Greetings from Brisbane, Australia.

[Matt'58]

Thanks for the admission. A message for my fellow Aussies on here, I'm looking for a Fordson Thames 1948 ET6 or 7 truck, or cab and front clip. My dad was a building contractor and had one, I'd like to get one as a restoration project. I think he tow started it more times than using the starter ;-) He took a memento to the grave of that truck, he got the tops of three fingers cut short by the water pump pulley trying the free it one winters morning.

[Manuel]

They shared the same cab with UK Dodges & Fargo's.
They call them, "Parrot noses" or "Kews".

[J Franklin]

Welcome to the forums!

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by Matt'58

Thanks for the admission. A message for my fellow Aussies on here, I'm looking for a Fordson Thames 1948 ET6 or 7 truck, or cab and front clip. My dad was a building contractor and had one, I'd like to get one as a restoration project. I think he tow started it more times than using the starter ;-) He took a memento to the grave of that truck, he got the tops of three fingers cut short by the water pump pulley trying the free it one winters morning.

[Matt'58]

J. Franklin, thanks for the welcome.

Manuel, the nic names suit them well.

Petehoovie, That is exactly the truck I remember. Myself and a few school mates painted it red and black with a 4" brush. With dad's permission of course. His had a tray back. We used to get to ride it to the local saw mill sometimes, holding on to the head board. His safety brief was, ' You kids, Don't fall off'. ;-)

So, my plan is to mount the cab and front clip onto modern running gear, jacked up with big wheels. I'm 65 and have been a purist all my life with restorations, so I feel I'm entitled to one break out ;-)

Leads to locate one of these ugly ducklings will be greatly appreciated.
Cheers
Matt

[Graeme / New Zealand]

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There is one up on NZ trade me at the moment.
Link below

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/c...8?bof=kH2lTbXO


GB

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by Graeme / New Zealand

There is one up on NZ trade me at the moment.
Link below

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/c...8?bof=kH2lTbXO


GB

[mercman from oz]

Welcome Matt'58 to Ford Barn.
I think that you will enjoy your experience.
Cover of the Australian 1950 Ford Thames Sales Brochure

[Graeme / New Zealand]

Originally Posted by Manuel

They shared the same cab with UK Dodges & Fargo's.
They call them, "Parrot noses" or "Kews".

Yes UK assembly was in Kew, London. That is for the Chrysler products.

GB

[Matt'58]

Thanks Graeme,
A bit out of my price range, and too 'nice'. Plus there would be the shipping.

Hey Mercman,
Thanks for the advertising cover, and the welcome. What part of Qld you in?

[mercman from oz]

Matt, I live in Brisbane. I sent you a Private Note. At the top right under the Welcome, you will see a new message in Red under Private Messages. Click on to that to read my message. Regards Mercman <><

[Graeme / New Zealand]

Originally Posted by Matt'58

Thanks Graeme,
A bit out of my price range, and too 'nice'. Plus there would be the shipping.

Hey Mercman,
Thanks for the advertising cover, and the welcome. What part of Qld you in?

Yes Matt I figured it would be ( and me too) but posted the picture for the benefit of other Barners particularly our North American friends who may not know about these Pommy trucks and its got a pic of the v8 in the engine bay too. Very interesting vehicle good luck hunting one down for your project.

GB

[danliveshere]

Hi Matt. I saw this earlier. Located in central coast, NSW.
Dan( from Cairns).

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...ibextid=6ojiHh

[Matt'58]

Thanks Dan, I have messaged him.\Cheers
Matt

[38 coupe]

Interesting to see that these kept using a torque tube years after the USA trucks had gone open drive.