C8A s/n 3844515289 1943

[M.Morren]

Some more photos from while the truck was in Roy's collection.

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[Hanno Spoelstra]

Hello Marty,

Thanks for sharing those pictures of your truck's early days. Hopefully others who know this C8A will help in piecing together it's history.

Hanno

[M.Morren]

And finally a photo of the data plates on the back.
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Here some clear photos with the numbers clearly visible.
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The Chrysler plate is interesting. It suggests that there were quite a few ZL-1 variants built.

[M.Morren]

Here are some clearer photos of the dash plates.

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These do indeed suggest that Zl-1s were converted HUPs. The body tag suggests the same.

[M.Morren]

Where would a ZL-1 fit in the RCEME structure?
I'm planning to dress my truck up as RCEME in the 5th Armored Div. Now I need to know where it fitts in the best. Presumably not the Light Aid Detachments?

Cheers!

[M.Morren]

Currently adding markings to the truck. I decided to go with census CZ 4212641. I am planning on adding the unit and formation markings this week. The truck will be dressed up as 5th Armored and RCEME, 5th Armored brigade workshop (99).

[James P]

^ Nice truck.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Looking good, Marty!