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As well as the axles, the taper to the front of the chassis rails and the design of the forward rear spring hanger compare well to other photographs of Palladiums. I'm not aware that it was built under license but there's not much information available, so open to evidence to the contrary.

By browsing in my library... good of you to work out my cryptic clue so quickly. Previously only Palladium cars were known to survive, so a real rarity. Our mutual friend will be very excited. Do you have the chassis number - many started 31... or 41...

I think it was made in Putney, London... :whistle:

Some rare pictures there of the Chevrolet K-43 NS-G-7173 telephone maintenance truck.

Welcome to the forum - and excellent choice in project as the heavy utility is one of the most iconic of British vehicles. You're probably aware it is a late model as it has the curved corners to the front windscreen. The suspension is also very interesting as it isn't the normal set-up for this vehicle. I remember the advert claimed it is one of two made like this? Anyway, good luck. You may find some inspiration and advice here: http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?24941

There's a bit more on this subject here: http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?13672 The important thing to bear in mind is that the staff won't be able to give you a file of all the Bedford MW pictures - things aren't sorted like that. As mentioned already, the KID series contain 'works' portrait pictures of vehicles, and they are divided into types - you'll find in the 15cwt binder many pictures of early MWs showing different variants: GS, water tanker, etc. After that, you have to slog through the official albums (those containing the official war photographers' pictures), which are divided into theaters. There are thousands to look at - but you help yourself to them (or at least you did the last time I went). The archive probably also has many thousands of privately taken photographs but how you access them, I'm not sure. I agree with the previous advice that best to start with those that cover the home front and phoney war / Dunkirk. The Malta albums are also likely to have some early MWs between its pages and I guess, North Africa as well. Happy hunting - If you were there for a whole week, you may just be able to get through all the official albums at speed!

You may be thinking of this thread: http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?23531

Have a look here: http://www.mod-sales.com/auction/vehicle/related/55544/4_x_Petlas_9.00_x_16_Tyres.htm And as fitted to this C8: http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?33798-MK3-Morris-quad-beatle-back/page2

Spot on reproduction of the logo. I don't even begin to know how you did that.

Indeed - adapt or die. As true today as it ever was.

What is said to be a military 7 (reg BNF551) is for sale on Ebay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Austin-7-Milatary-Open-Tourer-one-of-14-made-with-3-known-cars-left-/151123438767?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item232fa8acaf

The sad thing is we don't know what is or isn't in Bart Vanderveen's archive. Following his death it went to the General George C Marshall Museum at Zwindrecht in the Netherlands. That closed and the contents went to the National War and Resistance Museum at Overloon. (http://www.oorlogsmuseum-overloon.nl/index.php?t=en) As far as I'm aware, Bart's collection is still in boxes and is unable to be used for research. A crying shame.

22 YH 75 is back up for sale: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-GPW-WILLYS-MB-JEEP-1944-EX-BRITISH-ARMY-CONTRACT-WW2-/190916750086?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2c73866b06

I'm struggling on this one as well - though it has a 'municipal' feel to it.

Ford model T ambulance, possibly: http://www.prewarcar.com/index.php?option=com_caradvert&view=ad&section_id=1&id=86696&Itemid=432 This vehicle has a strange cowl and a longer than normal steering column. The aficionados seem to agree that it is WW1 period but no firm conclusion on its original form: http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/331880/382042.html?1377170013 Anyone know more?

Is this the Karrier I mentioned here: http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?30137 Many may like the fact it has a big star on the side!

A project for the brave on ebay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EX-ARMYMILITARY-4X4-KARRIER-COMMER-VINTAGE-CLASSIC-TRUCK-LORRY-WAGON-/171112295362

Virtually any field modification you can think of making to a jeep has probably been done at some stage or other. Hardtops along with wider wings are not that uncommon. I can't see the photo but there's a thread about 49 Division jeeps on MLU, including a picture of hard top jeep that I posted a few weeks ago. Is it one and the same? Do encourage the person on WW2 talk to join in. http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/showthread.php?t=20378

Keith, by the looks of the wheels the trucks are Nash Quads (with ammunition bodies). Nice find.

Interesting scans. Have you seen this thread? http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?17786

Would that front half of a chassis be from a Thornycroft Nubian?

You're unlikely to above to find out the military service history. However, its record card may exist, which could tell you the wartime serial number. Try the RLC museum. Details here at #5: http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?18192

Hi Ben. Does this help - from 1907. It has the shackle brackets but doesn't look tall enough.

Well done! I was wondering who would get there first - #28 is of a British Berna.

I've been having a look through Austin Service Journal - War Department Issue, sadly I only have a couple of issues (Vol.9 commencing January 1945 and Vol.10 commencing January 1946). There's a note in Volume 9 that says: Further to the article appearing on page 98, Volume 8, of this Journal, the engines of 4x2 vehicles first fitted with the modified compression and scraper rings, part numbers 1K1420 and 1K1421 respectively, are as follows:- 2-Ton W.D. Ambulances, engine no. 75090, during Contract S.3165 2-Ton (4x2) R.A.F. vehicles, engine no. 71804, during Contract S.6566 That doesn't advance things too much other than to confirm there was a design change. Presumably engines fitted to other types in the Austin range were also modified - you'll need to compare and contrast parts lists and/or track down Volume 8 for more.