1940 F8 CMP

1940 Ford

As found in a farmers field outside Biggar Saskatchewan

Factory photo of same model as my truck, just slightly different cab design.

These will be reproduced once restoration is complete.


During research on the unit this vehicle belonged too, I discovered it was mentioned in the daily War Diaries. confirming its linage 

This also helped confirmed which Battery it was assigned too, further anchoring it to the units history

tear down continues at the family farm, as I don't have the facilities at my current home

https://youtu.be/E1TULi8mrko?si=9xAgLr-tlvrcDlnu

Always check valve train before attempting to start

All together ready for a test fire/run up on the stand. 

https://youtu.be/AQ780opJZKk?si=UNEsE8tGP4HIDhNP

Front axle bent from running into a rock maybe 

Brakes rebuilt ready for install.

https://youtu.be/bPOKr0I-geY?si=Of6cZK66jAutP0Iv

Upgraded to Dual circuit master cylinder 

Sitting back on the axles and brake line ran

Original transmission, good gears but didn't hold oil

replacement transmission internals, rusty pitted gears

also "Grind it till you Find it" is not how you operate your vehicle

Found the reason the trans wouldn't hold oil. The crack started on the top right

All the way back up the top on the left side, almost completely split in 2

clearance issue with the truck manifolds, couldn't find a correct car manifold 

Solution is aftermarket Headers, with some slight modification 

couple cuts, welded back together and ballpeen hammer for final clearance 

just enough room for the clutch pedal and rod

Not stock/standard but I added sound deadening/heat reflector for drive ability 