Chevrolet C8 1940 Cab 11 restoration, The Netherlands

[Alex Blair (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Alex van de Wetering

The diff on the rear axle didn't show any sign of white paint, nor was I able to find any sign of a diff light ever being fitted. Was a white painted diff normal for an early CMP like mine? Or was this something done later on in the war?

Alex

Alex
The white paint on the rear axle housing was done in the field after the trucks were issued to the units..and painted white so that the drivers could see something when the vehicles were in convoy,or following each other in black out conditions,but could not be seen from above,only directly behind..If the truck was never used in convoy or in a blackout condition it may never have been painted white and an axle light not installed.
You are doing an excellent job on the truck and really look forward to your posts.
Alex Blair
Ottawa