What is unusual about this Sigvan?

Keith Webb · #1 15-05-08, 20:31

I've been scanning Ron Fry's photo albums which he kindly loaned me when I came across the attached image of a Wireless Signals van on a C15 chassis (WO73) model.

Having a closer look something struck me which I've never seen on one of these before. Can you pick it?

cliff · #2 15-05-08, 21:26

what's that box sticking out just behind the door for?

Keith Webb · #3 15-05-08, 21:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by cliff

what's that box sticking out just behind the door for?

That's quite often seen - it's a variation of the AALMG mount.

And before anyone gets smart it's not that it's rusty or has a flat tyre either.

cliff · #4 15-05-08, 22:12

All the photos I have of this wireless type truck show them all fitted with normal steel doors. This one was fitted with canvas doors.

Keith Webb · #5 15-05-08, 22:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by cliff

All the photos I have of this wireless type truck show them all fitted with normal steel doors. This one was fitted with canvas doors.

Well done Cliff.

Yes, this is the only one I've seen with the 44/45 pattern canvas door valance.

cliff · #6 15-05-08, 23:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith Webb

Well done Cliff.

Yes, this is the only one I've seen with the 44/45 pattern canvas door valance.

Keith I am always amazed at how little differences like this are relatively unknown and not seen often. While we all have so much knowledge of these vehicles there is always something new to discover. Hopefully we have not lost a lot of this uniqueness through old vehicles being scrapped by folk who don't realise just what they accually have.