Casting #63

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63a Service Ambulance Ford 3 Ton 4x4, issued 1959, length 63mm, box types B-C and D
63b Foamite Crash Tender (Alvis), issued 1963, length 63mm, box type E.
63c Dodge Crane Truck, issued 1968, length 76mm, box type F.


BPW 10 x 24 tread.


BPW 11 x 45,

Thanks to Yellow Foden (Bert) it was pointed out that it was incorrectly listed in Stannards as 11 x 36.



The fronts showing the gradual Silver Trim deletion although on the middle model either the Silver was missing on the lights or the bumper
if any one has this variation please post ii.



The rear end showing the reinforced casting to the clip slot on the right model.



The two different bases with-out and with a hole over the rear axle.





Showing the Silver and Gold foam-hose.





Showing the Red and Yellow single strand hook, only the single strand hook comes in Yellow.



George T.

[yellowfoden]

The open and closed left hand mudguard exist on models with and without the base plate hole.
On the 63b additional text can often be found

[johnboy]

I like the baseplate with ghosted wording, it also occurs on the Austin Radio Truck.

[fintail]

Just one:

[Idris]

I like the baseplate with ghosted wording, it also occurs on the Austin Radio Truck.

..and don't forget that (as someone else pointed out on Befora) the 36a Austin A50 baseplate stated off reading Austin A70!

[Shane]

Just wanted say thank you for posting all these castings in this category, what an incredible reference

[Brad Pittiful]