Modified Conventional Pattern Trucks

[Konstantin Chernov]

Originally Posted by Mike Kelly

A tip for you : The 1 Ton model has the short running board that end at the cab , the shorter 15 cwt models have the longer running boards that extend to the rear guards.

Thanks for the clarification. The running board is hard to see in the photo AIF V-5252 , it is covered by an officer.
I have a question, which truck is in this photo ? An E9 with a 133 " wheelbase ?

[Mike K]

Originally Posted by Konstantin Chernov

Thanks for the clarification. The running board is hard to see in the photo AIF V-5252 , it is covered by an officer.
I have a question, which truck is in this photo ? An E9 with a 133 " wheelbase ?

I would say 30 cwt with 900-18 tyres... interesting pic AIF 6549 and DOT ??

Pic taken in the N.T. ?

[Konstantin Chernov]

Originally Posted by Mike Kelly

AIF 6549 and DOT ??

What does the abbreviation mean "DOT" ?

[Tony Smith]

Originally Posted by Mike Kelly

I would say 30 cwt with 900-18 tyres... interesting pic AIF 6549 and DOT ??

Again, not much info from the AWM records, other than AIF L-6549 is part of a batch of Kitchen Lorries. Could this provide an explanation of "DOT"?

[Mike K]

Are the drivers caps as issued to the rank 'Driver', a peculiar Australian thing ?

[Mike K]

At least one of these made it to PNG where this scene was snapped

[Tony Smith]

Originally Posted by Mike Kelly

Are the drivers caps as issued to the rank 'Driver', a peculiar Australian thing ?

The
"Other Ranks Peaked Cap" was derived from the WW1 AIF uniform, which was itself borrowed from the WW1 British uniform. Although an authorised issue to all O/R's of the 2nd AIF, it was typically worn by 2nd Echelon troops. Although the 2nd AIF had a smart new cut of uniform, the Militia retained the WW1 uniform through the 20's, 30's and 40's.

Australian WW2 versions have a leather trim or "wear strip" to the front of the cap visor. WW1 versions (Aust/ Brit/NZ) don't, and most remaining examples have the cloth split around the edge of the visor.

NZ also had a ORs peaked cap derived from their WW1 uniform, quite different form to the Aust cap. It was only a Service Dress item and not typically worn in the field.

[Mike K]

Seems that Jolly was a name associated with Darwin and the N.T. generally. I would guess that the Jolly seen often in the ARN books was a surplus dealer/buyer in Darwin. Military district 7 was the N.T. so that adds to the story

Jolly.jpg

Jolly2.jpg

[Konstantin Chernov]

How to identify these trucks correctly ? Chevrolet 15-40/E2 ?

[Mike K]

Originally Posted by Tony Smith

Again, not much info from the AWM records, other than AIF L-6549 is part of a batch of Kitchen Lorries. Could this provide an explanation of "DOT"?

Does anybody know who AH Jolly was, this individual or company is seen often as a purchaser of vehicles ?