Commando & TACR2 Factory Build Pictures 

Here are some pictures from various sources of the build process of the Commando & TACR2 at Gloster Saro, Carmichael and HCB Angus.

Gloster Saro TACR2
chassis & cab.
Gloster Saro TACR2
chassis & cab.
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Gloster Saro TACR2 with tank now in place and insulation panels attached.
Gloster Saro TACR2 with tank now in place and insulation panels attached.
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Gloster Saro TACR2.
Cab structure complete with pump, just visible in Red, midships.
Gloster Saro TACR2.
Cab structure complete with pump, just visible in Red, midships.
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Gloster Saro
Rear Body being fitted out.
Note eyelets on roof - unique to GS Body.
Gloster Saro
Rear Body being fitted out.
Note eyelets on roof - unique to GS Body.
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Gloster Saro Body a
View from Cab End to Rear. Load
space floor is in place. Eyelet's on roof are visible here.
Gloster Saro Body a
View from Cab End to Rear. Load
space floor is in place. Eyelet's on roof are visible here.
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Gloster Saro Bodywork. Rear panel in place and all fitments too.
Gloster Saro Bodywork. Rear panel in place and all fitments too.
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Commando with front mounted pump fitted but no third axle & chassis.
(Carmichael factory)
Commando with front mounted pump fitted but no third axle & chassis.
(Carmichael factory)
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The Finished Article!
Gloster Saro TACR2's at Hucclecote (Brockworth) Factory
The Finished Article!
Gloster Saro TACR2's at Hucclecote (Brockworth) Factory
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Chassis Cabs for
HCB Angus TACR2's.
I believe that this was the total(9)seen here.RANGE ROVER bonnet badge is later decals not plastic raised letters.
Chassis Cabs for
HCB Angus TACR2's.
I believe that this was the total(9)seen here.RANGE ROVER bonnet badge is later decals not plastic raised letters.
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Cab Construction of TACR2.
Odd? One nearest is an HCB model with a Gloster Saro model (30AG92) next to. Pump can be seen in cab and pump cover on floor by mechanic.
The RANGE ROVER badging is different too!
Cab Construction of TACR2.
Odd? One nearest is an HCB model with a Gloster Saro model (30AG92) next to. Pump can be seen in cab and pump cover on floor by mechanic.
The RANGE ROVER badging is different too! *
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Before & After!
Note: rear cab construction in place with pump in situ and pump cover being fitted.
Before & After!
Note: rear cab construction in place with pump in situ and pump cover being fitted.
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HCB Angus
TACR2 - 51AG48
Note: Two piece aluminum roof.
HCB Angus
TACR2 - 51AG48
Note: Two piece aluminum roof.
Viewed: 157 times.

HCB Angus
TACR2 
Note:later type blue beacon.
HCB Angus
TACR2
Note:later type blue beacon.
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TACR2a minus rear bodywork. Converted to a pick up for a Forestry Company.
TACR2a minus rear bodywork. Converted to a pick up for a Forestry Company.
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COMMANDO
Base Vehicle
COMMANDO
Base Vehicle
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..To THIS or..
..To THIS or..
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..THIS?
..THIS?
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