wanted: information about 1945 7B3 model FAT

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Who can help Jan?

From: "Johann Szatan" <johann@szatan.de>
Subject: Help!!!
Date: Fri, 21 Dec 2007 21:41:41 +0100

We are a polish reconstruction group. We have a reconstructed Canada CMP 15 vehicle and we represent ourselves by wearing polish army attire in England.

In 2004, we attended D-Day in Normandy for the 60th anniversary.

In 2009, we are planning on driving to D-Day in a rebuilt Canada Gun Tractor, the last of the war series 1944/1945.

We are in need of any pictures, drawings, dimensions to help us with our build.
Jan@szatan.de
www.szatan.de

[Hanno Spoelstra]

In 2009, we are planning on driving to D-Day in a rebuilt Canada Gun Tractor, the last of the war series 1944/1945.

Jan,

There is some information about the 1945 7B3 model FAT on this forum - there are a couple of survivors in Argentina.

Regards,
Hanno

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Drawing showing the totally different fuel tank layout:


Source: Leegwater's G503 album

[aj.lec]

Does anyone have construction plans for a 7b3 body ???
Thanks in advance

[Bob Carriere]

Andrew.....
What is a seben Bee tree body......??? any pictures....?

Boob

[cletrac (RIP)]

Here's a start.

[aj.lec]

Originally Posted by cletrac

Here's a start.

Thats the one
Apparently the 6x6 was an extended version of these

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by cletrac

Here's a start.

Note that the fourth picture shows a Morris-Commercial C8 FAT, not a Ford or Chevrolet FAT.

H.

[cletrac (RIP)]

It looks like even Gregg could make mistakes!! These are all out of his Military Vehicles Profiles.

[maple_leaf_eh]

I'll have to go rip that page out of my copy! There is no way the rest of the truth should be forced to lie side by side with (gasp!), an error!

[aj.lec]

Does anyone have extra plans or has one themselves ?

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by aj.lec

Does anyone have extra plans or has one themselves ?

Are you looking for the 4x4 or prototype 6x6 version?

Meanwhile of the 4x4 FAT with 7B3 body, quite a few pictures were posted on MLU:
see http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...ad.php?t=16678
and http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...ad.php?t=22614
for example.

HTH,
Hanno

[Hanno Spoelstra]

While attaching the pictures to Mariano's postings, I noted the design of the cab was altered. If you look closely, you can see the cab frame extends outward at the rear to merge with the rear part of the body which is wider than the standard Cab 13.

[Alex van de Wetering]

I noted the design of the cab was altered.

Interesting observation Hanno. Never noticed that before! "Armed" with this knowledge...it's quite obvious when you look at the fender, floor plates and lockers.

By the way, does anyone know if any of these 7B3 bodied FAT's arrived in NWE before the end of ww2?

Alex

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Alex van de Wetering

Interesting observation Hanno. Never noticed that before! "Armed" with this knowledge...it's quite obvious when you look at the fender, floor plates and lockers.

Alex,

Me neither; I had a closer look at one of the constructional drawings above, and noted the body is integral (cab and rear body are one).

Hanno

PS: now merged with earlier thread on the same subject

[aj.lec]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

Are you looking for the 4x4 or prototype 6x6 version?

Meanwhile of the 4x4 FAT with 7B3 body, quite a few pictures were posted on MLU:
see http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...ad.php?t=16678
and http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...ad.php?t=22614
for example.

HTH,
Hanno

Thanks Hanno
Mostly after more complete details about the 6X6 prototype

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by aj.lec

Thanks Hanno
Mostly after more complete details about the 6X6 prototype

Andrew,

There is some info on the 6x6 prototype scattered on this forum ... hmm, let me have a look... ah yes, do you recall this thread?
http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/showthread.php?t=8210

Hanno

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Mariano Paz spotted this snippet in Wheels & Tracks magazine no. 60. This photo was taken by Johan Dieffenbach in Portugal. This is the only indication I know of that the FGT with 7B3 body was used by the Portuguese Army