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			Lang,
 Your engine number: R118522, a 1940 Chev utility.
 
 AIF and AMF 'Vans, 12 Cwt, GS (Aust)', Chevrolets are almost invariably listed with 7 digits viz: 'R199xxxx' or 'R278xxxx' or 'R298xxxx' engine numbers.
 
 Where a chassis number is listed, it is in the form of an assembly plant prefix followed by what appears to be the year, then the number: eg, M39-2815 or M40-1332, where M is Melbourne.
 
 Hope you locate the plate from your ute: might be the key to its military identity.
 
 Mike
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