MLVW info sought

rob love · #1 31-05-13, 05:47

I have a large poster downstairs of a MLVW, however I believe it is the prototype/trials truck. The CFR is out of whack for a MLVW, and there are a few anomalies on it.

Note that the mirrors are attached above the doors, the hood is held down with metal catches, there is no heater inlet (heater not installed?), the headlights have no brush guards, and the instruction plates on the side gates are not the long Cdn bilingual type. Also, it does not have a Jerry can holder on the step. Lastly, it is not camouflaged, which a truck from the 80s should have been.

There is something odd on the hood over the hood safety latch....no idea what is going on there.

servicepub (RIP) · #2 31-05-13, 16:01

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Originally Posted by rob love

I have a large poster downstairs of a MLVW, however I believe it is the prototype/trials truck. The CFR is out of whack for a MLVW, and there are a few anomalies on it.

Note that the mirrors are attached above the doors, the hood is held down with metal catches, there is no heater inlet (heater not installed?), the headlights have no brush guards, and the instruction plates on the side gates are not the long Cdn bilingual type. Also, it does not have a Jerry can holder on the step. Lastly, it is not camouflaged, which a truck from the 80s should have been.

There is something odd on the hood over the hood safety latch....no idea what is going on there.

Could it be a US truck acquired for trial by the MOST office?
C

rob love · #3 31-05-13, 17:30

Most likely. It does exhibit some of the MLVW traits already, so it's hard to say if this is a US truck with modifications, or a truck built up here. It has the Cdn exhaust, which may indicate it has the 8.2 detroit and the Allison transmission.

If someone were to run the CFR 37735 shown in the photo on the EDR viewer it should give the model and serial number. The CFRs around it could also be checked to see how many were procured.

Ed Storey · #4 01-06-13, 04:44

CFR 37735 was a 1978 US M35. It was one of two, the other was a 1979.

servicepub (RIP) · #5 01-06-13, 05:17

Rob,
In light of Ed's post on the CFR, can I get a scan of your poster, or a photo without any glare?
Clive

rob love · #6 01-06-13, 05:20

Clive
Certainly, I'll give it a whirl.

rob love · #7 07-09-13, 05:01

Further to the search for MLVW PMO pubs, I had a look downstairs tonight and managed to find one more, so I now have issues no 3 and 4 available for you Clive. But somwhere I know I have the whole works of them in a binder, where they move on to the Iltis and even touch on the HLVW.

While looking I also stumbled onto the 1-1/4 ton truck bulletins for the 1976 gas 5/4 tons. I have issues no 3, 4, 5 and 6 if you ever decide to write about these un-interesting trucks.

rob love · #8 06-12-13, 04:04

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Originally Posted by Ed Storey

CFR 37735 was a 1978 US M35. It was one of two, the other was a 1979.

Could this be the other one brought up for trials: here is a shot from an article in an old EME journal of a "MLVW under test at LETE----Summer 1980". The CFR is 37730. The truck exhibits no Canadian modifications aside from the shelter and the CFR plate that I can see. Edited to add: It would appear the exhaust is on the wrong side for an American M35. It is possible this truck has been modified to the 8.2 liter engine already, with a stack type exhaust which was later changed.

The article talks about 5 pre-production prototypes. I wonder if these prototypes are the modified US trucks.

As well I have attached a shot of my MLVW as it sits now, although there is that white stuff all over it again, as happens every year around this time.

rob love · #9 06-12-13, 04:16

Clive
Another MLVW MOST bulletin fell out of my bookcase today. This one covers modifications for the MLVW, introduces the ILTIS, and touches on the start of the 5 ton replacement project. It is bulletin no5: did you need this one?

I also have the EME journal from sometime around 1980 which covers the MLVW project. I can loan you that as well if you want.

servicepub (RIP) · #10 06-12-13, 05:13

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Originally Posted by rob love

Clive
Another MLVW MOST bulletin fell out of my bookcase today. This one covers modifications for the MLVW, introduces the ILTIS, and touches on the start of the 5 ton replacement project. It is bulletin no5: did you need this one?

I also have the EME journal from sometime around 1980 which covers the MLVW project. I can loan you that as well if you want.

Absolutely!! MOST #5 was an issue that I have been looking for. A future project is the MLVW so all info is welcome.
Cheers,
C