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They would have cut some off the end of the frame too, so that would put more of the tongue weight closer to the rear axle. That would be an advantage too, would it not?
Looks like thats what they did, I'd guess the rear spring hangers are right in front of the bumper
I wondered about the fender, too, but wasn't sure if it was just my imagination or optical illusion on the shorter bed. It looks like they took about a foot off the bed, and needed to take 6 inches of fender to go with it. The opening is no longer centered because they left the front half in place, took a slice out of the middle, and moved the back half forward. I give them credit they did a great job with the finish work. It doesn't look at all like the hack job it could have been.
Here one I got off of FB. Note it on the bigger truck frame, F-4/6. I wonder what it was originally used for. Doesn't seem to have any indication it was used as an ambulance or civil service use. I think the poster said it was in Australia. Lots of weird things in the Land Downunder.
BTW, nice way to secure a vehicle to a trailer and strange hitch setup.
Interesting find, Bob. It appears to have no doors, side or rear, to the cargo area. The only way in/out is through the cab doors. For something built so heavy duty, it seems odd that it wouldn't have an easy way to load/unload cargo.
The rear fender looks shorter too and why the wheel is no longer centered in the opening, compare it to mine...
I believe you guys, John and Wayne, are correct about the rear fenders being shortened. Good call!
Here is a picture of my truck showing the left rear fender facing the same way. I just measured truck for comparitive reasons. From the bottom of the rear stake pocket to the back of the rear fender is 6". The wheel opening is 35". From the center of my 16" tires to the back of the opening is around 5".
Here one I got off of FB. Note it on the bigger truck frame, F-4/6. I wonder what it was originally used for. Doesn't seem to have any indication it was used as an ambulance or civil service use. I think the poster said it was in Australia. Lots of weird things in the Land Downunder.
BTW, nice way to secure a vehicle to a trailer and strange hitch setup.
always irks me to see people strap down the hoods that way. don't they know what that does? it's a oddball but i would take that in a second
Here one I got off of FB. Note it on the bigger truck frame, F-4/6. I wonder what it was originally used for. Doesn't seem to have any indication it was used as an ambulance or civil service use. I think the poster said it was in Australia. Lots of weird things in the Land Downunder.
BTW, nice way to secure a vehicle to a trailer and strange hitch setup.
The strap-down makes me cringe. I'll betcha there was a jalousie window in the back.
