Thanks gentlemen,
I think wheelbase of the COE chassis was around 134 inch: the Ford/MH is about right, the Chevy is too long I think. The overvalwagens were quite short.
The first series of BRaat's were produced in the second half of 1940 and a squadron of 12 were driven around Java in jan 41 for propaganda purposes.
That would limit the chassis used for the first series to 1940 COE models, wheelbase 134 inch, Chevrolet 4x2 being the most likely.
Numbers delivered must have been minimal: like I said, I have never seen any normally built up COE truck in KNIL service, like GS or other....
Now, later series might have used other chassis as word is production was continuous from 1940-1942.
HTH
I am sorry David, if sometimes I dont react immediately: I am at my work, so have to attend to other duties mainly...PLease understand.
Nuyt
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