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What is this light truck (circa 1946-47)?

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2 years 1 month ago #233306 by RobHughes
What is this light truck (circa 1946-47)? was created by RobHughes
Hi,
The photo below is a truck my father owned in Melbourne, around 1946-47. I'm curious to learn what it was (and perhaps any general information such as where it would have been built, the likely spec and the possible dealer in Melbourne).
Many thanks in advance,

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2 years 1 month ago #233308 by werkhorse
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Dodge, DeSoto, Fargo .... All the same just badge engineered
You might Laugh at me because I'm different, I laugh at you because you're all the same
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2 years 1 month ago #233309 by Brocky45
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As werkhorse said a Chrysler corp product.. The main reason for the different names was import tariff procedures. Being a Yank hurts my AU history.. Did Chrysler Corp have an assembly plant in AU during this period???
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2 years 1 month ago #233312 by V8Ian
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As werkhorse said a Chrysler corp product.. The main reason for the different names was import tariff procedures. Being a Yank hurts my AU history.. Did Chrysler Corp have an assembly plant in AU during this period???
www.pocketoz.com.au/afe/motoring-manuf-tonsley.html
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2 years 1 month ago - 2 years 1 month ago #233320 by Gryphon
Replied by Gryphon on topic What is this light truck (circa 1946-47)?
Hi,

my guess and a bit of a Google search comes up with a very similar looking 1942 Desoto.

vicsdodgegarage.com/product/1942-desoto-...n-for-sale-by-owner/

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Regards,
Terry
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2 years 1 month ago #233321 by Lang
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I agree De Soto but 38 or 39
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2 years 1 month ago #233324 by Kav
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In the 1950's a lot of the trucks were called "Canadian Dodges", probably to get a Tarif advantage.
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2 years 1 month ago #233325 by Gryphon
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Hi,

I am sort of going by the name in the grille is written vertically, later ones were written horizontally, maybe it is earlier again.

Terry
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2 years 1 month ago #233328 by Lang
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Here is the Plymouth and Dodge - just badge engineered.

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2 years 1 month ago #233345 by BillyP
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I think i will go with Fargo.................

.....................Billy....................
I CAME INTO THIS WORLD WITH NOTHING & STILL HAVE MOST OF IT.........................

I used to be a truck driver,
but i am now not a truck driver ,
on a good day i can remember
that i used to be a truck driver.
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