Ford FAT Cab12 Restoration

RichCam · #1 06-07-12, 13:35

Guys,

I have acquired a functional FGT chassis that was used as a log skidder and a FGT Cab 12 cab. In order to move it to my shop, I am going to remove the large tractor tires, lift it and put it on a trailer. It has engine, transmission, winch with accessories, intact front and rear drive and suspension components. I am without good documentation, pictures and drawings, for the rear section of the cab that will need to be reconstructed. I see that Walter Brand of Petrolia has a complete Cab 11 FAT. As far as I can tell, there doesn't seem to be too much difference between the Cab 11 and Cab 12. I welcome any comments, suggestions or information that you might have.

Regards,

RichCam · #2 06-07-12, 13:37

Cab has already been moved, a shot of the rear of the cab and a close up of the driver's compartment.

Alex van de Wetering · #3 09-07-12, 15:39

Nice find. That rear wall seems to be constructed from the sloping roof of the rear body....probably upside down (small holes from spare tire carrier?) and with the frames of the front corner windows welded in.

Alex

RichCam · #4 09-07-12, 16:33

Thanks Alex for your input. I agree, I think that someone cut the rear roof off, after butchering the sides and the welded it to the edges of the front cab to close it off. I will gingerly extract the pieces of the cab and either use them as templates or reposition and reattach them, as much as possible. Any information that anyone else has regarding dimensions of the rear cab area would be greatly appreciated!

The cab was retrieved from a property south of my location where 3 brothers collected and refurbished CMP trucks and some Universal Carriers. The brothers have passed on and the property has been sold. The vehicles have been donated to another collector and I was able to retrieve some of the remaining "bits".

The chassis has been used as a log skidder for much of its post war life and has passed through numerous owners. The cab was removed early on and information as to where it ended up is "cold". I will remove the tractor tires before putting the chassis on a trailer to move it to my shop. I have a set of 4 good 12-20's here for it as well as a "straight" frame. (Lugs on the left of the vehicle are left hand thread, lugs on the right of the vehicle are right hand thread - clever.) I will transfer each part from the "bent" chassis to the new frame. Looks like I'm going to be at this project for a while.

Regards, Richard

RichCam · #5 16-07-12, 03:15

Attached are some pictures of a GMC Cab 12 that I have found under a tree. The leaves have at least protected it from the sunlight. I'm going to see if the owner is willing to part with it. Lot's of good bits for the Ford FAT Cab 12 project!

First 4 of 8 photos:

RichCam · #6 16-07-12, 03:17

2nd 4 of 8:

cliff · #7 16-07-12, 04:41

Richard we call the GM models Chev's not GMC as it confuses it with the GMC-CCKW's etc. Good find though but most parts may not be the same as the Ford as there was minor differences in the stampings between the two.

Alex van de Wetering · #8 16-07-12, 11:32

Is that an orginal Dash jewel???

Hope the owner wants to parts with it.....lots of good bits.....lots of dash hardware, solid miror arms, one mirror, seat bases.....lots of stuff that is missing on most trucks including mine....... maybe even to good to use as a parts truck(?)

Alex