WIRE-3 vs. WIRE-5
A WIRE-3 is a Chev C15A with a 2C1 type body (ie. the box usually seen on GS trucks, but fitted with a wireless table at the front, racks for equipment, a chorehores and cover on the left cab running board and modifications to the canvas to allow for aerial mounts. From a distance, this truck would look like a regular 15cwt, making it less conspicuous than a radio van. This is what is usually called a 15cwt FFW (fitted for wireless).
A WIRE-5 is a Chev C15A with a 2K1 body. This is the aluminium house-type body that had the generators (1 12V Johnson and 1 120V Onan) mounted inside a fridge like compartment on the rear right, a table at the front and usually took a 19, amplified 19 or 52 set.
The guy out west had what looked like a 2C1/FFW box with all the trimmings but never got back with details. These would be nice because, as Hanno says, there aren't any of these out there.
This latest for sale wireless box would appear to be a 2K1 for a WIRE-5. Jon, if you ever wanted a gin palace (for other than the gin), get this body. There are many of us who would help, advise and assist in it's restoration. I have a soft spot for these as a WIRE-5 was my first ever CMP.
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