A historic US military truck is hiding in plain sight in a Brisbane suburb — just waiting for someone to take it up as a project.
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Peter Dymott, who lives in Forest Lake, bought the 1942 Chevy Inline 6-cylinder truck almost ten years ago.
He had hoped to take it on as a restoration project but ended up buying a house instead.
“I had dreams of doing the truck up a little bit, keeping it how it is now but getting it running,” he said.
“I bought the truck because it had a short wheelbase and a four-wheel drive.
“It’s only got the single axle with the two dualies on the back, and I was told there are only a couple of them around so it’s pretty unique.
“I’ve had people tell me I shouldn’t sell the truck, but my interest has faded and the money isn’t available now.”
The type of truck Peter has is nicknamed a “Yankee Joe” and was used by the Australian army, but originally imported from America.
He would love to see someone preserving the original patina of the truck but fixing it up so it runs again.
“Given that it’s a Chevy model, it’s easy to replace parts,” he said.
“I’ve got all the brake lines and things like that, which would need to be made again — which isn’t a big job if you have the knowledge and interest.
“You can copy the style of the old ones to make new ones.”
Peter is selling the truck for $4,500 including some spare parts.
“I’ve got the original engine as well as gauges, headlights, a spare windscreen and a couple of dashes,” he said.
“There’s lots of bits and pieces you’ll be able to go through and see what you’ve got and what you’d need to bring it back to life.
“There are a couple of holes in the roof and things like that but it would be a great project for someone who knows what they’re doing.”
For more information, call Peter on 0402 507 418.
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