a few more questions
After discussions with another restorer type I relooked at this thread to try for a possible manufacture date/year.
Some observations;
The vehicle serial number should give up some idea of a year, 74150. Was it a C60?
Sure does look like a canvas bonnet but I think it is a shadow cast by the open windscreen.
Fuel tanks behind the cab, not the best spot but what the hey... it's only a prototype.
The bridging sign is painted over. There was also once something painted on the drivers door so this truck was used/issued before being converted to a C60XT
Overflow tank is a different colour, these were deleted after a time but maybe this truck needed one and it was refitted
Is that a number plate hanging off the towel rail?
If this vehicle went ahead into production what purpose would it serve (did I just answered my own question)? Towing (bogged Fords) perhaps or fitted for mortar. A bofor would look good on it but not needed.
Are there any more pictures of this vehicle or any articles written on its design function?
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