Ice Cold in Alex

[David_Hayward (RIP)]

However, the front axle is a Chevrolet-style banjo-type and not a Ford split-type. It must therefore have been an early FGT with Chevrolet (McKinnon) front axle unless it was a service replacement? I find it difficult to imagine that any FGTs were still in service by then, and query whether it was a derelict-find? It would have had to be a #12 cab if it was an original fitment. That said 'Gun Tractor' could have meant a CMP truck GT! I would still be surprised that any CMPs were on active servioce by then and again wonder if it was a 'find'?

Does that make sense?

[Richard Farrant]

Originally Posted by David_Hayward

However, the front axle is a Chevrolet-style banjo-type and not a Ford split-type. It must therefore have been an early FGT with Chevrolet (McKinnon) front axle unless it was a service replacement? I find it difficult to imagine that any FGTs were still in service by then, and query whether it was a derelict-find? It would have had to be a #12 cab if it was an original fitment. That said 'Gun Tractor' could have meant a CMP truck GT! I would still be surprised that any CMPs were on active servioce by then and again wonder if it was a 'find'?

Does that make sense?

Hi David,

I am no expert on CMP trucks, but just happen to have a parts book here for a 1943 Ford F60 and it shows three front axle casings, Chev cast, Chev with pressed steel cover, and the Ford split. The hub end caps can be seen clearly in the film, the dome type with three screws.

I imagine it was a "favour" job for the film company, any parts were found locally, and not from official sources and there would still have been a lot of old wrecks still around at that time.

regards, Richard

[rupert condick]

i like how this goes on and on.
from looking at the film ICA, and some little knowledge of CMPs and Austin's it appears that 3 Austin k2y ambulances were used,
the 4x4 version used chev axles 6 bolt rims ( cmp ford and chev parts interchangeable ) so fords can have chev axles and vv.
As the chev axles will fit straight on. ( same axle spring centres )they have been fitted straight to the Austin's springs, rear sock mountings not used. bit of a rough job.
also the body is covered with plywood/hardboard rather than canvass,
it is an early 1940s model, with post 1942 electrical update. and updated POW holders to take Jerry cans, and later exhaust.