Ian's Volvo TGB13 6x6

Very neatly done! Good work! :)

Hi there Roobar,

Just wondering how your build was going. And... While looking at the "rust wrecks" page on Facebook last night I came across an Australian delived 4x4 volvo cab chassis version for sale at Lismore. Has now disappeared from Facebook. But the compliance plates definitely labeled it as a C304 which I thoght was 6x6. Can you shed any knowledge on that?

Never seen Rusty Wrecks before as I don't have Facebook - my wife does, and have to admit, it is a pretty cool thread,
My trucks progress has stopped. We've had visitors from the UK for the last 8 months, and finances and time were pretty much exhausted. Trying to get approval for a garage and then I hope to be able to get stuck in again.

For reference C303, C304 and C306 are civilian references for the Volvo - see attached.

Cheers, Ian.

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Originally Posted by roobar_and_custard

Never seen Rusty Wrecks before as I don't have Facebook - my wife does, and have to admit, it is a pretty cool thread,
My trucks progress has stopped. We've had visitors from the UK for the last 8 months, and finances and time were pretty much exhausted. Trying to get approval for a garage and then I hope to be able to get stuck in again.

For reference C303, C304 and C306 are civilian references for the Volvo - see attached.

Cheers, Ian.

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Thanks for that. I think I've got it now C303 and C304 are the 4x4 variant with the C304 having approx. 250mm longer wheelbase and the C306 is the 6x6. Lesson learnt Don't trust Wikipedia it is wrong in this case (and then the mistake is repeated all over the internet). Actually I think the way you have your vehicle listed in your signature line is also wrong should be C306;)

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Originally Posted by rathgar

Thanks for that. I think I've got it now C303 and C304 are the 4x4 variant with the C304 having approx. 250mm longer wheelbase and the C306 is the 6x6. Lesson learnt Don't trust Wikipedia it is wrong in this case (and then the mistake is repeated all over the internet). Actually I think the way you have your vehicle listed in your signature line is also wrong should be C306;)

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Rathgar
mine is a Volvo C304 TGB1314 and is a 6X6 Ambulance
Nick

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Originally Posted by Nick S

Rathgar
mine is a Volvo C304 TGB1314 and is a 6X6 Ambulance
Nick

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Does it have that on the comliance plates? That doesn't tally with the document Roobar posted! Maybe its not as simple as I thought! Did you import yours yourself?

Hi Rathgar
I'll have a look at id plate and let you know. I bought it locally from a friend who imported 2 304s. Have you been to Terrangbil.net? Swedish website for Volvo 4x4 and 6x6 military vehicles + other stuff
Cheers
Nick

Mine is definitely a TGB13, based on it's military designation.

The compliance plate refers to C03 6x6, and is consistent with the reference to the C03 series of trucks from Volvo.

Outside of the military, I can find references in Volvo press literature to these being called C303s and C304s. I'm not sure even Volvo really new what to call them...

My family calls ours "The Beast", and when it is running, I hope most people will call it "sir" and move politely aside :wasntme:

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Originally Posted by roobar_and_custard

Mine is definitely a TGB13, based on it's military designation.

The compliance plate refers to C03 6x6, and is consistent with the reference to the C03 series of trucks from Volvo.

Outside of the military, I can find references in Volvo press literature to these being called C303s and C304s. I'm not sure even Volvo really new what to call them...

My family calls ours "The Beast", and when it is running, I hope most people will call it "sir" and move politely aside :wasntme:

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Pretty sure the compliance plate of yours would be different to the one I saw as it was an Australian delivered vehicle. The C304 designation was on a (Volvo Australia? ) plate with Australia ADR designations on it.

How many other C30 what ever ot TGB vehicles are you or Nick aware of in Australia?