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Old 27-06-15, 03:30
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The top pic is of a 1940 model. The lower pic is of a 1941 model - this vehicle has wider tyres fitted and may be a 30 cwt model , it is higher compared to the 15 cwt ? ute in the top pic., the bonnet is at shoulder height
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Old 27-06-15, 13:42
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Gentlemen thanks for your help so far.

I have found two more pictures with this device.
Both are 3 ton RAF Ford trucks, so maybe it is a RAF specific thing?
Strange also is that I have found this only on Ford trucks??
It may not be appropriate to put on an 15cwt RAAF ford truck





I agree it is a strange place for a AA mount, but I have no idear what els it could be.

All the best
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Old 27-06-15, 14:00
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I have seen similar fittings on signals vehicles, they ran the signal/telephone cables through a fitting mounted on a pole on the signals trucks , similar to that setup in your pic Mike
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Old 27-06-15, 22:44
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Good work. Antennae mount or telephone wire support. Good old Air Force ! imaginative fellows!
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