Aussie WW2 staff cars

[Lang]

Thanks for the expanded information Mike.

Lang

[Mike K]

Lots of chrome on this one. Maybe it went to a civilian who had the permit , a doctor or similar.

https://collections.slsa.sa.gov.au/r...+213/207/1/271
BRG-213-207-1-271.jpeg


1941 models ?


https://collections.slsa.sa.gov.au/r...+213/207/1/270
BRG-213-207-1-270.jpeg


https://collections.slsa.sa.gov.au/r...+213/207/1/268
BRG-213-207-1-268.jpeg


https://collections.slsa.sa.gov.au/r...+213/207/4/494
BRG-213-207-4-494.jpeg

[Lang]

Mike

I think you will find the vast majority of staff cars that did not go to the Middle East had the chrome left on them regardless of within Australia or operational areas. Most of the New Guinea staff car photos show chrome fully exposed.

Lang

[Mike K]

Originally Posted by Lang

Mike

I think you will find the vast majority of staff cars that did not go to the Middle East had the chrome left on them regardless of within Australia or operational areas. Most of the New Guinea staff car photos show chrome fully exposed.

Lang

I've seen a pic of AWAS drivers removing the army paint off staff car grills

Rather bad paint job or the sand blast effect !

https://collections.slsa.sa.gov.au/r.../PRG+691/12/15

PRG-691-12-15.jpeg

[Mike K]

Special stuff

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/a...40%20chevrolet

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/a...40%20chevrolet

[Mike K]

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[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Mike Kelly

I've seen a pic of AWAS drivers removing the army paint off staff car grills

Rather bad paint job or the sand blast effect !

https://collections.slsa.sa.gov.au/r.../PRG+691/12/15

Mike, I’ve attached some of the pictures found in your links for future reference (often the archives are rearranged over time)

I like that weathered desert look - “rat look” before the term was invented ;-)

[Lang]

Just finished my first go at 2 pack painting. Turned out OK.

I have fitted 205R16 Toyota Hilux tyres for the Darwin trip, firstly to give me more rubber on the road and secondly to make it possible to find a replacement if needed in Alice Springs. Rims a bit narrow for the radials (with insert "flapper" white wall rings) but I am using tubes so they will not roll off.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Really looking good Lang!

I like your upgrades to make sure the vehicle can be used on long trips. Did you change anything on the drive line? Like adding the 5-speed gearbox to the Chevrolet Panel Van?