hello everyone I am from Ireland and I have a 1944 German Ford V3000S 3 ton flat bed truck. Runs with a German made Ford flathead engine. I've been reading the forum for a while to try and learn something about these wonderful engines and have just decided to join to ask a few questions. Many thanks CJ
Hell ya! Welcome. I am certainly going to be hitting you up for some Ireland info. I am half Irish and attribute that to my Whiskey drinking. I am planning a trip next year to take a gander....
Going to Dublin on Wednesday from Dallas, Tx! Probably won't run into you if your in N. Ireland though! Welcome to the HAMB!
Welcome. Sounds like you could barter some travel info. for some flathead info. Could be a good trade all around. Spent 3 weeks all over Ireland and loved every minute. Man I can taste how much better the Guinness is over there as I type this message. Man o man. Have one for me. Slainte.
Thanks very much for the warm welcome and hello from Ireland to you all! Sorry for not getting back as I havent been on the forum for ages ... does anyone know if there any hot rodders or Ford flathead enthusiasts in Ireland? Well heres a pic of my 1944 German Ford 3 ton truck - the Ford V3000S as it was known - made in Koln, Germany in 1944. Its mostly all original and I spent the last few years fixing and tidying it and trying to learn as much as I can about the V8 flathead. I hope you all like the pic - just a few things worth pointing out - I have added a few items for shows and interest - the twin MG42 (deactivated) machine guns in the back, the cross cut saw mounted on the rear body - I made the tool mounts (shovel and pick axe) using some original pieces I found with the truck and the remainder based on what few wartime pics I could find of the Ford V3000S and I also made the high rear sides and metal hoops - the originals were destroyed - but I was able to use the original metal mounts and even the original bolt holes to mount everything just as it was back then. A special thanks to forum member Flatordead for sorting me out with a lot of spares which enabled me to get the engine fired up - carb, distributor etc ... he really is a most helpful and friendly guy. Many thanks Cj
How the hell do you drive that thing around Ireland? I had trouble keeping one of those things you call a mid-size car on the roads there! Welcome, cool looking truck, and ask away with any questions, there's a ton of information available here.
Cheers Timothy - the forum is certainly a wealth of information - the tech section is absolutely superb! Haha I guess you just get used to the size of the road over here ... its the tail backs I cause that cause me more problems! Cj
With a truck of that size you don't have to worry about other caes on the road. You can either shoot them or drive over them, Cool Truck......
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