Ford model designation

[David_Hayward (RIP)]

No, just as with the answer requested from Deep Thought about the answer to everything, I need to now the answer to the Ford model designations!

Seriously, I am editing and writing books and there are so many holes in my database about Ford trucks and CMP-based vehicles. The recent Lynx thread confirrmed the Lynx 1 and 11 Model Numbers, so that was possibly the last ones to add to the list unless anyone knows any more Fords not covered?

[Bill Kreiner]

Although this thread is ancient, I thought these documents might be of interest to everyone. I'm sure I had already sent them to the late, great David Hayward years ago.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Bill Kreiner

Although this thread is ancient, I thought these documents might be of interest to everyone. I'm sure I had already sent them to the late, great David Hayward years ago.

Thanks Bill, that is a great overview.

Here's a picture showcasing much of the American Ford-built equipment in your lists.

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[Tony Smith]

Seems to be just Ford USA figures, not the whole WW2 production figures.

Just adding CMPs, MCPs, Carriers, commercial trucks and cars alone built by Ford Canada would add 600,000 vehicles (almost every one with a Ford V8 engine), not including the various other contributions to the war effort.

[Bill Kreiner]

Originally Posted by Tony Smith

Seems to be just Ford USA figures, not the whole WW2 production figures.

Just adding CMPs, MCPs, Carriers, commercial trucks and cars alone built by Ford Canada would add 600,000 vehicles (almost every one with a Ford V8 engine), not including the various other contributions to the war effort.

That's correct. I have the following for Dagenham. In the thread Ford Canada Conventional and Modified Vehicles I posted whatever I have on Canadian and Australian Ford.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Tony Smith

Seems to be just Ford USA figures, not the whole WW2 production figures.

Just adding CMPs, MCPs, Carriers, commercial trucks and cars alone built by Ford Canada would add 600,000 vehicles (almost every one with a Ford V8 engine), not including the various other contributions to the war effort.

Here are the Canadian production figures as recorded in Bill Gregg’s book:

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[Hanno Spoelstra]

Some more model codes from an earlier thread:

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

In the early war publication FORD TRUCK INSTRUCTION BOOK - Instructions on Maintenance and Repair of Ford Trucks Supplied to Defence Departments of the British Commonwealth (Third Edition). S.E. 29A. , I also found a listing of the following 122" and 134" wheelbase trucks:

• C21D 122" 3/4 Ton
• 21Y 122" WB One Ton
• 21T 134" WB Regular Truck
• C29T 134" WB Regular Truck

And:

Originally Posted by Tony Smith

Hanno, I have the 2nd edition of the same book and it also lists the following additional trucks:
21C: 114"wb 1/2 Ton
C29W: 134"wb COE 3 Ton
218T: 158"wb Regular Truck
218W: 158"wb COE Truck
C298T: 158"wb Regular Truck
C298W: 158"wb COE Truck
C11AD: 114"wb Truck Type Stn Wagon - British War Dept
C098TFS: 158" British War Dept 3 Ton

In the specifications on the C098TFS, it is described as a 4x2 fitted with a two speed rear axle, PTO tyre pump and 10.50-16 12 ply tyres, in other respects the same as a 1940 3 ton Regular Truck.
Note that some of these trucks are Canadian models and some US.
In David's listing, I can only see the C098TFS listed under SM2252 to India and SM2356 to South Africa.

[Bill Kreiner]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

Thanks Bill, that is a great overview.

Here's a picture showcasing much of the Ford-built equipment in your lists.

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I love that photo! I will save it.