Another one goes to a new home. 1941 F60L

[lynx42]

The bonnet has its original rubber edging and the rubber seal for the front doors are both in good condition, just a bit perished.

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The rubber pedals are unmarked as is the accelerator pedal and the steps are not worn. This all points to a vehicle with very little use in it’s life.

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I had to pull the distributor and clean the points and after refitting it she fired right up.

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A ‘B’ Double arrived today to take it away and it was a bit sad to see it go but as I am nowdays somewhat immobile, I am glad to see her go to her new home.

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More to come..

[lynx42]

The Recuperator Service Body is a full sealed air-conditioned workshop to service the recuperators for the 25 pounders and other big guns in a dust free environment. Originally behind the truck cabin, under the veranda roof there was a 3 stage ‘RIX’ compressor powered by a 4 cylinder engine. This compressor could boost the air storage to 3,000 psi. The air storage was in bottles like oxy bottles stored down each side. A gantry slides out the back to enable the recuperators to be brought on board and set up on trestles for servicing.

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The spare wheel hides in this locker on the left. I would not want to have to lift it up to close the locker door.

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The interior still has many of the original fittings and lights.

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One original mirror was still fitted on the left and I provided the correct head lamp shells and tow hook to the new owner.

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In at least three places there is this number scratched into the lining. Does it mean No.8 body of 41 built or was it built in August 1941?

I am pleased to pass it on to the new owner.

I still have my 1940 FORD F30S 134" wb. cab chassis to find a new home for.

Regards Rick.