Rootes Manchester jeep refurbishment

[Jake3030]

I am told that Rootes Manchester possibly refurbished my 1942 Ford GPW in around 1953 for Norwegian army use under Lend Lease programme.

Is any member aware of that Rootes Manchester refurbishment programme?

 

I am aware that Rootes produced a variety of military vehicles during WW2

[GoranWC51]

My 1945 Dodge WC51 was refurbished/rebuilt at the same factory in august 1955 before delivery to the Norwegian army.

 

Goran N

[STRIKE AND RETURN 460]

My 1945 MB was re built in 1955 by Rootes Manchester then sent to Norway.

 

please see a link to this as discussed before

 

 

http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/newreply.php?p=447475&noquote=1

[STRIKE AND RETURN 460]

My 1945 MB was re built in 1955 by Rootes Manchester then sent to Norway.

 

please see a link to this .

 

 

http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/archive/index.php/t-26790.html

[Jake3030]

Thanks guys-I see some Rootes rebuild plates on forum but mine doesn't appear to have that

I am also investigating paint colour-NATO green seems a possibility if still original Norwegian army colour-so I can keep colour as is

There is a small 3mm duplicated chassis number on the top bumper outrigger-I am told that is a Norwegian detail-tho I also note some refurbished vehicles apparently had that