TimHortman Posted December 27, 2008 Report Posted December 27, 2008 Hello All, Below are two photos of my Great Uncle during WWII. He worked with the Signal Corp in Europe. I'm trying to find out a little more info on the trucks shown - what are they? (make/model). They are telephone line trucks used by his unit. I am fairly certain I will end up going a fair amount of scratch building, but is there a kit of the basic chassis?? Does anyone know of a conversion? Thanks for your time! Tim
Mike Delano Posted December 27, 2008 Report Posted December 27, 2008 I'm not an expert, but it looks like a Chevrolet to me maybe a '43 or '44, perhaps - I know that there there were different classes depending upon the function of the truck, so I would have no idea what the clasification would have been for a line truck
JohnRatzenberger Posted December 28, 2008 Report Posted December 28, 2008 Tim, TM 9-2800 says ... Truck, Telephone Construction and Maintenance, 1-1/2 ton, 4x4, K-43 Made by Chevrolet TM 10-1203 (try Portrayal Press) PM me your email address & I'll send you a scan of the info, it includes some basic dimension data ... John
TimHortman Posted December 28, 2008 Author Report Posted December 28, 2008 Thanks Mike, I figured it was a lighter duty truck, but wasn't sure exactly where to start looking. I have a few kits here that have the nose that looks "close" but I don't want to start in the wrong direction! Take care, Tim
TimHortman Posted December 28, 2008 Author Report Posted December 28, 2008 Thanks John! Just sent you a note. What is this publication you mention? Thanks again for your time! Tim
JHockett Posted December 28, 2008 Report Posted December 28, 2008 Tim, Check out the Wheels of Victory website http//:www.wheelsofvictory.com/index9.html and click on Chevrolet telephone construction. Also some pics at G503.com K43 and Olive Drab.com This webshots album has some TM scans webshots. Jim
TimHortman Posted December 28, 2008 Author Report Posted December 28, 2008 Outstanding Jim! Thanks for the help! I did get John's note today and I am looking for more info on the Chevy 1 1/2 Ton 4x4 truck K43 Anyone know if there is a kit out there which is close that I can use to start the conversion? I'm in the process now of doing my Google and other internet searches... Thanks again for your reply!! Tim
Mark Aldrich Posted December 29, 2008 Report Posted December 29, 2008 Tim, You may also want to check out the warwheels web site. Patrick Keenan is a great guy and has lots of reference data. There is also prime portal. The first picture looks like a 2 1/2 ton frame would be a good starting point. Italeri still has the molds for a cargo and water version which might help you out a lot. http://www.warwheels.net/ http://www.primeportal.net/home.htm Mark
TimHortman Posted December 29, 2008 Author Report Posted December 29, 2008 Thank you Mark! I'm starting to get bogged down with all of the stuff I am trying to find! Thanks for the links & tips on more info! Cheers! Tim
Mark Aldrich Posted December 30, 2008 Report Posted December 30, 2008 Tim, That is ALWAYS the problem with reference material. I have loads of middle east stuff but the authors on many occasions have made accurate identification of a particular vehicle very confusing to say the least. Mark
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