Post-war conversions: C15TA to Tippers?

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally posted by David_Hayward
Does this make sense that the armoured truck chassis were rebuilt with say a new cab and new body?

Yes, it does make sense as there was a shortage of trucks and an abundance of armoured vehicles. There were many makeshift conversions, see a snow plough/wrecker near Perth on my C15TA survivors page. Another example is Mike Ebeling's Otter which had its rear body cut off and a crane grafted on.

Originally posted by Richard Farrant
Many years ago, there was an article or letter in the MVT club magazine, "Windscreen", about C15TA converted to dumptrucks, working in the West Country. I cannot lay my hands on it at present, but seem to remember the front end, ie cab and bonnet, was retained.

If possible I'd like to hear more about this conversion.
Rated at 60-cwt, I wonder if the chassis/drivetrain was uprated?

H.