Solved: Wendax 1683 - Dux G10 (?) with wire-cutting equipment

Wendax · September 11, 2015, 08:18:30 AM

Quote from: oko94 on September 11, 2015, 08:07:09 AM
Made in Germany ?

Yes

Quote from: Paul Jaray on September 11, 2015, 08:11:58 AM
Quote from: Paul Jaray on September 11, 2015, 08:02:33 AM
Advertising vehicle?
Forget about that ... is a device used to lift/move the car or any of its parts?

No, neither anything to do with advertising

Paul Jaray · September 11, 2015, 08:26:04 AM

I'm pretty sure the back of the car would be a big clue...is it a device to monitor what is behind? Like measuring the space above before passing with an high load?

oko94 · September 11, 2015, 08:37:05 AM

Known brand or obscure ?

ropat53 · September 11, 2015, 08:46:29 AM

1914 Opel?

Wendax · September 11, 2015, 10:24:20 AM

Quote from: Paul Jaray on September 11, 2015, 08:26:04 AM
I'm pretty sure the back of the car would be a big clue...is it a device to monitor what is behind? Like measuring the space above before passing with an high load?

The back of the car will be no help, as the device is concentrated on the front of the car (for good reasons).

Quote from: oko94 on September 11, 2015, 08:37:05 AM
Known brand or obscure ?

Not obscure

Quote from: ropat53 on September 11, 2015, 08:46:29 AM
1914 Opel?

Not as known as Opel, but the time is about right.

ropat53 · September 11, 2015, 10:42:39 AM

NAG Typ K6?

oko94 · September 11, 2015, 11:55:06 AM

Is the device used to lift something off the ground ?

Wendax · September 11, 2015, 12:06:40 PM

Quote from: ropat53 on September 11, 2015, 10:42:39 AM
NAG Typ K6?

No

Quote from: oko94 on September 11, 2015, 11:55:06 AM
Is the device used to lift something off the ground ?

No, although you are somehow getting closer to the solution.

oko94 · September 11, 2015, 12:12:55 PM

Is the device used to hold something in the driver's field of view ?

Wendax · September 11, 2015, 12:22:51 PM

No, still getting nearer to the answer

oko94 · September 11, 2015, 12:29:03 PM

Is the device used to cut or deflect obstacles that could come in the driver's face ?

Wendax · September 11, 2015, 12:46:28 PM

Yes! What particular threat was meant to be tackled with this device? Any idea?

Paul Jaray · September 11, 2015, 12:49:29 PM

Kangaroos? Ok, that was a joke...is it locked?

oko94 · September 11, 2015, 01:00:41 PM

Ropes or cables tied to trees or poles across the road ? Hence is it a military vehicle ?

Wendax · September 11, 2015, 01:06:04 PM

Quote from: oko94 on September 11, 2015, 01:00:41 PM
Ropes or cables tied to trees or poles across the road ? Hence is it a military vehicle ?

Correct!
That earns you a lock for one guess about the make of this car.

oko94 · September 11, 2015, 05:28:18 PM

Presto ?

Wendax · September 11, 2015, 05:37:09 PM

No, but you are so close that I will keep the lock for another try.

oko94 · September 11, 2015, 05:48:15 PM

Alphabetically close, or close because the brand is historically linked to Presto ?

Wendax · September 11, 2015, 06:01:00 PM

The second.

oko94 · September 11, 2015, 06:07:47 PM

Dux ?

Wendax · September 12, 2015, 02:00:01 AM

Yes, correct! I'm not sure about the model, could be a G10. The license plate is an army plate, issued from 1914 to 1919.

oko94 · September 12, 2015, 06:18:37 AM

The wire-cutting device seems strangely sophisticated compared to the simple steel slope welded to the front bumper of some WWII Jeeps and Dodges. German engineering versus American down-to-earthness ?

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Solved: Wendax 1683 - Dux G10 (?) with wire-cutting equipment