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Right through the thirties the occasional Fisher bodied car was imported, (Chev, Pontiac etc) but there were not too many. The shock absorbers and springs were made in Australia in these years and were not imported with the running gear. Another thing that may be of interest is that General Motors bought Holden Body works in 1931 but part of the deal was that Holden were to be allowed to continue to make bodies for other manufacturers.These included Dodge and Plymouth, Willys, Austin and a number of other makes.Seems strange that GM were making bodies for their competiters and that they actually made all steel bodies for Plymouth in 1935. Would love to be able to go back in time and see how the did all this and in a country that had less than 7 million people in 1935.
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I have a 1949 engine cylinder head casting number 8385409 made in Canada ,and it is paint green and unrestored. also has the casting date 1- 1 9 (without the serrief on the 1)(which people say I was not used)
I will post some pictures tomorrow when I can take them in good light.
JACK
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Mistyped the casting number, should read 3835409
JACK
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32 Confederate
I dont know any more than previously posted and I havent got any documented proof either way.
My 38 had a badge on the left lower cowl (and plate under the hood) stating "Holden Body" but doesnt mention chassis or driveline. Admittedly I havent looked at the engine but the gearbox and differential castings bot are "GM" as opposed to the "GMH" on the front shocks. It is not beyond possibility that the shocks have been replaced prior to me acquiring the truck.
Tony
1938 1/2 ton Hope to drive it before I retire
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I have 2 1/2 engines for my 38 so will have a look at the color
Tony
1938 1/2 ton Hope to drive it before I retire
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HI Tony. The 34 engine casting no is 473741-1. The stamped engine no is RM110582 I am still to work out how to posts photos
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Paul
All of my engines at the moment are positioned so I cant read any numbers but I do know 1 is out of my 38, another is out of a 39 and the 1/2 is somewhere about the same vintage but I dont think earlier the 37. They all appear to be the same colors grey and rust after the dirt and grease shifted.
As for posting pics I have done it but not for some time.
Tony
1938 1/2 ton Hope to drive it before I retire
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