Ford US trucks for RAF, Egypt

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally posted by David_Hayward
FORD MODEL NUMBERS

Thanks David!
Also, discussing the C11ADF on the Old MLU Forum, we unearthed the following re. Ford model identification:

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.
This covers the following:
- C11AD 114" WB Truck Type Stn. Wagon - British War Dept.
- 21C 114" WB 1/2 Ton
- C21D 122" 3/4 Ton
- 21Y 122" WB One Ton
- 21T 134" WB Regular Truck
- C29T 134" WB Regular Truck
- C29W 134" C.O.E. - 3 Ton
- 218T 158" Regular truck
- 218W 158" WB C.O.E. Truck
- C298T 158" WB Regular Truck
- C298W 158" C.O.E. - 3 Ton
- C298TFS 158"WB British WD 3 Ton


Known Ford Station Wagon models:
- C11AD
- C11ADF
- C11AS
- C29ADF
in which:
C = Canadian design/production
1st digit = model year: '1' = 1941 model, '2' = 1942 model
2nd digit = engine type: '1' indicates the 85-hp engine, '9' the 95-hp engine
A = 4x2 car chassis with 114" (1941) or 118" wheelbase (1942)
D = unknown ('ruggedized' version with 9.00-13" tyres and heavier axles?)
F = right-hand drive
S = unknown (standard tyre size 6.00-16" as opposed to "D" model?)