Chevrolet MS4409

[Leigh J]

Hi to all,

I'm fairly new here, a long time lurker and first time poster!
I've been busy restoring my CDLV-242 Willys MB, but now I have a bigger shed I'm starting to look at the other vehicle projects I have...
Next in line, a 1942 Chevrolet MS.

Does anyone have any photos of this type of Chevrolet 4x2 truck in service with a wooden body?
I am about to start restoring one that was passed down to me by my late father, but I'm not sure exactly how its supposed to look.

Some details about the truck,
Its a 1942 Chevrolet MS4409, 1 ½ ton, long wheelbase and 4x2.
From what I can gather its an Australian assembled truck (right hand drive).
Dad had part way restored it (has deteriorated somewhat now) to look ex-factory I think, just cab and chassis, the cab painted a light gray inside and out with the chassis a gloss black.
It has stenciled on the LH side of the chassis 'Contract W-398-QM' and also a 'O/Haul S56-NII-34'.

I am wondering if i should restore it in the configuration its in now, or an 'in service' look as it would have been used in a war time scenario?


Leigh
New Zealand