NZ Portee
Dick , dug this up this morning out of all the hoohaa I had collected when gathering info on AT Portees, its from a article in Wheels & Tracks no 30. The article relates to Morris Portee conversions to 17 pdr tractors, but mentions Chev Portees as well. " Many of the portees,predominately the un-issued and little used ones, were subsequently converted to prime movers for the new towed 17 pdr gun. This entailed a revised body, non pivoting and without the hand winch. The canvas cover and hence the general appearance was similar to the original.The cab, extended on the drivers side, now seated four and there were another four seats in the rear . The latter were fitted in pairs, back to back at the sides of the body,the two rear seats facing rear. The centre of the body was kept clear for ammo ( 30 rounds) and there was a low tailboard. The spare wheel was mounted inside at the front of the body. ( The CMP Chevrolet CGT-based portee was similarily converted),. " A bit more info towards your project , heres a pic of my Chev Portee with NZ conversion GS tray. cheers David..
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