Identification of F15 2WD?

[cletrac (RIP)]

I can tell Bob didn't use the 1/4" x 1" joiner strips between the boards. I didn't realize that it would become so noticeable. I think the box that I posted with the open wheel wells looks more like an army truck. The straight sides like Bob's have more of a farmer look to them. Just my personal opinion mind.

[Ganmain Tony]

Gday all

Keep it coming David, Bob, Hanno & anyone else - info & opinions....... its all welcome.

After removing the spreader (Moment of silence for the 60 years of hard work its done) I noticed a couple of things.

See photo's

I suppose I'm not that sentimental after all as I still sent the spreader to the scrappies.

I did however receive 30 pieces of silver* for my trouble.

Now back to the Photo's. The last one is obviously the convoy light that shine onto the diff. (very pleased that was still there)

The switch I suspect may be an original fitment as well. Im guessing this but the two little badges above and below the switch look very Blitzish** to me

*90 dollars Australian
**Adj/Like Blitz, bearing resemblance

[Keith Webb]

Yes Tony, that is indeed original and usually missing. The little plates say "red" and "white" and it's used to switch to blackout convoy lighting.

Originally Posted by Ganmain Tony

Now back to the Photo's. The last one is obviously the convoy light that shine onto the diff. (very pleased that was still there)

The switch I suspect may be an original fitment as well. Im guessing this but the two little badges above and below the switch look very Blitzish** to me

*90 dollars Australian
**Adj/Like Blitz, bearing resemblance

[Ganmain Tony]

This is going to turm into a restoration thread if I continue.

Quick consensus from everyone - Start a new thread in the Restoration forum for this truck? Or simply continue here???

[Keith Webb]

Originally Posted by Ganmain Tony

This is going to turm into a restoration thread if I continue.

Quick consensus from everyone - Start a new thread in the Restoration forum for this truck? Or simply continue here???

Well the story up to this point is here so keep posting here I reckon. Good to see the progress. I was working on some finishing touches to Chris' F15 yesterday. Who knows? Perhaps some FGT and cab 12 bits someday soon for me?

[Ganmain Tony]

Okey Dokey

Will continue here........
Front shell is off. Oh boy! How much easier are the 13's to pull apart??

They would have half the number of bolts compared to a 12 Cab.

The trucks are a great example of wartime development in improving design, reducing amount of materials used and speeding up production of units per day.

[Keith Webb]

Interesting to go from restoring a cab 12 to 13 - undoubtedly the more satisfying way to go. Just wait till you drive it - you'll be amazed at how much room there is.
At this rate you'll have her finished in a couple of weeks!

K

Originally Posted by Ganmain Tony

Okey Dokey

Will continue here........

Nose cone is off. Oh boy! How much easier are the 13's to pull apart??

They would have half the number of bolts compared to a 12 Cab.

The trucks are a great example of wartime development in improving design, reducing amount of materials used and speeding up production of units per day.