Motto's Chev

[motto (RIP)]

Since returning from the European trip last year I've been a bit too busy to miss the Chev all that much Jim but now and then I would get a twinge. It's worse now as I seek out pictures for this thread and the memories keep coming back. If there is enough interest out there for me to keep this thread going, you and your truck will rate a mention also. Watch this space.
Give our regards to Sandy.
Dave

[motto (RIP)]

Replica Japanese 'No Go' tank. (Just kidding). Three of these were built for the filming. The story from the action vehicle people was that the tracks alone cost $120,000. The links were cast off an original from the AWM.
The tanks were powered by Ford Falcon engines and gearboxes driving at first through Jaguar differentials using the inboard disc brakes for steering. This was not successful and Marmon Herrington light tank transmissions were procured and installed. These did work but problems were encountered because of the lack of offset final drives. This meant that even with the transmissions mounted as far forward in the hull as possible the short little jack shafts between the transmission and stub axle were running at an extreme angle.
David

[motto (RIP)]

Close up of the release mechanism on the 'Break Back' L/L Chev.
The cables running in to the cab were pulled by a remotely operated actuator to withdraw the pins and release the lock strut.
When the lock strut released the chassis would fold. With a synchronised explosion it would look like the truck took a direct hit.
David

[motto (RIP)]

The trucks in this photo were used for set dressing and belonged to the art department. Vehicles that were operational and driven into place prior to filming or driven as part of the shoot came under 'Action Vehicles'.
The vehicle nearest the camera, a L/L Chev, appeared to have been a nice truck prior to being used in the filming. When I next returned to the set it had had some cosmetic work done and been placed in position for another scene. See next post.
David

[motto (RIP)]

L/L Chev tipper that appeared in the previous post after being modified with the aid of a front end loader or similar machine and then positioned with the left rear wheels in a prepared hole as part of another scene. Manitous were used on set for this sort of work.
David

[cliff]

Originally Posted by motto

L/L Chev tipper that appeared in the previous post after being modified with the aid of a front end loader or similar machine and then positioned with the left rear wheels in a prepared hole as part of another scene.
David

David this is a Holden bodied Chev as it has the quartervents in the doors and vents in the cowl. Lendlease vehicles did not have these features. Nice photos though thanks for sharing.

[motto (RIP)]

You are most likely correct in what you say about Holden cab Chevs not being L/L Cliff but in my ignorance (and we all start out that way) I have always been indifferent to the correct nomenclature and like the general public have come to refer to trucks with this type front end sheetmetal built from '42 to '46 regardless of the cab being North American or Holden as being Lease/Lend Chevs.
I don't profess to be an authority or have any special knowledge, only an accumulation of experience and I stand in awe of some of the characters that contribute to this forum. This is why I shy away from definitive statements. The more I learn about these trucks the more confused I become as the variations seem to be endless.
As I said in one of my very first posts on this forum. I'd rather keep my mouth shut and look a fool than open my mouth and prove it. Maybe I've said too much already but I was encouraged by interest shown.
David