Brian. Are there any clues in the parts manual to the construction of these vehicles?
I was looking at a detailed set of photos of the survivor in Rome last night and it would appear the horizontal section of fenders are 1/2 inch plywood set in angle iron frames. In addition, the entire upper superstructure, covering the two crew compartments and engine bay are also angle framed and plywood. Side shots appear to be of identical profile to similar photos of the Armored Snowmobile in service in Canada. Now I am curious if this was standard construction or a repro effort on the Rome vehicle.
Looking down on the top of the Rome example, the two crew compartments are covered over with each having a large round access ring, with a padded circumference. Looks like canvas covers could be fitted to these openings from the outside when the vehicle was parked to keep the weather out.
Headlamp looks Lucas and the horn Ford CMP.
David
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