1942 Australian 12 cwt Chevrolet Ute - Help!

[Ian McCallum]

I am trying to find out the differences between the civilian and military versions of the '42 chevy ute. I am currently looking at a vehicle that in place of the standard civilian type rectangular instrument unit, as per early CMP's, has in place the typical 'military cluster' as per the later CMP's. These are mounted within the recess that would normally hold the standard unit.

Is it of military origin, what other aspects might be 'pure military' to look for? Vehicle has standard bumper, non opening windscreen and one wiper on drivers side. Was there a true 'military spec'?

Will try and post photo tomorrow, but any info, photos' gratefully acccepted

Ian