Morris PU: BEF Dunkirk? Unit, registration?

[Ian McCallum]

Originally Posted by Ron Pier

Exactly the details Rory just gave me Z3919836-Z3921632 from Contract V3517..... Plus just above the Motorcycle seat at the bottom of tailboard is a welded plate. This was a Morris feature. The bodies weren't suitably supported on the PU chassis and had a tendency to split in this area. Ron

Should have engaged brain before responding and checked census numbers myself! Also did not spot the welded plate on the nearside rear. Ford census numbers all started with '4' being 4128194 - 9193 in contract V3615 and 4129194 - 30193 in contract V3730. Rear of my Ford WOC1 for info. Census number is its original, making it the 489th built within the first contract and December 39/January 40 build. Markings are for the 1st Battalion Suffolk Regiment, part of 8 Brigade / 3 Infantry Division BEF

[Ron Pier]

Aint she sweet. I remember John and Mary Worthing had one when I first met them, well over 20 years ago. I think it's still featured in there canvas adds.

Ron

[Ian McCallum]

Ron,

One in the same vehicle! John lost interest in the vehicle in the mid 90's and relinquished the vehicle in 2001 to a David Herbert in Suffolk requiring a number of issues to be addressed. Terry barn stored it for future project material and I bought it from him in 2003. As far as I know this is still the only restored example, unless someone knows different? Will be taking it to Guernsey and Dunkirk next year as part of the commemorations.

Ian

[Alex van de Wetering]

Stephen, Malcolm

Very interesting to hear the story of your relatives! Somehow we seem to forget that not all veterans were taking part in D-day or the battle in Italy. 5 years going from POW camp to POW camp must have been quite an experience and I wonder how these guys managed to follow the progress of the war...during these years.

Rich, at first...great picture and again it amazes me how you guys manage to tell the rear of the Morris apart from a WOC or Humber (Ron!). It does show that my model needs a few extra plates added , but given the fact that I also forgot to fit the step on the inside tailgate...

Should have engaged brain before responding and checked census numbers myself!

Ian, nevermind....at least we can now enjoy some pictures of the terrific WOC.

Alex

[cletrac (RIP)]

I think this one is from around Dunkirk but I'm not sure if it's a Morris or not.

[Ron Pier]

I actually think it is a Morris Dave. It's very grainy when blown up...but still those tell tale stengthening plates seem to be there?

Ian. It's great to own a rare one off vehicle, as I do with my Morris PU8/4....But it's lonely, as there's no one else to talk to..... Fancy a hug?
Ron

[Ian McCallum]

Ron,

Not so sure about the hug and what the wife might think? Not quite as lonely as you may think however for not more than 7 miles away a colleague is restoring a Humber Snipe PU!
Original plan was to have it ready for next years commemorations so we could present the pair but may be a bit ambitious given current status. He is looking for both cab and rear body canvas frames, although these can be made from mine as a pattern plus both driver and passenger seats, know of any going spare?

Ian

[Dennis Gelean (RIP)]

Has any one made a model of a Canadian Salvation Army canteen truck,used in
England and Europe, Holland (English made) or restored one?