Hi guys. DAVID. thanks for the information, its great to have a rare vehicle to start with but when its history is known as well, it makes it even more special. item 5 of your reply regarding the 8440x2 code you mention that the "code indicates CGT chassis,assembled in the UK," do you mean that the cab,chassis and running gear,etc were shipped to the UK and then were finalized as a portee once there, before again being shipped out to North Africa? Also as a point of interest, underneath the drivers seat floor panel when I was cleaning it back, I found that it had been painted black and a large 85 in yellow or orange had been applyed to that, assembly line, or shipping number perhaps?
Has anyone seen the same before? TONY. I,ve tried Waiouru the only info relating to its NZ reg number is that it was disignated 15cwt Lorry, and was struck of in 1949. Even though these vehicles were in numbers during and after the war, there,s very little known about them here. No, sorry the licence plates got a few more digits in it. Yep got it registered as a tractor, a CANADIAN GUN TRACTOR. That confused the poor girl a bit behind the counter. but SSSHHH, don,t wont the authorities checking into it !
Cheers David...