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Old 25-10-11, 11:07
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Firstly the transplant. Will a 1943 F15 cab fit onto a 1944 F15A chassis?
Hi Bob, since you have both of them, you could check the inner mudguards. I believe they are different as the non-driven front axle has a larger steering angle?

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Secondly the quandry. Do I want to restore an F15 which will mean rotating the engines from one to the other. I like the 4wd capability of the F15A but to use this chassis with a different cab alters the original dynamics thereby destroying its original provenance.
If you have the luxury of owning both types, restore them both. Don't go about swapping major parts from a restorable truck if you have another option.

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