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jtfarns · 01-31-2012, 07:22 PM

Thank you

Stroked68 · 02-01-2012, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by DaveBen

Actually they did. Everyone was making everything during WW II. You would be very surprised to find out who made what.

Dave

Well Ford made the trimotor plane, mainly used for air mail and stuff. I know all vehicle manufacturers made some kind of military stuff like tanks, airplanes and guns during the war. Im talkin about civilian stuff.

02SilverStroke · 02-18-2012, 10:45 PM

Couldn't get the video to open and/or play. But yes, many of the plants made items totally different from their usual products. In fact, I think Ford was very instrumental in the final design for the Jeep, now known as the Jeep Wrangler, which has kept the original design (although highly modified) all these years.

Racinghcr · 02-21-2012, 10:36 PM

Ford Motor Company played a patriotically vital role in WWII building a huge array of fighting equipment like the awesome B-24 seen in this vdieo clip. Most people don't realize FORD made probably as many "Jeeps" as Willys did. FORD Truly has had a "Better Idea" for years and has helped preserve OUR beloved Nation during time of War! Kudos to all those a FORD MOTOR COMPANY who proudly made this happen!

Stroked68 · 02-22-2012, 03:29 PM

I just watched a cool episode of modern marvels on history channel. It was about George Washington Carver, the peanut pioneer in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Ford actually teamed up with him since he was working with soy bean "plastics" back in the early 40's. They showed a vid of one of Fords 1940 Fords with a plastic trunk lid that they were beating with a hammer and of course it didnt hurt it. Back then they both were looking into alternative fuels like bio diesel and other products like using soy beans as a rubber product. Back then Ford was using soy beans in their cars for the window cranks and shifter knobs! I had no idea they were using stuff like that back then.

DaveBen · 02-22-2012, 04:35 PM

Bakelite was popular from the 1900's to WWII and that was just about all of the plastic
we had. After WWII we developed many of the plastic we use today. Chemistry advanced a lot during the time after WWII.

Dave

Stroked68 · 02-22-2012, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveBen

Bakelite was popular from the 1900's to WWII and that was just about all of the plastic
we had. After WWII we developed many of the plastic we use today. Chemistry advanced a lot during the time after WWII.

Dave

Amazing that if you think about it, we havnt had plastics that long but now they are in pretty much everything we use. One of these days i'm gonna visit the Henry Ford Museum. My mom and dad went a few yrs ago and I was so jealous.

DaveBen · 02-22-2012, 07:02 PM

I would like to join you. I just don't get past Colorado in my eastward travels. Tell us what you see and learn.

Dave

WD40 · 02-22-2012, 11:38 PM

Dave you need to get out and see the rest of this Great country.
Doug

DaveBen · 02-23-2012, 01:18 PM

I have seen most of this country, by air plane. I am retired and have no plans to venture across the country with gas approaching $5.00 per gallon.

Dave

01-31-2012, 07:22 PM	#11
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02-18-2012, 10:45 PM	#13
02SilverStroke SDD Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Collin County, Texas Posts: 2,011 Thanks: 1 Thanked 44 Times in 42 Posts	Couldn't get the video to open and/or play. But yes, many of the plants made items totally different from their usual products. In fact, I think Ford was very instrumental in the final design for the Jeep, now known as the Jeep Wrangler, which has kept the original design (although highly modified) all these years. __________________ Wayne 08 F150 XLT Stone Green 2WD SuperCrew 07 Ford Explorer 1947 Ford 2N Tractor 02 F250 XLT Silver 2WD CC 7.3 PSD SWB - Traded 99 Dutchmen 27' 5th Wheel - For Sale

