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I suspect that it is the chassis of a large diesel compressor and nothing like as old as it looks at first sight. They were still being made with that style wheels in the '50s. However I have not heard of EWC so will hope to be enlightened.

 

David

 

Yes, thats exactly what it is. Though it may be early enough to be petrol.

 

Electric Wheel Co made and sold spoked wheels like that to convert Fordson N's to blow ups

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also how about a 1913 dennis chassis ebay uk no 282651745007Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.chindit

282651745007

 

Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.

282651745007

 

Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.

282651745007

 

Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.

282651745007

Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.

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There is a FWD Model B on auction in Australia at present, bidding starts tomorrow with an opening bid of $9. Looks like it has pneumatic tyres fitted. The Australian War Memorial are disposing of it.

http://www.graysonline.com/lot/0001-5030116/?mode=preview&email=20170920_EDM_5030116&link=Sale&utm_source=edm&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Sale&utm_campaign=20170920_EDM_5030116&cid=em|str:Promotional|pro:IndustrialEDM|ema:20170920_EDM_5030116|mid:1171985|lnk:Sale&custid=1377198&riid=1969405&mid=1171985&cgu={0a5ac71b-d6e4-409f-a8a1-2855846372a6}

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The lack of a transverse spring does suggest post-war so that or a rebuild, perhaps to increase the payload. I think the second 'gear lever' works the diff-locks on the side of the transfer case. I can honestly say that crawling underneath to lock the diff when stuck in the mud is no joke!

 

A super lorry and a great project for someone.

 

Steve :)

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Sold for 15,709 AUD. Quite a reasonable price I thought.

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