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21-02-10, 10:26
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Identification of F15 2WD?
G'day all
Wondering if David Hayward & others of vast knowledge can expand on this trucks Id plates. Does "VAN" mean that this truck had a van back (such as a wireless van?) or is it just co-incidence, and the letters signify something else and just happen to spell van? 
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21-02-10, 12:15
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Van
Don't get too excited Tony. It was a common import here and in this case was based on the Canadian 2C1 body.
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21-02-10, 13:08
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Thanks Keith for the quick reply,
Wasn't excited as in jumping up and down, clapping my hands together and making odd noises. Have you got any pictures of the Canadian back it had on it? In this instance - common is good. Means I might have a shot at finding a back for it (or making one). Ive already got the rare one....
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21-02-10, 15:15
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Hi Tony,
A "Van" is the GS body with hoops and a tilt as opposed to just a canvas cover over the GS body. See attached pic courtesy of Keith. HTH, Hanno
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21-02-10, 15:42
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Hanno's right as far as he goes but a Van 6 can be the 2C1, 2H1, or 2J1 body. The following is from Gregg's Military Vehicle Profiles. Which type was used depends on the year of the truck.
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1940 Cab 11 C8 Wireless with 1A2 box & 11 set 1940 Cab 11 C8 cab and chassis 1940 Cab 11 C15 with 2A1 & Motley mount & Lewis gun 1940 Cab 11 F15A w/ Chev rear ends 1941 Cab 12 F15A 1942-44 Cab 13 F15A x 5 1942 cab 13 F15A with 2B1 box 1943 cab 13 F15A with 2H1 box 1943 Cab 13 C8A HUP 1944 Cab 13 C15A with 2C1 box 1943 Cletrac M2 High Speed Tractor MkII Bren gun carrier chassis x 2
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22-02-10, 11:15
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That was quick
Thanks fellahs,
Don't they look sensational!!!! How can we find out exactly which of those three backs it had? The year is on the first ID plate isnt it?........ 42???
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