[Lars R.]

Lars is Lurchi!

Eric, I am puzzled too. It does not correspond with any stretcher versions I have seen. The airstrip Jeep / Fire Jeep seems a plausible (but unconfirmed) theory.

Looking at fire Jeeps, much seems consistent with what we have here. Although, it might have been a progressive evolution from plain to yellow "help" vehicle to fire truck later. It is all speculation and I do not claim anything.

What strikes me though, is the fact that the inner fenders and tool boxes are near to new, as if protected by a structure over a period of time. The rear brackets look well made and use the genuine TR 20 bolts and rear seat hooks and the modifications show some OD paint...either under it or even on it. Hence, my assumption, this happened early, if not even in Army (CAF) service. Strange, that all unused holes (Fire extinguischer, handles, side reflectors, top bow brackets, half doors. etc) were welded shut and show OD over the welding!. The cut out rear panel shows no trace of a hinge and was very neatly cut.

I simply don't know...