jean baptiste Posted November 11, 2015 Posted November 11, 2015 I have buy this "beautifull" truck before he come to scrapyard there is two years ago, since i have found 5 original weels and an C60 box for the back.This truck was an ex RAF truck N°127964 (plate number on the door) his serial number is 7132043 but i m not sure for the years ? If anyone have plant for the rear back this can help me. And parts also. Thanks. Quote
ajmac Posted November 11, 2015 Posted November 11, 2015 Good project vehicle. All the engine parts are still available, gearbox too, all from the USA at reasonable cost. Has it been many years in France? Quote
jean baptiste Posted November 11, 2015 Author Posted November 11, 2015 Good project vehicle. All the engine parts are still available, gearbox too, all from the USA at reasonable cost. Has it been many years in France? Yes it was and it is ever in France but now he is in my farm Quote
paul_bish Posted November 11, 2015 Posted November 11, 2015 nice truck. I drove one round Normandy a few years back (well when it was running but thats another story...) always found the gear stick to be in an uncomfortable place and too far behind you Quote
Richard Farrant Posted November 11, 2015 Posted November 11, 2015 I have buy this "beautifull" truck before he come to scrapyard there is two years ago, since i have found 5 original weels and an C60 box for the back.This truck was an ex RAF truck N°127964 (plate number on the door) his serial number is 7132043 but i m not sure for the years ? If anyone have plant for the rear back this can help me. And parts also. Thanks. I would say it was probably built in 1943 as I worked on one with a close chassis number to yours, also I think the cupola in the cab roof was added in 1943 to most British trucks. Quote
ajmac Posted November 12, 2015 Posted November 12, 2015 I would say it was probably built in 1943 as I worked on one with a close chassis number to yours, also I think the cupola in the cab roof was added in 1943 to most British trucks. Richard, what was the the reasoning behind the cupola? Just a convenient way to look over a hedge without having to open the door and stand on your seat? Quote
Richard Farrant Posted November 12, 2015 Posted November 12, 2015 Richard, what was the the reasoning behind the cupola? Just a convenient way to look over a hedge without having to open the door and stand on your seat? Main reason would be an observer looking out for air attack I guess. You will find these were introduced into production vehicles during 1943, along with sling flanges on hubs .... all appearing in readiness for the invasion. Quote
jean baptiste Posted November 15, 2015 Author Posted November 15, 2015 A little photo when he come back to my farm this day was very long; we start at 4 hour the morning and we finish with run of break at 2 hours morning the next day at 30 kilometers of my farm 22 hours to 800 kilometers with my old bedford. Quote
cosrec Posted November 15, 2015 Posted November 15, 2015 well done both trucks are well worth looking after Quote
jean baptiste Posted August 20, 2017 Author Posted August 20, 2017 hello i work a little on fordson and i search for complete the support and the protective bar in front of vehicle and also the protective hood for the engine in the cabin if any one have this thank you, because in french to find parts it's very hard help me please. The support and the protective barThe support and the protective barThe support and the protective bar Quote
jean baptiste Posted August 20, 2017 Author Posted August 20, 2017 Just ask the good position for fire extinguisher is on the right of driver? Quote
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