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Old 26-04-11, 15:16
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Pic of the Chev 38 or 37 ? soft top radio car . I've been told the PMG ( post office ) used some also . Body work by GMH .

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Old 10-06-11, 05:42
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Does anyone know what's the story of the gun tractor at the Australian War Memorial? I have seen it in storage at the annex and at first it seems to be a 3A, with winch. But there is no drive to the winch from the transfer case. Perhaps it is a mix of a 3A body on a 3 chassis?

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Old 10-06-11, 07:07
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Does anyone know what's the story of the gun tractor at the Australian War Memorial? I have seen it in storage at the annex and at first it seems to be a 3A, with winch. But there is no drive to the winch from the transfer case. Perhaps it is a mix of a 3A body on a 3 chassis?

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Bob Schutt up at Monto in QLD restored it. The AWM bought it from him: Unless they have more than one ? Any vehicle restored by Bob is top shelf ...
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Old 11-06-11, 05:06
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I don't know if the AWM have more than one gun tractor. The one I saw carried number AIF H-14971, and was in excellent condition. Full marks to Bob Schutt for his work. I was hoping to help Leon out with his winch question, but aren't sure about the winch in that tractor. As the photo shows, the winch isn't connected to any drive (transfer case PTO?), hence my hesitation about it's accuracy.

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Old 11-06-11, 06:03
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I took a lot of photos from the AWM 3A during my restoration. I obtained a similar winch which I have yet to fit. I can confirm there is no drive from the gearbox to the winch. I will be going over to SA in August to look at the 3A in the museum in Adelaide. I have been told they have all the correct parts between the gearbox and wich so hopefully I can photograph what I need to find or fabricate. There are a couple of bits on the AWM 3A that I am not too sure about, especially the seat. I havenīt forgotten your potos Leon. I am in South America at present for the next mnth but hopoe to get them organized when I get back. Can you send me a PM with an email address so I can forward them.
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Old 12-06-11, 09:18
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Gentlemen

Thanks all for your help.

Jack the pm is sent
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Old 25-02-14, 20:19
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Hello Jack,

I have send you a new PM.
Hope you can still help with the info.

Would love to hear from you.

All the best

Leon
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