Ford CMP New to me

[GCarlson]

Thanks Hanno,

Pics attached. Please let me know what other views would be helpful.

Appears to be a 1943 Type 13 Ford, VIN 152674.

I understand it was a forest service truck, rescued in B.C. by some snowmobilers who sledded in an engine, by the name of Robert McAleny and Charlie Lak. I am guessing the color and markings were forest service. Those guys drove it on the AlCan highway 50 year anniversary.

It's in good shape, but has fabric wire and will probably need to be rewired - I had to hot wire it. I would have guessed they rewired it then. I did put in a 12V battery - none of the gages besides speedo work - so I need to poke around and see if it is neg or pos ground. There is a resistor, so I am guessing this thing was converted from 6 to 12 volts, hopefully neg ground.

I am in the process of cleaning up the fuel system a little, as it sat for about the last 6 or 7 years. Not much rust, but everything is sticky (e.g. reverse lock out, etc) - so I am not sure if the 4wd lever is stuck or locked, and don't even know which way it moves.

My short term goal would be to get it working perfectly mechanically, including gages if possible and mostly stock. I don't know if I will next restore it or just enjoy its patina and just drive it.

My stepdad drove it home from Canada to Texas at about age 80. He must have a big file on it somewhere, but I have not so far located it in his papers.



Thanks for any help!!!

Gregg Carlson
Tulsa, OK