Ford Artillery tractor No.3 - No.3A Aust info wanted

[Richard Coutts-Smith]

Well I'm impressed!
Rich.

[cliff]

Nice models. Nice to see some odd ball types being made.

[Mike K]

I like the 1938 chevy ute . The army here had some in a open cab/soft top configuration fitted out as radio cars . None of them have survived as far as I know.

Mike

[Mike K]

Pic of the Chev 38 or 37 ? soft top radio car . I've been told the PMG ( post office ) used some also . Body work by GMH .

MIKE

[Allan Currey]

Does anyone know what's the story of the gun tractor at the Australian War Memorial? I have seen it in storage at the annex and at first it seems to be a 3A, with winch. But there is no drive to the winch from the transfer case. Perhaps it is a mix of a 3A body on a 3 chassis?

Allan

[Mike K]

Originally Posted by Allan Currey

Does anyone know what's the story of the gun tractor at the Australian War Memorial? I have seen it in storage at the annex and at first it seems to be a 3A, with winch. But there is no drive to the winch from the transfer case. Perhaps it is a mix of a 3A body on a 3 chassis?

Allan

Bob Schutt up at Monto in QLD restored it. The AWM bought it from him: Unless they have more than one ? Any vehicle restored by Bob is top shelf ...
MIKE

[Allan Currey]

I don't know if the AWM have more than one gun tractor. The one I saw carried number AIF H-14971, and was in excellent condition. Full marks to Bob Schutt for his work. I was hoping to help Leon out with his winch question, but aren't sure about the winch in that tractor. As the photo shows, the winch isn't connected to any drive (transfer case PTO?), hence my hesitation about it's accuracy.

Allan