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Old 23-08-09, 13:33
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Default Approximate dates

Hi Lyle

In general terms, dating by the front shell:

No name under headlights - 1942

Just 'FORD' 1943

'FORD CANADA' 1944-5

Round guages is associated with 44-5 pattern as is (in Canada) the round type roof hatch. The very latest CMPs had a removable piece in the upper part of the front shell behind the grille to facilitate engine removal, and an even later feature was the vacuum wipers inverted with a relief stamped in the upper windcreen (windshield) frame to incorporate them. They also tended to have a lot of radio bonding straps.

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Originally Posted by Lyle Roberson View Post
G,Day
I am trying to date my f15a.

I have seen 3 different types of cab fronts,under the head lights I have found.

{ FORD CANADA }
{ FORD }
{.........}

also 2 types of dash layouts {round gauges} and {rectangle/combination}.
Can anyone tell me the build dates of these features?
Thanks,Lyle
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