Ford P/U - Project

[Alex van de Wetering]

Ron, Ian,

Thanks for your replies regarding the canvas. Indeed, it does sound that both Worthing and Jim Clark have stopped making British canvas items, even though Worthing do still advertise Canadian 15cwt canvas on their website. I seem to remember reading on HMVF that the person doing the British canvas for Jim Clark has retired a few years ago (?)

But, you are right....it's probably best to find a local supplier that can make a canvas specific for my 8cwt when the time comes.
Ian, Is that the Humber 8cwt that was also in Normandy 2014 for the Port-en-Bessin tour? I remember seeing your Ford Staff car and the Humber 8cwt on the assembly area just outisde town.


@Mike. Is your website still around somewhere? I remember you had some good period PU pictures, including the one you posted earlier of the tilt as a stand-alone item.

Alex

[Ron Pier]

Originally Posted by Alex van de Wetering

Ron, Ian,

I seem to remember reading on HMVF that the person doing the British canvas for Jim Clark has retired a few years ago (?)

Alex

Quite right Alex. That was Martin......He just decided to give it all up and get under his wife's feet all day Ron

[Ian McCallum]

Hi Alex,

Yes one and the same PU. Photo of it on the Bayeux Parade.

[James Y]

For the tailgate latches I had a couple of the Antiluce plates water jet cut out of 1/2" material, then ground the hard edges off.

[James Y]

Getting close to the finish!! I added the strapping to the side panels, attached the tailgate latches and mocked up the placement of the windows for the top.

Still need to figure out the rear fenders, if anyone can help out with the diameter of the fender i would appreciate the info.

[Alex van de Wetering]

Lovely work James! All nice and straight and cleanely done.

Alex