C8 data plate

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally posted by Mike Kelly
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 .....

Mike,

Sounds like the most logical explanation. CMP's were really assembled from the manufacturer's parts bin, like all succesfull vehicles in WW2.

The Ford Flathead V8 Site listing of Ford's 1940 models gives a choice of a 112" Commercial and 122" ¾ Ton Truck chassis, which could both have been shortened to 101" wheelbase chassis. But I see they also list a 101" 1½ Ton C.O.E. chassis . The search continues . . .

H.