The AMUs were supposed to be bolted directly onto the roll cage right over the tarp. I took apart 30 of these trucks, and don't recall any ground straps going from the rollcage to the body. It would make sense though, since the rollcage was not bolted but rather just pinned to the mounts.
Of the 30 trucks I bought, one or two had the antenna still mounted on the bracket above the spare tire carrier and a couple had the corner bracket (left rear).
I believe the rubber gasket is more for use on the roofs of the APCs and such, to prevent water from entering. I don't believe they were on the Jeeps, but I will check my installation instructions for the M38A1 when I go out. Since they originally used the same mounts the installation should be similar.
As to the speaker, in those days, if you wanted a speaker in your vehicle, you just asked and they installed a speaker. Militia units didn't count, since the only speakers they were likely to get would be ones they stole from regular force trucks. Of the 30 jeeps I bought, one or two had the speaker on the dash.
Normally things like the trays, AMUs etc would be pulled before disposal. I did have some items left in the jeeps, but for the most part they were stripped of their IKEES (Installation kit, electrical equipment).
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