Known British Ford S/M Contracts

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally posted by David_Hayward
Is there no reference to a Ford of Canada Model Number? I would assume not if it was basically a C29T 'kit of parts'.

Correct, there's no reference to a complete vehicle. I'd designate it as a C29TFS, because of the right-hand drive ("F") and front driven axle ("S"). Also, it is the prime example of the CKD-pack method, i.e. a set of previously unassembled vehicle parts shipped to an overseas assembly plant.

What Ford chassis did the Mark IV use as it was rear-engined?

The South African Reconnaissance Car Mark IV did not have a chassis, the automotive components were attached directly to the all-welded armour hull. The engine, radiator and all ancillaries were attached to a frame, thus forming a quickly demountable "power pack". In various ways, the Mark IV was an innovative design.

Originally posted by Tony Smith
The "Car, Scout (Aust) Dingo" was based on a Ford 30-cwt commercial lorry chassis of 134.5in wheelbase which was shortened to 110in wheelbase.

A "30-cwt commercial lorry" is the same as a "1½ Ton Truck", isn't it?

a 3 1/16in bore, 85hp engine of 221ci displacement, while the balance had a 3 3/16in, 95hp engine of 239ci displacement

The engine assembly part no. listed is CD19TFS 6097 ZN0G.

I wonder if the Marmon-Herrington gun tractors based on 1938-1941 Ford trucks were supplied as complete trucks, or just as chassis with Ford Australia manufacturing the cabs? If Ford Aust were manufacturing complete truck cabs, it would explain the mention of only chassis and running gear in the parts book.

As far as I can tell, the Ford Geelong plant assembled vehicles from CKD packs, manufacturing their own cabs and bodies and other parts (pic below is AWM ID Number: 004132/23, captured "GEELONG, VIC 1940-12-11. FORD MOTOR WORKS. ASSEMBLY LINE WORKERS CONSTRUCTING TRUCK CABINS.")