12-Cab C60L & More

[aj.lec]

Originally Posted by David_Hayward

This is indeed new history! The engine number indicates May 1940 assembly of the engine, so say June 1940 assembly at the most of the vehicle. This is thus a very early FGT! One of the first in fact. Is anything known about it from the ARN book?

Very interesting .Will have to pay a visit to the AWM to get a copy from AWM 126

[David_Hayward (RIP)]

The dates of acquisition will be of immense value & interest. This may well be re-writing history as I said..and beggars the question as to whether there were any other CMPs imported at the same time?

[Keith Webb]

Originally Posted by aj.lec

Very interesting .Will have to pay a visit to the AWM to get a copy from AWM 126

AWM 126 is a series of ledgers - you'll need to ask for the right ones. Not sure how things are now but several years ago when I last looked at some they had to be ordered in advance as they were being kept offsite. I'd imagine you'd be able to ask for the one with that particular range of ARNs though.

[hrpearce]

Correct Keith you can order to view a particular ARN or range on line a fiew days before going to Canberra. For first timers you have to regester as a reasurcher first then order.
When you regester you get a RCIS number this speeds up the ordering of books for research.

[aj.lec]

A few more from recent spotting mission
A couple of chevs
fargo's
Chev crane -more bedford than chev

[Ganmain Tony]

Can you check if any of those Chevs have those bloody cast brake shoes Andrew??

Might be be easier to spot a wild pig flying.......

[Keith Webb]

Originally Posted by Ganmain Tony

Can you check if any of those Chevs have those bloody cast brake shoes Andrew??

Might be be easier to spot a wild pig flying.......

If you hear a Winjeel flying over Ganmain tomorrow I'll probably be in it heading for Temora.

[aj.lec]

Originally Posted by Ganmain Tony

Can you check if any of those Chevs have those bloody cast brake shoes Andrew??

Might be be easier to spot a wild pig flying.......

Is there any markings on the outside of the drum or axle that identify which type it is that you want ?
Hopefully he will find tank i am looking for so will get back out there then

[Ganmain Tony]

I'll keep and eye out Keefy

I was only kidding Andrew but of course if you are going back I'd be grateful if you could have a sticky beak.

I cant say I know of any special marks Andrew. A lot of the Chev guys I spoke to a Corowa call it a Timken axle.

On the backing plate this brake shoe set up is like a Ford Blitz with Cams at the bottom and also further up the backing plate for minor and major shoe adjustments. So the adjusters (where you might put a socket) are visible from the outside.