Wire-3 Fitted For Wireless Box details

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

I agree with Dave. Even if your mystery plate and holes are for aerial masts I'm certain the masts would be encased in some sleeve to prevent mud and moisture splattering all over them. The mast collars would not do well with grit in them, not to mention the Signal Corps credo of cleanliness and ready to operate in an instant components.

I see one mast on the right cab running board just behind the side window. The HUW has one there as well. The second HUW one is mounted horizontally in the top right inside of the rear wireless body where the sheet body metal curves to form the roof. That's exactly where the right side rifle clips are on the WIRE-3 body. Rifles and aerial masts are just about the same 'diameter'. So just wondering...are those rifle clips on the top right of the WIRE-3 real meant for rifles?

[David Dunlop]

Jordan. I think that WIRE 3 of Brian's was at Bill Gregg's Conference and I recall seeing an antenna stowed under one side of the box, or at the very bottom edge of one of the sides. Maybe there is a photo of it at the Conference in someone's files.

David

[Jordan Baker]

Here is something that is normally not seen to often as it is hidden away on the engine. A complete wireless suppression kit for a truck equipped with a wireless set.

Included in this is a cover for the spark plugs, distributor and the coil. The coil was also moved to just behind the top of the radiator. All and all this was a pretty complete and NOS set of parts.

[David Dunlop]

That’s a nice find, Jordan. I bought several NOS kits of these from Levy’s years ago. I still have the installation instructions somewhere and might have posted a copy of them on the forum a year or so back.

David

[Jordan Baker]

Another mystery solved. The Wire-3 seat risers. These appear to be similar to the early 8cwt wireless truck seat risers with a difference in the hole location. They use the same stamped knobs as the Wire-3 table for a "quick release". The chains are brazed/soldiered on.

[David Dunlop]

You are going to be on the air with this truck in no time, Jordan!

David

[Frantisek Nachlinger]

Originally Posted by Jordan Baker

Another mystery solved. The Wire-3 seat risers. These appear to be similar to the early 8cwt wireless truck seat risers with a difference in the hole location. They use the same stamped knobs as the Wire-3 table for a "quick release". The chains are brazed/soldiered on.

..it seems they fit like a glove Jordan!
Frankie

[Jordan Baker]

Thanks Frankie for making it happen.

[Bob Carriere]

Hi Jordan

Curious about the rise in the rear and the front floor bracket. I have one from a Ford F15 but the height seems different....almost double I think.

Easy enough to replicate form flat stock. I have seen some similar stamped knobs available on Ebay recently.... but ....duh!!!!! did not save the site.

Bob C