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My earliest childhood recolections revolve around the automobile with Henry Ford and his cars most prominant. I am told that as an infant that a ride around the block in Dad's new 1957 Fairlane was a sure way to get me to sleep. When I was about five years old, my parents took me to a car show where a kind gentleman let me sit in his Model T. Only meeting Henry himself could have left a more lasting impession. In 1998, I took a vacation witch included three days in Dearborn. I stayed at the Dearborn Inn, mingled with automotive executives and performed a thruough examination of The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village all to my complete satisfaction.
Thank you for this page, the experience, and mostly, Thank You Henry Ford.
William B. Harrell William B. Harrell <ourmtn@alltel.net> Odenville, AL - Monday, June 12, 2000 at 15:19:18 (EDT) cool site marisha - Sunday, May 14, 2000 at 02:16:21 (EDT) Wow! I had a school report on Henry and this site really helped me. I want to thank you for getting this info out on the www. I love chevy though. Hey, I can't be honest? Well,that's why I don't put out my e-mail address. Hey, I love NSYNC! If you agree, put out a note! Peace Out Dudes! Love peace and harmony forever! Hippies rule! Andrea - Thursday, May 11, 2000 at 18:25:03 (EDT) What an interesting site! Believe me, in Detroit, everything is Henry Ford. It is hard to really understand the full impact of this great man without a visit to the true Ford Country, Detroit! Despite the man's notable achievements it remains clear, Henry Ford was a man of sincere desire. The desire to give from a notion of dedication to life and family. Glenn W. Belcher <gwbelcher@aol.com> Detroit, MI USA - Thursday, May 11, 2000 at 14:08:35 (EDT) I think that this is a great information page for children, teens, and adults. The only thing I ask is that you put more on his life so reports and essays are easyier to write. Heather Gray <leopord_05@hotmail.com> Greeley, NE USA - Monday, May 08, 2000 at 13:59:10 (EDT) It would be nice to have more detailed pictures of the quadricycle. My apprentice class has just started building the quadricycle , and we are having problems with not having blueprints for the oiler or the pistons. We are also having a tough time with the tires and the wheels. So if you could please give more detailed and better quality pictures. Class 21 - Monday, May 01, 2000 at 09:47:59 (EDT) ford is girth. it is great jared roth - Sunday, April 16, 2000 at 23:42:28 (EDT) i think that this sit is cool you can get good info but i think you should putt more pics on the cars and a little more on his life to that it what i think you should do. Darren farr <D131369a@aol.com> sioux falls , SD us - Wednesday, April 12, 2000 at 12:10:32 (EDT) HI,great site very informative i am glad i found it but you have left out a true FORD classic the legendary FALCON GT,HO PHASE 3 the worlds fastest four door salon. kari korrttinen <threekd@alphalink.com.au> kinglake.west, vic Australia - Tuesday, April 11, 2000 at 08:12:26 (EDT) Thank you for making such an informational site! i appreciate all the info that this site gave me!! I had chosen for my project Henry Ford because he would be fun to research. thanks for everything this site has helped me with...YOU KICK MAJOR ASS!!!! Willy Brehm <WBB4@aol.com> ??????, TX ??? - Sunday, April 09, 2000 at 15:37:04 (EDT) I was disappointed that there was no address for Sid. Apparently you do not want people to have access to the design of your quadricycle. Why, what harm would it do? If Ford needs more money then maybe you could get together with Sid and sell his drawings. I would think that you would like the interest in your company. I dont understand! Its not like we will start another auto company that will compete with you......Steve Steve <spr6005612@aol.com> Grand Rapids, MI USA - Sunday, April 09, 2000 at 12:56:37 (EDT) I liked this site and i wish to find more like it. Shawn Hochhalter <little_tiny_tex@hotmail.com> Gillette, Wy United States - Friday, April 07, 2000 at 14:47:24 (EDT) i THINK YOU SHOULD PUT IN A REPORT SECTION. JUSTIN PACELLI TOLEDO, OH AMERICA - Tuesday, April 04, 2000 at 16:42:20 (EDT) I really