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1940 F8 CMP

Ford

V8

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As found in a farmers field outside Biggar Saskatchewan
Factory photo of same model as my truck, just slightly different cab design.
WWII unit markings
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 begins in Manitoba
Packed up to move to Ontario
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
"Ran when pulled"
Always check valve train before attempting to start
Rebuilt Valve train
All together ready for a test fire/run up on the stand. 

https://youtu.be/AQ780opJZKk?si=UNEsE8tGP4HIDhNP
Little flathead V8can twist axles
Axle tear down
Front axle bent from running into a rock maybe
Frame sand blasted and primed
Painted and awaiting reassembly
NOS brake shoes
Brakes rebuilt ready for install.

https://youtu.be/bPOKr0I-geY?si=Of6cZK66jAutP0Iv
Axles going back together
Leaf springs going ob
All leaf springs mounted
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
Continued down and around the bottom
All the way back up the top on the left side, almost completely split in 2
Old internals in new case
Engine/transmission reinstalled
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
Floor installed
Steering column
Internal body panels/firewall

Mods

Seized/cracked 1940 flathead 239 V8 is being replaced with a 1951 Mercury flathead 255 stroker V8. 6V electrical system will be upgraded to 12V. Electronic ignition to replace the old points system.

Build story

At the start of WWII the UK called upon Canada to produce vehicles for the War effort, these vehicles were know as the Canadian Military Pattern, built by Ford and Chevrolet.

My truck is a 1940 Ford, 11 Cab 8cwt. With the low Vin number being under 3000, its believed this was produced in May 1940. As well being a short production run with this cab model (8-10 months), it could be considered rare. As I have found the vehicle in Saskatchewan, its of great interest to find out the marking belong to a unit in Ontario almost half across the country.

Cooling

Champion Radiators
CC41FH

Engine

Johnson Adjustable lifters (Speedway Motors)
91020320

Ignition

PerTronix Ignitor II
91581LS

Exhaust

Speedway Headers
91013606

Brakes

Early Ford DUAL RESERVOIR Master Cylinder
RSC-55141

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