What do we see here? 3-ton trucks with GS body moved forward

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

Two photos of a Cab 13 3-tonner with its GS body moved forward.
Notice the spare wheel holder dangling from the left hand side of the GS body.

More photos of this 3-tonner. Note the spare wheel holder is being moved around every now and then.

Fliegel Jezerniczky
Any idea when the photo was taken ? When I last saw it in 2010, it was half-covered in sand, and as far as I know the area has been closed since 2012 (both to foreigners and locals).
No info on the unit, though most likely a SDF convoy truck (though it is a bit further north than the regular route).
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Alan Hall, 2010:
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Toby Savage, April 2012:
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[Martin Bendsoe]

Dear all,

Interesting enough one can find pictures of LRDG Ford F30 (I think also here on MLU), where the body has been moved BACK (for better weight distribution over the rear wheels?) allowing for a spare wheel behind he cab.

Cheers, Martin

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by martin bendsoe

Interesting enough one can find pictures of LRDG Ford F30 (I think also here on MLU), where the body has been moved BACK (for better weight distribution over the rear wheels?) allowing for a spare wheel behind he cab.

Hi Martin,

Indeed, the LRDG modified (some of) their F30s. The body was moved back to improve the weight distribution for driving in the desert.

Re. these 3-ton trucks, I am pretty sure the LRDG Heavy Section did not alter the body, but that these trucks were delivered as such.