F15A in June 08 "Just Cars" magazine

Keith Webb · #1 24-05-08, 10:05

Has anyone else spotted this? Euan let me know about it and from the pic in the mag it looked to have an original body, so I went to have a look at it.
It has an 8BA engine which apparently runs, and the asking price is $1,700.
It belongs to Richard Martin and is located in Kinglake West, Vic.
As I said I had a look... it's been sitting under pine trees for a long time.

It's a late production version by the look of it despite the possibly spurious engine number given in the ad.

The cab has a fabricated roof. The body is very rusty and has had the inner wheel arches deleted.

And the tailgate has had holes cut into it.

Still, the front shell looks not too bad and is the late "FORD CANADA" type.

Richard has several other Ford CMPs and other interesting vehicles in various stages of interesting decrepitude.

I have no connection other than going to have a look.

Ian Fawbert · #2 24-05-08, 11:25

Hi Keith,

Thanks for posting the pics of the truck.
I`m not in aposition to buy it, but i have a question about the tray. I dont suppose you took anymore pics did you- particuarly of the tray?

I am trying (slowly!) to collect pics of this type of tray to aid me in rebuilding my office body F15A with a later production tray- as the rear part has been cut to make a sloping downwards arch from about 1/5 of the way up from the back. So a pic like you showed of the rear tailgate and the latches etc was excellent!

If you dont have any more of this truck, can you direct me to some if they are on your site or anywhere else?

Also, do you still have any of the DMV? books you reproduced- the ones with pics of all types of Australian ww2 vehicles?

Thanks,
Ian.

Bob Moseley (RIP) · #3 24-05-08, 12:15

As in Andrew's new Cab 12, we see roof/windscreen supports.

Bob

Keith Webb · #4 24-05-08, 14:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian Fawbert

Hi Keith,

Thanks for posting the pics of the truck.
I`m not in aposition to buy it, but i have a question about the tray. I dont suppose you took anymore pics did you- particuarly of the tray?

I am trying (slowly!) to collect pics of this type of tray to aid me in rebuilding my office body F15A with a later production tray- as the rear part has been cut to make a sloping downwards arch from about 1/5 of the way up from the back. So a pic like you showed of the rear tailgate and the latches etc was excellent!

If you dont have any more of this truck, can you direct me to some if they are on your site or anywhere else?

Also, do you still have any of the DMV? books you reproduced- the ones with pics of all types of Australian ww2 vehicles?

Thanks,
Ian.

Hi Ian

I didn't take any more pics - the body was full of junk.

I think I may have another one or two books - I'm not making any more... please send me a PM.

And yes I noticed the supports - not necessary on a normal cab 13 but because of the custom built roof they were needed.

Keith

sth65pac · #5 26-05-08, 13:01

I really dont think its value for money:

Rust is a no, no in any resto. Pine trees have nasty acid which eats mild steel over time. (Pretty bad things to park your vehicles under at any time)

Given that it is an asking of $1700 & it is a long way from anyone, the price fuel at $3 a KM to freighting it to somewhere like Melbourne might ensure it sits until the scrappers visit, or Fuel gets cheaper.

Hmm straight guards, two headlight rings, a steering wheel and tool box I could maybe use... well I guess I would salvage them above all else.

Ian F. PM me about Drawings for a Tray..... I may be able to expand your knowledge.

Ian

Plushy · #6 26-05-08, 13:10

Keith did you happen to check out all the flathead V8`s they have lying around ? or any of the old buses ? Its a hell of a treasure trove of old tin up there shame its all under the pine trees .

Ian do you have plans for a tray to suit a F15A? ,as i will be looking for some soon so i can build a tray for mine .

Keith Webb · #7 26-05-08, 13:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Plushy

Keith did you happen to check out all the flathead V8`s they have lying around ? or any of the old buses ? Its a hell of a treasure trove of old tin up there shame its all under the pine trees .

Ian do you have plans for a tray to suit a F15A? ,as i will be looking for some soon so i can build a tray for mine .

There are lots of very rusty V8 hulks around. Interestingly he wants to restore one of the rougher trucks he has. He often goes to clearing sales to save complete wrecks from the scrappers which you'd really have to wonder about...
The F15A is by far the best one there.

sth65pac · #8 27-05-08, 13:11

Plushy,

I have some diagrams which would help you to make a tray. Sufficient dimensions to make something similar.

Like anything its based on time & money. You may want to source an old Holden 1 Tonner tray (HQ era) as they are very close on dimensions to an F15A tray. It can fill the gap until you can find or fabricate something better. There is about 3" difference in width. Or overall an inch and a half each side.

PM me if you want a drawing & I will find what I have.

Ian