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19-05-13, 13:22
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Hi Lang,
Here is one of the Y type ambulances used by the RAF. The army had around 400 according to the contract lists. http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:A...WQmRmLti7OIBLQ No record of army having any vans like you have found, but I recollect a Belgian collector had a van for sale a while ago in RAF colours.
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19-05-13, 16:23
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Now thats a nice little thing
Nice combination. Very rare configuration, very tired, so you can do what you want with it, and yet substantially complete so you wont be looking for major items.
I think when it is done it will be very smart, and of course it shouldn't eat a hole in your pocket, either to restore or to run.
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20-05-13, 02:14
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Morris Vans in Oz
Lang,
There are a couple of WW2 possibilities in Australia: (1) The RAN list a small number of 'Morris Vans', type and date not specified. Three were in use at HMAS Harmon and the Belconnen Wireless Station in the ACT, for example; (2) The US Forces in Australia (USAFIA) list a large number of 'Light English Utility Trucks' (along with a large number of 'Light English Tourers' of 10HP) provided by the Commonwealth under Reciprocal Lend Lease. They were of the following makes: Austin, Hillman, Standard, and Morris. The Morris is the least in number, but there are a few. Disposal was mainly in Sydney and Brisbane by the CDC after being returned to the Commonwealth by the departing USAFIA. 'Trucks' of course, is the US terminology that was applied by them to any cargo-carrying vehicle, regardless of drive train or weight class: Australian forces would classify them as 'Vans' or 'light tenders'. I have Morris listed for the RAAF, but only 10HP tourers. None that I have found as serving in the Australian Army (AMF and AIF). Do you have any more info on yours: year of manufacture, chassis number, etc? Mike C
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20-05-13, 02:21
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Mike
I will be leaving tomorrow with a trailer to pick it up in Mildura. Will be back in Brisbane by Saturday and should be able to provide more info. The owner insists it is 1936 but that is not so because they did not start making them until years after that. He says there are a couple of plates. Lang
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20-05-13, 03:34
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Lang,
OK: I'll look forward to it. Mike C
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25-05-13, 04:57
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Here is the pick-up of the Morris "Y" 10cwt van.
Very complete. Engine turns over freely and gears engage freely. Main job is a complete rework of the wood frame but all the bits are there for patterns. Request for the Australians: I need 4 X 18 inch Morris wheels any leads gratefully received. Mike, here is the data detail. Unfortunately the right side of the plate is gone. Type 12/4 Car No. SY/TW 20?? Engine No. 70283 If anyone has any info at all about the 1500cc motor, vehicle performance etc it would be good as I am thinking about leaving the Dodge Carryall behind and using the Morris on the Istanbul to Normandy trip next year. They may as well have been never made as far as Australia is concerned - all my searching has only discovered one in Sydney. Plenty of Morris "Z" utes and vans but they were much smaller both in capacity and engine size.    Lang Last edited by Lang; 25-05-13 at 07:41.
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25-05-13, 07:58
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Good luck with the wheels
At least you have one original so you can identify them positively. I don't think I've ever seen one of those vans round here.
Are those side windows original, or at least contemporary?
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27-05-13, 02:43
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