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Again me,
The marking appears to be the number 44 around which there appears to be an incomplete circle. What are your opinions on this?
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Last question for tonight, I think it may be this marking. What unit is it associated with?
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Re: US hood numbers on Car 5cwt 4x4
When Canada bought used Willy's and GPW's , these vehicles would have had USA Hood numbers on them. These were generally painted over but there are some photos where they are still visible. Some of these were shipped overseas while some remained in Canada.
They were suppose to have been rebuilt. Some were done at private businesses, while others were done at US Army Depots. The private business were reported to have done a better job. In most cases these vehicles were missing canvas and other items. Therefore some items such as canvas tops were manufactured within Canada as they were unable to purchase replacements from the USA. We also bought a number of used vehicles for Korea. The USA hood numbers were retained and CDN was painted over the USA. They were reassigned Canadian numbers but very few of these were ever repainted. None of these vehicles came back to Canada as they were replaced by the M38A1s bought directly from the US Army. In would guess that a car 5cwt 4x4 found in the Yukon would most likely not have been a CDN vehicle. The US provided vehicles for the defence of Alaska and numerous vehicles were brought in for the building of the Alaskan Highway. Canada sent troops and provided aircraft. There are several good books on the topic. Thanks Eric
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Thanks Eric...
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Eric Booth noted:
“Many of the Canadian MB/GPW photos are actually originating from the Library and Archives Canada web page. Others are using their photos and usually fail to give credit. Here is the link to their digital archive.” https://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/collec...aSource=Images
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Moved from Sherbrooke Hussars Sherman III on D-Day :
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Came across this old thread and thought I'd add more info on my GPW as I'm still trying to find out its history.
Like Ian McCallum's mine has Brass choke/throttle cable heads rounded/square clutch /brake pedals, these I always wondered if they were correct as I'd never seen a square one Unfortunately the body had been stripped down to bare metal in the 1970's so no marking are left data plate Last edited by jeepingpw; 01-06-21 at 22:12. |
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GPW info.
I have no data on your GPW.
Sadly without the information on the vehicle body, you will most likely never know its history. Thanks Eric
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Canadian Jeeps gifted in 1953
The Canadian Government gifted a total of 899 rebuilt Jeeps to The Netherlands under the Canadian Mutual Aid programme. The first batch of 50 Jeeps arrived at Rotterdam Harbour in June 1953, where one was lifted from the hold of the ship Prins Willem V. The Canadian Ambassador T.A.S. Stone (left) and the Dutch Secretary of War mr. F.J. Kranenburg had their picture taken, and soon after the Willys MB was hoisted back on board to be forwarded to Utrecht.
One month later all 899 Jeeps had arrived in The Netherlands where they were prepared for issue to operational units in Soesterberg. Willys MB “61-117” depicted here was supplied to Canada under one of the Canadian CDLV contracts, after which it served in Canada. After being refurbished, it was first shipped abroad in 1953. Source: http://proxy.handle.net/10648/a90cfb...8-003048976d84 Note the crate with spares in the back. The mudguard has "WT", "CU" and "CASE NO" applied to it for shipping purposes. Another picture shows Willys MB "77-700" being lifted off board. Source: http://proxy.handle.net/10648/a90cf9...8-003048976d84
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Canadian Jeeps acquired from surplus depots in 1946
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Attached is a photo of a row of surplus Jeeps at Bordon. A number of the Canadian Jeeps stored there were sold to the Dutch government. Later, in August 1946 circa 800 were auctioned off to the general public in the UK (ref. The Deelen Dump in Holland).
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These photos shows one of the jeeps of the Commander of the Dutch Armed Forces (BNS) in Kuala Lumpur in Malacca (now Malaysia). Dutch troops, namely the OVW battalions of the KL, were en route to the Netherlands East Indies in early 1946, but were not allowed to continue by the British. They had to temporarily disembark in Malacca, only to be allowed later to continue to bring peace and order to the NEI. The small unit with liaison officers from the BNS Staff was clearly involved. Photo source and source.
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Another slat grill CDLV Jeep, CM 4218849, somewhere in Indonesia, 1946.
Source: http://proxy.handle.net/10648/aef0b7...8-003048976d84
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On DND numbers...
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What is correct?
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Vancouver Parade 1942
DND 42-1-5317
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Same parade, 42-1-5321
Both fotos from City of Vancouver Archives
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At the same time and place...Mayor Lloyd inspecting RCN Shore Patrol Jeeps. Note the two in OD (including a 241 Contract) with Army guys at the wheel, but Navy "on Board"!
Nova Scotia Archives
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RCN Jeep
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http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...345#post281345
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new book
The scale model company AK-interactive has a new book titled ”The Canadian wartime Willys-Overland”
Seems interesting. https://ak-interactive.com/product/w...land-canadian/
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Thanks for the heads up Wim.
140 pages...could be interesting, but probably not much new, allthough one picture in the preview was new for me. Some of the model reference guides are actually very informative. I have ordered a copy...will report! Cheers,
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Sn 155972 505
A friend is rebuilding Canadian Contract 505 SN 155972
Here is what i pulled up from Lloyds Whites book based on the Serial number.
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Great work and info Eric! Thanks!
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CDLV contract configurations
Thanks for sharing that info, Eric. I’m always interested to learn about the specific CDLV Jeep configurations. Were they identical for each contract? I guess the small production changes were applied to the Canadian contracts too.
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CDLV Jeep in Canada, I guess (note the CMP truck in the background).
Source: https://www.militarytrader.com/milit...ys-slat-grille
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“An officer of The Lorne Scots (Peel, Dufferin and Halton Regiment) stencilling the regiment's identification number on a jeep, England, ca. 30 May-1 June 1943.
The 1st Canadian Corps Defence Company in the Italian campaign was provided by The Lorne Scots (Peel, Dufferin and Halton Regiment), which also furnished platoons for defence and/or employment duties at divisional and brigade headquarters. (Library and Archives Canada Photo, MIKAN No. 3524567)” Read more about the 1st Canadian Corps Defence Company here: http://www.lornesmuseum.ca/page4/page7/page7.html
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Rcaf
Judging by the wiper motors, I think this is a CDLV contract Jeep - correct?
RCAF No. 9 Detachment Date(s): 16 Nov. 1948 Place of creation: No place, unknown, or undetermined Source: http://central.bac-lac.gc.ca/.redire...86169&lang=eng
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Another CDLV Jeep in service in Italy:
"Captain N.H. Chase returning from artillery observation flight in Taylorcraft Auster A.O.P. III aircraft of the R.A.F., supporting the 17th Field Regiment, R.C.A. Castel Frentano, Italy, 10 Feb 1944" Source: http://central.bac-lac.gc.ca/.redire...24496&lang=eng
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