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Old 14-08-16, 15:56
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the Cab you have appears to be Ford F-100 and someone may be able to use that, the serial # you have listed is APT for sure, you can also find the serial on the frame behind the front wheel ,pass side if I remember , engine should be T-236, are the braces from the cowl to the floor still there, if so they have a C broad arrow stamped on them , again APT clue, hope this helps,
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Old 14-08-16, 16:14
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Thanks for the reply

The cab is so carefully cut out to mate to the what I hoped was an APT tub...I am not sure it is easily separable. I haven't looked too close at the floor, but it looks to be a blend of both trucks. I believe the cab to be a 54 ford, and if you look close you can see where the gauge cluster for the ford leaves a space over the APT tub.

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The Grandfather who owned this truck was a very talented welder and bush worker. lots of the additions or repairs to the truck were very much due to the cold winters and working with what he had on hand. He used the truck to support his family with work and snow plowing over the years.

The truck has a lot of history and value to the family, it is an honour for me to get the opportunity to own it. I wish I had met the fellow as I think he would have a great bunch of stories to tell.

I went yesterday with my cellphone, but am documenting the process of retrieving the truck, as well as it is my hope to sit with family members and create a small photo and story/history book for the family to have. I want to document all that this truck has done and what it meant to them. Apparently the grandkids remember riding in it picking raspberries etc. It is critical that I save these memories from the scrap pile and ensure that the truck lives on in a book, and in my driveway.

I still have to bring it home, but that will most likely be next weekend. I can post up some more detailed shots when I have it in the yard.
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Old 14-08-16, 16:14
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I happen to know the whereabouts of 2 apts near Moosehorn ,Manitoba that can be had in the $1500 dollar range, or at least they were their a couple years ago
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Old 14-08-16, 17:42
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Two more APTs near Sault Ste Marie ON...
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Old 14-08-16, 20:08
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Thanks for the replies

Are the frame splices factory?...The joint sure looks neat and tidy

Or were the APT short wheelbase on a factory one piece frame?
Frame seam 1.jpg

Inside of frame rail

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It is hard to see but there are little green arrows outlining the seam in the left bottom corner

frame seam 3.jpg

Bottom of frame rail
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Old 14-08-16, 20:11
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I happen to know the whereabouts of 2 apts near Moosehorn ,Manitoba that can be had in the $1500 dollar range, or at least they were their a couple years ago
That would be good but I am running out of storage room with a few other projects.

However if I could find a hood, I wouldn't mind a drive or shipping.
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Old 15-08-16, 00:17
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pm me please , I think I still have a good hood,
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