Talk:Ford Country Squire

Wood Trim

Changed article from "always" included real or fake wood trim to "often". First photograph in article disproves the "always" claim as does other readily available Internet search evidence. Ideally, the article would state the percentage of Country Squires that were shipped with real or fake wood sides and make a conclusion based on that. I was not able to find a source for the exact data but admittedly did only a perfunctory search. Ch Th Jo (talk) 21:39, 19 September 2010 (UTC)

Actually, the car in the lead photo originally had the woodgrain but was was repainted. It still has the trim pieces for it.

"Always" is correct for at least a fair part of the car's production run. Country Squire was the highest of multiple wagon models and the woodgrain was the prime way that they differentiated it on the outside.

Even into the '80s, only the top-trim wagon was "LTD Country Squire." Base and LX wagons were still available, so if you see a Ford wagon without it it could easily be one of those. --Sable232 (talk) 21:48, 19 September 2010 (UTC)

Good information and you are most likely correct. Since the article is seriously lacking in citations, this is best resolved by finding a relevant, trusted source and including a proper citation. Since the photo in question is apparently a de-wooded, repainted wagon, I suggest it be removed from the article since if it is true that all Country Squires (not base and not LX) have wood, the photo is not a good example for use with this article. Agree/disagree? Ch Th Jo (talk) 23:05, 19 September 2010 (UTC)

The problem with the reliable sources is: There aren't any. The LTDs (including the Country Squires) were the legitimate predecessors to the van, and as such they were used, rusted, and were thrown away. Few people understand the importance of these cars even today. I added a couple pictures of our CS, since that one is 100% original (at least the beige one, the white one was modified :)). I have more if needed, but it is an excellent example for a 100% stock 82 CS. Let me know here if you think we need more pics.Sunstarfire (talk) 07:29, 6 August 2012 (UTC)

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the Squire Ford station wagon mentioned a Pinto Squire Hatchback, they were a station wagon although they had a hatchback or the whole tailgate lifted up when you opened it like most station eagons were starting to do in the 1970s, just thought I'd bring that piece up since I think of a haychback as a sedan like the GM cars Nova hatchback the trunk lid and window all lift up also Olds Omega I believe Dodge Demon and Plymouth Duster made hatchbacks that the trunk lid snd window all lifted?

see above I thought that is where the comments went? 2601:1C1:8580:34A0:75A6:1C6E:705E:FB3E (talk) 09:12, 18 September 2022 (UTC)

real wood

Article reads: "For 1952, all-steel bodies replaced wooden body structures to reduce production costs. Subsequently, exterior body trim consisted of simulated woodgrain (with varying degrees of coverage on the body)."

So when exactly did the Country Squire replace real wood with fake wood? "Subsequent to 1952" hardly pins it down. So specifically, the 1952 and 1953 model years were of all-steel construction with real wood decorative trim. Mid-way through the 1953 run that was replaced with woodgrain vinyl. 2600:4040:5D30:4800:CC5F:145E:7CF1:21FF (talk) 18:52, 12 February 2023 (UTC)

exclusive years

Article says that “wood” trim was “exclusive to Ford and Mercury from 1954 to 1965...”

Not true. GM’s last woodies until 1966 were the 1954 Chevies and Pontiacs. And the Rambler Cross Country had “wood” trim for 1956 only. 96.237.184.133 (talk) 12:52, 7 September 2024 (UTC)