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Old 21-07-08, 14:34
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Thanks for the details. This is the up-to-date database that I have. Note the mix of #11 and #12 cabs.

1842007132
8420x2 1842008354 ENGINE # ZR3,692,055 Z 4544183 S.M. 2029# 12 CAB
1842008380
1842008410
1842008485
1842008487
1842008526
1842008570
1842008925
1842012042 Z 4544971 S.M. 2029
1842012305
1842012403
1842012558
1842012657
8442x2 1842013915
184201440x
8420x2 1842014886 ENGINE # ZR3,703,271 S.M. 2029 [IN AUSTRALIA]
1842014915
1842014989
1842014993
1842016278
1842016302
1842016388
1842016401
1842016440
1842017266
1842017323
1842017397
1842017431
1842017463
1842017497
1842018542
8420x2 1842018573 ENGINE # ZR3,715,534 Z 4548484 S.M. 2029
1842018641
1842018649

8420x2 1842020176 ENGINE # ZR3,712,802 S.M. 2029
1842018744

As you know the x2 code indicates assembly in the UK. Probably by LEP in Chiswick, London but possibly elsewhere.

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Old 28-07-08, 08:28
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supply mech markings under bonnet
supply mech 2029
June 41
Would June be a production month ,supply month or an order month ??
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Old 28-07-08, 12:43
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It seems to be June then 13?? then 1941. That would be the assembly date and I suggest it was applied in the UK. The order date would I suggest be late 1940. Excellent!
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Old 29-07-08, 11:54
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Had a bit more of a sand on those spots
Didnt really come up with a better image
it looks to be an 8 rather than a 3
Maybe a c8 reference ???
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June 8 1941??
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Old 02-08-08, 11:49
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Nostalga trip for the ford .fire truck duty
even brought the fire crew
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I get an inkling that the c8 is feeling a bit blue
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