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First WW2 MCPs
I am just about finished with my book editing of volume 1 of the series. However I realised that I have no evidence as to which were the first Modified Conventional Pattern, or 'Commercial Chassis' as I have seen them described, trucks for the Canadian DND. I have seen a photo of 1940 Chevrolet ambulances lined-up..these were 1500 Series 2-ton chassis and from my tables of '40 Models these would be Model 1543, and photos I have show that there were also GMC versions, Model 9543 in theiry with the same Chevrolet engines!
However additional information suggests that there were also 1940 Ford C01Y 1-ton 122-in. wheelbase and C091T 1½-Ton 134-in. wheelbase. Can anyone confirm/add to this list please? Incidentally I found that GM of Canada supplied imported US GMC AC-704 178-in. wheelbase chassis for fire-fighting vehicles [for RCAF]. I had not noticed before that GM of C imported Pontiac-built chassis as well as engines. |
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Re: First WW2 MCPs
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Last year I compiled a web page about Modified Conventional Pattern vehicles, using some of the data posted by you on this forum. In the early war publication FORD TRUCK INSTRUCTION BOOK - Instructions on Maintenance and Repair of Ford Trucks Supplied to Defence Departments of the British Commonwealth (Third Edition). S.E. 29A. , I also found a listing of the following 122" and 134" wheelbase trucks:
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2nd edition book
Hanno, I have the 2nd edition of the same book and it also lists the following additional trucks:
21C: 114"wb 1/2 Ton C29W: 134"wb COE 3 Ton 218T: 158"wb Regular Truck 218W: 158"wb COE Truck C298T: 158"wb Regular Truck C298W: 158"wb COE Truck C11AD: 114"wb Truck Type Stn Wagon - British War Dept C098TFS: 158" British War Dept 3 Ton In the specifications on the C098TFS, it is described as a 4x2 fitted with a two speed rear axle, PTO tyre pump and 10.50-16 12 ply tyres, in other respects the same as a 1940 3 ton Regular Truck. Note that some of these trucks are Canadian models and some US. In David's listing, I can only see the C098TFS listed under SM2252 to India and SM2356 to South Africa. Last edited by Tony Smith; 01-02-05 at 01:57. |
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