Thanks so much for the excellent information. I had a look at the 1950 COE and ARC pickup journals. There is always something new to learn from other owners' experiences.
The historical pics I attached are from the Public Records Office and the State libraries of South Australia and Victoria. The PROV pics can be downloaded in large format sizes. There are pics of wartime Lend Lease Chevrolet trucks.
This 1939 van has a gas producer fitted, petrol was in short supply during the war . They used charcoal as a fuel.
Public Records of Victoria.
