Model A Ford Dump Truck on horse duty 1

Model A Ford Dump Truck on "horse" duty in Greenfield Village Dearborn, Michigan

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• Greenfield
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• Dearborn
• Michigan

[MotownVideo]

My dad had one converted to a tractor as well. It was called a "Doodle Bug", funny name. I wonder what the origin of the name was? As I remember it was kind of dangerous, with no 3 point hitch it was easy to pull a wheelie and could easily go over backwards due to the torque.

[NathansBackwoods]

Were is this located?

[MotownVideo]

@NathansBackwoods Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan

[goodtimes91]

greenfield village?

[MotownVideo]

@goodtimes91 Yes, Greenfield Village at what is now called "The Henry Ford"

[BeboAltizer]

do those have the same engine as the cars? the flathead 4 banger?

[MotownVideo]

@BeboAltizer Pretty much the same, the transmission is different though.

[njmvermont]

i built a tractor out of what was left of one of those

[italian029]

where is this place?

[jeditigg]

I love this place. If I get a chance I am going back there. :)