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By Ted Dumas on Monday, January 21, 2013 - 11:38 pm:Ford built a plow machine using Model K Ford axles and differentials as well as other components. Did this enable Ford's success later with the Fordson tractor?
 1907 Automobile Plow MachineFord 1907 Automoblie Plow.pdf (49.8 k) |
By Rob Heyen - Nebraska on Monday, January 21, 2013 - 11:45 pm:Ted,
This prototype "tractor" uses a Model B engine, along with other Ford parts including a Model K radiator. If you have a full photo, Henry's Model K is also seen in the right background.
Rob
By Bruce Balough on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 - 08:59 am:If you read Joe Galamb's oral reminisces, (created by Owen Bombard in the early 1950's) Joe covers the design and building of this tractor. A copy is in the Benson Ford Archives at the Henry Ford.
By Rob Heyen - Nebraska on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 - 09:35 am:Another pic of the same tractor:
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By Charlie B actually in Toms River N.J. on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 - 10:52 am:I wouldn't put any cash on it but is that "HimselF" driving?
By Henry Petrino in Modesto, CA on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 - 11:04 am:I dunno, Charlie. It sure looks like him.
By Bruce Balough on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 - 08:06 pm:According to Joe Galamb it might be Gene Smith driving the tractor. Henry wanted it done in three days but it took one week. They did have a problem with the cooling. It was said to use a Model T front and rear axle, and Model B engine.
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