12-Cab C60L & More - Page 6

Tony Smith · #1 21-12-07, 13:09

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Originally posted by Daniel Treasure
G,day Tony, how do you get hold of those records, I know mine is a raaf tanker ser 8660m68125.

Good luck for AJ, bad luck for you. The AWM only holds Army Reg records. There have been no records found (So far!) for RAAF reg numbers in the AWM, the National Archives, or RAAF history section. Your number may remain a mystery.

Tony Smith · #2 21-12-07, 13:19

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Originally posted by Daniel Treasure
I know mine is a raaf tanker ser 8660m68125 but thats it.

How certain are you it's ex RAAF? I noticed in other pics I have that Army ARN's 142221 to 142229 were issued to C60X 68100 to 68108, more Breakdown No4's. I have had a look through some other pics of numbers near this with no luck finding 68125, but that doesn't mean it's not there. Serial numbers and even ARN's weren't always issued in consecutive blocks. It could be anywhere in the system. Of course, it could actually be RAAF!

Tony Smith · #3 21-12-07, 13:23

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Originally posted by aj.lec
Thanks Keith

You're welcome, Daniel.

Max Hedges · #4 21-12-07, 13:25

Andrew the winch I have for sale should fit a breakdown truck I think , Keith would know
Max

lynx42 · #5 18-02-08, 00:26

ARN 142*** are all for chassis numbers starting with M00***. These are for the C60X Armoured Car Chassis ordered by Australia but they didn't realize that there was no Armoured Car body plans available, so the majority were converted to Truck Breakdown No4 (Aust). Most of these had different wheels fitted with 7.50 x 20 tyres. I owned M00040.(See in OLDCMP.net for the story). It was complete, including the wooden tool box behind the cabin. This box had a brass plate saying "Made By General Motors Holden". The truck was used after the war for logging at Mt Alfred Vict. Australia with a jinker using the rear axle set from a DUKW. Fortunately for me, all the body that they removed, was still sitting around the property. Unfortunately I sold it in 1995 and after changing hands a few times, it is now rusting away at Rust-Hill in SA.(SA MLU members will know where I mean.)

Keith Webb · #6 18-02-08, 06:41

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Originally Posted by lynx42

Unfortunately I sold it in 1995 and after changing hands a few times, it is now rusting away at Rust-Hill in SA.(SA MLU members will know where I mean.)

Does it look like this?

And like this in 1993?

This is the page Rick mentions.

lynx42 · #7 18-02-08, 09:52

Yes Keith, thats my old girl. What a shame to see it like that. The GMH badge is visable in the lower photo, below the door of the wooden box. This is M00040 ARN 142144 and apart from the winch on the gantry and the tailgate it was 99% complete when I sold it. (

It was a promise I made to the then other half, so I could go on the 1995 "Back to the Track".

Should have kept it and done away with ----------. No, enuf of that, no use crying over spilt milk.

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aj.lec · #8 18-02-08, 11:32

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should have kept it and done away with

Definately hearing you there .I swear they only marry you when they really hate you

Tony Smith · #9 19-02-08, 01:46

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Originally Posted by lynx42

Yes Keith, thats my old girl. What a shame to see it like that. This is M00040 ARN 142144

Rick, if you look at the pic I've attached in post 148, you will see that 38660M00040 is recorded as ARN 142233.

aj.lec · #10 21-12-07, 13:32

very sorry tony
I have rectified my slip of fingers and lapse in concentration

Daniel Treasure · #11 22-12-07, 03:04

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Originally posted by Tony Smith
How certain are you it's ex RAAF?

G,day Tony and Keith, I never knew there was that much variation in the records, I still think mine might be raaf as it was fitted with canvas doors and the back window was sealed over.
That and it has yellow paint! A lot to go with!

If these trucks could Talk!!!!

aj.lec · #12 30-12-07, 08:16

Paid a visit to the family farm today so i took a few pictures of the actual truck that started my interest in these beautiful machines

aj.lec · #13 30-12-07, 08:17

another

aj.lec · #14 30-12-07, 08:20

my family purchased the truck fitted with this no2 southern cross boring rig attached and is still used to this day that is why i am having so much trouble getting my hands on the truck

aj.lec · #15 30-12-07, 08:21

genuine 25000 miles truck

aj.lec · #16 30-12-07, 08:22

It is a late production truck

aj.lec · #17 30-12-07, 08:24

Can anyone give me more information about this old girls history ?

aj.lec · #18 30-12-07, 08:25

bonnet markings

Keith Webb · #19 30-12-07, 11:10

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Originally posted by aj.lec
Can anyone give me more information about this old girls history ?

WO83 - yes she started life as a C60L steel dropside GS body.

aj.lec · #20 30-12-07, 11:15

how does the unit signage work and where do you find information on them
Im assuming it is unit signage any way

reads 8/77 or maybe 8/778

aj.lec · #21 01-01-08, 10:23

Thanks again keith

aj.lec · #22 09-01-08, 13:48

Had another discovery today
Picked up this radiator overflow tank for the ford

Bit religous but a very good pattern

aj.lec · #23 17-02-08, 11:52

I have just aquired another member for the RARE and RUSTY collection
Hopefully pick it up next week and see what condition it actually is
So if any one has cab 12 chev parts they want to sell PLEASE let me know
I will post a list when i get it home