[Ian Tozer]

Hi

I am based at the top of South Island of New Zealand and have become involved in a wee truck that has been recovered from atop a hill and is now housed in a shed at a certain location.

Two of us are seriously looking to restore our wee beasty back to original.

It has all of the plates and original markings etc and via these forums I have already dug up a wealth of information.

On the paint there are signs of original markings as well as the original desert paint scheme.

Photos will follow as I get the camera sorted out, but for now if anyone could provide further information for me it would be appreciated.

It is not a C8AX model. Here are the plates and door numbers etc

Door Serial No.
Z4924876

Plates....

1.
General Motors of Canada
Oshawa, Canada

2.
Vehicle Model
C-15441-M-VAN-5

3.
Publications applying to this vehicle
Spare Parts List R11C-C1
Maintenance Manual R11C-C1

4.
Chasis Model C-15441-M
Cab Model 13
Chassis Serial 2344419659
Engine Serial WR 9840806
Order No SM 2564
Date of Mfg July 21-42

So if anyone could help out with further info etc on this we would appreciate it.

There is signs of the round black circle with the white A in it that was used for vehicles belonging to HQ and internal training units in the NZ Army but my guess is this would have been added post war after the vehicle returned here.

Unfortunately the back tray was obviously replaced at some point by a wooden flat bed which has rotted away so of special interest is what type of rear tray pattern would have been used.

Judging by the mfg date and paint layers it does appear to have served overseas prior to coming here.

Cheers
Ian