Ford P/U - Project

[Mike K]

I am not sure which dimension you need . I had a look at the Morris PU and the frame to the outside end of the box ( the lid ) is 14" . The frame lines up with the inner panel or " fender" as you described.

[James Y]

Making English 22hp v8 1936 at Dagenham

Some of you may have seen this some may not have.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtXJdm08djY

Jim

[Ian McCallum]

Originally Posted by Mike Kelly

I am not sure which dimension you need . I had a look at the Morris PU and the frame to the outside end of the box ( the lid ) is 14" . The frame lines up with the inner panel or " fender" as you described.

Bit unsure what measurement it is you are referring too.

For Frame do I take it you mean chassis and do you mean the overhang of the rear of the body from this point?

[Mike K]

Ian

I think he is after this dimension ( in red ) ?

[James Y]

End of chassis to overhang exactly as your picture Ian

[Alex van de Wetering]

Ron, Ian,

Thanks for your replies regarding the canvas. Indeed, it does sound that both Worthing and Jim Clark have stopped making British canvas items, even though Worthing do still advertise Canadian 15cwt canvas on their website. I seem to remember reading on HMVF that the person doing the British canvas for Jim Clark has retired a few years ago (?)

But, you are right....it's probably best to find a local supplier that can make a canvas specific for my 8cwt when the time comes.
Ian, Is that the Humber 8cwt that was also in Normandy 2014 for the Port-en-Bessin tour? I remember seeing your Ford Staff car and the Humber 8cwt on the assembly area just outisde town.


@Mike. Is your website still around somewhere? I remember you had some good period PU pictures, including the one you posted earlier of the tilt as a stand-alone item.

Alex

[Ron Pier]

Originally Posted by Alex van de Wetering

Ron, Ian,

I seem to remember reading on HMVF that the person doing the British canvas for Jim Clark has retired a few years ago (?)

Alex

Quite right Alex. That was Martin......He just decided to give it all up and get under his wife's feet all day Ron

[Ian McCallum]

Hi Alex,

Yes one and the same PU. Photo of it on the Bayeux Parade.

[Ian McCallum]

Originally Posted by James Y

End of chassis to overhang exactly as your picture Ian

Hi James,

The measurement from the end of the chassis rail to the outer edge of the tailgate is 5 inches. Also have detail of the chassis/body end support which is not quite like the one shown in diagram. Have more detail and photos which I will PM you plus can obviously get some detail on the rear wings ( fenders).

[Alex van de Wetering]

Yes thanks indeed for the link Alex. All of a sudden I now have a picture and video of something I've never seen

Ron, when it rains, it pours!
These pictures are currently for sale on Ebay. The guy has several more pictures of the Morris PU, but as he is selling them I only posted those of interest to the tilt discussion. He also has other interesting pics of Morris trucks and a bike or two.

Here are the links to the auctions:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/B-W-35mm-...4AAOSwQN5aX09w

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/B-W-35mm-...YAAOSw~kJaX014

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/B-W-35mm-...sAAOSwaC9aXNKv

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/B-W-35mm-...QAAOSwnlFaX0-I

Alex

[Alex van de Wetering]

Yes one and the same PU. Photo of it on the Bayeux Parade

Ian. Great memories....both the Port-en-Bessin and the Bayeux parades were a sight to see!

Alex