Gustaf Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 The thread on Ford ambulances a few years ago go me motivated to build a replica for my self. I had been looking for an original for years, and traced one as recently as the 1970s, but ran into an uncooperative person whos hands it passed through. This is mine, not quite finished, built on a 1919 Ford chassis. Best Gus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willyslancs Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 very nice mate............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Now you only need me in a original WW1 uniform to complete the picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gustaf Posted August 21, 2012 Author Share Posted August 21, 2012 Thanks Guys, this forum and its members are largely responsible for me doing this project. I thought that this would be a good back drop for my WWI uniforms when setting up public displays. Best Gus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charawacky Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Very interesting, are these full scale? Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gustaf Posted August 22, 2012 Author Share Posted August 22, 2012 Very interesting, are these full scale? Tom Yes, they are original except for the Italian trousers (they date from the 1930s), the French boots (they are m1917, but were made during the Viet Nam War in the mid 50s) and the trousers on the Early Austrian uniform (they are movie company made, but correct) Best Gus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane.c Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Very nice, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snort Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Brilliant, very clever and a good looking display, I thought it must have taken a long time to make the vehicle but researching and finding all the uniforms must have taken a while as well. Excellent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gustaf Posted August 25, 2012 Author Share Posted August 25, 2012 Brilliant, very clever and a good looking display, I thought it must have taken a long time to make the vehicle but researching and finding all the uniforms must have taken a while as well. Excellent Hey Snort, I have been collecting WWI uniforms, equipment and weapons since the 1960s. The advent of the webernet has made research a very easy thing to do. I can remember when it took months to get an answer that can be found in seconds now. Best Gus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snort Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Hey Snort,I have been collecting WWI uniforms, equipment and weapons since the 1960s. The advent of the webernet has made research a very easy thing to do. I can remember when it took months to get an answer that can be found in seconds now. Best Gus Well done all the same, looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Black Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Both your uniform collection and your Ford are very impressive. I would love to see them in person. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gustaf Posted August 26, 2012 Author Share Posted August 26, 2012 Both your uniform collection and your Ford are very impressive. I would love to see them in person. Steve Hey Steve, I plan on displaying a portion of the collection with the ambulance at the Utah Gun Collector's Association gun show in Ogden Utah, October 13-14. It is a bit of a drive from Wisdom, but it is a good show. Best Gus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Black Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 I'll have to see if the wife is up for a road trip. Seven hours in not that far away. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gustaf Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 About a third of the show is displays, the show is only about 300 tables. It is hard to tell what is going to be there, one member has a 1888 Gatling Gun that he brings from time to time. Saturday is the best day, more crowd, but as it is in an area with a large LDS population, there are fewer displays and venders on Sunday. Best Gus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old school punk Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Hi id love to see more photos of you're model T.Some of the build photos would be great, Thanks in advance George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gustaf Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 Hey Punk, Here is the stripped chassis as I started with the first sill. and as I started with the sub frame The tool boxes and headboard are nearly finished I have the sides together A little colour makes it look closer to finished, but if you look close, you can see that the rear wheel is just leaning against the side, as I had to rebuild the rear end I have the axle back together and the rafters and floor in Canvas is almost done, and some detail painted on. best Gus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 That must have taken some time to make. The result is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gustaf Posted August 30, 2012 Author Share Posted August 30, 2012 Another update, I finished the tail gate and rear windows, I need to make the canvas cover for the upper stretcher and do the interior details. I am waiting on some photos from 1910Coupe, to decide how to assemble those bits. I also sorted a wonky coil, so it runs better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcspool Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Check this thread on the G503 forum http://g503.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=108&t=199855&start=885 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gustaf Posted August 31, 2012 Author Share Posted August 31, 2012 That is an interesting thread, I had not seen that photo of an SSU 14 ambulance before, a friend in Norway sent me a French ARS17 gas mask named to a fellow who served in SSU 14. Here is a better photo of the tail gate of my T, showing the reinforcement arounf the center hole doubling as a step. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old school punk Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Thank you for showing the build up photos much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gustaf Posted September 8, 2012 Author Share Posted September 8, 2012 A friend came over this evening, and wanted a ride in the ambulance, I do not have the electric lights working, so I put oil in the oil lamps, it is surprising how much light they put out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gustaf Posted September 22, 2012 Author Share Posted September 22, 2012 I finished my side curtains today, they were easier to do than I thought they would be, I did have to redo my tilt though, as I managed to put a screwdriver through it in the process of fitting the fasteners. From all the period photos I have found, there was no front windshield, only the canvas extending up to the driver's shoulders. This would have broken the wind for the most part, and would not have caused a visibility problems due to rain, snow, frost or condensation. I do know that the M1918 did have an additional panel that had isinglass that enclosed the driver's compartment completely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Pity about the modern car in the background of the picture. She looks great. Just the right amount of dust, a bit of wear on the canvas and she will look really original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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