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02-12-16, 12:13
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1943 Chevrolet Jeep?
I know that this one is not Canadian but it is a Chevrolet built product. It is supposed to be a 1943 Chevrolet Cel, serial number 2. The U.S. Army always wanted jeeps to weight less than 1,000 pounds. This was Chevrolet's prototype of a lightweight jeep, having a net weight of 1,062 pounds. I believe it is one of 2 prototypes still in existence.
Who can tell me something about it? It is in the Military Technology Museum of New Jersey. USA. Regards Rick.
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02-12-16, 21:33
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HI Rick, good to see you're still in the game.
According to Vanderveen's book this one of two 1/4 ton 4x4 Extra Light vehicles built by Chevrolet during 1943. They had Indian 83A 2 cylinder engines of 20.5 bhp and 3F1Rx2 transmission. WB was 64" in, weight 1062 lb. Independent suspension. Top of cowl 38-3/4" in high. Central steering. The image in Bart's book appears to be a sketch rather than a photo. Cheers Dave
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03-12-16, 01:19
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Thanks David, as I am still in hospital, over 7 weeks now, I couldn't get to my library to check with Bart.
Regards Rick.
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1916 Albion A10 1942 White Scoutcar 1940 Chev Staff Car 1940 F30S Cab11 1940 Chev WA LRDG "Te Hai" 1941 F60L Cab12 1943 Ford Lynx 1942 Bren Gun Carrier VR no.2250 Humber FV1601A Saracen Mk1(?) 25pdr. 1940 Weir No.266 25pdr. Australian Short No.185 (?) KVE Member.
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