Another Aussie F15A history question

[David Hardway]

Hi Guys

is there any way of finding any history from Chassis Number 3G1379F and what is possibly an ARN 55824

I'm currently burrowing (Carefully) through at least 10 layers of military paint
so far i have what looks like 55824 on the front panels an NZASC tac sign on the right front panel above the headlight and NZ24742 on the drivers door

Also has anyone ever listed the detail differences between Australian and Canadian production

I could also use detailed measurements for the Australian rear body

All this is for my Canadian/Australian/New Zealand F15A

Thanks

Dave Hardway

[Jeff Gordon]

Hi David,
I had a look at my records I have of the ARNs and found it.
It matches the chassis number you gave but it is a F60L 3 ton.
Have a look at the photo.
It is a bit hard to read the other writing but I think it has been converted to a Personal truck.
Cheers
Jeff

[Keith Webb]

I just happened to have a pic too at slightly higher res... it's a 15CWT Battery Staff which has been changed to Personnel, which means it has the No2A Australian body.



Interestingly it notes it was sold to (what looks like) "Streathams" Wellington New Zealand which sort of confirms things I think. Sale date March 20th 1948.

[Jeff Gordon]

it's a 15CWT Battery Staff

Are right you are! I did not notice half way down the page it change from 3 ton to 15cwt, my mistake could have thrown him way out.

Thanks Keith for correcting me!
Cheers
Jeff

[Mike Cecil]

Sorry, Guys, but I think you are both mis-reading it:

It was originally a 'Battery Staff Personnel', later annotated with 'K2' to denote the loading type. The vehicle was later changed to 'GS' by the removal of the internal and external B/S fittings. The opposite (left) page may include a 'G' reference and a date of issue of the change authority.

B/S vehicles came in various loadings (pers, office, comms, etc), ie different fitouts, depending upon function. Most B/S 15cwt trucks were converted to GS configuration in 1943, with the changeover from the standard to tropical war equipment tables (WETs) for Units and Divisions. This meant much, much less transport, and specialised vehicles like the B/S were no longer required in such numbers. Most of their functions in artillery units were taken over by 1/4 ton trucks and trailers. The former B/S vehicles were returned to Ordnance Vehicle Parks, and converted for issue as simple 'GS' trucks.

Mike C

[David Hardway]

Thanks for the info guys hugely appreciated

I have a reference pic showing a No2 Body is the 2A body fairly similar? short of importing one i will probably have to make a copy from photos and drawings etc

Dave