Blitz Semi length

[Lionelgee]

Hello MLU

Just wondering if modifications were made to Blitz trucks that were used to haul semi-trailers? Would they have extended the bed of the truck or not?

Kind Regards
Lionel

[cliff]

Originally Posted by Lionelgee

Hello MLU

Just wondering if modifications were made to Blitz trucks that were used to haul semi-trailers? Would they have extended the bed of the truck or not?

Kind Regards
Lionel

the tractor units did not have beds as such Lionel as they were more or less cab/chassis only with a frame to hold a semi permanent fifth wheel set up for the trailer. This is seen fairly clearly in the photo below which is from the Queensland Libary Collection and shows a Military parade through Brisbane. No quick release fifth wheel as there is today.

[Tony Smith]

Originally Posted by cliff

This is seen fairly clearly in the photo below which is from the Queensland Libary Collection and shows a Military parade through Brisbane.

Crikey! I hope they turned off the Tramway Catenary for that parade. What sort of clearance is between the LC on the trailer and the wiring?

Lionel, here's a pic of the trailer coupling turned upside down on top of another semi. These were permanently u-bolted to the chassis of the tow unit.

[Lionelgee]

Originally Posted by cliff

the tractor units did not have beds as such Lionel as they were more or less cab/chassis only with a frame to hold a semi permanent fifth wheel set up for the trailer. This is seen fairly clearly in the photo below which is from the Queensland Libary Collection and shows a Military parade through Brisbane. No quick release fifth wheel as there is today.

G'day Cliff and Tony,

Thanks for the information and especially the photos.

Looks like I used the wrong term to describe my question.

Okay if I put the word Chassis in the question instead of bed how would that go. So more correctly

Did they extend the Chassis on Blitz trucks so they could act as prime movers for the blitz semi trailers?

Now did I write that okay this time?

Regards
Lionel

[aj.lec]

Originally Posted by Lionelgee

Did they extend the Chassis on Blitz trucks so they could act as prime movers for the blitz semi trailers?
Regards
Lionel

The chassis were not modified but were based on a 60s cab/chassis being the 134 inch wheelbase in both Chev and Ford

[Lionelgee]

Originally Posted by aj.lec

The chassis were not modified but were based on a 60s cab/chassis being the 134 inch wheelbase in both Chev and Ford

Thanks for your clarification Andrew Now I just have to find out what a 60s cab chasis is - would this be 60 CWT or three ton?

Kind Regards
Lionel

[Tony Smith]

Originally Posted by Lionelgee

Now I just have to find out what a 60s cab chasis is - would this be 60 CWT or three ton?

Kind Regards
Lionel

Yes, it would be. (They are one and the same!)

[cliff]

Originally Posted by aj.lec

The chassis were not modified but were based on a 60s cab/chassis being the 134 inch wheelbase in both Chev and Ford

The occassional LWB 158 inch WB 3 ton 60cwt chassis was used as well but not often.

[Shakey985]

Lionel if your intrested in a trailer take a look at Boiler steam thread thats mounted on a trailer for you?
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