Does anyone know how and why Harley hooked up with Ford to put the harley name and styling on the Ford Trucks??

 

I don't know why but Ford has had a history of partnerships and affiliations that proved to be beneficial to both parties. Carroll Shelby is one I can think of offhand where everyone came out as a winner. Both Ford and Harley Davidson were counting on their cult like followers to cross over and increase sales for each company. I think both companies reaped the benefits. Think about it. For the guy that has everything, the bike and the truck. For wannabe biker guy, who can buy the truck but not the bike, he still gets to flaunt the Harley Davidson nameplate. HD gets a substantial brand recognition boost. The guys who specialize in demographics and spending trends for each company would submit this affiliation proposal as a win win.


OK, that's my guess, now tell me the real reason.

 

Both companies started production in 1903.
Stands to reason they would use the association to their benefit.
Just smart marketing.

 

Marketing & Money.

Ford and Harley both understand that there are plenty of fools out there that'll pay way too much money for anything that says Harley-Davidson on it.

 

Hmmm.... that's a bit harsh. The "Harley" trucks are actually pretty sharp, with unique trim features and packages. I'd agree it's a "win win," and add a third "win" for the consumer. The trucks are NICE. I wanted a black Harley F250 badly, but had to settle for a "plain Jane" silver powerstroke F250 4x4.... just could not afford it at the time. But I would have bought it if I could have reasonably pulled it off. Just my. 02

 

Money, brand cross over, all the same. I know they have discontinued them as the last time I looked. Only made up about 1% to ford's total truck sales.

 

Now, What's the story between Ford and Tonka ?.

Thorey

 

Why don't I see any Ford badges on Harleys?

 

Fix Or Repair Daily? I hope not. ...

 

Are they still together? I haven't seen a new one around these parts in quit a while?