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FORD'S FIRST RV!



Introducing The 1937 Ford House-Car!

      One of only six said to have been made per year in the mid-30's at the Ford plant in St.Paul, Minnesota, according to an article on this car in a 1993 "Old Cars" magazine article.
      This beauty was discovered in a garage (under a heavy cover) in Northern Minnesota in August 2001. She had only 19,000 miles, and the owner's manual was actually still in the glove box in like-new condition!
      The interior is all wood lined. Built on the '37 Ford Pickup frame and cowling (powered by a 60-hp flathead V8 with aluminum heads), the rear framing is all wood, with the metal skin wrapped around it. The roof structure, too, is all wood, over which the heavy, waterproofed canvas top is still very securely fitted. The structure of the Body is solid, appearing from underneath to be all oak, and still in a remarkably unaltered, undamaged condition. The door frames are thick, solid oak, and oak is visible around the window openings (as on the four side windows in back) -- though it is painted over.

      Here Are Photos Of This Rare Old RV! Enjoy :)
Shangrala's Ford's First RV
The canvas roof was originally painted in reflective silver to keep it from getting too hot inside. All four side windows open, while the back one tilts out to three positions. The windshield also tilts open at the bottom for natural AC while driving.

Shangrala's Ford's First RV

Shangrala's Ford's First RV



Shangrala's Ford's First RV

Shangrala's Ford's First RV

Let's Take A peek Inside:
Shangrala's Ford's First RV
Right out of 1930's! Just as the original owner left it. All the windows open, with curtains on the four side ones and pull-down shades on the back window, as well as on the driver's and passenger door windows. A wide storage cabinet is located under the bed.

Shangrala's Ford's First RV
The wood headliner, with vent and canvas expanding portion visible. Four wood pieces hold it securely in the up position, while clamps hold it down While driving.

Shangrala's Ford's First RV
Note the cedar branches hanging in the corners for that north woods aroma. Cabinets and Aluminum sink (with a wood cover insert) are visible on the left. All the Antiques stuck away inside, as well as those hanging on the walls, came along for the ride. Also note the table behind the driver's seat, which folds down.

Shangrala's Ford's First RV

Shangrala's Ford's First RV

Shangrala's Ford's First RV
Absolutely Awesome!

This car was sold here at the Wavecrest National Woodie Show 2001. Check it out for more photos.

        


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