This is the chassis of a large truck that was used in the Gulf of Carpinteria, Australia, on a mine site, sometime before WW1. I've been searching for a while to figure out what make it is, but haven't come up with anything solid yet.
The chassis was found many years ago in a very remote and difficult area to gain access to. There was a short piece, with a photo on it in the early 80's in British Classic & Sports Car magazine asking for an identification. It was also in an Australian vintage machinery magazine, asking for an identification. It has since been moved to a small town and put on display, where this photo was taken.
I know someone somewhere has figured out what it is. I've been told it's a German make, by someone. That's all I know. It was a 6 cylinder, it's just that one cylinder is now missing.
If you can tell me what it is, and even provide a photo of what it looked like originally, I'll give you 2 points.
After two hours of researching, I give up... :o
QuoteAfter two hours of researching, I give up...
Still, thank you for trying. The closest I could come up with was a Graf & Stift that had a similar which built into the back wheel, but there were too many other differences.
That looks like a 5-cylinder engine. If it is, surely that is a significant clue.
Quote from: Craig Gillingham on October 21, 2013, 06:17:58 AM
It was a 6 cylinder, it's just that one cylinder is now missing.
Whoops! missed that. :-[
Quote from: D-type on January 22, 2016, 07:48:31 PM
Whoops! missed that. :-[
I wouldn't worry about that. I'm glad someone is still showing an interest in this puzzle.
Tracking down a truck engine with 6 individual cylinder modules, and a 2-part exhaust manifold, should do a lot towards solving the mystery. (I tried for 1/2 an hour, didn't get very far.)
The chassis also has a transverse leaf spring at the front, which should help, but I haven't made any progress with it either.
I've eventually found it. It is a 1912 75HP Halley.