some differences ford ...chev

[Keith Webb]

Originally posted by Rod Diery
Hi Ian, No it's not something magic nor is it a Ford Perth thing. I think all Australian Ford CMPs were assembled in Geelong. My information is that all 1944 Ford CMPs had the FORD script, 1945 trucks had the FORD CANADA script.

Maybe some of our Canadian friends can clear up what dates the changes occurred.

Regards
Rod

Rod, Whilst there is no formal written confirmation, I think the 'FORD' was used from mid to late 43 until some time in 44 when replaced with the more marketing oriented 'FORD CANADA'.
There are even two distinct types of 'FORD CANADA' front shells. The latest ones had a detatchable upper bar just under the bonnet (hood) to facilitate engine removal, as on this F60L Mach-M1 I photographed at Camp Borden in Canada in 2001. (Link)