question Leyland Retreiver 3 Ton 6x4 (possibly Workshop)

[T80030]

Hi Guys

 

Looking for some info on Retrievers

 

Doe's anyone have anything that relates to WD numbers this one is possibly L891447

this ones not been cut to a 4x2 its just missing a rear brake drum :argh:

 

Where do you find the chassis number and how do you work out the age of them

 

Thanks

 

Dave:wave:

[diamond 981]

Hi Guys

 

Looking for some info on Retrievers

 

Doe's anyone have anything that relates to WD numbers this one is possibly L891447

this ones not been cut to a 4x2 its just missing a rear brake drum :argh:

 

Where do you find the chassis number and how do you work out the age of them [ATTACH=CONFIG]31751[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]31752[/ATTACH]

 

Thanks

 

Dave:wave:

 

According to my copy of Allocation of "B" vehicle W.D. numbers 890053 to 934000 were not issued .

[diamond 981]

L 681026 - 681372 6x4 Pontoon

L 777463 - 777474 6x4 Derrick

The numbers i have qouted are the nearest either side of the number you suggest.

If you wish to P.M. your address i will photo copy relevant pages for leyland vehicles and send them to you.

[79x100]

I have a peculiar fascination for staring intently at early war signwritten census numbers and to me this one looks like L3931447 which would suggest that the vehicle relates to a 1939 contract.

 

The number is a possible as L3931200 - L3931476 were allocated to Leylands for contract V3532

Cat Ref 32 - Lorry 3 ton 6x4 GS

Cat Ref 33 - Lorry 3 ton 6x4 Small Box Girder

Cat Ref 34 - Lorry 3 ton 6x4 Machinery

Cat Ref 35 - Lorry 3 ton 6x4 Search Light

 

No indication in the Chilwell list of how the numbers were allocated within the contract but there is a good chance that the Contract Receipt card is held at Bovington and it may well have further information.

[T80030]

More info

 

Chassis No WLW2/303915

Engine Type B60/7

Engine Number 72747

 

British War Department Patent 264548/25

 

NZ Number 16025

 

Unfortunately some rotten little sod has ripped the servicing data plate of the left hand side of the front panel

 

Thanks

 

Dave

Edited August 6, 2010 by T80030
added name

[Alex van de Wetering]

Very nice.

 

I would love to see some more restored Retrievers!

[G506]

Hi Guys

 

Looking for some info on Retrievers

 

Doe's anyone have anything that relates to WD numbers this one is possibly L891447

this ones not been cut to a 4x2 its just missing a rear brake drum :argh:

 

Where do you find the chassis number and how do you work out the age of them [ATTACH=CONFIG]31751[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]31752[/ATTACH]

 

Thanks

 

Dave:wave:

 

 

Hi Dave,

is this your truck, or one that you know of?

They're a gorgeous truck, I would love one

Edited August 15, 2010 by G506

[The Garrison]

Dave

 

Where abouts are you? I have just loaded some pics re another retriever similar to the one you have shown. Different engine number etc.

[Pete Ashby]

More info

 

Chassis No WLW2/303915

Engine Type B60/7

Engine Number 72747

 

British War Department Patent 264548/25

 

NZ Number 16025

 

Unfortunately some rotten little sod has ripped the servicing data plate of the left hand side of the front panel

 

Thanks

 

Dave

 

Dave

 

I think you may find that WLW2 was the classification for 'Machinery House Type' there was a body like this for sale on Milweb recently I think it was in Belgium and seemed to look fairly complete. This type of body was used for light repair instrument and electrical units ect, I have only ever come across one similar body about thirty years ago it had been used as a shed on a market garden and was completely derelict.

 

Pete