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Old 20-05-13, 11:53
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did the 12cab get the same treatment? I hope it was among the vehicles that were saved(?)

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Old 20-05-13, 12:26
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Keith, did the 12cab get the same treatment? I hope it was among the vehicles that were saved(?)
Relax Alex, we couldn't let the Cab 12 meet this fate, we'd be having nightmares ever after! All CMPs scrapped were Cab 13 - two Fords and four Chevs. I'll post some pics shortly.
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Old 20-05-13, 12:42
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Old 20-05-13, 12:54
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Old 05-09-13, 14:22
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All CMPs scrapped were Cab 13 - two Fords and four Chevs. I'll post some pics shortly.

Now that I've recovered sufficiently from the trauma I shall catalogue the vehicles scrapped.

Lot 1. 1942 F60L ARN 53114
Lot 2. late production C60L
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Old 05-09-13, 14:37
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C60L crane had reverse steer conversion.
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Old 05-09-13, 14:54
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Lot 3. late production F60S ex-RAAF ARN 209963 (featured in earlier post)
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Old 05-09-13, 15:04
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Sadly this low mileage flathead is lost to us forever.
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Old 05-09-13, 15:47
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Lot 4. late production C60S
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Old 20-05-13, 12:55
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Keith,

did the 12cab get the same treatment? I hope it was among the vehicles that were saved(?)

Alex
That one is safe.
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