FAT 4 Information

[Jim Rice]

The FAT in question originally came from the Brian Woods collection in BC. It was acquired from him for a tax receipt.

The vehicle arrived in Calgary in excellent condition and only a small amount of work was required to get it running. It was also used as a pattern by the late Jack Guthrie for canvas parts for his FAT (now at Vimy house).

The whole reason for aquisition was to trade it to Shilo for the Stuart or Grizzly of the Gregg collection. The Strathconas being an armoured unit were restoring tanks while the Arty wanted guns and gun related equipment for their museum.

I am somewhat surprised that Shilo wanted the Stuart back as for them, the FAT was more significant (and it is the best FAT example in Canada).

I hope that Shilo looks after the restored Stuart better than last time they had it. When I originally traded for it, that Stuart was in terrible shape. It barely made it to the trailer.