This same truck is shown above in this page after it had some repairs, and when it was used to move a 9 Pr cannon. Cab 11 from March 1940 Operator's Manual. Ford CMP Cab 13 controls. Ford CMP Cab 13 controls identification. Click on photo to enlarge it.
Top one is an original, unrestored, as is the bow.
The home made replica is at the bottom. Not the chain and cotter pin on the original. The braces are the same on each end. Click on photo to enlarge it. This truck is very low mileage and original.