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Solved: Wendax 4340 - Ford Klub-Omnibus by Harmening
« on: January 21, 2025, 03:19:01 AM »
Perfect for a small sightseeing tour.

For one point, please respond and identify bus and coachbuilder.

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Re: Wendax 4340
« Reply #1 on: January 28, 2025, 01:42:05 AM »
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Re: Wendax 4340
« Reply #2 on: January 28, 2025, 11:17:19 AM »
Looks like a Ford, but that would be too easy.  Ostner Rex?

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Re: Wendax 4340
« Reply #3 on: January 28, 2025, 11:26:03 AM »
Not an Ostner ...

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Re: Wendax 4340
« Reply #4 on: January 28, 2025, 12:25:11 PM »
Is it a Ford?

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Re: Wendax 4340
« Reply #5 on: January 28, 2025, 02:34:30 PM »
Ford Klub-Omnibus by Harmening.

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Re: Wendax 4340
« Reply #6 on: January 29, 2025, 01:19:31 PM »
German coachbuilder?
Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
an den Türen. (and an attempt of a translation):
A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

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Re: Wendax 4340
« Reply #7 on: January 30, 2025, 07:27:59 AM »
Ford Klub-Omnibus by Harmening.
That's the solution. The model is not further specified, probably a G 798 B. The frame modification was done by Clerck. The bus was built in 1950.

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Re: Solved: Wendax 4340 - Ford Klub-Omnibus by Harmening
« Reply #8 on: January 30, 2025, 07:49:19 AM »
Good job 👍
Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
an den Türen. (and an attempt of a translation):
A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

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Re: Solved: Wendax 4340 - Ford Klub-Omnibus by Harmening
« Reply #9 on: January 30, 2025, 10:05:56 AM »
I'm more inclined toward F-5 B than G 798 B.  Front clip looks like the American truck instead of the Ford Rhein or the FK 1000.

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Re: Solved: Wendax 4340 - Ford Klub-Omnibus by Harmening
« Reply #10 on: January 30, 2025, 01:08:30 PM »
I think it is based on Ford BB Spezial 1,5-2 t mechanics. The wheel size and the axle load fit perfectly.