Found in a paddock

Little Jo · #1 29-12-10, 05:55

Hi All

I am wondering if anyone can help identify the rear of what looks like part of a military vehicle parked in a paddock. I have been driving past it for about 30years and watched it slowly deteriorate.

I never took much notice of it, until I started my Jeep restoration project and became interested in all military vehicles. I have always wondered what it was, so can anyone help. It is mosat probably now a home for snakes and Red Backs.

Happy New year to all MLU's

Little Jo

Ryan · #2 29-12-10, 07:47

I had a look through the ww2 vanderveen truck book but could come up with no matches for you.
If it is military I'm guessing an office, wireless or workshop body.

But I don't no. It may not be military. The extented body at the front suggests it went over the drivers cab, leaving no room for the spare wheel/tool box. So probably not CMP.

My 2 cents. I'll leave it to the experts.

Ryan

Little Jo · #3 29-12-10, 09:13

Ryan

Thanks mate, the body has confused me for years, the paintwork looked as if it may have been military, but it has faded a lot. A guy I knew who lived near the paddock told me years ago he thought it was the rear of a military command vehicle. Someone out there may know.

Cheers

Little Jo

colin jones · #4 29-12-10, 10:54

Well I reckon its a very early Winniebago

Colin.

Little Jo · #5 29-12-10, 12:02

Colin

We would have to get you to put a draw bar and some wheels under it.

Little Jo

Euan McDonald · #6 29-12-10, 12:48

I have seen one like this in the military museum in Darwin. Maybe Jared my shed some light on it. I have a feeling its from a GMC .