Ford F60L wooden platform(?)

[Nech]

Hello gentlemen

Q: Was the Ford F60L made during the WWII also with the platform of all-wood construction? And if, does anybody have the original pictures please?

Thank you!
Martin

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Hello Martin,

The Indian Army used 3-ton CMPs with wooden bodies - see this link to the thread Indian Pattern bodies

Hope this helps,
Hanno

[Nech]

Thank you very much Hanno! Some great pictures and info there!

What I am up to - I was offered here a CMP Ford (probably F60L) with the wooden body, but I have just the poor quality pictures in hand. I thought the platform was original, but if it wasn't some specific run, it is more likely post war Czechoslovakian modification (UNRRA probably). Your opinion?

Thanks!
Martin

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Hello Martin,

The body on that truck looks non-original to me. It seems to have drop-sides (hinged side boards), these were not found on WW2 CMP bodies.

Still, it may be worthwhile to get that truck.

Hanno

[Nech]

Thank you Hanno. Yes indeed. It is in working condition, the truck was just standing for the last 20 years in the barn. I already bought it. Will post some pictures later.

If it is trully the F60L was the original body all steel, or steel/wood construction? I think it shoul be worthy to replace it.

Cheers!

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Martin, congrats on buying the F60L!

Indeed it is always worthwhile to bring back a vehicle to it's wartime configuration. In this case I would first get it running properly so you can use and enjoy it. In the meantime you can look for a correct cargo body. I will check my sources, but I would advise you to buy the book Drive to Victory to have a look for yourself.

H.