Chevrolet 1533X2 30-cwt trucks

[Igor Shadrin]

Originally Posted by Kuno

Igor; the fenders of the trucks used by the LRDG and as well those used by the Free French were widened by approx. 11 cm to accommodate the sand tires. They cut the fenders in the longitudinal direction and added a stripe of sheet metal then.

I have measured it myself at te fender of an LRDG Chevy 30cwt WA at 'Jebel Sherif' and I have seen the same "widenings" at a French wreck and also at the SDF wreck in the Egyptian desert (the one you have presented above).

Kuno, thanks a lot! Now it is clear, the fenders were modified.
10" - were for each side, or totally?

Wish to see these wreckages... Are they too far from any local cities?

[Kuno]

Originally Posted by Igor Shadrin

10" - were for each side, or totally?

Igor, centimeters - not inch. 10,4cm each side.

[Igor Shadrin]

Originally Posted by Kuno

Igor, centimeters - not inch. 10,4cm each side.

Kuno, yes, my fault
The total width by fenders is seems to be 80 9/6".