F60L Cab 12 truck

[Keith Webb]

Hi Shane

Your truck has the roof hatch as fitted to Australian issue F60L cab 12s. It is extremely unlikely to have served anywhere other than Australia or perhaps New Guinea. Also the colour it was in when you got it is faded khaki, not portland stone - khaki fades to a very similar colour. The ones with Middle East service were a much smaller number of Chevrolet cab 12s which were issued there and brought back to Australia. If it didn't have a roof hatch that would be more likely to have had overseas service.
Also the Supply/Mech contract number on your data plateS/M OR C/D 2037 is for Australian delivery.

Originally Posted by Shane

Hi Tony

I was told it served there due to the fact the army green had been painted over in portland stone. You could see parts that were still green under many of the panels but could easy see the stone colour on the outside of the truck. Now as i said this is all new to me so this could be quite wrong so im just going on advice from a chap i know, maybe someone painted it here but im not sure. Anyway to find out A fellow from the Military Museum said the same thing and thought it was ex Middle East can anyone advise me if it did or not. Cheers Shane

[Shane]

Thanks for that Keith its good to know. Had my wisdom teeth pulled out yesterday and that didnt hurt as much as knowing she didnt serve over seas Never mind she wont be sent to the scrap dealer, i have given the old girl her name its..........Clementine. I named her after the wife of a Boar War prisoner.

[Keith Webb]

You'll have to keep an eye out for a Chev cab 12 now... and get some khaki

[Shane]

khaki was soooooo yesterday Keith. I do know what i think are 2 chev cab 12s not much left though (im going to pay for this) But i would rather drive around in a pink FORD than a Khaki Chev yes thats right people i have chosen a side and no its not the pain killers talking.

[Shane]

Hi Bob are you going to paint the motor the same colour as the cab? It was Hugh who put me onto this colour and i rekon it looks great, i hope to catch up soon mate maybe in 2 to 4 weeks ill bring the clan and a million questions if thats ok with you.

[Tony Wheeler]

Originally Posted by Shane

It was Hugh who put me onto this colour and i rekon it looks great

I agree Shane, I reckon they look stunning in desert scheme. As you say there's plenty of khaki green around, so yours will certainly stand out from the crowd. In effect it will be a ME replica, except for the hatch. In due course you could build a body and paint some AIF markings on to complete the picture.

[Shane]

Chee rs Tony great photo. Keep the advice coming mate i need it

[Keith Webb]

Originally Posted by Shane

khaki was soooooo yesterday Keith. I do know what i think are 2 chev cab 12s not much left though (im going to pay for this) But i would rather drive around in a pink FORD than a Khaki Chev yes thats right people i have chosen a side and no its not the pain killers talking.

LOL Shane, you can do whatever you like! You can always consider khaki and light stone camo when it's ready for it's next repaint.

[Bob Moseley (RIP)]

Hi Shane- my research established the colour as Light Stone. I am restoring an F15 and will finish up with this colour. I obtain all my paint from Protec in the Port and they have all the formulas. The base paint is their engine enamel.

Bob

[Tony Wheeler]

Originally Posted by Keith Webb

The ones with Middle East service were a much smaller number of Chevrolet cab 12s which were issued there and brought back to Australia.

There's evidence of Ford cab 12s too, eg. Cobb Force vehicles brought back by 7th Div. There was even a portee amongst them! Following account makes for excellent reading: http://www.2nd7thcavalry.com/cobbforce/

There's also a few pics in AWM series 044336 - 044343. One of them is named Joan, don't know if Clementine was there.

[Shane]

Thanks for your time Tony. I wonder if anyone can guess who the wife was of this boar war prisoner She must have had been a strong woman to put up with her husband. Anyway lads thanks for all the help so far, if anyone comes into spare parts for the old girl please get in touch.

[Paul Dutton]

was it Churchill?? I recall him serving in the Boer War but not being prisoner. I could Google it but thats just cheating, and we know what cheating is dont we kids, fooling ourselves....!!!! (But shit, works for me!!!)

[Shane]

Yes Paul well done and yes he was a prisoner of the boar His next great effort was a battle in 1915. So what do you win............................
A life time mag membership to..............................

Oh my god i spent how much on my restoration project

and other titles such as

Why is there always one bolt or screw that just wont bloody come undone

And just for you Paul and the best seller of the year....

Please mum and dad why do we have to live in the North? All i want to be is an Essex Boy.

[Paul Dutton]

Originally Posted by Shane

Yes Paul well done and yes he was a prisoner of the boar His next great effort was a battle in 1915. So what do you win............................
A life time mag membership to..............................

Oh my god i spent how much on my restoration project

and other titles such as

Why is there always one bolt or screw that just wont bloody come undone

And just for you Paul and the best seller of the year....

Please mum and dad why do we have to live in the North? All i want to be is an Essex Boy.

Shit mate, would rather be an Aussie than an Essex boy!!!
that's fighting talk here mate, that started two world wars and various conflicts since!!! That's like saying you want to be a Tazzy!!! Lol

[Shane]

HAHAHA i dont blame you Paul, good to see the British humour is still alive and well. Hang on a minute my family is from Essex