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David_Hayward (RIP)

01-02-06 09:02

Early? CS8T?

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http://www.mapleleafup.org/forums/at...=&postid=44688

I am reposting this...any thoughts on whether it is an early body or not? The caption appears to suggest it's a Series III. However the rear mudguards are formed of flat section and the body, wood body appears to be narrower than other period CS8T G/S trucks.

David_Hayward (RIP)

10-02-06 11:07

Help!!!!!!!!!!

I am getting a bit desperate please! The last posting has me foxed, and I wonder if all you Morris Men can lend me your thoughts? Said Morris CS8T is posed at farnborough, probably 1935 possibly 1936. The Trade Plate is a Hampshire County one, and used by the WD in the 1936 Trials..they may have had five? 157/158 HO, and 01016-8 HO. So, it's a WD Trials MCC, but 1935 Series I or II or 1936 Series III? That body looks very 'early' with different rear mudguards to 1937, say, production versions.

David_Hayward (RIP)

14-02-06 14:07

Semi-armoured CDSW!

http://www.iwmcollections.org.uk/med...KID_002534.jpg

This photo and similar ones caught my eye: it's a semi-armoured version of the CDSW and this is what Mr Fletcher says:

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had a look at the IWM site and the Kidbrooke photos. Those CDSWs with armoured bonnets seem to have been tested during the early development stage; the design has a bit in common with some of the early armoured car experiments but subsequently a new armoured front end was designed by a chap called Captain Payne who is described as an expert in the subject. This was used on the production armoured cars and a prototype armoured command vehicle. However some time ago I got two photos via Norman Painting that look like a fully armoured CDSW, possibly a larger command vehicle, or even a personnel carrier. I assume this was produced for export, or potential export; I had never come across it before nor learned anything since.

Hanno Spoelstra

25-12-10 01:14

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Originally Posted by Richard Notton (Post 32832)

While we're on CS8 trucks, that young Rory Ballard has just bought this. . . . . . . . .

http://mapleleafup.org/forums/attach...4&d=1120314289

And see http://www.flickr.com/photos/64723528@N00/2871577649/ for the same type of truck, only 8 numbers later than Rory's, but photographed back in 1939.

H.

Rich Payne

25-12-10 21:40

That's a nice find. Later photographs indicate 282 Field Company, RE and also show the 53rd (Welsh) Division insignia. They stayed in the UK until June 1944. I wonder if Rory's truck served with them also ?

Ron Pier

26-12-10 17:20

Hanno have you spoken to Rory about this? Dave(his Dad) is coming to visit me this week. I can point him to it.

Ron

Hanno Spoelstra

27-12-10 12:15

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Originally Posted by Ron Pier (Post 140693)

Hanno have you spoken to Rory about this? Dave(his Dad) is coming to visit me this week. I can point him to it.

Ron,

Yes, I sent him an e-mail!

Hanno

Hanno Spoelstra

17-02-11 11:26

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More pre-war Morrises, courtesy of Life Magazine.

Mike K

15-04-11 04:53

Morris pu 8 cwt article

SPOTTED THIS AGES AGO

http://www.moreg.org.au/morris_8cwt.htm

Hanno Spoelstra

21-03-12 21:38

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Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra (Post 32898)

A yes, the CDSW coming slowly together after being ressurrected from an absolute wreck....

an absolute first class nut ´n bolt restoration!

Restoration finished and truck put up for sale:
http://www.milweb.net/classifieds/la...ad=61466&cat=3

Ron Pier

22-03-12 00:14

Did you post the wrong link Hanno? Ron

Rich Payne

22-03-12 00:21

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Beautiful.

http://www.milweb.net/classifieds/la...ad=61467&cat=3

I think that Hanno's link was a fraction out.

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Morris Commercial CDSW 6x4 Breakdown Truck
Thousands spent on restoration. Very rare serious collectors vehicle.
07837 633009
Rory Ballard

Ron Pier

22-03-12 09:14

Yep. I've watched the restoration of this over the years. They've done an amazing job. I might call in for coffee on Sat. on my way back from Kempton. Ron

Mike K

22-03-12 10:04

nice

The engine has been fully rebuilt . The big ends are the poured type ,with shims , like the 216 chevy .

Mike

Alex van de Wetering

22-03-12 23:18

awesome! Great to see it on correct Dunlops and with a nice canvas.

Alex

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