Dutch CMP's in Java 1949

[nuyt]

Thanks Cliff,
Dont know anything about Dodges, just when could the D-series have been delivered to the NEI? Already in 1941/42 or post 45?

[cliff]

Originally Posted by nuyt

Thanks Cliff,
Dont know anything about Dodges, just when could the D-series have been delivered to the NEI? Already in 1941/42 or post 45?

Not being knowledgeable about Dutch forces during or after the war but knowing that some units that escaped the fall of Java and what is now known as Indonesia fought with the Australian Forces during the war and they may have been issued with this type of truck at that stage but I am picking it was probably supplied post war from surplus stocks of either British or Indian Military equipment. The truck also looks more civilian then military as the front mudguards are not cut out and it has the civilian bumper with no brush guards. Perhaps it is a fairly new (post 1945) Civilian truck brought and used by the NEI?

[nuyt]

Thanks Cliff, that would be the most logical thing.
But the numberplate looks just a little too much like a prewar NEI numberplate, so I am "suspicious"

[cliff]

OK I saved the photo and played with it in Photoshop. Definately civilian as it has the chrome strips on the grill still but painted over. Cowl lights also point to an early 1940's vehicle rather then a late one plus the vehicle behind it in the convoy is the same type of Dodge. Hope this helps?

[lynx42]

Cliff, are you sure that the Dodge is not a FARGO?
Seems to have that look about it.
Rick

[cliff]

Originally Posted by lynx42

Cliff, are you sure that the Dodge is not a FARGO?
Seems to have that look about it.
Rick

Yes I thought about them being a Fargo as I used to own a 15cwt version the same as these BUT the Fargo had a globe with a wing (meant to look like a comet tail) behind it and it sat rather low down on top of the grill whereas the Dodge had a leaping ram which stuck up a fair bit as does the emblem on the front truck. However I have been known to be wrong before and as the Fargo was the export version of the Plymouth/Dodge truck and sold from Canada and the USA around the world to civilian markets they may be Fargo's and thus it would make more sense the NEI having them.

[cliff]

Here is a photo I got somewhere off the net of a 1939 Fargo front on. This is a lighter vehicle then the one shown in the NEI above but gives a good idea of the difference between Dodge and Fargo.