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Old 18-06-22, 00:24
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Default 1941 30 Cwt F-30 ambulance

I helped a friend pull this beauty out of a field . He says it’s rare and desirable . Anyone with info on it ? Is there another known in existence ?
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Old 18-06-22, 01:48
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Were they building 13 cabs in 1941?
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Old 18-06-22, 02:18
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According to my source , yes , Ford began making Cab 13’ concurently with cab 12 ´s on the same production line in Windsor .I will ask him for a picture . 1942 is known as the beginning of cab 13’s but that might well be a misconception .
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Old 18-06-22, 02:53
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The design branch records show a prototype/pilot 13 cab in December of 1941, so it might be possible to see a December truck.
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Old 18-06-22, 03:17
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picture of the data plate. 23 December 1941.
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Old 18-06-22, 03:26
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Here are a few pictures of the inside of the box. Same window latches as in my Wireless -5 boxes of 1944 .
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Old 18-06-22, 10:31
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It is rare. Desirable? Beauty is in the eye of the beholder….

Good to see the rear body is rather complete.

1941 - really? Always thought Cab 13s were not assembled before 1942.
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Old 18-06-22, 11:14
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It is rare. Desirable? Beauty is in the eye of the beholder….

Good to see the rear body is rather complete.

1941 - really? Always thought Cab 13s were not assembled before 1942.
Me too but it would seem there is evidence - nice to see one of the first Cab 13s ever built surviving.
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Old 18-06-22, 11:46
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The proof is on the data plate . One of the very first Cab 13’s made on 23 December 1941 !!!
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Old 18-06-22, 12:19
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The proof is on the data plate . One of the very first Cab 13’s made on 23 December 1941 !!!
Yes. But we have seen examples of data plates being switched. So for me it takes a little bit more to be convinced. Happy to hear more from those in the know!
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Old 18-06-22, 13:59
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Yes. So for me it takes a little bit more to be convinced. Happy to hear more from those in the know!
Ford Parts Lists describe the "New Design Cab" as being from Serial No 21566.

But "3G" engine on a 1941 build plate? How can that be swapped around?
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