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I am glad when we open up old threads with new information as ordinarily we prefer to start a new one.
This is an interesting find! It is a 1941 Model C60L, model 8443. It was one of a batch Census Numbers L 4710701to L 4711424 that covered trucks acquired and delivered under both Ministry of Supply Demand [contract] Supply-Mechanical or S/M 2033 for 'LORRY 3-TON GS 4 X 4' [ some of which were 'for Egypt', that is assembled by GM Near East Ltd in Alexandria], and S/M 2037, which must have been a mixed order between C60L and CC60L (model 1543X2) and Ford F60L/CF60L, models EC018Q and EC098T 160 in wheelbase trucks. 6,847 were ordered under 2037 with a detsination of Egypt as at 30 June 1942.
Has your truck got a # 12 cab?
As I have said before, trucks delivered to the Mid-East were issued to the AIF, NZEF and Indian Army [and SA Defence Force?], and then at least in the case of the AIF/NZEF were 'sold' to the Dominions for cash paid through London..per Shane's findings! They then ended-up being shipped back to Australasia.
David
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