Blitz Semi Trailer

[Lionelgee]

Originally Posted by cliff

The semi is a Dodge D series and the trailer a normal single axle semi trailer.

Here's the 1941 Ford equivilent to your Chev.

G'day Cliff,

I just had another look at the Ford and noticed that it was one of the best photos I have seen since searching for months about what the tarps looked like. Thank you very much for posting the photo. Would the rectangles in the sides be "windows" that would have rolled up to let air in and people to see out?

Kind Regards
Lionel

[cliff]

Originally Posted by Lionelgee

G'day Cliff,

I just had another look at the Ford and noticed that it was one of the best photos I have seen since searching for months about what the tarps looked like. Thank you very much for posting the photo. Would the rectangles in the sides be "windows" that would have rolled up to let air in and people to see out?

Kind Regards
Lionel

Lionel that is not a normal tarp. The rear body may be set up as an office or machinery shop as it appears there is a lift out flap in the middle as well as the windows. Normal G/S looks the same without those window or door flaps.

The D Series Dodge was approximately 1941 to 1945/6 powered with a 6 cly flathead Chrysler motor and most of the Aussie assembled one's had an Eaton two speed Diff fitted and came with both single and dual rear wheel models. The semi's and tippers were often SWB and the 3 tonner was the equivilent to your Chev and the Ford in the photo. Some Cowl/chassis units were made into the Indian Pattern Ambulances as well.