MLU FORUM  

Go Back   MLU FORUM > MILITARY VEHICLES > The Softskin Forum

Notices

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 17-05-25, 21:04
Konstantin Chernov Konstantin Chernov is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Ukraine, Dnepr city
Posts: 49
Default

1. New Zealand Army Mobile Searchlight Unit. What kind of truck is this? A Leyland Retriever? The front wheel has eight mounting points, while Retrievers typically had ten. Or is this an export model?
2.An early New Zealand Army Leyland Retriever. The front wheel clearly shows the 10 mounting points.
Attached Images
File Type: jpg Leyland Retriever 1938.jpg (430.2 KB, 3 views)
File Type: jpg Lkw L.jpg (617.0 KB, 3 views)
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 02-06-25, 15:31
Konstantin Chernov Konstantin Chernov is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Ukraine, Dnepr city
Posts: 49
Default

Romanian army truck. Looks like a Morris-Commercial, but without the roll bar (sorry, I don't know what this part is called in English) and on narrow wheels. What model could it be? CS11/30 or WD 10/40 ?
Attached Images
File Type: jpg Romania.jpg (123.1 KB, 1 views)
File Type: jpg CS11-30.jpg (296.4 KB, 1 views)
File Type: jpg WD 10-40.jpg (126.7 KB, 1 views)
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 02-06-25, 16:46
David Herbert David Herbert is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Ayrshire, Scotland - previously Suffolk
Posts: 563
Default

I think the term you are looking for is "radiator guard" ? As you say the Romanian one does look as if it was delivered on much narrower tyres but has been fitted with bigger ones onto the original wheels. It must have been a struggle to fit them as I doubt that the original rims are two piece split rims like the standard WD wheels in your last photo.

You are doing very good work bringing all these photos together in one place. It is a very ignored subject, partly because there are very few of these trucks still in existance. Of course many were lost at Dunkirk and the rest were worked to death.

David
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 04-06-25, 21:25
Konstantin Chernov Konstantin Chernov is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Ukraine, Dnepr city
Posts: 49
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by David Herbert View Post
I think the term you are looking for is "radiator guard" ?
Hi David.Thanks for your comment.
Quote:
Originally Posted by David Herbert View Post
As you say the Romanian one does look as if it was delivered on much narrower tyres but has been fitted with bigger ones onto the original wheels. It must have been a struggle to fit them as I doubt that the original rims are two piece split rims like the standard WD wheels in your last photo.
I think I made a mistake because of the poor quality of the photo. The "Romanian" truck has exactly the same wheels as the original.
Quote:
Originally Posted by David Herbert View Post
It is a very ignored subject, partly because there are very few of these trucks still in existance.
Oddly enough, there is very little information about English military vehicles. For example, even such a famous vehicle as the Leyland Retriever remains a mystery to me.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 07-06-25, 19:06
Konstantin Chernov Konstantin Chernov is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Ukraine, Dnepr city
Posts: 49
Default

I can't figure out what kind of car this is?
Fordson Ten (10НР, Мodel C) with a radiator mask from Fordson Eight (8 НР, Мodel 7 Y)? Inauthentic restoration or was this car produced for the army in this form?
1.Fordson ?
2.Fordson 10HP ( Model CX ) 1934-37.
3.Ford 8HP (Model 7Y) 1937-39.
Attached Images
File Type: jpg 05.jpg (720.9 KB, 1 views)
File Type: jpg Ford 10 Model CX 1937.jpg (203.0 KB, 0 views)
File Type: jpg Ford 8HP (7Y) 1938.jpg (764.4 KB, 0 views)
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 13-06-25, 12:52
Konstantin Chernov Konstantin Chernov is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Ukraine, Dnepr city
Posts: 49
Default

The logo on the radiator mask is hard to see. It is probably a Crossley. The truck itself is very similar to the Crossley 40/50 HP model 1923 from Vanderveen's reference book (1974 edition).

40-50 HP 1923.jpg Crossley 40-50 HP.jpg

Last edited by Konstantin Chernov; 13-06-25 at 12:58.
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 02-07-25, 15:26
Konstantin Chernov Konstantin Chernov is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Ukraine, Dnepr city
Posts: 49
Default

1,2. Albion model?

Albion unknow.jpg Albion unknow_01.jpg


3. The shape of the hood and radiator mask of these trucks is very close to the A20 model.
A20.jpg


4. On the website https://trucksplanet.com/ru/models/albion-sb24/ these trucks are designated as Albion SB24, which in my opinion is incorrect. Albion SB24 30-cwt from the book by Vanderveen (1974 edition).

Albion 24 HP.jpg


5. Civilian subsidized version of Albion 30-cwt. Probably this is the LB24 model.

Albion LB24 Subsidy 30-cwt.jpg
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 16-07-25, 18:26
Konstantin Chernov Konstantin Chernov is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Ukraine, Dnepr city
Posts: 49
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Konstantin Chernov View Post
1. New Zealand Army Mobile Searchlight Unit. What kind of truck is this? A Leyland Retriever? The front wheel has eight mounting points, while Retrievers typically had ten. Or is this an export model?
1-3.Photos of a similar truck from different angles.
4.The photo is of very poor quality, but it seems to be the same car with a different body. If the authors of the article are not mistaken, then the mobile searchlight unit (photo from the first message) is made on the Leyland Terrier TSE4 chassis. Classic Military Vehicle №4 2012.
Attached Images
File Type: jpg nz.jpg (451.0 KB, 1 views)
File Type: jpg nz-1.jpg (412.4 KB, 1 views)
File Type: jpg nz-2.jpg (445.2 KB, 1 views)
File Type: jpg 37.jpg (95.5 KB, 0 views)
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
trucks identification Attilio The Softskin Forum 12 18-08-06 19:40
trucks identification Attilio The Softskin Forum 1 14-03-06 11:08
Trucks identification Attilio The Softskin Forum 9 27-11-05 01:16
Trucks identification Attilio The Softskin Forum 4 14-07-05 00:14
Trucks identification need Attilio The Softskin Forum 3 13-01-05 23:55


All times are GMT +2. The time now is 16:56.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright © Maple Leaf Up, 2003-2016