LRDG Ford F30

[Bob Carriere]

The beauty of the LRDG is they were all unique with all kinds of field modifications or appendages to fit particular needs or availability of parts.

Your pictures have answered my question.... the box were moved on the frame but not redesigned....... typical expedient field modifications.

I just finished getting my 8000 pounds Massey tractor unstuck using USA surplus metal runway perforated panels..... they do work in mud at least!!!!

Cheers

PS...... the learning about CMP is a never ending project and sharing info is the greatest part of MLU.
...and can I learn from you the dimensions of that large condenser tank????......... would make a good beer cooler!!!!!!

[Grant Bowker]

Originally Posted by Bob Carriere

...and can I learn from you the dimensions of that large condenser tank????......... would make a good beer cooler!!!!!!

At a very rough approximation: height from the step/running board to about 2" above the cab floor and diameter about 2/3 the distance from back of cab to door frame opening. Note that the end construction of the condenser is simpler than the "standard production" model - a small single lip turned down and soldered, not a rolled tin can construction with depressed center. Much simpler to repro if you want to do so.

[lynx42]

This is the 1940 Ford F30S I have For Sale. It is a very early one with the Chev diffs front and rear.


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The Chassis is straight.
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It still has it's original fuel tanks.
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Even the lack of wear on the rubber pedals point out it hasn't had a hard life.
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The engine turns over on the crank and it rolls along OK.

Due to my ongoing health problems it is one I will not be restoring.

Many more photos available.

[Charlie Down]

Here's what I've got, based on various photos. Bearing in mind there seems to be some variation with thinner/ taller and shorter/ wider versions. This is the version with the breather tube which doesn't seem to be always fitted. The drawing is for a Chevrolet 1533X2 and is incomplete, missing the mount as I don't have the details yet to be happy enough to draw them. Also there seems to be variation in mounts with some better braced against the body work with an extra bracket, most likely due to the condenser swaying forwards and backwards, especially during cross country driving , causing metal fatigue of the earlier and simpler mount. Hope that helps. No known images of the bottom, I've presumed it was flat and featureless, but not currently 100% about that as I've never seen a photo of the bottom.
First photo shows a Chevy 1533X2 with braced mount, breather tube and flat top
Second is on a Chevy 1311X3 and has a rim around the top.
Third photo shows a Chevy 1533X2 with an earlier simpler mount and a taller thinner can.
Bear in mind we are talking about the LRDG, so nothing is set in stone!

[Bob Carriere]

..... makes one wonder what kind of ready made container they used or modified for the condenser.... so dimensions are not critical.........

Thanks again.