Morris antenna base

[Richard Farrant]

Originally Posted by Lang

Richard

I have looked eveywhere for Firestone Ground Grip of that period and all I can find is a couple of variations on directional and non-directional bearing the Ground Grip badging. I suspect it might be another brand.

Here is the picture from the official WD data book,

[Lang]

Richard

That is what I found but it is not the one on the 25 pounder in the photo. Mystery continues?

Lang

[Mike K]

This thread is going all over the place..I think its great

Re: tyre treads ... Ive seen a few different tread patterns on British WD tyres from WW2 . Having been mixed up with quite a few WOT2's and Morris CS8's , the brands and treads found on these vehicles can be rather odd . I've got a Morris CS8 wreck with INDIA branded tyres (mentioned by Richard F ) and the W/I\D markings .

Getting back to the antenna base. Another one is seen on this Ford ? van

http://www.awm.gov.au/collection/127803/

[Lang]

These are French tyres - getting close. Different size but very close pattern.