liked your web page it helped me with my project. Thanks a 1 000 000 000 Burhan mohamoud <www.hotmail@mohamoud_burhan.com> tronto, cananda - Thursday, March 30, 2000 at 15:41:14 (EST) Thanx tons with your help on my project. It was #1 most used site for this project. Jeremy Teel <rockwannabe_69@yahoo.com> Vermont, Il US - Thursday, March 30, 2000 at 11:05:34 (EST) This site is so cool it helped me a lot on my shcool project thanks Eddie <stealth152@hotmail.com> troy, MI Amarica - Saturday, March 25, 2000 at 10:51:52 (EST) I luv your site. its so cool. thanx! P.S. no grass skirts here! Mr Hankey <mrhankey2006@yahoo.com> Honolulu, Hi America - Wednesday, March 15, 2000 at 23:35:53 (EST) You have a great site going on here. It helped me out a lot with the project that I am working on in school. Nikki Moore <beldaran1985@hotmail.com> Hardy, VA United States - Friday, March 10, 2000 at 13:01:44 (EST) I went to your museum in 1997. It was awesome . I enjoied alot. John Henry Roberts Harlingen, T.X. United States - Saturday, March 04, 2000 at 11:31:56 (EST) HELLO I AM COLLECTING INFROMATION ON FORD'S QUADRICYCLE SO I CAN BUILD A REPLICA. I WOULD APPRECIATE ANY INFOMATION AVALIABLE ON HIS FIST CAR THANKS DAN FABEC <DAFMAN62@JUNO.COM> WILLOWICK, OH USA - Sunday, February 20, 2000 at 19:03:51 (EST) My family & I was at the museum in 1999 and it was a great visit.My favorit was the tucker automobile. We will see you again this summer.I grew up in milan mi. and to see the old fire truck from milan was a real honor Mark Murray <kmmur@i-star.com> Oscoda, MI USA - Thursday, February 17, 2000 at 21:46:28 (EST) Hi! We are two girls from Roskilde, Denmark. We are now writing about the historie behind Ford. Thanks for making it possible! Malene & Charlotte <odie3_99@yahoo.dk> Roskilde, Denmark - Tuesday, February 08, 2000 at 04:49:10 (EST) I remember henry's quadricycle very well. I thought that it was an excellent invention, and that he started ALL of this. What I mean is, that Henry was the giver of ideas for the cars that are made today. Now, there are millions of kinds of cars, but started from the basics of, well, the quadricycle. Amber <Soccerdust15@aol.com> Ormond Beach, Florida U.S.A. - Wednesday, January 12, 2000 at 21:00:23 (EST) This is the best Henry Ford Site I have ever seen. geoff <glywood@hotmail.com> edmonton, AB Canada - Wednesday, January 12, 2000 at 14:58:00 (EST) I wanted to see the museum and village since I was a boy. Last summer I finally came. My wife, daughter, and I spent the day in the museum. It rained, so we didn't get to see the village, but I didn't mind because it took all day to see the everything in the museum. (Really, it's a two day adventure to see everything.) The new IMAX theater was under construction, so we didn't see that either. I look forward to returning to the museum village again and again. Joel Collinsworth <newhartnut@earthlink.net> Rockford, IL USA - Friday, January 07, 2000 at 08:56:21 (EST) Nice site!!!! I am on my way to the area and wanted to find places to go. I will definately be checking out the museum thursday!!!! I think I've visited part of the village before. I think it was Henry's home/power plant on the river? Look forward to a GREAT visit!!!! Billy KS Billy <billygreen@netzero.net> Wichita, KS USA - Tuesday, December 28, 1999 at 15:12:32 (EST) i did an essay about Henry Ford's first invention on the Quadricycle. Thank You Shawn Shawn <mudbogger001> Burke, VA USA - Sunday, December 19, 1999 at 17:53:42 (EST) I am a 21 year old female and in college. I am doing a PowerPoint Slide Show Presentation on Fords from the very first one to 2000 so this web site was great for me to use. I would like to thank the person that set up this web site to share with everyone all over the world. What a Blessing it is to have this kind of technology that I can get on a computer and type in a pharse in a search engine and get what I am looking for. If anyone would like to know more about my presentation please feel free to E-mail me and I would love to get back with you. This presentation is my Final in my PowerPoint 2000 class. Well thank again to all that created this Blessed website and I will come back again and visit it. God Bless Everyone. Love in Christ, Peggy Sue