C8 data plate

[Mike K]

Originally posted by cletrac
When I first came across those three F8s that were built on the same day I noticed that the frame on one had been cut on an angle and a different rear section welded on. Since then I've looked at all of them again and they're all cut exactly the same and welded back together. In the pic you can see the weld in behind the cab bracket at about a 45 degree angle. Any ideas on why this would be necessary?

Maybe the F8 chassis' were made from a longer chassis , already held in stock , these were shortened / cut and then re-joined to the correct F8 wheelbase . Are there any links or clues to a commercial Ford chassis , such as a 1 ton civilian truck of 1940 .....

What a pity we missed out on the F8's here in OZ . At one point, I was considering importing a F8 rolling chassis from Canada . There are enough cabs here , and engines too . I have built a 1A1 body already , for the C8 , so it would be an ideal project ...... twins to stare at .

Mike