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    GMC 6x6 some questions

    in American Vehicles

    GMC CCKW hardcab door locks

    in American Vehicles

    Posted · Edited by G506

    Paul,

    this is a problem I've come across on my 42 Chevy truck. I believe that early war (1940 to 41) military Chevs and CCKWs had lockable doors, but those handles and locks are now rare and horribly expensive. I found a pair of post war British truck handles and locks that are very similar indeed and have fitted those, so far so good. Another consideration is that early on in the war they only fitted one externally lockable handle, the other door was locked from inside (this harked back to the civvy delivery trucks of the thirties). If you can track down this mechanism (which I'm afraid can be tricky to find too) that means you then only have one external lock to sort.

    As a footnote, I believe (happy to be corrected on this) all lockable doors (and ignition keys) on US vehicles had been done away with by the end of 1942.

    Should I save this Land Rover?

    in British Vehicles

    Posted

    I'm biased as I have an early 109'' 2A military, but yes save it, that is of course if you have undercover storage/space spare to keep it. You can sit on it while you look for some of the other missing specific 2a military parts. I'm guessing the chassis is shot?

    Be aware, getting a mil 2a back to original spec and keeping it there is harder and more expensive than many realise.

    But, I say save it :-)

    It's here! (Bedford RL)

    in Transporters & Wreckers (All Nations)

    Posted

    Hi Tamber,

    only just discovered this thread yesterday, and Ive really enjoyed reading it!

     

    Always loved the RL, and I am really pleased another one is safe, good job fella. A good mate of mine used to have an RLW , and I got to drive her a few times, cracking truck. Incidentally, he still has a radiator (you could have done with it a few days ago, sorry) and three grills which he wants 100 quid for the lot for if that is of interest to you. The main problem is we are the other end of the country from you, in deepest darkest Southern Hampshire.

     

    Out of curiosity, are you aiming to bring her back to military spec, or keep her in her civvy trim as she is now: I used to think they should always be brought back to original, but a friend pointed out to me that a whole period of history gets lost if we do that every time. There would be no AEC Matador timber tractors, no Bedford MW breakdown trucks, no French Fire Service GMCs, etc etc. Personally, I think she would look fantastic in the colours shes in now, but either way Im just glad she is safe in preservation.

     

    Keep up the regular updates, Tamber, we want more!

    A frame for towing.

    in I may be stupid, but......

    Posted · Edited by G506

    303fan,

    Just be aware that anything towed that weighs over 750 kgs needs to have brakes fitted that apply themselves (over-run brakes, etc). As I understand it, people such as AA and RAC patrolman have dispensation for limited use/limited distance. I have seen photos of WW2 jeeps that have been modified so that their brakes do come on with the towing vehicle's brakes.

     

    I know this wasn't your original question, but just wanted to make sure you knew and didnt get yourself into a spot of bother!

    WW1 Napier 30cwt lorry

    in Pre WW2 vehicles

    Posted

    You do realise you are probably the only person on the planet that actually needed it, tho?

     

    Hi Gordon,

     

    I'm not so sure actually, as I have a feeling they were fitted to other Napier commercials and cars, with a small handful currently either awaiting or undergoing restoration. Mind you, I expect some of those still have the original switch in place!

    Maybe you're right!

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