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[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.

[Ganmain Tony]

Took the old girl to another local show after being invited to go.

Back is not finished yet. Sides needed a bit of heating in places and tailgate is presenting a few challenges as well.

Anyhoo, hinges are back on the rear for the first time in about 50 years. So I took a couple of quick crappy photo's.

[Ganmain Tony]

After much stuffing around....Ta Dah!!!