Ford FGT cab.13 in Czech Republic

[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.

[Frantisek Nachlinger]

Dusan, I am glad and happy too. I allready started my own thread not to spam yours. Looking forward our FAT drag-races!

and -Yes, Mr. Leegwater's one is really a beauty!

Frankie

[Dusonn]

Its been some time since my last contribution to this thread. Still collecting spares for this project to be at hand when the time comes. Recently acquired a new heart for her. It comes from a generator unit stationed at the back of an american GMC truck. There are some parts that will need to be stripped of and replaced, like the carburator, clutch, single pulleys? etc. The oil pan also has some additions. Otherwise it seems to be a good engine with little milage, it turns freely and it is dry. There seems to be the original factory paint lurking underneath the grey.
Can anybody please identify the type and year of production? Is it US made? There is F59A casted on the heads and FAPS FORD GEFA 6045 and few numbers on the block as seen on the last picture very below.

[Dusonn]

few more pictures