Indian Pattern bodies

[Igor Shadrin]

Originally Posted by Mike K

Spotted in this film:

https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/C188826

It might be a Ford Hanno. The screen shot isn't clear enough for a positive I.D. It has the long pointy nosed bonnet , the Chev has a more rounded point to the bonnet. But the flat cowl does look like the Chev 1311X3

Fwd fenders longer shape, and hidden headlights resembling Ford V8 15cwt (8cwt)

[Konstantin Chernov]

Can this truck be classified as part of this topic?

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Konstantin Chernov

Can this truck be classified as part of this topic?

I'd say no, as it doesn't have the typical features of the Indian Pattern bodies.

Is there a date and location know of this photo?

[Konstantin Chernov]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

Is there a date and location know of this photo?

Unfortunately not known. I have already seen a truck with a similar cab, but could not find out where it was assembled.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Konstantin Chernov

Can this truck be classified as part of this topic?

I found that photo on eBay: https://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/164151871700

Caption "WW2 British India Army Military Truck Colonial War Vintage Singapore Photo 17847" only gives a bit of a clue...

[Mike K]

https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/i...ject/205384159

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Mike Kelly

https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/i...ject/205384159

Nice find, looks like a Chevrolet 1311X3 truck

INDIA'S SERVICE WOMEN AT WORK
IWM IND 2180
Photo shows the Begum of Dacca, one of the first to join W.A.C (I) as a driver.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

C15 Indian Pattern in use with US Forces in India:

US Army Canadian Military Pattern Trucks ride alongside Camels in India (1943)

Another extremely interesting WW2 era photo that shows the stark contrast between two modes of transport. The truck, a Canadian Military Pattern Chevy 3 Tonner, is traversing the rough roads on top of metal strips.

Indian involvement in WW2 , especially Indian troops on the European front is rarely discussed. However, the Allies involvement on Indian soil itself is even more obscure part of WW2 history. This picture, which captures American troops driving a Canadian built truck on Indian soil under the authority of the British Empire, captures the true global nature of the conflict.

Year: 1943
Source: AP Photo
Source Caption: "A Canadian built truck given to the U.S. Army on a reverse lend-lease rumbles along on metal strips in India on June 24, 1943, as it passes two local means of transportation — camels. (AP Photo) Jun 24, 1943 6:30 AM"

Source: https://indianexceptionalism.com/arc...in-india-1943/

[Mike K]

Found these in the South Australian library archives. Looks like Indian pattern Ford in Nth Africa.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Mike K

Found these in the South Australian library archives. Looks like Indian pattern Ford in Nth Africa.

Indeed it is, nice find. Looks a bit like the WOC1 with that front end.