Early war gun tractors

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by serge

In a previous post , HANNO tells that on CAB 12 made by CHEVROLET the air vent had a circular shape while on FORD cab 12 the air vent were made with horizontal slide. I think that is truth on most trucks but I own a pic of a F60H with cab numer 12 and circular air vent.
Are the circular air vent generalized on CHEVY and horizontal slide air vent generalized on FORD?

Hello Serge,

Seeing the picture, I now understand the question you sent by e-mail. I have no explanation why a Ford cab would have circular air vents instead of the slotted ones they left the factory with. I guess possible explanations are:
1) when the truck was manufactured, there was a temporary shortage of cab parts and a Chevrolet radiator surround was fitted.
2) this F60H was damaged and a Chevrolet radiator surround was used to repair it;
Here's hoping someone comes up with a better explanation!

Regards,
Hanno