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01-01-07, 12:41
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Tyres
Gordon ,
The 18" split rims on these Aust. pattern Fords were made here in OZ by Ford . GMH made 18" rims here also , to fit the army Chevs. Why the army wanted 18" rims is a mystery . Both companies made a big deal out of the effort required to manufacture the rims , large presses etc. . In the NASCO GMH parts books of the time , the rims are referred to as " OVERSEAS RIMS " - this means for the AIF . I have heard somewhere ( from Mike Cecil I think ) , the AIF had an official policy of only taking Fords and Chevs overseas , this was to reduce/simplify the spare parts / logistics problem. When you think about it , it was a very clever move as the engines and other accessories are the same right through the range of models , 15cwt to 3 Ton . I have heard of a Japanese brand of 18" truck tyres . Mike
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