Ford V8 Bofors Gun tractor advice please

[andrew honychurch]

Hi Keith, thanks for the reply. Of course its Tom Bewick, I forgot his name. Having been on most of the early Pete Gray trips starting in 1974 I am sure he was on most of those too. Certainly, he is a very familiar MV particpant. There is some confusion right now about our LAAT. Having spoken to Dad last night, his name is Bob by the way, he tells me its a 30cwt but from recollection it is on 10.50 x20 wheels. I an not sure its on personally, but until I get out to the shed I cannot tell for sure. I know the instrument panel was shot......are these available as a reproduction ? If not what the answer I wonder.although I am a long way from worrying about the finishing touches!

Edit......having looked at your photo in more detail, I assume your Chev is on 16 in rims? If so, I have to say that it looks very like ours , which makes it an F30 which you say is rare?

[Richard Farrant]

Originally Posted by andrew honychurch

There is some confusion right now about our LAAT. Having spoken to Dad last night, his name is Bob by the way, he tells me its a 30cwt

If so, I have to say that it looks very like ours , which makes it an F30 which you say is rare?

Hello Andrew,

Good to see you are getting back into the green stuff

In John Marchant's little book, there is the Canadian Register within, with direct copies of the forms sent in to him. Your father has it down as a F60S. He has entered "rebuilding 12/81".

regards, Richard

[andrew honychurch]

Hi Richard.......hope you are well. Rebuilding 1981 huh? I will have to remind him of that one! Well F60s it would appear it is then. Thanks for that. pm sent

[Keith Orpin]

Hi Andrew,
(Quote: I know the instrument panel was shot......are these available as a reproduction ?)
Is she fitted with the early type dash or later one with 5 standard US instruments, i.e. like the jeep and Dodge. The answer is yes, repro early dashes are availiable, as are the switches and plates, again both early and late. My guess is that she is probably a 44/45 F60S, which should point towards a late style dash, which could be fabricated. Are there any data plates on the drivers door ?.
Best thing is to get some pictures of her on here !
Regards
Keith

[maverick]

Hi Andrew when i got my 2 bofors tractors there was a third that i have a later type instrument panel that is salvageable, front axle ( F30 ) and winch from if you get stuck. Regards Alan.