[Jacques Reed]

Hi Mark,

Maybe this is a not a definitive answer but are there two holes drilled for the upper rifle bracket clips on the corresponding left side of the lower cabin back?

If so, then perhaps it was moved to the central location. It could also mean however that it was a modification for that particular model. I am not familiar with the LAAT version, likewise all the differences between Canadian and Australian built cabs so hopefully someone else can shed some light on it.

In the case of Australian built Ford cabs they have those mounting holes dimpled into the lower cabin back to accept flat head screws for the upper rifle brackets left and right side as shown in the manual. The rear floorboard is tapped to accept flat head screws to hold the wooden rifle butt holders. Perhaps if that center rifle butt holder is attached through two tapped holes in the floor it was a factory installation. Doubt if anyone would go to the trouble in the field to tap it. I am assuming of course that Canadian built cab floors were also tapped for those butt holder screws.

Anyway, it's some food for thought.

Cheers,