C15: Truck, 15-cwt, 4x2, AA, Mk II

[Keith Orpin]

Hi Mike,
Thanks for the offer of the rear body drawings, I already have them, what I am after is a set of drawings / dimensions for the polsten set up.
Regards
Keith

[Hanno Spoelstra]

As Keith continues to complete his AA truck, here is a picture I found on the internet recently.

Note the credit, but I thought it was good to share here, as it shows how original this C15 really is.

Enjoy,
Hanno

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[Keith Orpin]

Nice one Hanno, I don't recognise the location ?
Anyhow, the Chevy now has the correct trailer to accompany her. It's a 10 cwt GS trailer which needs finishing, see picture. Manufactured by SS Cars Ltd, needs wiring, and timber to finish. I have a list of the contents of the trailer when being used behind the Chevy, so I'm also working on that as well.
Best regards
Keith

[Keith Orpin]

Quick update,
Just managed to purchase a pair of cushions for the rear ammo lockers on the Chevy, see attached picture. It still amazes me what is still out there to be discovered and reunited after all these years. The cushions were pictured in the latest edition of MVT mag Windscreen and came from a non military enthusiast who wanted to know what they came from. After a few e.mails to various senior members of the MVT, I made contact with the owner, and secured them.. So, another piece of the jigsaw completed
Regards
Keith

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Keith,

That’s an amazing find!

[Keith Orpin]

Hi Hanno,
The best bit is they are stencilled with "Cushion 20mm Universal Mounting", Date of manufacture is 1944.
Sadly the covers are marked with some rust which I need to carefully remove, any ideas ?
Regards
Keith

[Keith Orpin]

The 10 cwt trailer is finally coming together, see attached picture of the tailgate and sides. Next task is to finish off the mudguards, and then onto painting.
Regards
Keith

[Chris Suslowicz]

Originally Posted by Keith Orpin

Hi Hanno,
The best bit is they are stencilled with "Cushion 20mm Universal Mounting", Date of manufacture is 1944.
Sadly the covers are marked with some rust which I need to carefully remove, any ideas ?
Regards
Keith

Citric acid. The "old wives remedy" for "iron mould" (i.e. rust stains) was to apply lemon juice to the marks, leave it for a while (converts insoluble ferrous oxide to soluble ferrous citrate without affecting fabrics) and then wash. Repeated applications may be necessary to get all the stains out.

Do NOT use stronger (mineral) acids as they will damage the fabric and can also change the colours of stencilled lettering from black to red by attacking the dyestuffs used.

There are probably commercial stain removal products available, but use with caution.

Best regards,
Chris.

[Tony Smith]

Originally Posted by Keith Orpin

The best bit is they are stencilled with "Cushion 20mm Universal Mounting", Date of manufacture is 1944.
Sadly the covers are marked with some rust which I need to carefully remove, any ideas ?
Regards
Keith

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