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22-09-09, 16:13
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30010000CF003: This was a common mod to the SMPs. It was either seatbelt installation, or else modification to the distributor cap for the autosense diagnostic computer. I am leaning towards the distributer cap mod. The autosense was the "state of the art" automotive diagnostic system we used back in the 80s. About the size of a chest freezer, it was rarely to never used on the SMPs as first line army units weren't entitled to one.
30105000CF001: Installation of the radio power cable 30105000CF003: Modification to door rods (cotter pin) to prevent loss while driving 30105000CF004: Battery box cover insulation (rubber sheet glued into battery box cover to prevent shorting) 30105000CF005:Installation of hasp to tool box cover...allows mechanics access to batteries without access to tool box 30105000CF006:Installation of new footman loops to back corner of body...holds tarp over body instead of at body. 30105000CF007: Drilling hole in top of radiator baffle to allow proper reading of radiator level 30105000CF008, Installation of fuse protection for turn signals 30105000CF012: Installation of grill type radiator guard 30105000CF013: Installation of lap belts 30105000CF016, relocation of rear view mirrors onto fenders 30105000CF017: Installation of roll bar and safety (seat) belts These were all very common mods to the mutts, and some could easily be removed through normal maintenance and operators changing things like doors between each other. Too bad service Battalion doesn't have an archive of photos from back then. You could possibly find a photo of this jeep on a parade. 
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22-09-09, 18:59
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It definitely has those mods done to it that you listed. But as you said, they were common. The more I look at this, the more inclined I am to go with the 1 Service Battalion provenance with this M151A2. Reason being, the body of the 403 OTS MUTT shows no signs of ever having any Comms installations (holes are drilled but plugged) or any other little "field mods" like you find on a front line vehicle. Actually, aside from the massive corrosion, the body was as straight as an arrow, not full of the usual dents and dings you see on front line vehicles that suffured hard field time. The 1 Service Battalion MUTT has had Dual 524s, C2299 Box, and a Radio Speaker on Dash, In-Line Coolant Heater (although not approved or official, this had to be installed during its service, previous owner did not add it, and its from the era), and one of the more interesting things, the Base for a small vehicle Flag Staff welded onto the Passenger Fender just behind the Signal Lamp housing. There could be other "field mods", as I seem to notice little things when I stare at. Hmm....
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22-09-09, 19:07
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Here is a link to a book on 1SB during the period your Mutt was in service. You never know.....
http://www.antiqbook.com/boox/mikejo/28141.shtml Quote:
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22-10-09, 01:46
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This image is posted on the Cornwallis Museum website at: http://www.cornwallismuseum.ca/Basic...Photos.html#90
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09-12-09, 23:20
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 Does anyone know where I can find one of these or have one kicking around? That is the pesky item that has left two holes in my Dash. Would like to get my hands on one. Scotty
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09-12-09, 23:26
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Hell, anyone with the skills of the Hammond Crew could make you one in half an hour! I used to do stuff like that in the old days when I had access to machine tools, but they're way better than I ever was... why don't you talk nice to them and see where that leaves you?
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05-01-10, 04:18
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With the move to NB came some heated garage space and more spare time. So after getting settled in the fun begins......
The full restoration teardown has started. Its actually a bit more bare as of this afternoon. Only the front and rear suspension remain now to be pulled tomorrow. It is a real testament to the quality of metals used back in the day. Not only is there very little rust, but all of the bolts came out cleanly with nothing more than a simple wrench and ratchet set. No need to break out the Pipe and Cheater Bar. Gotta love it when the previous owner used the garage as a home gym and put nice paint and blinds in      After alot of thought on sandblasting versus wirebrushing (on the grinder), i'm starting to lean towards wirebrushing. I tried the Heatgun and Scraper, but found it to be too time consuming. Rob Love, you were right, it does have 3 Color Cam under my Canadian Tire Cam. Wire brushing exposed some nice very clearly IRR OD next to IRR Flat Green..... So, back on topic, I'm assuming that if it is sandblasted, even though its stored in a heated garage (with the wifes dripping wet car), i'd imagine its going to need to be primed right away to avoid flash rusting. Since I can't actually do all of the body repairs right after the sandblasting, i'd end up having to re-expose a bunch of trouble spots. I'm liking the approach of just doing one panel at a time; strip, repair, light coat of rattlecan primer, then move on. Then when its completely finished, taking it in for a base coat. Is Rattle Can primer going to be sufficient? Any suggestions on preferred brands? Another thing i've been tossing around was building a Body Tub Rotissery. I can't find a way to build one without diverting a bunch of funds away from the project for metal and will most likely not require it after the restoration. Is there any harm in just setting the bare body on its side and properly brace it, turning it as required? Thanks Scotty Last edited by Scott Bentley; 05-01-10 at 04:25.
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