Morris JB
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Morris Commercial JB Van 1960, reg 949 BYY, at Welland in 2004 |
Introduction
The Morris J type 10 cwt. commercial van was produced between 1949 and 1961.
In 1957 the updated van, with a 'B series' engine became the JB type. They were badged:
- JB/MR - Morris
- JB/AR - Austin
The GPO Fleet purchased more than 6000 Morris J type vans for both postal and engineering duties.
Thus the GPO JB type was specified with:
- Rubber front and rear wings
- Improved locks for security
- Headlamps fitted to the cabside instead of the chassis
- Rear door locking bar, driver operated (some utilities)
- Diesel engines (some batches)
- Driver's opening windscreen (some vehicles)
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