Blitz (and related) bits on Ebay Australia

[Ryan]

Blitz army dental truck photo on ebay.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/OLD-LARGE...#ht_701wt_1137

[Tony Smith]

Originally Posted by Ryan

Blitz army dental truck photo on ebay.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/OLD-LARGE...#ht_701wt_1137

The seller says it's an Australian/AIF truck, but does the signwriting on the van say "NEI Army Dental Service"? Front bumper marking also appear to say NEI. That would make it a Dutch truck.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Tony Smith

The seller says it's an Australian/AIF truck, but does the signwriting on the van say "NEI Army Dental Service"? Front bumper marking also appear to say NEI. That would make it a Dutch truck.

Well spotted! It does indeed read NEI Army and it has a Dutch red-white-blue flag on the bumper.

Probably one of the vehicles used by the Dutch forces in Australia during WW2 - see Dutch Truck Identification.

H.

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[Euan McDonald]

I think Hanno is onto it, the sunshine roof and sun compass would indicate Aust assembled truck.

[Keith Webb]

Originally Posted by Euan McDonald

I think Hanno is onto it, the sunshine roof and sun compass would indicate Aust assembled truck.

The Australian body. A very cool unit!

[Lionelgee]

Originally Posted by Keith Webb

The Australian body. A very cool unit!

Hello All,

Thank you Ryan for posting the link on the eBay thread.

Oh what a nice photograph.... he who hesitates is lost ... swoop.

Let me know if anyone would like a scanned image of the photograph. I am more than happy to send it to you via a PM.

I will put a post up once the photograph arrives safe and sound.

Kind Regards
Lionel

[Lionelgee]

Originally Posted by Keith Webb

The Australian body. A very cool unit!

Hello All,

The design of the trailer is pretty advanced and somewhat aerodynamic for its time of manufacture.

Did the dental trailers have a distinct nomenclature that I could look up in the Australian War Memorial Archives search? Would there be any blue prints available and who would have been the manufacturer?

Oh yes and I like the Chevy Short Wheel Base 4WD (C15A ?) in the photograph too. I am mostly interested in MCPs at the moment so I apologise for my ignorance towards CMPs.

Would the dental unit be mostly towed by CMP's or were towed by anything such as an MCP as long as it was strong enough to move it around?

Kind Regards
Lionel

[Nathan Clark]

Perhaps a little ambitious on the price?


http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/bell-...ion/1044086321

[Mike K]

Originally Posted by Euan McDonald

I think Hanno is onto it, the sunshine roof and sun compass would indicate Aust assembled truck.

Not to mention the GMH built 15 cwt tub

[Haridimos]

CHEV C15A BLITZ 235ci BLUE FLAME MOTOR οn EBAY.au. Looks very tidy..


AUS Samford, Queensland sale for 3500 dols 2014May_1.jpgAUS Samford, Queensland sale for 3500 dols 2014May_2.jpg

CHEV C15A BLITZ 235ci BLUE FLAME MOTOR. HAVE 12.00X20 WHEELS GIVES TOP SPEED OF 85-90KPH. COMES WITH SPARE PARTS
REGO CLASS IS 6CYL UTE.REGRETFUL SALE, INSPECTION WELCOME(SERIOUS BUYERS PLEASE) LOCATED AT BUNYA NORTHSIDE BRISBANE
ITEM LISTED ELSEWHERE.NO PAYPAL THANKS.
FOR DETAILS PHONE 0448102389

[Ryan]

Chev Blitz in northern vic:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/crane-tru...#ht_329wt_1137

only $500.