausen. Their last major fighting was at the battle of Dessau in late April 1945.

Being a tanker was one of the most dangerous jobs in the US Army during the war. The broken tanks could be fixed but a lot of lives were lost and there was no fixing that. I have had the privilege of knowing several tankers from WWII and I had a hard time getting them to talk about it. The job wasn't for the faint of heart. Their favorite Tanks were the M4A3E8 Sherman with the 76MM high velocity gun and the M26E Pershing with the 90MM gun. Both were powered by the big Ford GAA DOHC V8s.
 
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Lawson - Yes, we traded messages when you were collecting information for writing a 1935-1936 pickup book. The two cab corner trim pieces I got from you when I visited your garage about 18 months ago are photographed are included in my soon (next Spring) to be released book. I've attempted to illustrate or photograph most of the parts of the cab, doors, etc. While the focus, and most of the content, is on big trucks, there will be a fair amount of overlap with the truck and pickup cabs so it should provide useful information for those restoring a pickup.
Hope to see your engine and stand in June. I'll be at the ENM and plan a trip to Auburn. Plus, my book should be there for sale too by the EFV8 Club. I'll be happy to sign a personal copy for you.
 
Mart, I think the relevance is that the Greatest Generation made what we are today possible, including Fordbarn. Let's not forget.
 
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Mart said:
^^ Not sure of the relevance of that to this thread but it was an interesting read.
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Mart said:
^^ Not sure of the relevance of that to this thread but it was an interesting read.
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Mart, this thread had degenerated like most of them do. Started out about costs of what should be inexpensive plaques for an engine display stand then on to attorney's hourly rates, to personal attacks to sleep and conscience then donations and dead horses. Gimme a break.
 
Lawson Cox said:
Gimme a break.
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The Foundation may have a certain type or style of signage to coordinate with the total display format of the museum!
 
Cecil/WV said:
The Foundation may have a certain type or style of signage to coordinate with the total display format of the museum!
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I spoke with Kendall at the museum earlier this morning about this very thing. It seems that there are no hard and fast rules about signage or plaques relating to display items, as long they are tastefully done. Those were basically her words, or words that she was in agreement with. If this is in any way incorrect or contrary to your understanding Cecil, please let me know. You are or should be "In the know" about these things considering your position.
 
Rotowrench's post seemed also to be connected to "The V8 Card From France" .... in any event, we should be VERY THANKFUL because we are here & able to celebrate Christmas & our "Barn Fords"........
 
Cecil/WV said:
Lawson, If you are good with Kendall, that should be fine!
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Cecil, I have no experience with Kindall other than speaking with her a few timed on the phone. She seems to be very familiar with what is required or acceptable as far as plaques or signage on display items at the museum are concerned, and is very pleasant to deal with.

You seem to cast a little doubt on her authority to bind the museum on anything. I'm not going down that garden path again. Inasmuch as you are somewhat numbered among "Those in charge" at the museum, give me some guidance here, or put me in touch with someone who is in charge of such things before I put any more time or money into this thing. I will only work with those I can be comfortable with and rely on to have the power to bind the museum with their decisions.

Lawson
 
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