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Hi Gordon,

From Drive to Victory -

5J7 - This is a 5J1 body modified to accommodate "Signals' (CZ MK IV)” equipment. A fixed wheelhouse is provided with this body. The inside of the body is sheeted with plywood and insulated with 1-1/2 inches of Thermo Craft paper between inside and outside sheeting of walls and roof. The floor is covered with two coats of Dektred. A Crouse Hinds electrical outlet receptacle for 110v power is installed in the right front panel of the body.

5J1 - This is a Dental House type body of Lindsay construction with two entrance doors at the rear and wheelhouse hinged at one end. When vehicle is being roaded, one end of the wheelhouse is raised and held in place by a rod attached to the ceiling, thus creating necessary wheel clearance. When body is used in its normal role of Dental Office and a flat floor is required, the raised portion of the wheelhouse is lowered till it is flush with the floor. The body is equipped with two Edwards sash type windows on each side, two stationary windows in the front panel and one in each of the rear entrance doors; all provided with necessary blackout curtains. The inside of the body is lined with 3/16" Masonite; the floor is of 10 gauge steel plate with 1/2" Ten-Test cemented or glued to the floor plate and covered with linoleum. Sliding steps are provided for the entrance doors at the rear. Two fan-driven ventilators are installed, one on left side of front panel and the other on right side of rear panel; two static type ventilators are also provided, one on right side of front panel and the other on left side of rear panel. These ventilators are situated in the upper portion of the body, in their respective locations. A supporting frame for camouflage net is installed over the entrance doors. A Crouse Hinds electrical outlet receptacle for 110v power is provided at the bottom of the left rear panel. The following forms part of the equipment in the body:- A 2.5 K.W. Homelite Generator, mounted in the body and anchored to two floor rings when vehicle is in motion; two portable 60 watt electric heaters with built-in fan and switch; two triangular sheet steel water tanks (12 gallon capacity) installed in metal racks, one in each forward corner; a special folding Dental chair and, bolted to each rear panel, two folding seats; an angle iron kit rack across the front end of the body. Two tool boxes are mounted on the body forward of the rear wheels,one on each side. A POW or Jerrican carrier is provided at each front corner, and a one gallon Oil Can carrier is attached to the POW carrier on the right side. A pick and shovel holder is mounted on the front panel, and provision is made for a penthouse assembly. No provision is made for mounting a spare tire.

Clive