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Originally posted by Lynn Eades
This might get things going,but as far as axles go didnt G.M build timken style axles and Ford built banjo style axles as well as each others own type. Thats my understanding from one of the parts books. (I'll just go away now and get my tin hat and body armour.)
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Although it is common knowledge Ford and GM supplied parts to each others assembly lines to keep them going in the early days, I have only seen one reference to this practice (although I am sure more can be found - yes this is a challenge!): Ford Illustrated Spare Parts List F15-A 15 cwt-4x4 (SE. 114, Issued May, 1943) which "applies to the 15 Cwt. 4 x4 15A model designation C011WQ and C291WQ" states that "Ford design front axle C111WQF-3000-A2 and G.M. design rear axle C011WQ-4000 were used with the following motor serial numbers", followed by a list of only 43 numbers, all in the 2G-5...-F and 2G-6...F range. This confirms a small number (43, to be precise) F15As were fitted with a combination of Ford front and G.M. rear axles.
H.