Bombay Chev

[Nick Balmer]

Hello Hanno,

The same file on the following frame has a very good overhead shot of a CMP Number 11 cab?

http://imagen.britishpathe.com/scrip...00000009&sif=0

This must be a very early example of an Indian Pattern body on a CMP chassis, as distinct from a militarised civilan chassis.

I beleive the troops are Madras Sappers and Miners, as the type of turban they are wearing was I beleive unique to them.

Regards

Nick Balmer

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Nick Balmer

The same file on the following frame has a very good overhead shot of a CMP Number 11 cab?

http://imagen.britishpathe.com/scrip...00000009&sif=0

This must be a very early example of an Indian Pattern body on a CMP chassis, as distinct from a militarised civilan chassis.

I beleive the troops are Madras Sappers and Miners, as the type of turban they are wearing was I beleive unique to them.

Nick, sorry but I cannot find back the title you referred to. Mind you, it's been a while.....

Thank,
Hanno

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Not a Bombay Chev, although the coach built cab isn't standard - who would have ordered such a cab when mass produced pressed steel cabs had become the norm for mass production?

Edited to add: I have been assured it is not an Australian cab.

"1943-1945 Chevrolet Victory Cab Being Worked On Truck Factory Press Photo"
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"1943-1945 Chevrolet Victory Cab Truck Factory Press Photo. Completed Victory cab with side curtains rolled up."
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