Our LRDG Chev

[Andrew H.]

We found that our chassis was not good enough so hunted around for a better one and were surprised to find one with the correct 134.5 inch wheelbase on a nearby farm. Then we did a mockup of the truck for an ANZAC day display at the local RSA, which caused a lot of interest.

Later we attached the front panels to the chassis for a trial assembly in the shed, with the steering column attached. All body panels have been bead-blasted or acid-dipped and have been given six coats of paint (3 coats of primer, two of gloss enamel and one final coat of mat finish).

We are aware of some minor inaccuracies in the shape and width of the front mudguards, but at this stage we are undecided whether to remedy that, as it will be expensive.

[David Dunlop]

Nice work, Andrew!

Are any family members/relatives of the men who served from Te Aroha still in the area? They would probably be thrilled to see what is being done to honour their ancestors efforts!

David

[Andrew H.]

We have made contact with one local descendant, who expressed interest and in due course we will contact the others. One of the already completed trucks has been made by the son of an ex-LRDG member. The father is still alive (aged 92) and has already had a ride in the completed truck. That's them in the attached pic.

[Kuno]

That looks very promising, Andrew!

[Andrew H.]

Thanks Kuno,
How is your project coming on? Are you almost ready to take your Bagnold truck to Libya?

[Kuno]

Andrew - we are working on it and it is still the intention to put its tires on true Sahara-sand this year

[Andrew H.]

Great!
Can't wait to hear more on your great adventure!
Andrew