John Hotson RIP

[Alex van de Wetering]

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars...red/1623315173

Does anyone know the origin of the F60H body? Is it scratchbuilt....or is it a modified Diamond T 975 unit?

The cab 13 Ford is listed as a "C30". Apart from the small mistake with the "C" in stead of an "F", the wheelbase looks a bit short for a 30cwt(?) I wonder if it could be an F15A with a body in 30CWT GS style?

edit: I see Hanno has already identified it as an F15A above!

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Alex van de Wetering

Does anyone know the origin of the F60H body? Is it scratchbuilt....or is it a modified Diamond T 975 unit?

I am not sure Alex, but I think it fits the F60H well.

I see this is still for sale: http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...ad.php?t=33646. Note: I have no connection with Jack but I have had the pleasure of meeting John Hotson, the man who restored this F60H.

It is worth mentioning this is one of only a handful of F60H which are surviving, let alone in restored and running condition. John made some improvements to his trucks to improve drive ability. If you want a totally original trucks these improvements could be reversed, but if I were to buy it I would use it as is. Would be great if other collectors and the general public could see this rare type out and about.