Modified Conventional Pattern Trucks

[Konstantin Chernov]

Originally Posted by Mike Kelly

E11 has the seperate cab / tub as in your pic.The E10 has the coupe style cab , one piece, the AIF seemed to have the E11 type mainly

I think that the photo is still a model E 10. The cab, separate from the body ( light truck ).

[Mike K]

Originally Posted by Konstantin Chernov

I think that the photo is still a model E 10. The cab, separate from the body ( light truck ).

I understand where you are coming from . But remember that pic, the photo of AIF V-5252 is of a 1 Ton GS Van with 123" wheelbase, obviously with the separate cab/tub configuration. What's confusing is, in that parts book , GMH are calling that setup 'type E9 with special coupe body and canopy top ' . But, as far as I know, the longer wheelbase 1 Ton model was never fitted with a coupe style body ( I've never seen one anyway ), the coupe style was only used on the shorter wheelbase 113" model. Getting back to the E10 and E11. these are both the shorter 113" wheelbase models and the two body styles are there to be seen in the pics so nothing to dispute really ! A tip for you : The 1 Ton model has the short running board that end at the cab , the shorter 15 cwt models have the longer running boards that extend to the rear guards. The 15 cwt has special 7-50 - 16 tyres ( different to the civilian narrow tyres ) , the 1 ton type has 700 - 17 tyres

[Mike K]

Pics from Syria and other M.E. places

[Konstantin Chernov]

Originally Posted by Mike Kelly

A tip for you : The 1 Ton model has the short running board that end at the cab , the shorter 15 cwt models have the longer running boards that extend to the rear guards.

Thanks for the clarification. The running board is hard to see in the photo AIF V-5252 , it is covered by an officer.
I have a question, which truck is in this photo ? An E9 with a 133 " wheelbase ?

[Mike K]

Originally Posted by Konstantin Chernov

Thanks for the clarification. The running board is hard to see in the photo AIF V-5252 , it is covered by an officer.
I have a question, which truck is in this photo ? An E9 with a 133 " wheelbase ?

I would say 30 cwt with 900-18 tyres... interesting pic AIF 6549 and DOT ??

Pic taken in the N.T. ?

[Konstantin Chernov]

Originally Posted by Mike Kelly

AIF 6549 and DOT ??

What does the abbreviation mean "DOT" ?

[Tony Smith]

Originally Posted by Mike Kelly

I would say 30 cwt with 900-18 tyres... interesting pic AIF 6549 and DOT ??

Again, not much info from the AWM records, other than AIF L-6549 is part of a batch of Kitchen Lorries. Could this provide an explanation of "DOT"?

[Mike K]

Are the drivers caps as issued to the rank 'Driver', a peculiar Australian thing ?

[Mike K]

At least one of these made it to PNG where this scene was snapped

[Tony Smith]

Originally Posted by Mike Kelly

Are the drivers caps as issued to the rank 'Driver', a peculiar Australian thing ?

The
"Other Ranks Peaked Cap" was derived from the WW1 AIF uniform, which was itself borrowed from the WW1 British uniform. Although an authorised issue to all O/R's of the 2nd AIF, it was typically worn by 2nd Echelon troops. Although the 2nd AIF had a smart new cut of uniform, the Militia retained the WW1 uniform through the 20's, 30's and 40's.

Australian WW2 versions have a leather trim or "wear strip" to the front of the cap visor. WW1 versions (Aust/ Brit/NZ) don't, and most remaining examples have the cloth split around the edge of the visor.

NZ also had a ORs peaked cap derived from their WW1 uniform, quite different form to the Aust cap. It was only a Service Dress item and not typically worn in the field.

[Mike K]

Originally Posted by Tony Smith

Again, not much info from the AWM records, other than AIF L-6549 is part of a batch of Kitchen Lorries. Could this provide an explanation of "DOT"?

Does anybody know who AH Jolly was, this individual or company is seen often as a purchaser of vehicles ?