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- Drawing, "Side Panel," Ford Model TT Truck, January 28, 1927 - The Ford Motor Company created over a million parts drawings from 1903 to 1957. Many of these drawings specify engineering requirements for the components of Ford-made vehicles--including automobiles, trucks, tractors, military vehicles and Tri-motor airplanes. Others document assembly components, stages of casting and forging, or experimental designs. Beginning in the 1940s, Ford transferred the drawings to microfilm.
- January 28, 1927
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Drawing, "Side Panel," Ford Model TT Truck, January 28, 1927
The Ford Motor Company created over a million parts drawings from 1903 to 1957. Many of these drawings specify engineering requirements for the components of Ford-made vehicles--including automobiles, trucks, tractors, military vehicles and Tri-motor airplanes. Others document assembly components, stages of casting and forging, or experimental designs. Beginning in the 1940s, Ford transferred the drawings to microfilm.
- Drawing, "Worm," Forging Size, Ford Model TT Truck, August 26, 1926 - The Ford Motor Company created over a million parts drawings from 1903 to 1957. Many of these drawings specify engineering requirements for the components of Ford-made vehicles--including automobiles, trucks, tractors, military vehicles and Tri-motor airplanes. Others document assembly components, stages of casting and forging, or experimental designs. Beginning in the 1940s, Ford transferred the drawings to microfilm.
- August 26, 1926
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Drawing, "Worm," Forging Size, Ford Model TT Truck, August 26, 1926
The Ford Motor Company created over a million parts drawings from 1903 to 1957. Many of these drawings specify engineering requirements for the components of Ford-made vehicles--including automobiles, trucks, tractors, military vehicles and Tri-motor airplanes. Others document assembly components, stages of casting and forging, or experimental designs. Beginning in the 1940s, Ford transferred the drawings to microfilm.
- Drawing, "Worm (High Speed)," Ford Model TT Truck, August 26, 1926 - The Ford Motor Company created over a million parts drawings from 1903 to 1957. Many of these drawings specify engineering requirements for the components of Ford-made vehicles--including automobiles, trucks, tractors, military vehicles and Tri-motor airplanes. Others document assembly components, stages of casting and forging, or experimental designs. Beginning in the 1940s, Ford transferred the drawings to microfilm.
- August 26, 1926
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Drawing, "Worm (High Speed)," Ford Model TT Truck, August 26, 1926
The Ford Motor Company created over a million parts drawings from 1903 to 1957. Many of these drawings specify engineering requirements for the components of Ford-made vehicles--including automobiles, trucks, tractors, military vehicles and Tri-motor airplanes. Others document assembly components, stages of casting and forging, or experimental designs. Beginning in the 1940s, Ford transferred the drawings to microfilm.
- Drawing, "Demountable Rim Bolt," Ford Model TT Truck, August 5, 1924 - The Ford Motor Company created over a million parts drawings from 1903 to 1957. Many of these drawings specify engineering requirements for the components of Ford-made vehicles--including automobiles, trucks, tractors, military vehicles and Tri-motor airplanes. Others document assembly components, stages of casting and forging, or experimental designs. Beginning in the 1940s, Ford transferred the drawings to microfilm.
- August 05, 1924
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Drawing, "Demountable Rim Bolt," Ford Model TT Truck, August 5, 1924
The Ford Motor Company created over a million parts drawings from 1903 to 1957. Many of these drawings specify engineering requirements for the components of Ford-made vehicles--including automobiles, trucks, tractors, military vehicles and Tri-motor airplanes. Others document assembly components, stages of casting and forging, or experimental designs. Beginning in the 1940s, Ford transferred the drawings to microfilm.
- Ford Times Cover, March 1917 - Norval Hawkins, the sales manager for Ford Motor Company, developed the idea for a company magazine, <em>Ford Times</em>. Hawkins filled the magazine with information ranging from production methods and testimonials to Ford race victories. Always lively and well illustrated, <em>Ford Times</em> boosted morale at the agencies and branches while serving as another advertising medium.
- March 01, 1917
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Ford Times Cover, March 1917
Norval Hawkins, the sales manager for Ford Motor Company, developed the idea for a company magazine, Ford Times. Hawkins filled the magazine with information ranging from production methods and testimonials to Ford race victories. Always lively and well illustrated, Ford Times boosted morale at the agencies and branches while serving as another advertising medium.
- 1931 Ford Model AA Express Truck - Ford Motor Company combated sagging Depression-era sales with expanded commercial and truck lines for 1931. Ford offered an array of body types for its Model AA-131 and Model AA-157 truck chassis -- from police patrols and ambulances to school buses and garbage trucks. This versatile, durable express truck was mounted with screens, a canopy top, and side panels.
- February 11, 1931
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1931 Ford Model AA Express Truck
Ford Motor Company combated sagging Depression-era sales with expanded commercial and truck lines for 1931. Ford offered an array of body types for its Model AA-131 and Model AA-157 truck chassis -- from police patrols and ambulances to school buses and garbage trucks. This versatile, durable express truck was mounted with screens, a canopy top, and side panels.
- Children's Activity Book, "Christmas at the Ford Rotunda," 1958 - After the Century of Progress Exposition ended in 1934, Ford Motor Company brought its central Rotunda building from that fair back to Dearborn. From 1936 to 1962, Ford recreated the excitement of a World's Fair exposition on its home turf. This souvenir Christmas book from 1958 was illustrated by noted children's book illustrator Richard Scarry.
- 1958
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Children's Activity Book, "Christmas at the Ford Rotunda," 1958
After the Century of Progress Exposition ended in 1934, Ford Motor Company brought its central Rotunda building from that fair back to Dearborn. From 1936 to 1962, Ford recreated the excitement of a World's Fair exposition on its home turf. This souvenir Christmas book from 1958 was illustrated by noted children's book illustrator Richard Scarry.
- Ford V-8 Delivery Truck Used by Bowers Battery Manufacturing Company, October 11, 1938 -
- October 11, 1938
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Ford V-8 Delivery Truck Used by Bowers Battery Manufacturing Company, October 11, 1938
- 1928 Ford Model AA Truck Chassis, December 1927 - Ford Motor Company's Model AA truck was based on its Model A automobile platform, but with a longer wheelbase, a stronger frame, and generally sturdier chassis components. The Model AA was available in several body styles to permit its use as a panel truck, an express delivery truck, a garbage truck, a bus, or an ambulance, among other options.
- December 01, 1927
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1928 Ford Model AA Truck Chassis, December 1927
Ford Motor Company's Model AA truck was based on its Model A automobile platform, but with a longer wheelbase, a stronger frame, and generally sturdier chassis components. The Model AA was available in several body styles to permit its use as a panel truck, an express delivery truck, a garbage truck, a bus, or an ambulance, among other options.
- 1928 Ford Model AA Stake Truck Parked at Loading Dock, December 1927 - Ford Motor Company's Model AA truck was based on its Model A automobile platform, but with a longer wheelbase, a stronger frame, and generally sturdier chassis components. The Model AA was available in several body styles to permit its use as a panel truck, an express delivery truck, a garbage truck, a bus, or an ambulance, among other options.
- December 01, 1927
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1928 Ford Model AA Stake Truck Parked at Loading Dock, December 1927
Ford Motor Company's Model AA truck was based on its Model A automobile platform, but with a longer wheelbase, a stronger frame, and generally sturdier chassis components. The Model AA was available in several body styles to permit its use as a panel truck, an express delivery truck, a garbage truck, a bus, or an ambulance, among other options.