Ford FGT cab.13 in Czech Republic

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Great project, Dusan!

I like the fact it was used by the the Czechoslovak Armoured Brigade Group, so it really ties in with your country's military history.

While I certainly would not underestimate the amount of work, the basis for the rear body is there, and the superstructure is mostly angle iron and sheet metal. So it is doable to rebuild one if you have (access to) metalworking skills. Surely one of the members on here can help you with dimensions.

Regards,
Hanno

[Dusonn]

Thanks guys for the friendly comments. The dashboard also puzzles me, I have not seen one like this before, has anybody? I reckon it was made post-war as it was not primed underneath, but looks very precisely made.
I have another question, are the FGT and CGT rear body exactly the same?

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Dusonn

I have another question, are the FGT and CGT rear body exactly the same?

Dusan,

Although Ford and General Motors manufactured the cab and chassis for these trucks, the production of CMP truck bodies was subcontracted out to smaller companies in Ontario and Manitoba, organized into the wartime Steel Body Manufacturers Association by the Department of Munitions and Supply.

Even though built to a common design, if you look at the pictures on this forum you will find each manufacturer had its own detail differences. But it would be fine to copy a body either found on a CGT or FGT.

Not sure if this is a really good example of manufacturing differences (could be different restoration techniques?), but here a roof section as an example:


From http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2670


From http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...ad.php?t=14429

Hanno

[Maurice Donckers]

Hi , I got a CGT , but have a ford dash early and late available , some more bits as well.

[Frantisek Nachlinger]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

Dusan,

Although Ford and General Motors manufactured the cab and chassis for these trucks, the production of CMP truck bodies was subcontracted out to smaller companies in Ontario and Manitoba, organized into the wartime Steel Body Manufacturers Association by the Department of Munitions and Supply.

Even though built to a common design, if you look at the pictures on this forum you will find each manufacturer had its own detail differences. But it would be fine to copy a body either found on a CGT or FGT.

Not sure if this is a really good example of manufacturing differences (could be different restoration techniques?), but here a roof section as an example:


From http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2670


From http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...ad.php?t=14429

Hanno

I do not know much about FAT bodies, but the differences on your pictures seems to be caused by the restoration techniques, doesn't it? Is there any thread about the types of FAT bodies on the forum? Does anybody know how many manufacturers there ware in the Ontario and Manitoba region?

Thanks,

Frankie

[Stefan Leegwater]

Hi Dusan,

Here is ours, I took it out today to get her ready for our may 5th parades.

It needs brakes maintenance etc.

If you need any pics or info, do not hesitate to ask,

Kind regards,

Stefan Leegwater

[Frantisek Nachlinger]

Yesterday I took few pics of my father's Ford FAT. The renovated one on Hano's pictures is exactly the same as we have on our Ford.

[Dusonn]

Stefan thanks for the pics and info offer, it´s a beauty. Due to lack of time at the moment I am slowly collecting parts for this project, to have everything ready when the time comes. I got a winch, windscreen and few other bits from your father already.

Frantisek, I am glad you repatriated your fathers FAT and that it is going to be restored. It will be nice to see two original Czechoslovak FATs during events here, especially when there is just handfull of the actual vehicles which served with the brigade out of many that can be seen around today.