Peggy Sue Baylor <peggy_baylor@hotmail.com> Central Illinois, IL United States of America - Tuesday, December 14, 1999 at 12:48:15 (EST) The ford company is sooooo cool, the best car, the quadricycle. Mags <soccer_sports@hotmail.com> San Antonio, TX United States - Thursday, December 09, 1999 at 18:19:08 (EST) I think that fords cars is the best cars in the whole ******* world,especially the Quadricycle. Robert Rasmussen <rasse85@hotmail.com> Rimbo, Sweden - Thursday, December 09, 1999 at 05:10:23 (EST) The quadricycle is really cool. Anonymous <nsyncworld@yahoo.com> Lynchburg, VA USA - Monday, December 06, 1999 at 13:33:40 (EST) A full sized working model of the Ford's Quadricycle being built here in Victoria, Australia, inspired my search and finding of your site. Anyone involved in such a project may like to swap information, which I will pass on to the guy here. He is certainly most appreciative of the information from the web page I have been able to pass along to him, Roger Carr <eKIDna@onAustralia.com.au> Melbourne, VIC Australia - Friday, November 26, 1999 at 07:48:35 (EST) Thanks for the ciber tour. My son and I are putting together information on a Biography he's doing on Henry Ford. Henry was a great man. It motivates me to go out and start building something in my garage. Thanks again. Happy Holidays! Rob Ledgerwood <ledger@genieind.com> Redmond, Wa UWa USA - Thursday, November 18, 1999 at 14:54:03 (EST) I've been studing about Ford's life. I think the quadricycle was the first step to Ford Motors World. Congratulations. I need more informations about Henry Ford. Could you get me ??? Thanks Airton Rogério Pereira de Azevedo <airtonro@uol.com.br> São Paulo, SP Brazil - Wednesday, November 10, 1999 at 18:07:09 (EST) I love the Quadricycle!!!!!!!!!!!!! Michael Maitlen <Maitlenkid@aol.com> San Diego, CA USA - Wednesday, November 10, 1999 at 12:11:00 (EST) Using Henry Ford to teach management decisions to my students. My Masters paper was on Ford's impact on the economy 1920-1930, 19 years ago. Been to Greenfield Village many times. Ford was a great man and his impact on society made America great. Got to see the quadricycle up close and personel..... Jim Brockman <Brockman@pit-tec.com> Pittsburgh, PA USA - Wednesday, November 10, 1999 at 09:55:02 (EST) HI my name is Nate Cantrel. And, I am doing a project on Henry Ford and i really need all the info i can get on him!!! the theme of the project is turning points in history. I really need some primary sources like photos or diary entries things like that. so if you could help me out i would appreciate it alot.see i dont have a computer so i will give you my friends e-mail address well gotta go Nate Cantrell <cncflowers@aol.com> Springdale, Ark. usa - Tuesday, November 09, 1999 at 10:57:00 (EST) i really like it the Quadricle is really cool!!!!!!!!!!! racheal erwin <rach7> jackson, OH USA - Monday, November 08, 1999 at 21:28:12 (EST) I think the quadrocycle is awsom very interesting.My great great grandpa knew henry when he built it. dane neifert <hilbillydudekansas@yahoo> seward, ks - Monday, November 08, 1999 at 15:11:19 (EST) I think this side was really good!!!1 arvid.Kleppe <arvid_sotra@hotmail.com> Bergen, Hordaland Norway - Monday, November 08, 1999 at 10:22:37 (EST) helped me on my homework teagan - Wednesday, November 03, 1999 at 17:18:28 (EST) i thought this web page was really interesting Josh Kvam <josh_kvam@hotmail.com> austin , mn us - Thursday, October 28, 1999 at 13:46:46 (EDT) Your "electronic visit" has been fasinating,in some ways it's better than being there in person. Keep up the good work and kudos to the webmaster. Thanks Richard W Wagner <103330.2336@compuserve.com> Milford, Mi Oakland - Tuesday, October 26, 1999 at 11:59:30 (EDT) I thought Henry Ford was a great inventor, infact one of my favorites Alissa LaRose <Fuzz717> naperville, IL United States - Thursday, October 21, 1999 at 21:42:29 (EDT) Hello! My mame is Hoang Nguyen. I from Crawford High School. San Diego, CA. I thought Henry Ford was a great inventor. I enjoyed his inventions so much, especially the first Quadricycle he invent. It look simple but there were a lot of vision a ideas. Hoang Nguyen <Ngtaek@hotmail.com> San Diego, CA US - Tuesday, October 12, 1999 at 17:52:40 (EDT) We are students at a public school in Northeastern Pennsylvania and are participating in national competition in history. We chose the topic of Ford and the invention of the automobile. We really would like to visit the museum but are not sure if it would be possible. Could anyone who has information on these subjects send them to both addresses below. