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Old 08-06-14, 22:58
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Matt the canvas roof type were built like that from new not when damaged. a lot of Fords had the same type body as well. Another unique Aussie built truck

Post war many of these open cabs were closed in by civilian buyers who wanted a bit more comfort from the cold

The South Australia State Library photo below shows another canvas topped Inter in the Northern Territory with an RAAF unit
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