2022年2月5日 · Ford F30 CMP (30 CWT) The Ford F30 was a four wheel drive truck that replaced the earlier commercially produced Chevrolet 30 CWTs. A major advantage to the truck was its four wheel drive capability and the commonality of engine parts with the Ford Pilot Cars.

LRDG's Fords usually had the hood and cab removed for better cooling, the condenser was mounted on the running board. Chevy 30cwt 1533x2 - The vehicle most readily associated by most people with LRDG, the 30cwt Chevy was the mainstay patrol vehicle for almost two years (starting service in March 1942).

The LRDG was formed specifically to carry out deep penetration, covert reconnaissance patrols and intelligence missions from behind Italian lines, although they sometimes engaged in combat operations.

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This book explains the detail of all the vehicles of the LRDG, as well as their modifications, driving techniques, and special kit for surviving behind enemy lines in one of the most hostile environments on earth.

2022年4月19日 · I've hopefully become involved in 2 LRDG Ford F30 builds within 24 hours, on opposite sides of the World. I know quite a bit about LRDG Chevrolet 1533X2s, and have …

2022年2月5日 · With guns covered, an F30 Ford navigates a sand dune. The pole may mark the border between Egypt and Libya. Not the photographers foot steps in the foreground. A patrol begins camouflaging their F30 as they make a stop in desert scrub. The Lewis Gun is uncovered.

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2022年2月5日 · Both were 30 CWT vehicles meaning they had a payload of approximately 3000 pounds of 1 ½ tons. The Ford had a wheel base of 134 ¼ inches and the Chevrolet 134 inches. The Chevrolet sported a 6 cylinder in-line engine, the Ford a flatheadV8. The Frod engine was rated at a higher horsepower.

All LRDG vehicles can be grouped in three basic categories: pilot vehicles (Ford 01, Chevy 1311 15cwt and later Willy's Jeeps), which were lighter and faster than standard patrol cars, patrol vehicles (Chevy WB, Ford F30 and Chevy 1533 30cwt) which were often equipped for special tasks like carrying medical supplies or light artillery, and ...