Chev 15cwt Com Van with Fibre Board Roof Strips

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Originally Posted by Edwin Wand

Our 1944 15cwt Communications Van has all the original roof vents and handles but every 6" or so there are strips of about 1" fibre board running across the vehicle's top from side to side. They are screwed to the roof.

Why? Can anyone tell us what they were for or why they were there..

The cab top and sides are aluminum. Is there a reason?

Thanks

I'm only guessing but they could be a form of anti-slip for personal if they have cause to be on the roof for tasks like installing antenna or camouflage. On a cold, wet, icy day, walking on an aluminum roof would be akin to suicide.