Chevy 15cwt Rear Load Area Help

[Brian O'Donoghue]

Hi all,

I am hoping some one here can help me. I am a modeller and military history fan who loves nothing better than combining my hobbies, and making the former more difficult either by finding information out or finding good photographs. At the present moment in time I am building/improving the old Italeri Kit of the venerable Chevy 15cwt. Whilst building the rear compartment I have a few questions regarding the canvas and the 'rear' seats.

1. Was the rear seating actually fitted in all vehicles and how did they fit them?
2. I have looked at the pictures of the main canvas and I assume that users may have rolled up the sides if required. But is there a drawing of the tilt frame available?

I am fortunate enough to know that our local branch of the Military Vehicle Trust has a 30cwt (Lottie) and at some point I will end up measuring her up for a conversion from the 15cwt to the 30cwt.

Kind regards

Brian