Austin FV16001

Richard Farrant · #1 05-12-09, 12:51

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Originally Posted by Richard Coutts-Smith

First time I have ever seen one of these Austin K9(?) here in Australia.

My information is that they are fitted with a 2 speed transfer case, yet I could not pick any difference in the gearing, is the transfer lever purely for engaging the front diff??

Hi Richard,

There is another K9 in Australia. Bob Dimer from WA, brought it on the Trackers event where we drove from Adelaide area to Alice Springs via the Old Ghan track, in 2000. He did not have a body and fitted a box body similar size to the British Army radio truck versions.

These are one of my favourites of the postwar era.

Re. the transfer box, it is High in 2wd and Low in 4wd. Selectable with the one lever.
To see the difference, check this;
Road speeds at 1000 rpm
High range
Top 19.33 mph 1st 2.93 mph
Low range
Top 13.13 mph 1st 1.99 mph

Stuart Kirkham · #2 05-12-09, 13:05

This is Bobs K9

Richard Farrant · #3 05-12-09, 18:22

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Originally Posted by Tommy K

This is Bobs K9

Thank Stuart

I did have a photo of it up in the Northern Territory, but not to hand when I posted.

Richard Coutts-Smith · #4 06-12-09, 00:07

Thanks Richard.
Thats not a huge difference in ratio's, and I will blame the rough paddock/ride for the failure to notice it. I believe that the GS version had a body similar to the Humber FV1601, which may well happen to this one some time in the future.
Thanks for the Pic Stuart,
I think we could safely say that Bob has the best K9 in Australia. I would assume that it came over via Archie Marshall, who knows how many of these may be lurking around.....
Rich.