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SOLVED: si_741 - GMC - AFKWX 353 - by Lamperhoff
« on: November 26, 2024, 12:10:59 PM »
What is hidden under this three-axle body? Who built the body?
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Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
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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: si_741
« Reply #1 on: December 03, 2024, 11:44:52 AM »
Up to the Experts.
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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: si_741
« Reply #2 on: December 05, 2024, 11:43:52 AM »
Is it GMC?
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Re: si_741
« Reply #3 on: December 05, 2024, 03:54:48 PM »
Partly.
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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: si_741
« Reply #4 on: December 05, 2024, 04:32:07 PM »
Is it an Opel Blitz underneath?
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Re: si_741
« Reply #5 on: December 05, 2024, 04:58:42 PM »
1939 GMC AF-series?
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Re: si_741
« Reply #6 on: December 07, 2024, 02:20:22 PM »
Yes, it is a chassis from the AF series. Locked for you to complete the answer.
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Re: si_741
« Reply #7 on: December 09, 2024, 11:28:11 AM »
Is this a wartime GMC AFWX chassis bodied by a European coachbuilder?
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Re: si_741
« Reply #8 on: December 09, 2024, 11:38:42 AM »
Yes :thumbsup: The type designation even includes a number...
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Re: si_741
« Reply #9 on: December 09, 2024, 01:17:55 PM »
Are you looking for AFWX-354?
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Re: si_741
« Reply #10 on: December 09, 2024, 01:49:09 PM »
Nearly ;-)
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Re: si_741
« Reply #11 on: December 09, 2024, 01:55:24 PM »
353?  Doesn't look like the 6x4 "K" model.
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Re: si_741
« Reply #12 on: December 09, 2024, 02:07:30 PM »
Yes, it is a 353. The front axle was replaced with a non-driven version.
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Re: si_741
« Reply #13 on: December 09, 2024, 02:19:28 PM »
Regensburger Stahl- und Metallbau?
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Re: si_741
« Reply #14 on: December 09, 2024, 02:59:21 PM »
No.
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Re: si_741
« Reply #15 on: December 09, 2024, 03:36:46 PM »
Is this an adaptation of an existing pre-war bus body by a German coachbuilder for Deutsche Bundespost?
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Re: si_741
« Reply #16 on: December 10, 2024, 09:28:09 AM »
No.
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Re: si_741
« Reply #17 on: December 10, 2024, 12:55:45 PM »
Niedersächsische Auto- und MotorenInstandsetzungswerk (N.A.M.) Janssen & Mikolajczyk, from Salzgitter?
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Re: si_741
« Reply #18 on: December 10, 2024, 01:43:32 PM »
No.
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Re: si_741
« Reply #19 on: December 10, 2024, 02:16:15 PM »
Oh, man, I was sure that was it!  Is it FAKA?
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Re: si_741
« Reply #20 on: December 10, 2024, 02:31:36 PM »
No, unfortunately not either. One more attempt, then it unlocks.
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Re: si_741
« Reply #21 on: December 10, 2024, 03:18:45 PM »
Etzel?
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Re: si_741
« Reply #22 on: December 10, 2024, 03:30:50 PM »
No. Sorry, but unlocked.
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Re: si_741
« Reply #23 on: December 10, 2024, 03:41:50 PM »
Grassi?
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Re: si_741
« Reply #24 on: December 10, 2024, 03:47:03 PM »
No
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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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