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Old 25-01-08, 23:05
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Default Re: Bedford!

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Originally posted by David_Hayward
I have been debating as to whether this is a rebuild of an ex-WD truck.
David,

It is an OWST 5 ton short wheelbase tipper and they were supplied by Bedford to a Ministry of War Transport licence during the War, for essential use, so my guess is it was not military.
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