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Julie and Laura <julest2004@aol.com or googrl182@aol.com> Wyoming and West Pittston, PA USA - Tuesday, October 12, 1999 at 14:08:10 (EDT) this page rocked i love it it rocks i wish i could go here everyday keep up the good work. michelle hartman <sporty556@hotmail.com> carvel, ab canada - Wednesday, October 06, 1999 at 11:49:30 (EDT) Fell in love with Quadricycle the first time I saw it. Am in the process of duplicating the car and hope to have it driveable by spring 2000. Could use any and all photos or information available. Restored 1923 T and a 1928 A some years ago but the Quadricycle will be my last. Thank you, Bob Shook Robert Shook <SHOOK38@webtv.net> Parma, , Oh U.S.A. - Tuesday, September 14, 1999 at 00:23:52 (EDT) I AM TRYING TO GATHER INFO ABOUT A PEN & INK DRAWING I HAVE OF HENRY FORD'S ORIGINAL WORKSHOP. IT WAS DONE BY ARTIST LEON O. TRUITT, COPYRIGHT 1939. IT IS FRAMED W/ BRASS PLAQUE THAT READS "PRESENTED BY M.E. TRUITT-1942" CAN ANYONE TELL ME A NYTHING ABOUT THIS PRINT? WHO WAS IT PRESENTED TO: DOES IT HOLD ANY VALUE? ANY INFO AT ALL WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. THX! HAVE A GREAT DAY!!! JAMIE CAUDILL <MRS SHANIA@AOL.COM> ORL, FL USA - Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 14:05:38 (EDT) I am doing a project on Henry Ford. Is there anybody who maybe have a real photo of the Model T or any other vehicle of the early times. It would be so nice if I can put in in my project. Any real newspaper clipping, etc. In turn maybe I can send you something out of South Africa if you need it. (My mom will help me). I am 9 years old. Thank you. Danielle <csu@icon.co.za> Cape Town, South Africa - Monday, June 07, 1999 at 13:54:34 (EDT) I need some Model T pics and Quadricycle pics I was asking for the ok to put them on my report but I have to cut and paste them in the computer I'm doing this report on the computer my dad is also Marty Bufalini he does some work for u guys he narrates the old car festival Marty Bufalini Grosse Pointe, Mi Detroit - Wednesday, May 26, 1999 at 15:02:16 (EDT) i am doin a research report in my 5th grade class your research has helped alot thank you lonny <www.mickp99@hotmail.com> redondo, ca united states - Tuesday, May 25, 1999 at 01:04:48 (EDT) Hi, My name is David and I'm a student.I'm doing a report on Ford and the invention of the car. I find your page to be extremely helpful in my search for information and resources. I would be very thankful if you could send some information to the above listed email. Thank You Very Much. Salutations from Spain. David Polo <davidpolo@yahoo.com> Barcelona, Spain - Sunday, May 16, 1999 at 16:06:21 (EDT) This web site is great. I had to do a report about Herny Ford on a short notice, and your web site helped me out. Gregory <bman121884@yahoo.com> Los Angeles, CA USA - Tuesday, May 11, 1999 at 20:00:58 (EDT) Hi, I'm 9 I'm studying Henry ford. I LOVE THE SITE Ashley Hanzelka Rockport, Tx - Tuesday, May 04, 1999 at 17:32:32 (EDT) I have never been there.I going there May 25 for a fied trip.I heard that it is realy cool. You should make history of the Wrold War 1 and the freach and Indian war. shane Parker <p7445> Laingsburg, MI U.S.A - Monday, May 03, 1999 at 15:05:56 (EDT) THANKS FOR THIS WONDERFUL SITE . I GOT TO VISIT THE MUSEUM AND VILLIAGE IN 1968 AND SEEING THE PHOTOS REALLY BRINGS BACK SOME GREAT MEMORIES. I HOPE TO SOMEDAY GET TO COME BACK FOR A VISIT. MARY LEWISBURG, TN USA - Sunday, May 02, 1999 at 19:51:28 (EDT) Neat Place. I visited the museum and the Village on the 7th and 6th of April. I LOved the Villamge. Can't wait for the IMax Theater to be done. unfortunatley, the next time we go back is in may, not in the Fall. R. Christine Wildman <rcwildman@geocities.com> S. Charleston, OH USA - Thursday, April 22, 1999 at 16:49:13 (EDT) AWESOME WEBSITE I VISITED THE