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Originally Posted by Bob Carriere
Hi Richard
Don't be mislead by the winch crossmember mounting plates........all CMPs have them. The winch mounting crossmember was a factory stock issue rivetted in place when the frame was done. Those destined to have a winch were then ready for installation.
Bob C
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Only Chev chassis came with the winch cross member. Fords did not unless factory equipped with a winch.
and from Richard:
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It was manufactured Jan. 5th, 1941, Serial # 25938, Motor 3G-7408-F.
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I'm inclined to think the year date may be a mis-strike. The engine number indicates a 1942 build. I don't think even the cab 13 prototype had been built by January 1941.