[David_Hayward (RIP)]

When the Canadians were considering 4-wheel drive for 3-tonners in late 1939, it was revealed that Eaton's 1940 Model axle was preferred as it was stronger than the '40 Ford's but special gearing was required as the front axle was a 'Ford Standard'. Thus the M-H conversion or one of them was based at the time on a Ford front axle.