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Old 18-06-22, 11:31
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It is rare. Desirable? Beauty is in the eye of the beholder….

Good to see the rear body is rather complete.

1941 - really? Always thought Cab 13s were not assembled before 1942.
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Old 18-06-22, 12:14
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It is rare. Desirable? Beauty is in the eye of the beholder….

Good to see the rear body is rather complete.

1941 - really? Always thought Cab 13s were not assembled before 1942.
Me too but it would seem there is evidence - nice to see one of the first Cab 13s ever built surviving.
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Old 18-06-22, 12:46
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The proof is on the data plate . One of the very first Cab 13’s made on 23 December 1941 !!!
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Old 18-06-22, 13:19
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The proof is on the data plate . One of the very first Cab 13’s made on 23 December 1941 !!!
Yes. But we have seen examples of data plates being switched. So for me it takes a little bit more to be convinced. Happy to hear more from those in the know!
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Old 18-06-22, 14:59
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Yes. So for me it takes a little bit more to be convinced. Happy to hear more from those in the know!
Ford Parts Lists describe the "New Design Cab" as being from Serial No 21566.

But "3G" engine on a 1941 build plate? How can that be swapped around?
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Old 18-06-22, 15:11
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Ford Parts Lists describe the "New Design Cab" as being from Serial No 21566.
Thanks for the confirmation Tony. I was going to grab my parts list to find that reference. Good to have a date against an early serial number.

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But "3G" engine on a 1941 build plate? How can that be swapped around?
Interested to learn what 3G stands for - would that be an engine built in 1943?
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Old 18-06-22, 23:00
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Interested to learn what 3G stands for - would that be an engine built in 1943?
The 3 has been thought to represent a late half of the year design or release (1942) for the next year's production (1943).

So this engine number has appeared a good 12 months earlier than expected.
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