MUESEM IN 1990 GLAD TO SEE THIS GREAT WEBSITE THANKS TO THE DESIGNER !!! TIMOTHY T CONNELL <TIM2000@HOME.COM> FOOTHILL RANCH, CA GOOD OLE USA - Wednesday, March 31, 1999 at 02:46:20 (EST) I HAVE READ ONLY A LITTLE ABOUT THE QUADRICYCLE. BUT I ALREADY LIKE IT. FORD WAS A GREAT MAN. INTELIGENT MAN. SHAWN <puffman15@hotmail.com> myrtle creek, or u.s. - Wednesday, March 31, 1999 at 01:15:25 (EST) nice site andrew norton , MA. usa - Tuesday, March 09, 1999 at 13:54:53 (EST) What a great site ,It has so much information it's overwhelming. Thanks,Bill Bill Myers <bmyers@intrepid.net> Shepherdstown, WV US - Tuesday, March 09, 1999 at 12:43:37 (EST) If the Quadricycle was so great why dont they make them any more Ben Bihn Genoa, Oh - Friday, February 26, 1999 at 16:08:19 (EST) you have a awesome site it told me a lot about henry ford fred moorhead, mn united states - Thursday, February 25, 1999 at 14:41:46 (EST) I need to know if he sold it, or not. if so for how much? thank you. lana demler <dolsab34@yahoo.com> topeka, ks - Monday, February 22, 1999 at 20:51:09 (EST) wonderful site ! Terry Weaver <weave@janics.com> Granby, mo usa - Sunday, February 21, 1999 at 14:44:28 (EST) I think your page is dumb. KorTeZ <Ko5n9@hotmail.com> Morrisville, VT USA - Friday, February 12, 1999 at 13:12:57 (EST) Ford tough...i like ford even though it's american made... Nick Ainsworth <LckyPnda@aol.com> Nashua, NH 03062 - Monday, January 04, 1999 at 20:10:29 (EST) My name is William Plowman, I am 15, and I love Ford Motor Company, I found this webpage because I am doing a report on Henry Ford. William Plowman <spacebo@wtp.net> Boyd, MT US - Thursday, November 19, 1998 at 13:30:48 (EST) hi m+ Daniel Alexander <Peoplesacadamy@screwyou.com> morrisville, vt russia - Thursday, November 12, 1998 at 08:36:45 (EST) Hi, my name is Sheri Price. I'm a high school freshman doing a research paper and project on Henry ford's Beginnings (his life until around 1910). If you'd like to help me take this heavy burden off my shoulders could you please e-mail me some furthe r information. Thanks. Sheri <sherbear_30@hotmail.com> Reynoldsville, PA USA - Sunday, November 08, 1998 at 16:57:42 (EST) i am doing a project on ford and i found ur page reallly helpfull and interesting thanku.. fiona kendle fiona kendle <winnie@hotmail.com.au> perth, wa aus - Wednesday, November 04, 1998 at 06:44:28 (EST) Hi, My name is Courntey and I'm a high school junior doing a report on Ford and the invention of the car. I find your page to be extremely helpful in my search for information and resources. I would be very thankful if you could send some information t o the above listed email. Thank You Very Much. Courtney <courtney218@yahoo.com> - Monday, September 28, 1998 at 13:31:46 (EDT) Hello, is it possible to get in touch with Sid Herbage? I am very interested in the quadricycle, and would like to know if he has copies of his drawings and blueprints, for sale? Thank you, Dale Higgs Dale Higgs <budniewski@oak.ait.fredonia.edu> Forestville, NY U.S.A. - Wednesday, June 24, 1998 at 12:20:01 (EDT)
Other memories
May 18, 1996 - Sid Herbage writes:
We produced a complete set of part-drawings based on mainly on available
photographs (which we scanned with magnifiers). In Ford in Detroit sent
us a draftsman's sketch of the assembled car. All parts were made and
assembled in the apprentice workshops and we adhered as closely as we
were able (and that was pretty close) to the original. It was a full
sized replica and it worked!
We had a "media event" at the Crystal Palace Auto-Racing Circuit in
Southern England with the late Graham Hill (Formula-1 champion and father
of Damon Hill) at the tiller and lots of the national Press in attendance.
At that time, I amassed a quantity of pictures, sketches etc. of both the
original and the replica which came to light late last year and I
realised that 1996 would be the 100th anniversary. Since I am an Engineer
I thought it would be fun to do drawings of the car as accurately and in
as much detail as possible using modern CAD techniques. So I started the
whole process of examining and measuring the photographs again to
re-create what we originally did (drawing-wise) in the 1960's.
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