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17-04-12, 10:40
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Long awaited "Ford of Canada in Wartime" HAS ARRIVED
Well, it's finally here folks! The above mentioned book that I had long since given up for dead.........or at least lost in post [lost in space]! The mystery of delay was revealed when I saw it had actually been sent 'surface' AKA sent via SEA, with all the lengthy delay that goes along with it. Last thing I received by sea was a vintage parachute which was far too heavy for air. It took less time to arrive than this book, and had 6 or 7 different kinds of packing tape, where it had been opened & inspected by each port/customs along the way.
In addition to the book itself, there is also the original letter of thanks to the factory worker this was presented to. I believe these were ONLY produced in sufficient numbers for each of the wartime Ford factory and associated support services workers. That would make this a very rare book indeed. Anyhow, enough of the talk, and more of the photos. I have chosen 15 pages to post here, with a cross-section of appeals. As they say...."something for everyone"....possibly. Ford 1.jpg ford 2.jpg ford 3.jpg ford 4.jpg ford 5.jpg More to come!
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Ford CMP, 115" WB,1942 (Under Restoration...still) Medium sized, half fake, artillery piece project. (The 1/4 Pounder) 
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17-04-12, 10:49
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Ford of Canada in Wartime - #2
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Ford CMP, 115" WB,1942 (Under Restoration...still) Medium sized, half fake, artillery piece project. (The 1/4 Pounder)
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17-04-12, 11:05
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Ford of Canada in Wartime - #3
ford 11.jpg ford 12.jpg ford 13.jpg ford 14.jpg ford 15.jpg
The book is in very good condition and has obviously been treasured by someone. Perhaps the original worker, or family of that worker, we'll never know I expect. That's a little sad really. It would be tremendous to meet the builder of those vehicles........and ask them.....WHAT THE HELL WERE THEY THINKING with the crappy door fit!  No, not really. I know those poor sods had no say in the design. I will treasure and conserve this unique bit of Ford history. Perhaps I may will it to our local RSL branch, when i'm gone. Correction :maybe I should will it BEFORE i'm gone.  It is now............"my precious"
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Ford CMP, 115" WB,1942 (Under Restoration...still) Medium sized, half fake, artillery piece project. (The 1/4 Pounder)
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22-04-12, 11:39
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Door curtain frames finished
Door curtain frames 1.jpg Door curtain frames 2.jpg Door curtain frames 3.jpg
The frames for side curtains are finished, painted and ready for sending to the upholsterer next week. Better make that late next week, to allow for sufficient curing time of paint. Ignore the white specks on the black paint. It is filler dust, and paint was surface dry when it landed. I have made a slight change to the way door latch access panel is held closed. Formerly it had a tiny metal catch to sit behind once lifted up and over. Maybe it worked better when new but now it's a bit tired and worn. When I make the new pieces of card for the flaps (which will be given to upholsterer for covering), I will be including a small 'rare earth' magnet that will mate up with a piece of metal welded to lower frame rail (can be seen in photo 2). My only concern is that the magnet will stick too well. It's a tiny magnet but VERY strong. Unbelievably strong! I can put one of those magnets on my hand and move it around with another under the hand. Apparently these were often used by magicians as part of their kit!  evil swinesMore to come.
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Ford CMP, 115" WB,1942 (Under Restoration...still) Medium sized, half fake, artillery piece project. (The 1/4 Pounder)
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22-04-12, 12:11
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Engine Cover work progressing
I had really good success with making the side curtain frames, and was happy with the result.............but...........
Engine hatch etch primed 1.jpg Engine hatch etch primed 2.jpg got no joy with the work on engine cover, in fact the phrase 'total bollocks up' comes to mind! A patch was shaped, welding started, and then the problems started. First, heat pulled the metal more than I had expected. I alternated weld sites and allowed each to cool sufficiently before continuing, but it still shrunk the metal like I had never seen before. In photo 2, you can just see the filler under the 'emergency' coat of etch. I only got as far as etch before I ran out of day. busted panel hammer.jpg I guess the work required to stretch the metal back to some semblence of normal was just too much for the poor old hammer! Engine heat & acoustic shielding.jpg Engine heat & acoustic shielding 2.jpg I found this acoustic/heat shield at the local rubber shop. It's adhesive backed and supposed to be easy to apply. I had intended to cut it to desired sizes today. That didn't happen because of the time I spent whacking the engine cover into shape. Not the right shape you understand, close, but definately not right. I am not pleased with losing definition of one of the metal creases on welded side. As Dirty Harry once said...." A Man's Got to Know His Limitations". God I HATE panelbeating 
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Ford CMP, 115" WB,1942 (Under Restoration...still) Medium sized, half fake, artillery piece project. (The 1/4 Pounder)
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22-04-12, 14:58
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Side Curtains
Hi
General question about the side curtains, from your pictures it is clear that the design of the side curtains are completely different from my Chevy side curtains. So here is my question are the Ford Australian side curtains different from the Canadian Ford? Seen of photos of CMPs in the South Pacific with canvas doors. Has anybody got photos of the different door and side curtain design if so lets start a separate thread on just that topic as a historical/restoration resource. Tony great information as always. Cheers Phil
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Phil Waterman `41 C60L Pattern 12 `42 C60S Radio Pattern 13 `45 HUP http://canadianmilitarypattern.com/ New e-mail Philip@canadianmilitarypattern.com
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