Back in the 1950's, a man who ran an excavating company wanted to make a portable backhoe on a truck. He got one of the first FC trucks in 1957, added a excavator on the back and modified the cab to remove the passenger side of the roof. (thanks Marc!)

read all about it's development and eventual neglect, in 2012 article, as it only had 2600 miles on it in 2009, at https://thefcconnection.com/Historical%20Literature/Custom%20Built%20Vehicles/The%20Lafian%20Powerhoe/FCaaca/FCaaca.pdf

and the more recent website, https://thefcconnection.com/the_lafian_powerhoe.htm with new photos