Photos Original Ford Stroboscope & Engine Analysis Equipment

[Guest friscozephyr]

Attached are some photos from a recent auction of vintage Ford testing equipment (circa 1940s/50s). They are gorgeous looking pieces of equipment and have been cosmetically restored but sadly no longer operate so they will look good in someone's garage but won't used to keep any vintage Ford/Lincoln/Mercs on the road. I understand that the three pieces of equipment sold for about $2500.00 each.

I am curious does anyone on this board have and/or use this equipment.

[Mssr. Bwatoe]

THEY ARE WAY COOL...EVERYTHING FROM TUBE TESTERS TO DIST STROBES..PREWAR STYLE ON THE RIGHT AND POST WAR ON THE ABOVE LEFT..PREWAR WAS ONE UNIT BUT THE 49 OR SO STYLE ABOVE LEFT HAD 2 MACHINES..ONE DISTRIBUTOR SET UP AND THE OTHER CHARGING , VACUUM AND SUCH..

[Guest friscozephyr]

If owned this equipment I wouldn't mind putting it my living room instead of the basement. I could use them for serving cocktails. Just a fantasy. I am sure my wife would never agree to that idea.

It amazes me what craftsmanship American products used to have.

[Mssr. Bwatoe]

Hey Frisco!!

I have a couple really cool hardcover FORD LABORATORY TEST books. This is a Ford

issued publication, 75 pages re; diagnostics on Ford and LIncoln Zephyr cars. It explains

basics of testing engine performance and how to use Heyer and Westinghouse test sets.

I have 2, one copyright 1937 other '38 almost identical fun stuff.....got your name on one!!

$75 or offer.....pm for phone #

[mdsbob]

Might be interested in your books. Would like to see pic's of what you have.

Thanks,

Bob