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Old 21-02-10, 14:08
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Thanks Keith for the quick reply,

Wasn't excited as in jumping up and down, clapping my hands together and making odd noises.

Have you got any pictures of the Canadian back it had on it?

In this instance - common is good. Means I might have a shot at finding a back for it (or making one).

Ive already got the rare one....
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Old 21-02-10, 16:15
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Hi Tony,

A "Van" is the GS body with hoops and a tilt as opposed to just a canvas cover over the GS body. See attached pic courtesy of Keith.

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Old 21-02-10, 16:42
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Hanno's right as far as he goes but a Van 6 can be the 2C1, 2H1, or 2J1 body. The following is from Gregg's Military Vehicle Profiles. Which type was used depends on the year of the truck.
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1940 Cab 11 C8 Wireless with 1A2 box & 11 set
1940 Cab 11 C8 cab and chassis
1940 Cab 11 C15 with 2A1 & Motley mount & Lewis gun
1940 Cab 11 F15A w/ Chev rear ends
1941 Cab 12 F15A
1942-44 Cab 13 F15A x 5
1942 cab 13 F15A with 2B1 box
1943 cab 13 F15A with 2H1 box
1943 Cab 13 C8A HUP
1944 Cab 13 C15A with 2C1 box
1943 Cletrac M2 High Speed Tractor
MkII Bren gun carrier chassis x 2
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Old 22-02-10, 12:15
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Thanks fellahs,

Don't they look sensational!!!!

How can we find out exactly which of those three backs it had? The year is on the first ID plate isnt it?........ 42???
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Old 22-02-10, 16:17
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If it's 1942, it would have had a 2C1 box on it. The other two were later developments. 1942 likely didn't have a spare tire either. This is for a Cab 13. If it's a Cab 12 it would be a 2B1 box since I've never seen a picture of a Cab 12 with a 2C1.
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1940 Cab 11 C8 Wireless with 1A2 box & 11 set
1940 Cab 11 C8 cab and chassis
1940 Cab 11 C15 with 2A1 & Motley mount & Lewis gun
1940 Cab 11 F15A w/ Chev rear ends
1941 Cab 12 F15A
1942-44 Cab 13 F15A x 5
1942 cab 13 F15A with 2B1 box
1943 cab 13 F15A with 2H1 box
1943 Cab 13 C8A HUP
1944 Cab 13 C15A with 2C1 box
1943 Cletrac M2 High Speed Tractor
MkII Bren gun carrier chassis x 2
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Old 05-03-10, 07:08
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Finally pulled my finger out & took a photo of the ARN. Should be able to track down the vehicles history.

I'm fairly certain the original colour is Desert on this truck as well.
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Old 05-03-10, 09:40
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The engine number, which was the serial number, will identify the year.
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