1941 Ford COE

1941 Ford COE in Miracle on 34th Street, Movie, 1947

Class: Trucks, Simple truck — Model origin:

00:09:28 Background vehicle

Author	Message
Ddey65 ◊ 2007-12-25 16:40	1939-42 Ford C.O.E.
antp ◊ 2007-12-25 19:09	was that a model and not just the cabin type?
garco ◊ 2007-12-25 21:32	Here's another one: /vehicles.php?make=Ford&model=COE Anyway, way to small this picture.
Buc84 ◊ 2007-12-26 00:13	antp wrote was that a model and not just the cabin type? I think a separate sub-model,the steering parts and other mechanical items are probably unique to that version?? (Plus much of the sheetmetal)
pilou ◊ 2007-12-26 16:02	It is certainly not a 1939 Ford COE : those had the oval tonneau front end introduced in 1938.It may be a 1940 to 1947 Ford Cab Over Engine unit since this style was resumed after the war until the launch of the new F series in january 1948.COE Fords had a reinforced front axle,half elliptic springs at the front and the V8 engine placed rearwards with inside access between the two seats.Steering parts were adapted , and forward curving gear kever and hand brake lever were placed between the seats.They were available as short wheelbase chassis for tractor use or as longer chassis for truck bodies ( 3,4 to 4,0 m).Some cabins as the one here had 2 lateral windows.
IFHP ◊ 2008-11-29 09:53	The COE got the revised grille seen here for 1941.
chicomarx ◊ 2011-04-20 01:45	Natalie Wood... who would grow into this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tf1zlqp9PyU I'd better not put hearts here though.