Chevrolet 1533X2 30-cwt trucks

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Originally Posted by Tony R

Thanks guys, great info!

For my sanity can anyone offer any comment?

As mentioned the trucks were made NEW in the factory. The Chev cab of the period was made up of about 4 or 5 pieces welded togeather so it was quite simple to use the lower rear panel of the cab on these trucks which had the lower part of the door pillars as well as the door lock striker plate for the half height doors that were fitted "WHEN NEW". This panel ended at the mold line seen on GMC and Chev truck cabs of the period and because it did not have the roof to brace it it had a diagonal bar fitted at the bottom for bracing. The LRDG took parts off the trucks and cut out grill bars etc. to save weight which was often replaced with petrol cans so this is why you often saw no doors once the trucks were issued and you only have to look at their jeeps to see this.

Compare this all steel panel on the factory made truck to the photo showing the 'Indian Army' truck which is wood.