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Hanno Spoelstra

22-12-07 21:11

wanted: information about 1945 7B3 model FAT

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Who can help Jan?

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From: "Johann Szatan"
Subject: Help!!!
Date: Fri, 21 Dec 2007 21:41:41 +0100

We are a polish reconstruction group. We have a reconstructed Canada CMP 15 vehicle and we represent ourselves by wearing polish army attire in England.

In 2004, we attended D-Day in Normandy for the 60th anniversary.

In 2009, we are planning on driving to D-Day in a rebuilt Canada Gun Tractor, the last of the war series 1944/1945.

We are in need of any pictures, drawings, dimensions to help us with our build.
Jan@szatan.de
www.szatan.de

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Hanno Spoelstra

22-12-07 21:30

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In 2009, we are planning on driving to D-Day in a rebuilt Canada Gun Tractor, the last of the war series 1944/1945.

Jan,

There is some information about the 1945 7B3 model FAT on this forum - there are a couple of survivors in Argentina.

Regards,
Hanno

Hanno Spoelstra

23-12-07 08:49

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Drawing showing the totally different fuel tank layout:

http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/data...FordLayout.jpg
Source: Leegwater's G503 album

aj.lec

18-04-10 13:30

Plans for Gun Tractor FAT6 7B3 body

Does anyone have construction plans for a 7b3 body ???
Thanks in advance :cheers:

Bob Carriere

22-04-10 04:28

What....?

Andrew.....
What is a seben Bee tree body......??? any pictures....?

Boob

cletrac (RIP)

22-04-10 05:09

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Here's a start.

aj.lec

22-04-10 08:53

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Originally Posted by cletrac (Post 129508)

Here's a start.

Thats the one :thup:
Apparently the 6x6 was an extended version of these

Hanno Spoelstra

22-04-10 21:01

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Originally Posted by cletrac (Post 129508)

Here's a start.

Note that the fourth picture shows a Morris-Commercial C8 FAT, not a Ford or Chevrolet FAT.

H.

cletrac (RIP)

23-04-10 02:19

It looks like even Gregg could make mistakes!! These are all out of his Military Vehicles Profiles.

maple_leaf_eh

23-04-10 03:03

Bill Gregg

I'll have to go rip that page out of my copy! There is no way the rest of the truth should be forced to lie side by side with (gasp!), an error!

aj.lec

25-05-15 11:21

Does anyone have extra plans or has one themselves ?

Hanno Spoelstra

25-05-15 22:11

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Originally Posted by aj.lec (Post 209819)

Does anyone have extra plans or has one themselves ?

Are you looking for the 4x4 or prototype 6x6 version?

Meanwhile of the 4x4 FAT with 7B3 body, quite a few pictures were posted on MLU:
see http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...ad.php?t=16678
and http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...ad.php?t=22614
for example.

HTH,
Hanno

Hanno Spoelstra

25-05-15 22:15

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While attaching the pictures to Mariano's postings, I noted the design of the cab was altered. If you look closely, you can see the cab frame extends outward at the rear to merge with the rear part of the body which is wider than the standard Cab 13.

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Alex van de Wetering

25-05-15 22:52

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I noted the design of the cab was altered.

Interesting observation Hanno. Never noticed that before! "Armed" with this knowledge...it's quite obvious when you look at the fender, floor plates and lockers.

By the way, does anyone know if any of these 7B3 bodied FAT's arrived in NWE before the end of ww2?

Alex

Hanno Spoelstra

25-05-15 23:28

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Originally Posted by Alex van de Wetering (Post 209858)

Interesting observation Hanno. Never noticed that before! "Armed" with this knowledge...it's quite obvious when you look at the fender, floor plates and lockers.

Alex,

Me neither; I had a closer look at one of the constructional drawings above, and noted the body is integral (cab and rear body are one).

Hanno

PS: now merged with earlier thread on the same subject

http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/at...8&d=1271905756

aj.lec

26-05-15 09:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra (Post 209854)

Thanks Hanno :thup:
Mostly after more complete details about the 6X6 prototype

Hanno Spoelstra

26-05-15 22:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by aj.lec (Post 209871)

Thanks Hanno :thup:
Mostly after more complete details about the 6X6 prototype

Andrew,

There is some info on the 6x6 prototype scattered on this forum ... hmm, let me have a look... ah yes, do you recall this thread?
http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/showthread.php?t=8210

Hanno

Hanno Spoelstra

17-07-21 10:14

FGT 7B3 in Portugal

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Mariano Paz spotted this snippet in Wheels & Tracks magazine no. 60. This photo was taken by Johan Dieffenbach in Portugal. This is the only indication I know of that the FGT with 7B3 body was used by the Portuguese Army

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