C15A - WO16 - Chev Blitz - Looking for guidance

Keith Webb · #1 25-06-09, 20:52

Hi Peter. I can tell you what it was...

WO 16 = Battery Staff Wireless Load M1. This meant it had a No2A Australian steel body, same as most Australian built C15As. So in addition to the chassis mods you'll be looking for one of those bodies, a set of 16" wheels and a spare wheel carrier.

Handsome beast isn't it, with the 20" wheels.

hrpearce · #2 25-06-09, 22:06

Hi Peter, congratulations C15A still a runner, I had that luck also. I have mine on club rego now but it is still a workhorse. It looks like you have good metal to work with. Put up heaps of photos from all angles so we can see exatly what you have got. Have fun with it and ask all the questions you need to. I had help from all round the world here on MLU

Keith Webb · #3 25-06-09, 23:52

There was one at Corowa in 2002... don't have a pic handy but it was a Sydney built example: WO16 Chassis 2844400439S Engine WR3821426

peterinair67 · #4 26-06-09, 17:32

Keith, thanks for the information on the set up – I will start to research the Battery Staff Wireless Load M1 type / No2A Australian steel body. Many of those about? Picture of the Timber tray - it is ready for removal.

Do people typically find the spare wheel carrier bracing or make it up based on a pattern or pictures?

I like the 20" wheels. Just priced the 9.00X20” NDT MILITARY 12PLY‏ from that Co. in W.A... OUCH on the price! Look for 16’ as you suggested next. I have 5 wheels & Tyres. Mixture of tyre types.

Appreciate the guidance. Having fun.

Tony Smith · #5 27-06-09, 16:20

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Originally Posted by peterinair67

I like the 20" wheels. Just priced the 9.00X20” NDT MILITARY 12PLY‏ from that Co. in W.A... OUCH on the price! Look for 16’ as you suggested next. I have 5 wheels & Tyres. Mixture of tyre types.

Appreciate the guidance. Having fun.

For less pain, try AgTyre in Moree, NSW for their 9.00-20 MRF NDMS Military Bar Tread. You might have to go on back order and place an order through a local dealer, but still ought to work out cheaper. AgTyre can be contacted on 1800 028988 or 02 6752 4299.

peterinair67 · #6 28-06-09, 03:56

Here is the condition of the timber on the bed of the BLITZ !

peterinair67 · #7 28-06-09, 04:24

Picturs of the Chassis. Left and right and mid, drive shart. The rear leaf springs are doubled up. Appear to have overload springs attached. Is this normal? The wheel base was extended to 129", not 134". Was 101", Can still see where the spring perch was located originally. The drive shaft must be using a replacement from another truck and looks to be in ok condition. You can also see the chassis extention weld.