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Old 12-04-2012, 08:04 PM   #1
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Default Fords old Brisbane plant; any information?

Good evening all,

I want to give myself a bit of a history lesson & am seeking information on the Brisbane assembly plant.

I have absolutely nothing on it, basically id like to know about it as much as possible. So when it opened & closed, how many cars it built, what cars it built, anything at all really.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

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Old 12-04-2012, 08:15 PM   #2
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http://www.forddiscovery.com/heritag...-australia.htm

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Old 12-04-2012, 08:21 PM   #3
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The 80's Fairlanes were built there I think. My beloved old ZK. How I miss her.
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My XA was built there. JH instead of JG.
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Old 12-04-2012, 09:52 PM   #5
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Ford Motor Company's building in Eagle Farm in 1936.


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EAGLE FARM, BRISBANE, QLD
DURING WW2
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I actually did a little bit of trespassing there today to get a bit of a closer look. It appears that the main factory part has mostly been abandoned. If you look at the old pic above, what looks like the main entrance has started to fall apart, chunks of marble have fallen down and the whole door frame has come loose. To say the building is in a state of disrepair is an understatement.

I'll try to get a photo of it's current condition. I'd love to go for a proper look inside. I reckon people haven't set foot in some of the rooms for 20 odd years. I'm tempted to phone GJames Glass to ask if I can get in there for a look.
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Old 12-04-2012, 10:41 PM   #7
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Go for it! I would... Might put that on my list next time I am up in Qld...
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Old 12-04-2012, 11:28 PM   #8
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I actually did a little bit of trespassing there today to get a bit of a closer look. It appears that the main factory part has mostly been abandoned. If you look at the old pic above, what looks like the main entrance has started to fall apart, chunks of marble have fallen down and the whole door frame has come loose. To say the building is in a state of disrepair is an understatement.

I'll try to get a photo of it's current condition. I'd love to go for a proper look inside. I reckon people haven't set foot in some of the rooms for 20 odd years. I'm tempted to phone GJames Glass to ask if I can get in there for a look.
that sounds like a great idea Peuty. it would be interesting to see if there is any of the old plant still inside. i love looking through old sheds at the history. i think your just the guy to get us all some great photos.

it would be cool if you could get someone to bring along an XK falcon so you could try to replicate the pic above in the building as it stands today.
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Old 13-04-2012, 12:29 AM   #9
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Its amazing how close Eagle Farm looks to Geelong engine and stamping plants. Basically identical designs.
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Its amazing how close Eagle Farm looks to Geelong engine and stamping plants. Basically identical designs.
The story goes that Henry Ford wanted every Ford plant in the world to look and work exactly the same way no matter it's location on a map. Some argue it was because he was too tight to pay for more than one architectural drawing.......... Anyway, that is why Ford's Geelong plant can withstand seven feet of snow on the roof, because in Dearborn that was an issue, lol. Geelong, Homebush and Eagle Farm are 3 of nearly 20 identical factories across the world.
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Old 13-04-2012, 11:23 AM   #11
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I heard that story as well. I think it cleaver and cost affective.
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Old 13-04-2012, 11:28 AM   #12
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I am surprised the plant is still there...

The last of the Ford Louisville trucks were built there, around the mid to late 1990's.
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Old 13-04-2012, 11:31 AM   #13
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Fascinating. Must go down and have a look at the place today

Also SPAR Australia i think is in the old Acacia Ridge Holden Plant on Fox Rd. Might check it out too.
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Old 13-04-2012, 12:48 PM   #14
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http://queenslandplaces.com.au/eagle-farm#

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Old 13-04-2012, 01:29 PM   #15
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Its amazing how close Eagle Farm looks to Geelong engine and stamping plants. Basically identical designs.
The old Ford assembly plant in Mosman Park here in Perth is exactly the same.

It's a brewery now.
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I am surprised the plant is still there...

The last of the Ford Louisville trucks were built there, around the mid to late 1990's.
I knew it as the Ford Truck assembly plant as well
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I knew it as the Ford Truck assembly plant as well
Yep I think they built Fords there till 1998... Aeromaxes etc.

Then I think Nissan had it for a while as storage. I still remember Ford using it as a kid.
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whats the address so I can look at it on google earth? had a look around, cant find it...

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Schnieder Road, Eagle Farm

http://maps.google.com.au/maps?q=eag...gl=au&t=h&z=19
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Old 13-04-2012, 05:43 PM   #20
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my dad worked there as a leading hand when i was a young fella,he used too fit and align the doors on fairlanes.on his rdo's he take me around the plant while they worked,would happen these days
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The story goes that Henry Ford wanted every Ford plant in the world to look and work exactly the same way no matter it's location on a map. Some argue it was because he was too tight to pay for more than one architectural drawing.......... Anyway, that is why Ford's Geelong plant can withstand seven feet of snow on the roof, because in Dearborn that was an issue, lol. Geelong, Homebush and Eagle Farm are 3 of nearly 20 identical factories across the world.
Sure it was Henry's decision?
I thought it had to do with the fact that Ford Canada was responsible for Ford Australia and they built everything to their specs.
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I used to deliver fuel there in the late 80s, back then they stored Lasers and were building the last Aust F trucks, and ford heavy trucks(Cargo and Louisville)

I saw parts for many very old fords stacked in store rooms but wouldn't sell any, unloading would take about an hour and I was able to poke around the rear buildings(no security cams back then)

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So do Ford still own this place or what?
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I'll try to get a photo of it's current condition. I'd love to go for a proper look inside. I reckon people haven't set foot in some of the rooms for 20 odd years. I'm tempted to phone GJames Glass to ask if I can get in there for a look.
I love old architechture, would love a modern photo of it plus any from inside if you can.

My only worry going into an old building in a state of disrepair would be asbestos fibres and the possibility of breathing them in.

I've always wanted to go exploring in old buildings and stuff around Port Adelaide here, but I also know "Trespass" laws and know half of them are more than likely full of asbestos.

But if you do manage to organise to get in legally and get some pics would love to see them.

I've learned something today - I never knew they had a plant in Brisbane until I opened this thread.
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So do Ford still own this place or what?
No, GJames Glass owns it.

As for the asbestos, well, precautions would be taken I'd imagine.
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The old Ford assembly plant in Mosman Park here in Perth is exactly the same.

It's a brewery now.
At least its something useful lol.

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I love old architechture, would love a modern photo of it plus any from inside if you can.

My only worry going into an old building in a state of disrepair would be asbestos fibres and the possibility of breathing them in.

I've always wanted to go exploring in old buildings and stuff around Port Adelaide here, but I also know "Trespass" laws and know half of them are more than likely full of asbestos.

But if you do manage to organise to get in legally and get some pics would love to see them.

I've learned something today - I never knew they had a plant in Brisbane until I opened this thread.
Asbestos would be an issue for sure, the engine and stamping plants are choc full of it in the roofs and walls. Needs to be regulary checked.
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The 4x4 XY Utes were knocked together there too.
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I'm tempted to phone GJames Glass to ask if I can get in there for a look.
I have some dealers with G James through work, so I might ask the question. Not sure who you'd need to actually talk too, but we can only but ask hey.
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Yeah by all means. If you get somewhere with it let me know.
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I know of a Brisbane-assembled P6 LTD with it's VIN starting with JH. I think if you tried telling someone that Fords were assembled up here as well they would probably be wondering what you've been smoking.
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