F60s LAAT Census Number from Chassis Number

[Mark Towers]

Hi Hanno,

Thank you ever so much for your post and that very useful link to the CMP Data sheet. From that I have managed to work out that my CMP would of been manufactured in October of 1944

None of the LAAT’s listed have their WD serial number recorded so unfortunately I won’t be able to work out an algorithm or a rough number.

However it’s great to know that my chassis number actually corresponds and doesI infact tally up with the “late war” features and 1944 date on the rear tow pintal plate. And to now know this was October 44 is a real delight.

Ivor Ramsden (a fellow forum member) kindly sent me a list of all Ford LAAT serial numbers allocated by Chilwel UK. There are just over 2000 number to choose from, so my best hope that I can think of is to choose a late number at random and use that.... it won’t be the exact number for my LAAT but at least it’s in the correct allocation.

The “big plan” was to definitely attend Normandy 75th ( I have attended every anniversary since 2004, in my family car only) and was hoping to get the Ford over this year with a Bedford MWD, however both lorries are still along way off from being ready and I’m starting to think that it won’t happen. But We’re doing our best.... I’ll keep you posted with our progress...

I’m currently fitting an electric distributor, re-plumbing the off side fuel tank, doing a total re wire, plumbing in a mechanical fuel pump,having my dynamo converted to 12v -earth. Changing all break cylinders, and trying to get the rear LAAT frame made up.

Thanks again ...

Kind regards ,

Mark Towers