LRDG Chevrolet 1533X2 Aero-screens

[Charlie Down]

The LRDG specially ordered 200 1533X2 trucks for operations in the North African Desert in 1941. Only 112 reached Egypt due to a ship being torpedoed on route. The trucks left the factory with a 'Jeep' style 2 window folding windscreen. Looking at photo's it shows, somewhat crudely I admit, that about a third were removed and replaced with Aero-screens, the other trucks retaining the windscreens and about half had screens completely removed. Aero-screens are much more common on trucks when they were initially issued to the LRDG, and seem to be removed later on as they fouled MG arcs which were more frequently fitted for the front passenger as the campaign progressed.

The question is from which type of truck did the aero-screens originally come from?

Were they recycled from old LRDG Patrol and Pilot trucks such as the Chevrolet WA and 1311X3's, and Ford 01 15cwt V8 pilot cars?

Were they a standard part available through the spare parts logistic system?

Looking at the shape of the Glass it seems that the Morris CS8 could be an alternative source for the Aero-screens.

Attached photos show assortment of close ups of 1533X2 aero-screens, Ford Pilot car, Morris CS8 and Chevrolet WA truck for comparison of details.