GPW Holden Ambulance?

[Mike K]

Originally Posted by Lionelgee

G'day the two Mike's,

Could you please post the full title of the book and the ISBN number please?

I have typed in a couple of different versions of the title and have had no luck so far in a couple of library catalogues.

Kind Regards
Lionel

hi Lionel

Just after WW2 the 'war record' book was apparently printed for the executives of GMH , each copy was to be signed by the new owner . There are a few copies around , but it isn't a common book . The print run would have been rather low , maybe 500 copies ?

You might get lucky on ebay one day .

Mike

[motto (RIP)]

H.V.McKay of Sunshine Harvester fame produced a large format, magazine style publication after the war showing their contribution to the war effort. The range of products they turned out was quite extensive and mostly unrecognised today but I suppose that's true of many large companies.

David

[Mike K]

Originally Posted by motto

H.V.McKay of Sunshine Harvester fame produced a large format, magazine style publication after the war showing their contribution to the war effort. The range of products they turned out was quite extensive and mostly unrecognised today but I suppose that's true of many large companies.

David

There was a similar publication produced by the Australian wireless industry . It details all of the projects undertaken during WW2 e.g., the 19 set ( Aust.) , made by AWA during 1943 . I have seen a copy, but sadly I do not own a copy.

Mike

[Duane Leiker]

The Holden Jeep in the photo is/was owned by Kevin Kronlund in Spooner Wisconsin. Since my friend Kevins passing last year, much of his collection is for sale. The Jeep is in excellent condition with all the bells and whistles. A true rarity.

[Snowy]

The first use of the term 'Holden Ambulance' appears to originate from the book 'JEEPS over the Pacific' by Yasuo Ohtsuka and Darcy Miller, published 1994.
At the start of the chapter on ambulance jeeps, page 20 states that of the many jeep ambulances the only mass-produced conversion by an auto manufacturer was General Motors Holden Co of Melbourne, Australia who contracted with the US Marine Corps.
It also mentions 'In this book we will call them the "HOLDEN AMBULANCE".

Steve.

[Jeff Gordon]

There was one in the back shed at the MVPA Convention 2010 at Topika.
It was embarrassing to see just how bodgy the job was. Look at the rear door hindge and the welds. But that is how they all were.
Cheers
Jeff

[Mike K]

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