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Old 06-03-10, 15:44
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Default COE Ford?

My friend has found this photo of a COE truck in service with the Belgian Army. I think it's a 1948-50 Ford..is that correct? Friend wonders if there is any history? I would suggest assembly in Antwerp or even Amsterdam Plants, but beyond that have no idea!
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Old 07-03-10, 18:26
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Default I've seen one of those in Belgium

I spoke to the dealer who owned it (this was years back) and was told it was a Ford Koln ( Cologne?) truck from around the period you mention.
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Old 07-03-10, 19:29
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Ford brought out that grille style in 1949.
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Old 07-03-10, 23:01
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This is a Ford F6 COE, as used in sizeable numbers by Belgian Army. All-wheel drive conversion by Marmon-Herrington. Also built as an artillery tractor, one of which is seen here in action as a police overvalwagen in The Congo.

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