Chev "Indian pattern" ambulance

[Mike K]

Richard

It may be a repro body . As far as I know none of the original bodies survived, they were a doped canvas skin structure on a wooden frame ?

These were made on Chev Ford and Inter chassis , 30 cwt I think .

The Observers book 1972 edition has a few example pictured


http://www.awm.gov.au/collection/127736/

http://www.awm.gov.au/collection/127738/


And the AWM

Mike

[cliff]

Originally Posted by Mike Kelly

Richard

These were made on Chev Ford and Inter chassis , 30 cwt I think .

Mike

I've seen photos of them on Dodge 'D' series chassis as well Mike.

I believe MOTAT who are in Auckland New Zealand have a preserved original Chev version. Someone once promised to photograph the interior for me for the model below but never did.

[Richard Farrant]

Hi Mike,
Judging by the interior photo on the same forum post, this is original, see below.
My reason for posting was that next year's Corowa Swim-In themes are Emergency Vehicles and any vehicles made by the GM empire, and as the Indian pattern ambulance is an iconic design it would be great to have one there. The condition of this vehicle's front end looks like it has been looked after.

[jack neville]

I agree richard. That photo looks very original. I'd love to know where it is now also. I remember seeing the remains of one of those a few years ago and wondered what it was.

[Mike K]

Im still not convinced the planks look awfully rough

[jack neville]

That's true too Mike but if that is a replica it has aged very quickly. But then not having any dates to go by presents a problem. I'm surprised that no one has revealed its current whereabouts. I saw the remains of what I think was one of these down Colac way I think many years ago. Only a little of the back remained and I thought it was quite weird. But then again I don't think I knew of these vehicles at the time. I would like to make one, I love these unique Pattern vehicles.

[cliff]

Originally Posted by jack neville

I would like to make one, I love these unique Pattern vehicles.

They were built on 1941 Ford cowl/chassis as well Jack and with your skills I am sure you could repro one and no one would be able to tell it was a replica

[Ganmain Tony]

Originally Posted by jack neville

I saw the remains of what I think was one of these down Colac way I think many years ago. Only a little of the back remained and I thought it was quite weird. But then again I don't think I knew of these vehicles at the time. I would like to make one, I love these unique Pattern vehicles.

Ive got just the truck for one of these bodies.

I have no idea what was originally on the back of this one.. it was probably a GS body.

But the Indian pattern ambulance is a variant you dont see very often and would be one worth reproducing.

[lynx42]

Originally Posted by Mike Kelly

Im still not convinced the planks look awfully rough

Of course they are rough, Mike. After all they have weathered for 72 years. You and I haven't weathered that well have we?

Regards Rick.

[motto]

The rough boards are original Mike, they prevent the patients sliding out on an incline. There are no doors.

Dave