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As found in the paddock, bullet holes and all, in lovely downtown Wongwibinda, New South Wales.

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It is a Canadian built (General Motors Canada), factory right hand drive, 3600 ¾ton, 126" wheelbase.

From the tags;
Model #142441
Serial #1142417829
Engine #XCR485895
Trim #394
Paint #131
Body Serial #8

Decoding the serial number;
1 14 24 17829
1 is 1951
14 is ¾ton
24 is pickup delivery
rest is vehicle number

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Pickup at John Goulds's in Tyabb

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Chassis is completely stripped and sandblasted it's in very good condition and is now ready to be shortened by 9 inches.

Pickup will feature Jag Series 3 front and rear ends, 350 Chev on full time gas and a 1967 Buick "Switch Pitch" T400 transmission.

 

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