R.A.A.F. Publication No.542: Ford Military Pattern Trucks of Canadian Origin

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Up for auction on eBay: Ford Military Pattern Trucks, Maintenance Manual. Operating Instructions & Maint, Manual for CMP Trucks Item number: 6591259054.

Although this is a bone stock MB-F1 maintenance manual, it interestingly has an R.A.A.F. cover.

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Winning bid: AU $65.00 (Approximately US $48.83)
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Ford Military Pattern Trucks Of Canadian Origin.

Maintenance Manual MB-F1

This is the first Maintenance Manual covering Ford Canadian Military Pattern Vehicles.

Issued July, 1943 from the Ford Motor Company of Canada.

This manual contains complete descriptions, specifications and maintenance data covering the Canadian Military Pattern Vehicles as listed below.

15 CWT. 4 X 2 3Ton 4 x 4 15 CWT. 4 X 4

6 Ton 6 x 4 30 CWT. 4 x 4 F.A.T. 4 x 4

THIS IS A COLLECTORS’ ITEM

Prepared under the direction of The Director General Army Engineering Design, Ottawa, Canada.

Ford Motor Company of Canada LIMITED, SE_93_C

Issued July, 1943

This is not just a maintenance manual for “old trucks” it is a priceless gem for collectors of Military Memorabilia.

The book has been used, some pages are a bit ‘dog eared’ but is in excellent condition, not even a dirty thumbprint on the pages.

You will never see one of these again