Strickland carriers (Aussie conversion)

[Tony Smith]

Keith Webb's picture of a carrier "Dozer" conversion reminded me of the Strickland Carriers that were converted in the late '40s by the Victorian Dept of Agriculture as a low cost tractor for sale to farmers in the austerity years. These had the upper armour removed, the driver sat over the rear diff and had the gear stick between his legs like a tractor. Amongst other changes they also had a vaporiser fitted to the carb to enable it to run on Power Kero. Does anyone have any pictures of a converted Strickland carrier?


Source: http://www.oldcmp.net/Uralla_2.html