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Feb 24, 2005 | 05:51 PM

captradiator

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Cab-Over

Anyone know for sure when Ford went to the big, square cab-over? Probably showing my age here, but I believe that it must have been in '57. Also, I seem to remember Mack using these early cabs with the Mack running gear in them for a few years. Lastly, is there a group devoted to Ford cab-overs? Obviously, it could not be nearly as good as FTE...

Feb 24, 2005 | 07:39 PM

barry

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Yes, the c-series started in 1957, and yes, Mack used the cabs for a few years. I've also seen a few as firetrucks with American LaFrance emblems on them.

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Feb 24, 2005 | 07:45 PM

captradiator

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I'm happy to know that my memory is not so bad after all. Thanks for the info.

Feb 25, 2005 | 03:25 PM

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incidentally...

There was another, lower production, hence less-known, cabover that Ford made in the '60's. The N series truck. There is a lady out of Colorado that has a rather informative website out there on these trucks and if I'm not mistaken she has her '56 F-100 showcased on this site. I'll put up a picture of one of these trucks in my gallery. My dad and I have been trying to buy this one but it's trying to ellude us... Check my gallery.