Ford FGT cab.13 in Czech Republic

[david moore]

Hi Dusson

As you will see from an adjacent thread (FAT-1 remains) Rob Fast and I would like to know if the transition piece of structure at the back of the cab (that would join up to the rear body) is made of steel or rubber. I have found a similar truck but in very poor shape here in Ontario - but it is some distance from my home so easier to ask you about the part.

[Dusonn]

Originally Posted by david moore

Hi Dusson

As you will see from an adjacent thread (FAT-1 remains) Rob Fast and I would like to know if the transition piece of structure at the back of the cab (that would join up to the rear body) is made of steel or rubber. I have found a similar truck but in very poor shape here in Ontario - but it is some distance from my home so easier to ask you about the part.

David if you refer to the rear collar circled on the picture, than its made of steel and welded to the cab. I can take a close up picture tomorrow if you wish.

[Dusonn]

A friend of mine has done some research in the archives and so far it seems that only two FGTs came to Prague with returning Czechoslovak Armoured Brigade. One served with the Artillery Battalion and one with The AT Unit. If this is true, then both of them survived which is pretty amazing. The rest of our Quads were Morris. There were also Ford LAAs towing Bofors guns. No CGTs.
I have attached few pictures of H55582014 from 30th May 1945 near Prague. That could be my vehicle Notice the jerry can holder behind the spare wheel. I have seen this on the CZ Morris Quads as well. I reckon this was added before the Brigade departure from Dunkerque in May 1945 to bear enough fuel for such a long trip back to Prague.

[Dusonn]

For me this is a very inspiring slideshow on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QC7u7nHqtaA
I have seen this FGT before but never the pictures from the restoration. Is the owner a forum member or could anybody give me a contact please?

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Dusonn

For me this is a very inspiring slideshow on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QC7u7nHqtaA
I have seen this FGT before but never the pictures from the restoration. Is the owner a forum member or could anybody give me a contact please?

See this thread for more info. The owner is Stijn van Haverbeke in Belgium. He's not on this forum but maybe you can contact him through his YouTube account.

H.

[Dusonn]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

See this thread for more info. The owner is Stijn van Haverbeke in Belgium. He's not on this forum but maybe you can contact him through his YouTube account.

Thanks Hanno, I will try to make a contact via my Belgian friend from the 1st Belgian Field Battery, I am sure gunners will know each other.

[Dusonn]

I have carefully cleaned up the unit sign remains today above the right-hand side headlamp and to my surprise the number was not 74 (Field Artillery Battalion) as expected but turned out to be No. 77 which stands for Anti-Tank Troop of the Czechoslovak Armoured Brigade Group. This is a very good revelation as that should be the only one FGT that served with this AT unit and thus its number should be H5558327
Now we should look for a 17pdr