F60L Recent pics

[Ganmain Tony]

Thanks for the kind words chaps...

Phil, the cab does get very hot - good with the windscreen up but being such a heavy thing (the windscreen) it is hard on the supports which hold it in place. I can see why the 13 went to the split windscreen.

The truck seems to be very tolerant of warm temps to a point.... anything under about 30 degrees celsius (outside air temp)... after that, it gets bloody hot. How does the Chevy go?

I may have stumbled across some very good stuff to put on the engine covers - more on that when I get to it (could be a few months).

Alex, with regard to tailgate, watch this space...

Bob, apologies about the photo's. They are taken with my mobile phone so they are a crappy quality to begin with.

Question.... Does anyone have any photos of the drop side hinge in front of the wheel arch box - would like to know if it is welded to the box or the tray? It is in a cow of a position...

What the heck, lets have another look

[Bob Carriere]

Thanks Tony

Now that I can see the details I have questions.

On each drop isde the first and last panel have a pipe near the top end...... is that used as a leg to keep the drop side open as an extension of the box floor??

Looking good with those tires.

Bob C

[Ganmain Tony]

Originally Posted by Bob Carriere

Thanks Tony

Now that I can see the details I have questions.

On each drop isde the first and last panel have a pipe near the top end...... is that used as a leg to keep the drop side open as an extension of the box floor??

Looking good with those tires.

Bob C

To the best of my knowledge Bob that's what they are there for. Interesting to note they are not on most drop side bodies I have seen.

Somewhere on this forum there is an example and even shows the timber poles that were issued and where they were stored on the truck.

Tires are ex-army unimog, 18 ply rating and good on the road if your wheel alignment is OK.

[hrpearce]

Originally Posted by Ganmain Tony

To the best of my knowledge Bob that's what they are there for. Interesting to note they are not on most drop side bodies I have seen.

Somewhere on this forum there is an example and even shows the timber pole that were issued and where they were stored on the truck.

Tires are ex-army unimog, 18 ply rating and good on the road if your wheel alignment is OK.

I think it is the workshop tray that has the legs to turn the sides into bench space.

[Ganmain Tony]

I think you're right Robert, but the telltale marks and bolt holes may indicate another use.

I'm not sure, but it may have been a fold down bench seat the length of the side.

People may be wondering why this truck has full steel body?

This body was fitted to this truck in 1944 as its original configuration was as a 2 pounder anti tank portee.

In answer to your question earlier Alex - tail gate has been obtained from Ashley Wilson at Yass and repaired by Andy Fulton. Many thanks to both of you lads.

Photo's also show that Clevo seems to find his new Kennel quite acceptable.

[Shane]

Hi Tony.

Just wanted to know if all 2 pounder anti tank portees came with the same steel floor yours has? Your truck looks great mate, hope you find a drivers door soon.

[Ganmain Tony]

Gday Shane,

The two pounder body is a totally different body altogether, including the floor.

Back of this truck would have been stripped to the chassis and then this back (including tray floor) was then fitted.

[Tony Wheeler]

Originally Posted by Ganmain Tony

Question.... Does anyone have any photos of the drop side hinge in front of the wheel arch box - would like to know if it is welded to the box or the tray?

Tony, this one is on a Cab 13 F60L but may give some clues. Different height wheel arch but presumably same construction. Not the best pics I'm afraid but can take more if needed.

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[Ganmain Tony]

Originally Posted by Tony Wheeler

Tony, this one is on a Cab 13 F60L but may give some clues. Different height wheel arch but presumably same construction. Not the best pics I'm afraid but can take more if needed.

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Thats what I was looking for Tony, it appears they are welded to the wheel arch box not the tray as well... makes sense if they made the box to be removable.