Axis Non-Armored Vehicles quiz

[Maxschnauzer]

Thank you Bert,
What are the prime movers in this pic (original crop)?

[SIS 5]

Hi Max,

after a long search I think that I could find the type of the vehicles on Your pic: Ford V 8 Spezial. Here a pic of this vehicle maybe from the same unit.

Best regards

Bert

[Maxschnauzer]

Hi Bert,
Exactly! I wondered if these were umbaus, but there are at least 4 in the pic and they look professionally turned out. Are they from Ambi-Budd do you think?
Well done, and please proceed.

[SIS 5]

Hi Max,

thjank You very much. I´m sorry, but I don´t know, which company made this umbau.
Here is my next question. Can You tell me the company and type of this truck?

Regards

Bert

[Maxschnauzer]

Hi Bert,
Austro-FIAT Type SBM or SRM. I think probably the smaller SBM.

[SIS 5]

Hi Max,

You are very close.

Best regards

Bert

[Maxschnauzer]

OK, maybe an FD 6? It looked too small for a 6 tonner to me though the bonnet vents look correct now.

[SIS 5]

Hi Max,

an excellent ID! My compliment! You are that it looked too small for this heavy truck, but it is the special perspective.

Please go on with the quiz.

Best regards

Bert

[Maxschnauzer]

Thank you, Bert. Let's try a bus this time.

[dirk Peeters]

Graf und Stift ?

[Maxschnauzer]

Hi dirk,
No, I'm sorry it's not Graf & Stift.
(Sorry for the delayed response. My advice to all is to ensure your internet bill is paid on time if you value uninterrupted service )

[Maxschnauzer]

As a Christmas gift I give you a clue:
As seen in the photo this bus had to be fixed or repaired daily.

[Pz III]

Hi Max
Ford V8-51- I know exactly what " Fix or Repair Daily" means. LOL

Rich

[Maxschnauzer]

Hi Rich,
Excellent. Underneath that plumbing and exotic bodywork is a '37 Ford chassis, but the engine should be either the 85 HP V8-77 or V8-79.
I apologize to my non-American friends for using the term, but Fix Or Repair Daily is an old expression that Chevy or GMC owners use when referring to Fords.
Anyway here is a more standard looking version of a '37 Bus:

1937 Ford 950 Bus.png (566.59 KiB) Viewed 1334 times

OK Rich, take it from here.

[Pz III]

Thanks Max - I will dig thru my pics and come up with something. I also like Found on Road - Dead to describe the blue ovals