02-22-2012, 03:29 PM	#15
Stroked68 This is FORD Country Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Eudora, KS Posts: 947 Thanks: 11 Thanked 64 Times in 63 Posts View Photos By: Stroked68	I just watched a cool episode of modern marvels on history channel. It was about George Washington Carver, the peanut pioneer in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Ford actually teamed up with him since he was working with soy bean "plastics" back in the early 40's. They showed a vid of one of Fords 1940 Fords with a plastic trunk lid that they were beating with a hammer and of course it didnt hurt it. Back then they both were looking into alternative fuels like bio diesel and other products like using soy beans as a rubber product. Back then Ford was using soy beans in their cars for the window cranks and shifter knobs! I had no idea they were using stuff like that back then. __________________ 1999 Ford F250 Superduty 4x4 sb ext cab 7.3L DIY Intake-MBRP 4" turbo back smokers kit with dual 6" Miter stacks-Autometer UltraLite Triple pillar gauge KMC HPX SS Crossover Line-Shimmed FPR 74-75psi AIH delete-ZooDad Mod-08 rear diff cover-Harpoon mod-Hutch mod-Recon LED smoked cab lights Bed liner on bottom 1/4 of truck-Fumoto drain valve 275k and counting!

02-22-2012, 04:35 PM	#16
DaveBen SDD Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ukiah, California Posts: 7,876 Thanks: 127 Thanked 507 Times in 490 Posts	Bakelite was popular from the 1900's to WWII and that was just about all of the plastic we had. After WWII we developed many of the plastic we use today. Chemistry advanced a lot during the time after WWII. Dave __________________ 2004 F-350 Regular cab with 6.0, Torqshift, 4X4, and just about all of the rest of the options. I added Guages, Satellite Radio, Air Horns, and a coolant filter. Bilstein shocks. Battery Desulphater that really works. Installed Jimmi Jammers. Pictures here: http://community.webshots.com/user/dbennett48 Completely Stock. I had a Detroit Diesel 8V92TA in a KW dump truck in 1980. That sucker would put out 425 hp but would never out pull a CAT.

02-22-2012, 07:02 PM	#18
DaveBen SDD Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ukiah, California Posts: 7,876 Thanks: 127 Thanked 507 Times in 490 Posts	I would like to join you. I just don't get past Colorado in my eastward travels. Tell us what you see and learn. Dave __________________ 2004 F-350 Regular cab with 6.0, Torqshift, 4X4, and just about all of the rest of the options. I added Guages, Satellite Radio, Air Horns, and a coolant filter. Bilstein shocks. Battery Desulphater that really works. Installed Jimmi Jammers. Pictures here: http://community.webshots.com/user/dbennett48 Completely Stock. I had a Detroit Diesel 8V92TA in a KW dump truck in 1980. That sucker would put out 425 hp but would never out pull a CAT.

02-21-2012, 10:36 PM	#14
Racinghcr Racinghcr Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Greensburg,Indiana Posts: 49 Thanks: 20 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts View Photos By: Racinghcr	Ford Motor Company played a patriotically vital role in WWII building a huge array of fighting equipment like the awesome B-24 seen in this vdieo clip. Most people don't realize FORD made probably as many "Jeeps" as Willys did. FORD Truly has had a "Better Idea" for years and has helped preserve OUR beloved Nation during time of War! Kudos to all those a FORD MOTOR COMPANY who proudly made this happen!

02-22-2012, 11:38 PM	#19
WD40 SDD Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Benton Arkansas & McAllen Posts: 2,759 Thanks: 57 Thanked 111 Times in 107 Posts View Photos By: WD40	Dave you need to get out and see the rest of this Great country. Doug __________________ 2006 Ford F-350 Crew Cab Lariat 4X2 PSD 6.0 TorqShift Automatic Transmission, MAG-HYTEC DIFF COVERS Bama ZooDad If you think the 6.0 is bad.....Get a 6.4 2004 35 ft Hitch Hiker 16589 EW. Doug Is it time to go camping yet?

02-23-2012, 01:18 PM	#20
DaveBen SDD Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ukiah, California Posts: 7,876 Thanks: 127 Thanked 507 Times in 490 Posts	I have seen most of this country, by air plane. I am retired and have no plans to venture across the country with gas approaching $5.00 per gallon. Dave __________________ 2004 F-350 Regular cab with 6.0, Torqshift, 4X4, and just about all of the rest of the options. I added Guages, Satellite Radio, Air Horns, and a coolant filter. Bilstein shocks. Battery Desulphater that really works. Installed Jimmi Jammers. Pictures here: http://community.webshots.com/user/dbennett48 Completely Stock. I had a Detroit Diesel 8V92TA in a KW dump truck in 1980. That sucker would put out 425 hp but would never out pull a CAT.

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