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Old 25-02-23, 17:18
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Default probably factory
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Thanks Harry. Are those extensions bolted onto the standard chassis?
the one I saw and the pictures I've seen suggest factory.
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Old 25-02-23, 21:29
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Default 5E4 Flat Floor Body
I found these pages in the wartime CMP Data Book, I hope they are relevant to this thread.

Data - Page A7-60.jpg Data - Page A7-61.jpg Data - Page A7-62.jpg
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Old 26-02-23, 18:40
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the one I saw and the pictures I've seen suggest factory.
Factory bolted (as an add-on kit) or welded?
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Old 26-02-23, 20:06
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Default riveted
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Factory bolted (as an add-on kit) or welded?
riveted it looks like
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Old 26-02-23, 22:57
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Default Australian Chassis extension
This dates from December 1943 and the intention was to reduce the turning circle of a long wheelbase vehicle whilst towing a trailer.
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