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Old 06-09-08, 07:44
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Can anyone please tell me the type of 1940 Ford this may be?



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Old 06-09-08, 08:10
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You need the wheelbase and the original engine HP to tell for sure but here is all 4 models of that year.

85HP V8
01T = 134inch WB
018T = 158in WB

95HP V8
09T = 134in WB
098T = 158in WB.

There should be a data plate on the firewall somewhere
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Old 06-09-08, 09:20
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Many of those Fords and Chevs were fitted with military split 18" rims to take either 9.00 x 18 ( 30 cwt ) or 10.50 x 18 ( 3 ton) tyres . You can see evidence on the truck in your pics; the front guards appear to have been cut-out to accomodate the larger/wider tyres. The 18" bolt-together rims were, I believe, locally manufactured by Ford and GMH - and they were referred to as "overseas wheels", intended for the AIF .

After the war, most of the trucks were retro-fitted to take the standard civilian 20" wheels and tyres - a far easier size to buy , then and now.

A local guy here (Pakenham), owns a restored example, he was running 18" DUKW tyres on it .

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Old 06-09-08, 10:23
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Thanks for the replies...yep, this one has 20" wheels, all tires are 7.00x20.

Unfortunately the original motor is no longer in this vehicle. Also the data plate is no longer there either but it has the 158" wheelbase. All I can find are some stamps on the firewall.

Are these Aussie built or US? Also, I cannot find much info on the type with the roof hatch, was this a local mod or factory? I am guessing it was originally a GS tray, the flatbed appears original with the drop-sides replaced later.

Still learning about this truck type and its uses/ body types. ALL info appreciated!

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Old 06-09-08, 11:28
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Here is 3 photos from the AWM showing the 3 ton Ford MCP trucks similar to yours. They are Aussie assembled but not sure how much local content was incorporated in the cab construction except for the MG access hatch. I have plans and measurements for the gallows type MG mount as well somewhere if required.
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File Type: jpg 3-TON STORES (AUST). FORD..jpg (66.6 KB, 92 views)
File Type: jpg ADELAIDE RIVER, NT, 1943-09-04.jpg (96.2 KB, 78 views)
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Old 06-09-08, 18:14
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Are these Aussie built or US? Also, I cannot find much info on the type with the roof hatch, was this a local mod or factory? I am guessing it was originally a GS tray, the flatbed appears original with the drop-sides replaced later.

Still learning about this truck type and its uses/ body types. ALL info appreciated!

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Steve
Neither! Ford US didn't make any RHD Trucks, this is Canadian made, so welcome to MLU!

As Cliff has said, they were assembled locally by Ford Australia, who fitted the roof hatch and grab rails. Cliff has mentioned MCP, this stands for Modified Commercial Pattern, which basically entailed fitting the Roof Hatch, a Pintle Hook (towing attachment), Radiator Guard Bar, Balloon Tyres, and a PTO air pump to the side of the gearbox. Body types are as listed below:
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Old 06-09-08, 21:06
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Thanks for the list Tony that is the first time I have seen it. I personly like these Fords as much as I like the MCP Chev's we had but in reality much prefer the Dodge D series LOL

I have always thought that MCP was Modified Civilian Pattern?
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