[cliff]

Originally Posted by Lionelgee

Hello Cliff,

Wow there is a lot more to consider than I thought

Do you mean that if I can give the Australian War Memorial my engine and chasis number can they give me my trucks original Army truck number?

No but the AWM has a series of original books that show what ARN went to which vehicle and what happened to the vehicle (disposed of date etc) I do not know if they have a complete set but others like Keith Webb, Tony Smith etc would have more idea of the process for looking and finding this.

Also in the photo you sent the spare wheel is in a compartment in the tray near the rear cabin wall. Would this have been an extra spare or did they remove the underslung spare tyre located near the towbar for improved clearance and relocated them in the tray?

Kind Regards
Lionel

The underslung spare is probably a post army civilian addition with a tray change. I have a series of photos somewhere showing a ramp that slides out to roll the spare from the tray.

Hope this helps