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Dec 16, 2006 | 05:44 AM

willysbill

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Dump Truck Mechanism

Hi Guys
I have come accross a 47 Ford Dump Truck with a Gear Driven Mechanical raising and lowering setup as opposed a Ram type Setup
The only photo's or pictures that I can find are of a ram type setup.
Does anyone know if these Gear Driven type Setups were factory fitted or would they have been fitted sometime later on.

The tilt mechanism is a geared mechanical deal that mounts under the tray
and to the chassis and has a crank handle that is attached when required.

If anyone knows of a reference site where I might find more info, I would really appreciate knowing about it.

I would like to fit it to my 41 FordCOE Ramp Truck if possible

Regards
Bill

Jan 5, 2007 | 11:28 PM

amish77

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This seems like either an aftermarket or home built thing. I can't imagine ford making the thing manually opreated. Too easy to overload it.

Jan 7, 2007 | 05:18 PM

Expavr

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I have a 1940 Special Equipment Directory for Ford trucks. At that time there was only one vendor (Little Giant) that offered a "hand hoist" which was non hydraulic. If you email me (lawms@adelphia.net) I'll scan their ad (which shows a flatbed being cranked up manually) and email it to you. Little Giant Products, Inc. was located in Peoria, Illinois. Based on the Introduction to this directory it seems that Ford recommended various vendors to their Dealers who in turn assisted potential buyers with their trucking needs. It's questionable in my mind whether Ford directly manufactured any of the external components, focusing only on the manufacture of a cab and chassis.

Jan 7, 2007 | 11:46 PM

46fordtruck

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Ford did not manufacture any dump bodies after '42. They only sold cab and chassis units, to be equipped for dump use. Any mechanism on a '44 and later would have be aftermarket source.