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anorak:
The book says 1970, but it may be wrong. If my memory of the dates stated in these threads is correct, the MW’s “production” launch was 1968…0
This one is…
Chassis 18019 (R&D)
Model 6.8.GM (R&D Exp.).
Cab - 4MW/2 type 43756 (JHJ Exp. spc floor).
20’ 9" wheelbase.
Despatch date - 8th August 1969 to Australia.
Engine - GM 6V-53N (42993 6D).
Gearbox - MT41 (40636) No 5265.
Clutch - Not recorded.
Eaton single drive axle.
Axle - Eaton 18700 ratio 5.57:1
Hendrickson bogie.
Balance beam assembly not fitted.
CP front bumper fitted.
Hiya i think this is the lorry. when it was having work done it had some yellow wheels on and some red ones with all different tyre treads,
the chassis was in primer as was the cab, i did think it was a V8 though. i know it was long wheel base, lorries moved round with a plastic envelope with various specifications on the build, maybe the chassis was not registered with a chassis number until it was to leave ERF
after all it was a number only stamper on the back of the chassis rails and the aluminium plate in the cab…its the build sheet that was
important and that would stay with the lorry until despatch.
John