(2021.09.22) Officially Licensed Fords from Menards!

@k-liner posted:

It is a Ford add from 1949. The completely re-designed Ford came out and it was a big deal!

When it was shown to be a 1949 ad I actually got excited.  Unfortunately the model is a ‘51 and it is too different from the ‘49 to use on my ‘49 era layout. (Knowledgeable folks like to point out things like that.)

It is nice to see Menards do some more models from the post WWII era.  And 1/48😁

@k-liner posted:

It is a Ford add from 1949. The completely re-designed Ford came out and it was a big deal! I have a custom 51 myself! hope this is an old style dealership or an assortment of 49 Fords!

It's a Ford ad from 1946, just after the war.

Read the text of the ad.

Here in California, ordering online, the $4.44 trucks cost a shade over $10 each, with "processing fees", taxes, and shipping.

Happy to see Menard's back in the ball game. We need Menard's to continue to make "O" gauge items.

@jim sutter posted:

Happy to see Menard's back in the ball game. We need Menard's to continue to make "O" gauge items.

I don't think they actually left, just sidelined until their shipments came in.   Can't wait to see what else lies up their sleeves for the coming Christmas season.

These look really great!

I ordered a bunch of them today.  My only complaint is that the "Mail in Rebate" is only good for "In Store" credit.  The closest Menards to me is a 7 hour drive.  Still, they are cool looking.  Can't wait until they get here.