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It probably is. The door even looks shorter.

 

Yes, it’s Australian. Ford built cars at Geelong (still?) and the main body panels must have been locally sourced to account for the differences.
The photo shows another unique roof and quarter window, the rear of the roof appears to be from a ‘32 5W that was adapted to an Australian ‘34 coupe to make a Ute.
The photo is from Mac’s Motor City Garage.

 

Aussie Model 40’s had a wedge on the belt line at the A pillar.

 

The cream ute pictured above is a prototype from the Ford museum. Most of the prototype roof was made from deuce pressings.
The production cab was a little different.

 

WOW! Great information! Thanks guys for the education!

This is a prime example of one of the reasons I love the HAMB!

 

You'll also notice that one of the quirks of Australian built 33/4 models is that they retained the same reveal molding profile around windows as the 32's.

 

Frank Mack with the start of his roadster.

 

Joe Nitti with his beautiful ‘32.

 

At least she washed her feet before stepping up on the car... that’s more than the Kennedys would do.

 

Trying to get this thread shut down?