Australian Army F250's

[Tony Smith]

Originally Posted by Brett Nicholls

Hi Mike,
Interesting details. Is the book info available via AWM?.

Thanks for the info,

No, the 31 series aren't in the AWM books, they are held at Bandiana. These have been partially recorded on REMLR, but not completely yet. No listing shown for 31-848, which may not have been "of interest" if it was listed as a CL Sedan!

This series of F truck were built in Brisbane from 1981-86, so if the ARN was transferred, the Sedan didn't stick around for long. What manufacturer were they? Datsun 200B's?

[Mike Cecil]

Tony, have not got a clue other than the description provided.

The plates for 31-848 were re-applied/re-issued in June 1981 to the F250.

Mike

[Brett Nicholls]

Hi Mike/Tony,
Do you guys know if one of these F250's are on display or held by the museum at Bandiana? or are they just too new for that?.

Thanks.

[Brett Nicholls]

Hi Guy's,
I have located a further 2 pictures of one which went to auction in Victoria a few years ago.

[Brett Nicholls]

Hi,
I have received information suggesting that the rear bodies used on the F series were recycled from the AT4 4x2 Dodges and c1200 Inter's. Does anyone have detailed pictures of these so as to confirm the intel
The picture I have is of poor quality when enlarged making it difficult to examine closely. The only other photo I can find is from Bart Vanderveen's book.

Thanks.

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[Brett Nicholls]

Hi,
Does any one know what colour this paint is? Is it Military green or Army Olive drab(Gloss version)?

Thanks in advance,

[Brett Nicholls]

Hi Guys,
Well in the wee hours of Tuesday morning my new project finally arrived. Its an Ex-Australian army F250. Still has the data delivery plate on it and I also found the conversion plate for the dual fuel. It appears that the vehicle was fitted while in service with LPG. I have been lucky and also got an original bumper with the extra army made brackets through a seperate purchase.
This vehicle will be my regular ride once I get back on the road which should be a lot more of a straight forward task given that most parts can be sourced "off the shelf" still - even the paint!. It will be returned to the original paint colour. The cut down/hinged tray sides appear to be a army modification and I have access to another rear body so I intend to make some sides the same as the originals with the exception of making them hinged as well.

I plan to have the vehicle on the road so I can take it to Corowa 2018.

As per my original post - If there's anyone who has pictures of this type in service the information would be appreciated. I am hoping to make a small information board to stand with the vehicle when displayed.

Thanks,

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