Ice Cold In Alex

[David_Hayward (RIP)]

I kept looking at the film to see if I could i.d. the front diff design and it looked smaller than a Chevrolet one. The rear system looked unlike a Chevy one as well...but what the heck do I know? Others have suggested it was off a British truck...does that make sense?

[Ian McCallum]

Originally Posted by David_Hayward

I kept looking at the film to see if I could i.d. the front diff design and it looked smaller than a Chevrolet one. The rear system looked unlike a Chevy one as well...but what the heck do I know? Others have suggested it was off a British truck...does that make sense?

My understanding was as previously stated: 2 standard 4x2 units plus one modified 4x4 unit during the filming. I also thought the front axle was from the later Austin K9?? Would assume 'mate and match' issues would also be easier.

Ian

[Brian Gough]

Hi Rupert, David & Ian,

There are some stills from "Ice Cold" here:

http://www.tech-designz.com/k2ambulance.htm

Enjoy.

Brian

[David_Hayward (RIP)]

The top right 'Film Still' photo clearly shows the non-CMP (I would suggest) fwd system. Note the straight driveshafts etc. I keep thinking that it's an Austin-sourced drivetrain.

[Richard Farrant]

Originally Posted by David_Hayward

The top right 'Film Still' photo clearly shows the non-CMP (I would suggest) fwd system. Note the straight driveshafts etc. I keep thinking that it's an Austin-sourced drivetrain.

David,

The "straight driveshafts" are only due to the position of the transfer box output in relation to the axle drive flanges. If you watch the film and freeze frame it when they wind the K2 up the hill, you can plainly see CMP hubs. The only transfer boxes that Austin had produced at that time were the K5 and K9 types.

[Keith Orpin]

Richard,
Definately, a Chevy front axle.
You also see the front axle and caps from a C30 when they are going though the minefield. My understanding was that several Katies were used in various confiqurations in this film. Early on, they show the beam of the front axle, whilst they are checking the sump plug. Another shot clearly shows an Austin banjo rear axle, when they are changing the rear spring and slowly crushing the german/ african chap, (van derpole, I think that's how it's spelt !)
Still a great film !
Regards
Keith

[David_Hayward (RIP)]

It now appears that I was indeed wrong as I have read a small item that mentioned that they did indeed use a CMP system...from someone who was there during fliming. It seems that there were also RAMC K2/Ys featured, apparently based in Libya around the time of the Suez crisis. I had no idea that the Army continued so long with them!