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Old 04-02-07, 01:56
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Old 04-02-07, 13:31
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Hey John, those are great pics, I haven't seen them yet, can you post where the reference is?

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Old 04-02-07, 14:24
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Here are the links.

http://mikan3.archives.ca/pam/public...202861,3199645

http://mikan3.archives.ca/pam/public...r_list=3392827
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Hi there

Interesting in the first pic, there's that reference to CDN R.E.M.E and not R.C.E.M.E.

A lot of tank crews painted out the allied star often applied to the sides of tanks, to avoid giving German gunners an aiming point.

You'd think the one on the roof would be safe to leave in place. Maybe not!

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Old 07-02-07, 22:43
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Anyone knows what body it is on the second Photo?

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Old 07-02-07, 23:24
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Anyone knows what body it is on the second Photo?
This is a complete shot in the dark Rolf

how about a 60cwt Signal construction truck ?

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Old 07-02-07, 23:47
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It is a "3 Ton Telephone Lorry", which according to the AEDB Design Record was:

"patterned after the commercial type Bell Telephone Company "Line Construction Vehicle - H.C.V.", the chassis however being a CMP 4x4 134 inch WB equipped with 10.50x20 tires. The vehicle was designed to carry a complete set of tools and equipment for the repair and maintenance of telephone lines and installations and was equipped with winch and derrick poles. The vehicle was operated by a trained telephone line construction crew of Signals' personnel. The 4-K-1 body was of all steel construction and consisted of a steel platform with specially constructed bins and lockers which were designed so as to form the sides and front of the body. The top was of 3 sections, telescopic design, the fore and aft sections being of steel while the centre section was of rubberized canvas. Tools and equipment were stowed in designated positions over the body while specialty stores were stowed in the individual bins."

The vehicle code for the Telephone Lorry was 60444-M-SLC-1. SLC=Signal Line Construction?
It is also stated that the vehicle had a crew of 5, 10,000 pound winch (which could also power a detachable cable reel that mounted to the round shaft seen in the open locker at the right front of the body). The derrick is not the same as used on the derrick lorry. The telephone lorry's derrick had 2 brace legs which attached part way up the central leg that could be extended well past the attachment point of the braces. It is possible that the angle of the main pole could be adjusted by moving the attachment point of the braces, but this is not certain. By contrast the Derrick lorry had all 3 legs coming to a common point at the head sheave with all 3 legs adjustable for length.
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Old 07-12-23, 10:39
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To prevent further confusion, here are the updated links:

http://central.bac-lac.gc.ca/.redire...92827&lang=eng

http://central.bac-lac.gc.ca/.redire...26000&lang=eng


Also, make sure to read the thread on Truck, 3-ton, Signals Line Construction (Chevrolet C60S)
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