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15-09-13, 14:44
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So did Ford supply one front tyre, and G.M. the other? (Dodge would have done a pair)
 
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15-09-13, 15:19
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I guess I'll let the cat out of the bag. I have located the original photos of this Dodge and they will be shown in "Drive to Victory". There is little information available other than a trial report nut it is safe to say that this vehicle was a 'proof of concept' vehicle developed in case it was necessary to expand 15cwt production.
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23-12-18, 21:08
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Found these pictures of a Chrysler built CMP FAT being trialed. I suspect it might be the same truck as the one pictured above.
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23-12-18, 21:14
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April 1st?
Why would this series of images be listed as a Chrysler when it is clearly a Ford and not even a real FAT?
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23-12-18, 21:51
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Perhaps it was a prototype to go along with the larger 17 pdr. I think I see winch fairleads both front and rear, and the design of the cargo box is a bit different. Perhaps it has a Dodge flathead powering it. While we identify those axles as Ford axles, they are simply of the timken design, and would have been available toany manufacturer who wanted them. Note also the foothole on the right side gate.
Lots of perhaps here...I'll check my design branch records and see if there is any further info.
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23-12-18, 21:58
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Good catch Rob.
Here are the fair leads close up.
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23-12-18, 22:24
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Close-ups
The Dodge engine may be present, you can't tell but I'm pretty sure they wouldn't bother to tool up to build an identical copy of a Ford with what looks suspiciously like FORD CANADA under the headlights. It even has the Ford horn and overflow tank. Perhaps they were contracted to modify a Ford F60S for gun towing. I see they removed the Ford badge from the grille.
The front fairleads are the typical 1944-45 third type as used on other CMPs. I suspect the same goes for the one with the three badges in the publicity photos and the low-res pic of what is pretty obviously a Ford F15 with a Dodge badge.
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