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That's better - and the numbers painted in white would be correct. It looks as if you may have the bottom of a 2 or 7 coming through at the end.

His "Bedford & Vauxhall Military Vehicles" book doesn't provide that sort of detail - it has a solitary entry for the CA, which says: In April 1952, Vauxhall Motors introduced their rather quaint-looking but successful semi-forward control CA-series panel van. As the years went by, alternative bodystyles became available and periodic detail modifications were made. After 17 years and 370,445 units, the CA was replaced by the CF. The basic model CAV van was used for various types of specialized vehicles, particularly for passeneger transport and camping purposes. The best known were Utilabus, Utilabrake, Utilecon, Workabus and others, converted by Martin Walker Ltd of Folkestone, Kent and marketed through Vauxhall-Bedford dealers. The CA used the 4-cyl. engine and certain other components of the contempory Vauxhalls, first the Wyvern and from 1957 the F-type Victor. The Royal Navy was one of the few military users. This photo [21RN21], taken in early 1956, shows one of eight Utilecons operated by the Royal Naval Dockyard at Chatham, who also had six standard vans. They were used to ferry personnel and for regular runs to and from London railway stations and airports... The Army Medical Services has some ambulances based on the long-wheelbase CA chassis which was made as from 1959.

This number doesn't seem quite right. Post war UK military vehicle serials go in blocks. Whilst the Royal Navy had a "RN" block, the block would go from 00RN00 to 99RN99. Is the number actually 04RN04? If so, it has more a military style to it. But I see the IWM have a picture of a CA Bedford numbered 20RN92 (here: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205089042 ) and Bart Vanderveen's book on military Bedfords has another numbered 21RN21; so, unless there are other allocations, you'd expect other CAs to be registered in the late 2,000s or early 2,100s. A recent article in Classic Military Vehicle magazine says that the Royal Logistics Corps Museum has Royal Navy vehicle cards dating from 1981 to 1989, which probably doesn't help. Other than Vauxhall themselves, as previously suggested, I don't know where else to try.

More here: http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?15424 http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?20459

Answers here: http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?10944

There's a thread on the Dambusters remake here: http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?16695

Is that the one on the cover of Windscreen #98 (Spring 2003)? If so, it looks as if there are (or were) useful parts on it - and some bodywork, such as the tool locker behind the cab. No pillars though.

...and post 17 here: http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/showthread.php?t=6617

That'll be the Albion mentioned here, I assume: http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?4834

I think this one is a Crossley armoured car - the wing profile and skinny solid tyres being typical. I agree it looks bogged down - probably somewhere in India / North West Frontier.

Hi, there used to be a 'Blue Max' museum at Booker Airfield, High Wycombe with some of the ex-film planes - run by a chap called Tony Bianchi who I understand was a well respected film and stunt pilot. It then moved to the 'Flying Aces' museum at Compton Abbas Airfield. I assume you know all about that collection!

Yes, I see what you mean about the extra clamp rim. The Austin I mentioned only has a single ring; and, in the linked photo, it looks like there is a maker's plate (at 3 o'clock). Perhaps they are Warlands? A call to Gaydon may give you a quick answer. I see the Warland plate you've shown has some patent numbers on it. Looking those up may provide construction detail. Good luck with this endeavour.

Tom This may be of interest (from Motor Traction Dec 27th, 1916) The 1907 Austin at Gaydon has a set of twin rears fitted - it is said they were fitted during WW1 when the car was in use as an ambulance. The rims may well be Shrewsbury & Challiners... Whatever the story, you may want to check it out as the likelihood is they are the same style as for the trailer you wish to build. http://www.andysimons.co.uk/Road/Road Cars/Austin/Vintage.html

Colin, What a lovely picture. Research on other similar photographs indicate that they were taken at Hounslow and show trainee drivers. The rear side of the lorry (out of view in your photo) would bear the inscription "DRIVERS INSTRUCTION A.S.C. M.T." The lorries appear to have been registered in the civilian 'MC' registration series issued in Middlesex. One of the known pictures is of MC9146; looking closely, yours almost certainly shows the next along, MC9147.

If you're looking for an example to take measurements from, the Muckleburgh Military Collection has a No.5 body quad; as does 'The Garrison' Royal Artillery re-enactment group. http://www.muckleburgh.co.uk/ http://www.thegarrison.org.uk/index.php

Steve, Some info on making Clupet rings here: http://shopswarf.orconhosting.net.nz/clupet.html

Sorry CS, not sure what you're after but if you Goggle "Sd.Kfz. 7" you'll find plenty of info and photos of half-tracks towing 88s.

Great link, thanks; and some iconic Scammells in that collection. I was really surprised to see the Pioneer TRMU and trailer - I thought it was overseas. Here are some more photographs of 'her' at Beltring W&P many years ago:

A couple of WW1 taggers-on to this year's London-Brighton veteren car run - a Pierce-Arrow lorry run by the "OLD Friends Antique Rapid Transit" (yes - I know!); and a well known Vauxhall D type staff car, which looked and sounded gorgeous. The Pierce-Arrow has been seen supporting this event before: http://forum.planetalk.net/viewtopic.php?t=5155&sid=8cdce0ec076806dc652b443ebb123eac And a picture on the web of the grand ol' girl: http://good-wallpapers.com/wall.php?category=auto&id=10253&width=1280&ratio=1.6

I thought the second episode was interesting - and some unfamiliar footage as well: e.g. Loyd carriers and Morris C9/B self-propelled bofors. :thumbsup:

What about a machinery body? http://www.milweb.net/classifieds/large_image.php?ad=59308&cat=4

Post #18 I see this one is up for sale in Classic & Vintage Commercials mag (Nov 2011 edition).

Champer, that looks an excellent basis - I'll watch progress with interest. For further inspiration, here are the other photos from my collection (not for reproduction). I've no information on these and they were found at different times. Enjoy!

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Some more related strings - I dare say there are others as well: http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?16992 http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?17780-13 http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?12979