Ford Thornton

[W6NZ]

I was given a book to read on Willow flat, a back country farming area around 2hours drive from where I now live, in the 40's 50's it was known for the logging and milling of the native bush, and some huge 'stick's came out of there. On a couple of the pages here was this photo of my late uncle and his Ford Thornton, an image can be seen of him behind the wheel. I was over the moon as being a youngster at the time I knew very little of his life in the bush.
I remember him as a great axe man at the A&P shows, and was a N.Z. indoor cycling record holder as was his brother , my Dad. They both died at an early age so it was a thrill to see the photos, a real blast from the past.



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[Bigdog]

That's quite a toothpick there W6NZ. Great photo!

[ljw]

W6, Now that's a fairly good sized "stick". But just look at this monster! I guess that's the difference between a Ford and a Chevy. (Ignore the jack in the pic. For ornamental purposes only)

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Just joking. Fantastic pic. You should be very proud of your heritage. Too bad you didn't have your father or uncle for a longer period of time. I was much more fortunate.

Larry

[W6NZ]

Larry, enjoyed your pic and posting. You won't get any argument from me where Chevy and Ford are concerned, I will acknowledge that the Ford Thornton, for its time, was a mighty truck. There weren't too many brought into the country.
the stick looks a bit dozey, tho.