Antique Auto Batteries and Racing Batteries
The 1946 Super Deluxe Ford Woodie
Stephen Homes, Santa Rosa Beach FL
First of Ford’s Post-War Woodies – A “land yacht”: an all-wood cabin mounted on a metal chassis.
This Woodie weighs 3,648 pounds and is propelled by its original “Flat Head” V8, a 100 HP, 239 cu.in. engine. “Three on the tree” plus the optional Columbia overdrive.
Ford owned 330,000 acres of hardwood forest on Northern Michigan’s Iron Mountain and had a fully-integrated Woodie manufacturing system there. Lumberjacks harvested the trees, lumber mills processed the trees, and fine-wood work shops crafted the Woodie’s body. Trains carried the Woodie bodies to Dearborn, Michigan for mounting on the chassis. Only Ford manufactured the Wooide’s body in-house. They closed Iron Mountain in 1951.
Customer Reviews
Kris Trexler - Los Angeles, California
What’s the biggest eyesore in a flawlessly detailed classic car engine compartment? A modern battery is the first thing admirers of your beautiful car will see when you open the hood. I was absolutely thrilled when Battery Central Mall offered an authentic appearance EDSEL battery for my 1958 Edsel Citation. It looks exactly like the battery Edsels left the factory with in 1958, right down to the green caps. Jaws drop when people see an authentic EDSEL battery in my car. I just ordered a Group 32 MERCURY battery from Battery Central Mall for my 1957 Mercury.
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Terry C. Fuller - Phoebus VA
Hey Wayne,
I just wanted to let you know that your customer service was out of this world. You taught me all about AGM Batteries and their charging devices, and I must of called you 10 times and you were so helpful. This Battery we are ordering will complete my 1950 Ford Woodie. I wanted to make this wagon look like it did in 1950 from the showroom, and with this battery you suggested is the cherry on the cake. I will tell all of friends and associates at the cars show about you and Battery Central Mall. I know after they see my new vintage looking battery everybody going to want one……
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Michael Sitar - ON Canada
Extremely pleased with the quality of the replica R-59 acid-free battery I sourced from Battery Central Mall for my 1967 Chevelle SS. Given it is one of the first things you see when you pop the hood, a battery topper was just not an option for me. Unfortunately, COVID proved to be a barrier to a positive shipping experience. When it finally arrived, it was discovered to be damaged. Aargh! A big shout-out to Wayne at BCM for sorting this out for me and shipping a replacement. Many thanks for your excellent follow-up and communications. Very much appreciated! Top notch customer service. I can now rest easy knowing the Chevelle is ready for Spring cruising!
