Roy Larkin Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 J Mobile Tyre Press was attached to 358 Coy ASC (3 Heavy Repair Shop) at St Omer. The term 'Mobile' needs taking in context of WW1 in that it was a permanent fixture and although it could technically be moved from place to place it didn't. A similar situation as the mobile or travelling workshops - they were static when in operation but could be moved if and when the company they were attached to moved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morris C8 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 These photos are copyright K B collection. Hope you dont mind me adding some of my original photos taken from my glass negs that i have just bought, they are not as good as the IWM ones but give some good info. photos taken in France of ASC Depot. Any one ID the Depot. Lots of spare parts in the stores. Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted October 21, 2013 Author Share Posted October 21, 2013 What super pictures. I would suggest Rouen. Nice collection of Dennis 5 spoke steering wheels I see. Thanks for adding these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Bill Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Yes, wonderful pics. I spotted the steering wheels too, after having had to make one! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSM Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 A wonderful set of images and thanks for sharing. I imagine the latter pics of all those spares are what some of the member restorers dream about!! Rod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redherring Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Yup!... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Larkin Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 320 Coy ASC (2 Heavy Repair Shop) Rouen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nz2 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 DR Spock Please beam me back in time to the warehouse of parts. I have a shopping list! Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 The forerunner of IKEA?Just supply tools! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ploughman Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 DR Spock Please beam me back in time to the warehouse of parts. I have a shopping list! Doug Wrong Spock unless you are into psychology of Children I think. The one I think you mean was just plain Mister. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nz2 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 So correct with my taxi drivers name. Perhaps instead I'll call on Dr Who for transportation! That is if the Tardis can bring back the items gathered. Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Wrong Spock unless you are into psychology of Children I think. The one I think you mean was just plain Mister. Do MV owners ever grow up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morris C8 Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Photos are copyright to K B Collection. A few more, Rouen is the Depot, there are two negs on each glass so it was taken by a stereo camera, so if i show it on a wall i could go into the stores and get you some spares [ NOS ], just need your wants. He He. I must get a light box to get even better images. Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morris C8 Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 All the negs/photos were taken by a British military Doctor posted to France from India. Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted October 26, 2013 Author Share Posted October 26, 2013 Must have been awkward getting those axles up on to the shelf four feet off the ground. Great photos. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Herbert Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 I think that the front axles are in their crates which have been opened and then stacked on their sides. If they had invented fork lifts it would have been easier but given the choices of duty in France at that time a sore back probably didn't seem so bad. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted October 26, 2013 Author Share Posted October 26, 2013 These photographs are copyright of the Imperial War Museum and are published here with their permission under their non-commercial licence. This is one of the unarmoured Canadian Autocars which had the “command car” type body removed and replaced with a GS body. © IWM (CO829) A well loaded Autocar. The tool box has been used as a footstep it seems © IWM (Q15638) A convoy of Autocars heading off into the bush © IWM (Q15632) Behind the Model T’s is a line up of more GS Autocars © IWM (CO829) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nz2 Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Yes, that point of lifting heavy items about leads to whole differing factor of injuries in handling supplies. Crushed fingers, pulled muscles, and the like must have been common. As for using mechanical aids could there have been a portable crane using a hand winch or block and tackle. Considering this same form of unit would have been used in the branches of industry previously. Photos of such items in wartime do not seem to be about. Hand carts and barrows seem to be those only appearing in photographs. Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynx42 Rick Cove Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 "Behind the Model T’s is a line up of more GS Autocars These are not Model 'T's The two closest may be Dodges and the third who knows. All three have dumb irons out the front with semi-elliptic springing, not transverse like a Model T. There is no elliptic (?) steering box below the steering wheel either. Great photos though, Rick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted October 27, 2013 Author Share Posted October 27, 2013 (edited) You are right. Should have looked more closely. Studebaker possibly? Edited October 27, 2013 by Great War truck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Herbert Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Is the guy in front of the three cars trying to hitch a lift ? David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharky Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 I just want to say thanks for this thread its one of the best for a long time.I haven't worked on anything pre WW2 (well not yet) and i have never really thought much about WW1 logistics but the thread has captivated me and i really want to know more. cheers keep up the good work :-D my tin hat is off to you :saluting: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morris C8 Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Is the guy in front of the three cars trying to hitch a lift ? David Looks like a tree stump to me as there is no head. Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redherring Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Scenario from Alfred Hitchcock... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nz2 Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Did the last three posted photos have any location ID attached. I assume it's East Africa looking at the tree type and native hut. Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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