1948 Ford Woody

[Leroy]

This morning I stopped for breakfast at a local dinner and I parked next to a 1948 Ford Woody Station Wagon that was like new. I noticed it sat higher than normal, after looking a bit closer I discovered it was four wheel drive. As I was about to go inside the owner came out, so I asked about the car. It was his Grandfathers' and was all original. His Grandfather ordered the car and it's one of 15 made with FWD and it has a Flathead V-8. I asked if he was on his way to a car show or something, he said he was just out for a ride in it. I wish I would've had my camera with me. Leroy

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[steelblue5505]

Re: 1948 Ford Woody

We have close friends with a fully restored 49 Ford Woodie. Her father bought it new from Ford, drove it to near death, parked for another 20 years than fully restored it with all original parts. The maple wood inside & out is absolutely beautiful. The wood he took piece by piece to a professional wood worker/cabinet repair. The paint is a deep dark blue, tan interior seats redone in the same original material and big wide white walls. Stunning.

[rpatton3]

Re: 1948 Ford Woody

I kinda think the 4wd was a Marmon conversion. It could possible have been dealer installed. And, of course, I could be wrong.

[AZTB]

Re: 1948 Ford Woody

I kinda think the 4wd was a Marmon conversion. It could possible have been dealer installed. And, of course, I could be wrong.

I didn't know the Marmon's did that...was the plant in Salt Lake City?

[My T]

Re: 1948 Ford Woody

Okay Jim, you got me to laugh!!

[Lonestar]

Re: 1948 Ford Woody

I didn't know the Marmon's did that...was the plant in Salt Lake City?

[rpatton3]

Re: 1948 Ford Woody

It was Marmon-Harrington (I think) that did the conversions. Maybe that's why they ride bicycles now. I got you back!

[AZTB]

Re: 1948 Ford Woody

It was Marmon-Harrington (I think) that did the conversions. Maybe that's why they ride bicycles now. I got you back!

Maybe they're latter-day-cyclists!

[Rondor]

Re: 1948 Ford Woody

Maybe Ford was just trying to use up their left over WWII parts.

[MATBird]

Re: 1948 Ford Woody

Russell is correct. Marmon-Herring did do conversions for Ford. I believe they were all wheel drive. As a member of the Early Ford V8 Club of America, I know there are a few on these early Woodies in the club

I did find some data, if you're interested:
"Marmon-Herrington manufactured conversions on Ford chassis as well as officially approved all-wheel drive chassis direct. In 1935 M.-H. established Canadian Traction in Windsor, Ontario, for the conversion of Canadian Ford chassis, both cars and trucks. It appears that even during the war the Marmon-Herrington conversions used Ford front axles, modified, and the company’s own transfer cases".

"I know, that of 1945 Ford truck conversions were designated as Marmon-Herrington CMM Series, 1947 - as CM Series."

[Mark501]

Re: 1948 Ford Woody

We have a restaurant business and I was thinking about converting an HHR into a psuedo-Woody for catering deliveries. I talked to a friend and he can order any type trim one desires. I saw the Salt Lake Woody show on TV and it was great. High value autos.

[MATBird]

Re: 1948 Ford Woody

Hey Mark, go for it:
http://www.woodywagoon.com/woody_products_gm_hhr01a.htm
I still miss my '41 woodie, after owning it for 30+ years

[Mark501]

Re: 1948 Ford Woody

George that looks great! The wood mod I saw on another HHR was nowhere that nice, that would be totally do-able. Would need panels for rear glass for Company logo, that's it...Thanks for showing me that!

[AZTB]

Re: 1948 Ford Woody

VERY nice, George. I love those HHR's, and the wood paneling really makes them pop.

[rpatton3]

Re: 1948 Ford Woody

Russell is correct. Marmon-Herring did do conversions for Ford. I believe they were all wheel drive. As a member of the Early Ford V8 Club of America, I know there are a few on these early Woodies in the club

I did find some data, if you're interested:
"Marmon-Herrington manufactured conversions on Ford chassis as well as officially approved all-wheel drive chassis direct. In 1935 M.-H. established Canadian Traction in Windsor, Ontario, for the conversion of Canadian Ford chassis, both cars and trucks. It appears that even during the war the Marmon-Herrington conversions used Ford front axles, modified, and the company’s own transfer cases".

"I know, that of 1945 Ford truck conversions were designated as Marmon-Herrington CMM Series, 1947 - as CM Series."

I was OK except for the spelling. Thanks for research!