Ford and Chevrolet FAT Census Number clashes

[David_Hayward (RIP)]

This is a real timewarp posting! Was it that long ago that I commented originally?

[servicepub (RIP)]

For what it's worth

http://www.ramtank.ca/census%20allocation.htm

[derk derin]

Hi All,
I will need to assign a W.D. number to my Ford 3 ton ambulance when I am finished the restoration.I see in Clives report that there are 2 sections listing ambulance numbers.A 5 digit and a 7 digit number.What would be a proper number to put on my 1944 Ford 3 ton ambulance and how can I pick a number no one else is using? I know there aren't very many restored ambulances out there but some are restored.Peter Fords CMP list may help but there are some overseas also.Any help would be appreciated.Thanks,
Derk.

[servicepub (RIP)]

Derk,

I will try to dig out a later list (somewhere in my office) that will show the blocks allocated to 1944. I will also clean up this list as an important line is missing. This is the heading for RCASC numbers and it would appear between the numbers starting with '4' and the rest. By 1942 only the long '4xxxxxx' number was in use and the earlier numbers were replaced so your 1944 ambulance should NOT show an RCASC number - clear as mud?
Clive

[derk derin]

Clive,
It is clear as mud so I will blindly follow your leadership in finding me a proper number to stencil on my ambulance when it is done and will try hard to figure out how you do it!! Thanks,
Derk.

[servicepub (RIP)]

Originally Posted by derk derin

... What would be a proper number to put on my 1944 Ford 3 ton ambulance and how can I pick a number no one else is using?
Derk.

Derk,
The latest list that I can put my hands on is dated 11-7-43 (11 July or 7 November?) and shows that the following blocks of WD numbers were allotted to the Canadian Army for use on ambulances;
CA4236201 to CA4236300
and
CA4236551 to CA4236850
Using any number within these blocks would render your restoration accurate, however, I cannot tell you if another restorer somewhere else in the world hasn't used the same number.
Clive

[derk derin]

Thanks Clive,
Here are a few pictures that have been sent to me over the years of different CMP Ambulances. These photo's have their WD numbers visible for reference.The first one is a restoration somewhere?Anybody know this CMP?

The second is in service,Italy, Jan. 1944 according to the info provided.

Another ambulance picture.Not sure if it is in Canadian service?

Derk.