Another cab.13 Ford FGT in Czech Republic

[Frantisek Nachlinger]

Here are few more pics.

The rear body is cut, but the floor and mudguards are still there. The canister holders too. Both rear doors are modified, but present.

The original Winch and compressor are still on.

It seems that on the beggining of June it should be moved to new place and wait there for renovation, that should begin early next year.

Frankie

[Keith Webb]

What a beautiful thing! Looking forward to seeing pictures of it once there is some more room around it.

[Frantisek Nachlinger]

Thank you Keith.

This one is the poorest condition CMP we have, but I hope it won't last a long time.

It's going to be moved in June, so I'll post more pics later. There is a photo of right front doors with remains of original number.

Does anybody know the tactical markings in post#1?

Frankie

[Dusonn]

Frantisek, once again congratulations for re-gaining your fathers Quad. Its a beauty. I like what looks like the original transition piece between the cab and rear body. As far as the marking is concerned I was told by a friend that it bellongs to RA unit which was part of the 61 Field Regiment of Royal Artillery. I was quite suprised by that so checked documents that I have and found this period order of Czechoslovak Armoured brigade Group which says that all the vehicles listed including 10 FATs were transfered to Czechoslovaks on 8th March 1945 from 61 Fd Reg RA. And.... after checking the census numbers there is one ending 212 which is whats visible on Frantisek s Quad doors. The whole number should be H-5558212

[Dusonn]

The division sign visible above the left headlamp (triangle in blue square) should according to our opinion be the one of the 59th (Staffordshire) Infantry Division. 61 Field Regiment RA was part of it. See Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/59th_%2...antry_Division

[Frantisek Nachlinger]

Really great news, thank you very much Dusan! Now we have a FAT with pedigree!

[Frantisek Nachlinger]

Another great help from my friend Duson - this seems to be a photograph from May 1945 from Prague - and if you look closely, you can see the number 212 on the door of the 4th FGT from the protographer!
Another interesting thing is, that the unit marking is not on the cab, but on the bumper. So next time I see our FGT I am gonna look for it there.

I hope you enjoy it! I really do

Frankie

[Frantisek Nachlinger]

Originally Posted by Keith Webb

What a beautiful thing! Looking forward to seeing pictures of it once there is some more room around it.

So here are few pics with more space around it.
I was wuite surprised to find the original body number on the step behind right rear doors. and both box holders are also present, as well as 7 of 8 seat holders.
Is the strap that holds the doors original?

Frankie

[Frantisek Nachlinger]

here is the number plate ( 308 7B2 1472 ) , the door strap and box holder

[Keith Webb]

What a great find!

[Frantisek Nachlinger]

I have only read about - never seen even a photo of the FGT-01 . Very happy to "find one under the Christmass Tree"

[Harlé Sylvain]

Happy christmas!
You're a lucky man !!! hope you will share it.


Cheers
Sylvain

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Frantisek Nachlinger

I have only read - never seen a FGT-01 . Very happy to "find one under the Christmass Tree"

Not seen one before myself, must be great reading material!

Hanno