Ford factory in Hobart? - Page 2

**Elks** · 13-12-2008, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by mr_br_johnstone

I can also confirm that they had an engine works plant in Ballarat. I know the man that use to manage it. Let me know if anyone wants to know anymore about this particular plant...

It was in Eureka st on the right heading east. You only see the gate from the road and the factory was behind houses.

I think they used to do genuine engine reco's. A friends father used to work there. I have no idea if it's still open

Bossxr8 · 13-12-2008, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Gobes32

That is so eeerily similar to geelong!!!!

Tell me about it, they look nearly identical to the engine and stamping plants, but considering they were probably built within years of each other i'm not suprised.

Gobes32 · 13-12-2008, 12:03 PM

I remember reading a David Morley column in Motor magazine that stated all Ford factories must be made to the same standard no matter where the location is. That is the reason why Fords factory roofs can withstand one tonne of snow per square metre. lol. Because it snows all the time in Broadies.......................

Bossxr8 · 13-12-2008, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Gobes32

I remember reading a David Morley column in Motor magazine that stated all Ford factories must be made to the same standard no matter where the location is. That is the reason why Fords factory roofs can withstand one tonne of snow per square metre. lol. Because it snows all the time in Broadies.......................

Might come in handy once global warming is proven to be a crock and we are more likely heading towards another ice age.

XR6WGN · 13-12-2008, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by XPfalcon170

There was a sydney plant along parramatta road. My xp came from there back in the day lol

Pretty sure that was the Homebush plant that I made mention of earlier - I remember it was out that way somewhere

mr smith · 13-12-2008, 04:10 PM

Little bit off topic, some old Detroit plants.

http://www.detroityes.com/industry/02modelt.htm

nuthin' fancy · 14-12-2008, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Bossxr8

Tell me about it, they look nearly identical to the engine and stamping plants, but considering they were probably built within years of each other i'm not suprised.

Ford had a worldwide standard, the Australian plants can support up to 3m of snow on the roof!

tex · 14-12-2008, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by fpv84d

Not so much a factory it's more like a shed I think it's at Tex's place

Hahaha, not mine mate - you mean GTPowner, he's the only Ford factory that I know of. Check out his build thread............

aquahead2001 · 14-12-2008, 09:05 AM

Even now Ford still has a worlwide standard to what their facilities are supposed to look like and how they are built. The new Product Engineering Centre in Geelong has to be made of Fire Proof Materials because it's a Ford World Wide Mandated Standard.

Cobra · 15-12-2008, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by swanny

I only knew of Broadmeadows and Brisbane plants. Engine or VIN numbers starting with JG were Broadmeadows, and JH were Brisbane.

I've been reading a history of the Ford family, though, and I don't doubt that there were more 'points of assembly' in Australia.

You didn't know of Geelong???

irlewy86 · 15-12-2008, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Gobes32

I remember reading a David Morley column in Motor magazine that stated all Ford factories must be made to the same standard no matter where the location is. That is the reason why Fords factory roofs can withstand one tonne of snow per square metre. lol. Because it snows all the time in Broadies.......................

On the upside Brisbane can have 2m of hail fall in an hour, so I suppose it might be a good idea

ThePistonHead · 15-12-2008, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by GTP owner

They may have been referring to the xy 4x4 ute that was built down here in limited numbers. There has been no other plant that i know of

Ahh, thanks for that GTP. Any ideas on the where abouts?

**janddbone** · 15-12-2008, 03:20 PM

I will get on the phone to my mate at some stage, and give you some background on the Ballarat Plant...

GTP owner · 16-12-2008, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ThePistonHead

Ahh, thanks for that GTP. Any ideas on the where abouts?

Ummm no unfortunately.

Kieron · 16-12-2008, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Torxteer

Does anyone know what the plant in Perth was used for?

If i'm not mistaken, it was Ford tractors.

Here's an aerial pic -

http://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/images/pd019/019,508PD.jpg

It's on prime land nowadays, you can see the river behind and it has magic ocean views from the front. The big area in front was a holding yard, I remember as a kid driving past it in the 70's and seeing heaps of new Fords lined up there.