Question, LRDG Ford F30 cab. 13

Keith Webb · #1 19-02-14, 03:36

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Originally Posted by lynx42

Interesting to see that these F30S trucks have Chev diffs under them. Just how many Cab11 1940 Fords were fitted with Chev Diffs? And why?

My F30S has Chev diffs as well.

Regards Rick.

I believe it was due to problems getting the Ford version of the driven front end ready in time.

Andrew H. · #2 19-02-14, 06:06

Also, there are several references in the available LRDG literature of Fords breaking rear axles too frequently. Bagnold even refers to a Ford breaking two axles on one trip!

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