Late 1945 Ford F60L with 16" wheels

[Tony Wheeler]

Definitely chassis number Hanno. Frame rail part number is C01Q 5224 (RH) and 5225 (LH).

Front mounted spring bumper dates this vehicle to late '45. I recall Peter Ford mentioned SU prefix during discussion of Lauren's vehicle: "The CK- prefix, I assume, means "complete knockdown" just as SU- stands for (postwar) supplementary production however I have not seen any official explanation to confirm these meanings."

A quick check of chassis numbers found in Australia would also suggest postwar build date:

149767 26 Oct 44
149827 18 Nov 44
207538 15 Aug 45

I note also that SU-232454 is quite close to Lauren's CK-236140 chassis number with build date of 12 Nov 45.

Looks like a tidy low mileage F60L, although I hesitate to ask what that red and white monstrosity on the back may be!

[Richard Farrant]

Looks like it was converted to a glider winch.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Tony Wheeler

Definitely chassis number Hanno. Frame rail part number is C01Q 5224 (RH) and 5225 (LH).

Front mounted spring bumper dates this vehicle to late '45. I recall Peter Ford mentioned SU prefix during discussion of Lauren's vehicle: "The CK- prefix, I assume, means "complete knockdown" just as SU- stands for (postwar) supplementary production however I have not seen any official explanation to confirm these meanings."

A quick check of chassis numbers found in Australia would also suggest postwar build date:

149767 26 Oct 44
149827 18 Nov 44
207538 15 Aug 45

I note also that SU-232454 is quite close to Lauren's CK-236140 chassis number with build date of 12 Nov 45.!

Thanks Tony!

As it is most likely assembled post-war, it think it could even be one of a batch of F60L's which were assembled by NV Nederlandsche Ford Automobiel Fabriek in Amsterdam early after WW2. Reportedly these were late production crated vehicles.

Hanno

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Tony Wheeler

Looks like a tidy low mileage F60L, although I hesitate to ask what that red and white monstrosity on the back may be!

In 1971 it was converted into a glider winch by a company called "A. van Leeuwen". It nomenclature was "Volvolier", type "2TR:01". I suspect it was converted for the Netherlands Air Force, they used to have glider clubs or support them to as a breeding place for pilots.

Many years ago it was struck off charge and came into a glider winch collection, occasionally functioning as a back up winch. Back in 2011 it was taking up too much space so it was let go.

Bob, a friend of mine and I started to dismantle it. He will later post more details on the progress he has made since we stripped it back to its CMP bones. What is left is in very good condition as it was little used and always stored inside.

Hanno

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[Lauren Child]

Originally Posted by Tony Wheeler

Definitely chassis number Hanno. Frame rail part number is C01Q 5224 (RH) and 5225 (LH).

Front mounted spring bumper dates this vehicle to late '45. I recall Peter Ford mentioned SU prefix during discussion of Lauren's vehicle: "The CK- prefix, I assume, means "complete knockdown" just as SU- stands for (postwar) supplementary production however I have not seen any official explanation to confirm these meanings."

A quick check of chassis numbers found in Australia would also suggest postwar build date:

149767 26 Oct 44
149827 18 Nov 44
207538 15 Aug 45

I note also that SU-232454 is quite close to Lauren's CK-236140 chassis number with build date of 12 Nov 45.

Looks like a tidy low mileage F60L, although I hesitate to ask what that red and white monstrosity on the back may be!

Nice catch Tony, I notice a familliar looking set of holes in the bumper, which is interesting to see on another vehicle.

[Alex van de Wetering]

Welcome on MLU Bob; Lovely project you have there. Hanno did tell be about the glider winch; fascinating conversion.


Alex

[Bob Kos]

Another unusual role for the ford F60 ambulance was as a mobile recording truck for the armed services in the Dutch east-Indies. On remote locations a microphone stand was positioned. and soldiers where were interviewed for the homefront radio in Holland inside the ambulance body the voices were recorded on a record, somewhere around 1945-50. There is some movienews footage about it, wich can be ordered.

[Bob Kos]

Does anyone know what this is? It seems like three little holes have been drilled into the frame below the windshield two at the right side,and one at the left. Also something has been stamped into the frame. I have the idea that it has been done in praparation to install a switch or something, but don't know what.

Bob

[Lauren Child]

Originally Posted by Bob Kos

Does anyone know what this is? It seems like three little holes have been drilled into the frame below the windshield two at the right side,and one at the left. Also something has been stamped into the frame. I have the idea that it has been done in praparation to install a switch or something, but don't know what.

Bob

If I was to guess I'd say it was for Tabby nightvision. That had both extra headlights (which may explain the switch position) and supporting struts which fixed to the window struts.

Bit of a coincidence as I've just been reading up on it, hence I may be missing something obvious as it's on my mind.

[Bob Kos]

Doesn't it have something to do with an electric windshield heating system? I believe I've seen something like that as an extra winterization accessoire for CMP's. If that would be so, it seems that this Late production cab 13 has already been prepared for the installation. Does anyone know something about an electric windshield heater?

Bob