Hi Phil, thanks and kudos
on your rare "Beast", too. Unfortunately there are no plates or anything that suggests a build date, but the square hatch/lack of spare wheel suggests 42-43, I guess.
The markings on it are for the 2nd Canadian Light Anti-Aircraft Reg, 1st Div, and are my version of what was already on there, same goes for the number. I even put a roundel on the roof, which was easier to do than I thought. I did it in a week, to get it ready for our local show.
I chose the colour scheme from a 13 cab Chev in Cornwall, in those colours, with the original number still on the door. That and it looked more attractive than Mickey Mouse. It must have done the trick, as I got plenty of compliments, and most importantly, a phone number out it
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Having looked at your site, and my general interest in the subject as a whole, have you got any closer to finding a recording unit? I know that most of the equipment stayed in Italy, but there must be something somewhere. Phonographic recorders seem to have vanished off the face of the earth. I would love to find some of that sort of kit...Incidently, browsing issue 4 of Wheels & Tracks, I spotted your HUP. Darn magazine is almost as old as I am
Thanks again,
Nick