A.A.C.V.M.

Muy lindo vehiculo.
Para que le ponen la baliza naranja giratoria? Tambien lo he visto en un M-37.

Tal vez sea una disposicion para mover vehiculos en UK...

El M-37 tenia algo igual y estaba en USA.
Por algun lado tengo la foto.
Si la encuentro la subo

The 15 cwt CS8 Morris-Commercial prototype was built in 1934 . The British WO ( War Office ) had a need for a general purpose vehicle of around 15 cwt capacity and MCC, in co-operation with the WO , designed a new truck using many parts from their 1933 civilian C series range . The new MCC WO truck was to be known as the CS8 ( S meaning 6 cyl and 8 meaning approx. 8 ft wheelbase ) . The little WO truck displayed some innovations , it had a short stubby appearance with a high ground clearance and the semi forward control layout enabled maximum use of the cargo area . The CS8 went on to evolve into the ubiquitous 15 cwt general purpose truck that was eventually built by other British manufacturers such as Guy, Bedford , Commer and Fordson. The 15 cwt range of vehicles were made in large numbers and they became the backbone of the British army . The CS8 was built in three Mk's until approx. 1942 when a 4 cyl variant , the C4 model replaced it . Until around late 1940 CS8's were fitted with small aero screens and canvas doors but, during 1941 a revised cab appeared with a full windscreen and metal skinned half doors. During 1942 a 4 cyl variant , the C4, replaced the CS8 . The C4 was essentially the same truck as the CS8 but it had a 4cyl engine , it was built in two Mk's ( different wheelbases ), and it was fitted with a full windscreen and metal doors like the late CS8's . The CS8/C4's were eventually replaced by the 4 cylinder 4X4 C8 quad models that began production during 1944 , these were based on the earlier quad artillery tractors . The CS8 was powered by the 6 cylinder 25 HP side valve engine as used in the 8 cwt PU .

The CS8 was seen fitted with many body types and it was used in many different roles including office, house wireless, water tanker, petrol bowser, 2 pounder portee, compressor.

The lengthened CS8 chassis was used as the basis of the CS9 Armoured car . Approx. 100 of these were built . Some served with the BEF in France and others in the Nth African desert where their excessive weight and 4x2 configuration was a drawback.

Probably the best known CS8 Morris seen around the world would be the vehicle used in the 1960's U.S. TV comedy series " HOGAN'S HEROES " . Set in a WW2 POW camp the vehicle appeared in many episodes as a German truck . It was a rather lucky break for the series makers that this was historically correct as many CS8's were captured at Dunkirk and subsequently used by the wermacht .

During 1944 the 4X4 C8 appeared , based on the earlier Quad FAT gun tractor it used a steel or wooden GS body .

CS8 4X2 1934-42 6 cyl 25 HP side valve engine
C4 4X2 1942-44 4 cyl 25 HP side valve engine
C8 4X4 1944-45 4 cyl 25 HP side valve engine

CS8 Production figures appear on the contract cards held at Bovington and the numbers add up to 21,319 vehicles built from 1934 to 1941

que seria el tacho del dash?

Parece un Stewart, pero no creo. Los Ingleses diseñando vehiculos militares................... .
Menos mal que tienen a Holland and Holland para compensar -
Saludos

Me parece, si mal no entendi por ahi, que es la Bomba de Nafta ó algo del circuito de combustible...

Bueno, segui rastrillando la web, es el Autovac.



Desconocia este sistema!

En EEUU, se lo conoce como Stewart (era la marca que lo patento y lo fabricaba) Lo uso Crhisler y GM. Ford para no pagar patentes puso el tanque mas arriba que el carburador
Saludos

Hace tiempo, casi me compro esto.................

Slds,

Parece de un morris pre guerra...

...simplemente diabolico.....