Did your parents own a Ford?

:) Hi, the first car that I can remember was my Dad's 1939 Buick; After that it was Mercurys and Fords.

TakingThe5th wrote:

BurbMan wrote:

X2 - and uphill both ways.

We had a Chevy that we pushed around a lot. It even stalled once going down a bridge.

X3 up hill both ways ,and in a snow storm

Fords where NEVER allowed in our driveway. You didn't even ask Dad if you could buy a Ford product. Chevy, Olds, Caddy and Pontiac where the only vehicles allowed in "Dad's" driveway.

Fast forward 40 years and when I went to look for my first used MH I wanted a Chevy motor. Can't easily unring a bell you Dad put in your head.

Well spent months looking only to find out I could find the Chevy in the 24ft readily but not a 31 ft.

I ran across a steal of a deal for a 31 ft with V-10. And even as an adult I had a hard handing over that money to buy a 'Ford'!

I bought it. I know my Dad was turning over in his grave BUT I found out that V-10 is one kick'in motor. She just keeps going and going and when you call for more she's right there to provide it.

Still can't believe I own a Ford though! :B

LOL! My dad liked GM's and Honda's. Other than that he was pretty smart.:B

My parents own dodges. they don't believe me that it isn't normal for stuff to break down all the time. Oh well can't change their mind and they have the money to keep getting that junk fixed.

In the '50's to '90's, my father never would consider a Dodge. He felt they weren't reliable. He liked Pontiacs, but they were more expensive than Chevies.

He had Fords for many years, but the bought new, '56 Ford Fairlane with the 225 hp, 312 cube V8 had a 4 barrel carb that was troublesome. It wasn't reliable and I recall many a time it sitting in the driveway with it's hood up and dad fiddling with it. As I found out year later Ford did have issues with this early 4 barrel. It was called the teapot carb...and Ford dumped it fairly soon.

He bought a new '58 Ford wagon with a 2 barrel V8 (292), but soon got rid of it, trading in on a '59 Chevy wagon six. Very reliable. He also traded in his Chevies every couple of years. Had some real nice ones. I liked especially, his '69 Impala, 396 Rat motor, THM 400 transmission, 12 bolt axle, F 41 suspension. He bought it to tow the family trailer.

But on the other hand, my uncle was a general sales manager and his territory included 3 provinces....lot's of miles. Probably 50,000 + each year.

He bought a new car every 2 years. Always a Ford or Mercury. He bought them loaded...with the big engine. He particularly liked the 390-300hp 4 barrel in the '60's. No problemos.

So whose right. No one. Geez I forgot about another uncle who was also a saleman, on the prairies. Big territory, lots of miles to cover. Every 2 years had a new Rambler Ambassador, loaded...with the 327, 343, 401. Loved them.

yes work trucks and cars

My Dad liked those Ambassadors also. Had a 1960 with the 327 while I was in high school,and it was a real sleeper. I surprised a lot of Fords and Chevys with it.

My dad always walked me to elementary school. That's because we were in the same grade.

Dad first had a Chevy, then a 1954ish pink Ford Station Wagon with a 313 & AFB
A big deal back then...dad loves big displacement

That was my first daily. Still the family wagon and the deal was I had to be
the driver for siblings

Tough to get dates with a Pink Ford Station Wagon while in high school...while
others with money had Mustangs, Camaro's, GTO's etc. the other 'regular' guys
also had family rides