Chevrolet 1311X3 15-cwt 4x2 GS truck

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Side view

AWM Negative Number: 045230. Caption: TROOP CARRIER, 15 CWT LORRY, CHEVROLET, 113 1/2 INCH WHEELBASE. INDIAN ARMY VERSION. LEFT REAR VIEW, REAR CANOPY NOT FITTED.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

AWM Negative Number: 045230. Caption: TROOP CARRIER, 15 CWT LORRY, CHEVROLET, 113 1/2 INCH WHEELBASE. INDIAN ARMY VERSION. LEFT REAR VIEW, REAR CANOPY NOT FITTED.

Here's a picture of a Chevrolet 1311X3 as captured by the German Afrika Korps.

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[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

AWM Negative Number: 045230. Caption: TROOP CARRIER, 15 CWT LORRY, CHEVROLET, 113 1/2 INCH WHEELBASE. INDIAN ARMY VERSION. LEFT REAR VIEW, REAR CANOPY NOT FITTED.

Looked up those AWM pics again and found another picture of a new 3/4 front view. Judiging by the running lights on the front fender, I'd say it is a 1940 Model KC:


"Front view of an Indian Army version Chevrolet 15 cwt lorry (troop carrier) with 113.5 inch wheelbase with rear canopy."
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Source: https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/C46238


"AUSTRALIA. LORRIES, 15 CWT. INDIAN ARMY TYPE TROOP CARRIER 113 W.B. CHEVROLET. LEFT SIDE VIEW."
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Source: https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/C207879


"Left rear view of an Indian Army version Chevrolet 15 cwt lorry (troop carrier) with 113.5 inch wheelbase. The rear canopy is not fitted."
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Source: https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/C46237

[Mike K]

Yes 1940 side lights but a 39 grill .

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Mike Kelly

Yes 1940 side lights but a 39 grill .

Can you educate me about the differences between the '39 and the '40 grill? I'm learning while doing here, thanks.

[Mike K]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

Can you educate me about the differences between the '39 and the '40 grill? I'm learning while doing here, thanks.

The 40 model grill has less bars in the grill because of a wider trim piece on top , The 39 is basically all bars right up to the top .

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Mike Kelly

The 40 model grill has less bars in the grill because of a wider trim piece on top , The 39 is basically all bars right up to the top .

Ah yes, thanks. Now that I know what to look for I see the difference.

'39 on the left, '40 on the right:

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[lynx42]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

Ah yes, thanks. Now that I know what to look for I see the difference.

'39 on the left,
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This 39 Chev is owned by one of my best mates and he was to travel with us on the now postponed "Back to the Track" trip in a 1946 Chev truck.

The hearse behind is also his and is a Propert bodied 1938 Chev.

Cheers Rick