Bofors Guns (& Morris-Commercial C8-AT Portee / Bofors SP / Predictor)

Hi,

New here on this forum, pointed to it by Philip (good advice, lot of info!). Does anyone know if there's some photograpic material on the net of the Morris-Commercial C8-AT? I'm looking for material of this type of truck in the airborne role for towing the 17pdr obviously.

Only photo's I've found are the frontal view inside the Hamilcar and one not-very-sharp one on it's way to Oosterbeek (still from the movie), but I'm looking for a total-view of this truck. I'm very interested if anyone can help me out on this one!

Thanks, Daan

 

You made it welcome

 

Hello Daan,

'Maple Leaf Up' has discussed them in the past and Rob van Meel may well be the man to talk to. He's well known in the re-enacting / mv worlds and reprints manuals and handbooks.

Have a look at this thread :-

http://www.class-five.com/~mlu/forums/showthread.php?t=5655

 

Thanks a lot for the massive amount of info on this subject!

 

Thanks a lot for the massive amount of info on this subject!

Is dit ironie uit Nederland ?

 

Eehh, nee, niet zo bedoeld in ieder geval. Link leidt naar link, leidt naar link is dus een massive amount.

 

Daan,

Welcome to the forum and as you are finding out, full of friendly and helpful members.

Regards

Tom

 

Whoops, Sorry Daan, As a bit of a sarcastic so-and-so myself, I thought that you were having a dig at only getting the one reply.

One of the problems here is that threads can get buried quite quickly if the right person doesn't come along.

It's always quite difficult gauging how much new posters already know.

Have you come across Rob van Meel ?

 

I always thougt I had invented sarcasm, but that's not the case as I've found out! So no offence taken, Rich. I know Rob, awaiting contact.

 

I read that it was based on the Predictor vehicle for the Morris C9 SP Bofors AA gun, but there is not much info. There is something in 'Wheels and Tracks' magazine maybe someone else has a copy? Mine is currently offline.

Bod

 

Hi everybody, my name is eddy, I'm looking for informations about the morris C8/AT but the link you've put for daan is no longer available.

Can you help me.

Thanks a lot

eddy

 

Hello Eddy, The Maple Leaf Up forum has been attacked by spammers lately and it seems that they've been able to damage it. I'm confident that it will re-appear shortly.

 

Hi everybody, my name is eddy, I'm looking for informations about the morris C8/AT but the link you've put for daan is no longer available.

Can you help me.

Thanks a lot

eddy

Hi Eddy,

Answered your PM. I have put all the info from that link in a Word-document, pictures included. I can email it to you, just let me know!

However as the MLU page seems unavailable I'd be happy to scan the articles/s if you like Daan?
Yes please, if it's not to much trouble!

 

Adam, thanks a lot for that! Appreciate it. As you say, it's a start and a big one!

 

Some information gleaned from the 'Data book of wheeled vehicles - Army Transport 1939-1945' a 1983 HMSO reprint by the Tank Museum. Tractor 4 X 4 Anti-Tank
(Conversions for towing the 17 pdr. gun)

The Tractor 4 X 4 A.T. is based on conversions of the following vehicles :-

(1) Morris C.8 2 pdr. Portee

(2) Morris C.8.P S.P. Predictor

(3) Chevrolet 8440 2 pdr. A.T. Portee

The conversions vary in detail, but all have the following basic features :-

(a) Seating for crew of 8 including driver.
(b) Accommodation for a total of 30 rounds ammo. Six of the rounds being "ready for use".
(c) Weather protection by a detachable canvas tilt on superstructure.
(d) Warner electric trailer brake controller has been fitted in the service, but only on those tractors which tow 17 pdr. guns fitted with Warner brakes.
(e) No Winch is fitted to these tractors.

Weights and Dimensions
Generally applicable to all three conversions.
Overall Length 14' 3". Width 7' 3". Ht. 9' 0".

Laden Axle Weights, Morris Conversions :-

F.A. 2 tons 6 cwt.
R.A. 2 tons 13 cwt.
Gross 4 tons 19 cwt.

(Note: Chevrolet Conversion approx. 15 cwt. heavier)

 

Interesting info on Morris Portees. Does anyone have info on configeration of Morris Portee as used by 56 Recce in Tunisia as my Dad used to drive one first towing 2pdr then 6pdr anti tank guns.

 

Morris 2-pdr AT portee


Austin 6-pdr AT portee