Ford 01A(F) Complete after 12 years!

[Alex van de Wetering]

Ian,

you probably have this picture already, but I have attached it just to be sure.
census: C.M4202392
Stencil lettering so it seems.

It's a picture Clive Law posted in this thread (I know he has a pic of the front of the same Ford as well)

Alex

[Ian McCallum]

Originally Posted by Alex van de Wetering

you probably have this picture already, but I have attached it just to be sure.
census: C.M4202392
Stencil lettering so it seems.

Alex, thanks for the info and yes I have seen this one. However some interesting photos and info in the other thread. It appears the Canadian serials were also applied in a variety of formats and fonts.

Kind Regards,

Ian

[Ian McCallum]

Originally Posted by Alex van de Wetering

Ian,

you probably have this picture already, but I have attached it just to be sure.
census: C.M4202392
Stencil lettering so it seems.

It's a picture Clive Law posted in this thread (I know he has a pic of the front of the same Ford as well)

Alex

Thanks Alex,

I now have a problem that I have only just noticed via another photo I have just obtained of a '40 01AF and it has the letter 'K', roughly 2inches in size, clearly visible on the offside (Right hand drive) to the rear of the back door and on the body work above the wheel arch. On looking at the photo you posted the vehicle also shows a 'K', but in a slightly different place? On following the link you gave if you look closely a number of the woody's also appear to have the same K although the position varies slightly. Anyone got any knowledge or ideas on this one??

Ian

[Alex van de Wetering]

Ian,

I never noticed the "K", but on closer inspection I have now seen the same "K" appear on several vehicles....not only staff cars, but also an F8, HUP, C15A, Diamond T969, Mack LMSW etc. The "K" always shows up on the right hand side of the vehicles, usually on the right rear, but in case of the Diamond and Mack it shows up on the support legs of the wrecking gear.
I have no idea what it means, although I think it could have something to do with inspection of the vehicles(?). What all vehicles seem to have in common, is that they were all pictured in the same location, the depot in the UK.

Alex

[Alex van de Wetering]

By the way Ian. I have seen your Ford in the flesh in Normandy at the start of the Bayeux parade (and the Port-en-Bessin parade) and it looks stunning. Well done! I will post some pictures of your Ford "in the wild" when I finally get round to sorting through my Normandy pics!

Alex

[Ian McCallum]

Hi Alex, most certainly a strange one and as you say now that you know about it it can be seen on a variety of vehicles. Style and location vary but always on the same rear corner! Inspection mark? maybe, but why 'K' and what does it mean? .

Re my Ford, certainly appreciate some pictures when you sort them out. I have just repainted part of the front wing and trunk lid ready for the change of vehicle marking,s now that I know its true original ones.

Ian

[Ian McCallum]

Thought I would post a couple of photos in appreciation for all the assistance and information I have received from members that resulted in 'Aurora' now being finished in the vehicles original markings. The penciled information entered into a drivers handbook found in the vehicle initially gave the serial number and further research has resulted in finding the vehicle had served with the 1st. Motor Transport Vehicle Reception Depot, Canadian Military Headquarters, while located at Bordon in Hampshire in the early years of the war. So this chapter is now closed.

Through the Canadian War Museum Heritage site I have found out that Private J. (James) Dickson, RCASC, B84077 did survive the war, although as I am not a family member, or formal researcher, they could not furnish further information other than his full christian name and that the suffix 'B' indicated he enlisted in Toronto. I would dearly love to find out more as it would be nice to furnish the family with a photo of what Dad, Gran dad or whoever used to drive during their service life, they may in turn have photos of the actually vehicle in service!

Related to this saga elsewhere in this thread there is reference to wanting information on the letter 'K' that can be seen painted usually above the right rear wheel arch on RHD vehicles. Examples I have seen are on cars, station wagons, although from info within this thread it appears it was not limited to this class of vehicle. However, what is it? An inspection marking was one suggestion?

All the best,

Ian

[Ken Smith]

Good day Ian,

What a wonderful satisfying story, a beautiful car with so much attention to detail.
Thanks for sharing with us.

Regards Ken