Chevrolet-built vehicles could be recognised by the radiator grille mesh being of a diamond pattern, whereas Ford-built ones had grilles formed of a square mesh. Dodge production …

Oct 7, 2022 · A Chevrolet-built version, it's known as the Chevy Blitz in The Land Down Under. Unfortunately, the truck has had a rough life, being left to rot away in a forested area behind …

Sep 14, 2021 · These trucks and their derivatives are nicknamed the Ford and Chevrolet "Blitz" in Australia — one of many countries around the world that used the Canadian military vehicles …

The Chevrolet WD 30 CWT 1-1/2 truck and the specialized 1533X2 formed the bulk of LRDG units for desert warfare from 1940 to late 1943.

In Australian service they were nicknamed the "Chev Blitz" or "Ford Blitz". Over the 410,000 CMP trucks "made in Canada" GM trucks alone represented 201,000, Ford making the rest, with …

We chat with Jeff Fullwood, about his immaculately restored World War two Chev-Blitz that is a replica of the one used by the legendary Birdsville Mail Man T...

The Museum of Fire has two “Blitz” vehicles in its collection - a Ford F.60 ex-tanker and a Chevrolet C.60 ex-GS truck.

The rugged four wheel drive wartime Chevrolet Blitz range of off road vehicles were very popular in Australia. This one has a cab produced by General Motors-Holden (GM-H) in 1943. A lot of …

Oct 11, 2022 · 1943 Chevrolet Blitz 4x4 Tray Body Army Truck. Details. VIN : 38443S01234000000; Odometer (Kms Showing) : 40169; Axle Configuration : 4 x 4; Engine …

Some operators had all Fords while others had all Chevs but most had a mix. There was not a saw mill in Australia without a few Blitz operating. Certainly there were few farms. A number of …