This is noted, the frame does have the holes in the front arms (mostlikely the 242 were built consecutively after the USMC`s). In addition to the similitudes to the USMC MB`s, listed on the parts manual. Period pictures, national archives do indicate inconsistencies.
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His series actually helps me as now there is no need to duplicate the non CDN manuals and data.Īfter 30 years of restoration and collecting artefacts related to the CDLV 242, I could indicate that I do not own any certitude. Just assisted Lloyd White with some CDN chapters on his Willy's MB series.
I am still working on the much in depth CDN WW2 Jeep book. I have 119694 being used in Canada during the war in Toronto. Are the markings on it original?ĭid you buy it restored or did you do it yourself? I.e the fender light, fuel container etc. It looks complete and does not have the later upgrades to it. You have a very nice Canadian contract MB 119696. So would have had the US hood number painted over. If so it would have been in a batch of reconditioned vehicles Canada bought. It would also have some markings on the windshield and rear bumperettes. If your GPW had been a CDN used vehicle it would have its markings on the side of the tub, or the side of hood. There is no question it would have been in US service at one point. Your GPW 105568 cannot be determined if it was a CDN or US vehicle. Have attached some pics and will post also some war time images.
As the convoy light and switches are the standard Canadian toggle switches and convoy light these were either supplied to be fitted of as is my understanding a retro fit after. There are also two additional dash switches with a plate stipulating 'Axle' & 'Brake' operating a convoy light on the back axle and isolating the brake lights.
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Brass choke/throttle cable heads, rounded/square clutch /brake pedals, axles, gearbox/transfer box, half shaft end castings, no Jerry can holder.Ĭanadian spec items included a single electric wiper on the drivers side, standard manual type on passenger side, towing rings both front and rear. All had the standard early Willys parts such as pancake air filter, extended oil filler tube, longer breather, brass/bronze windscreen catches, no provision for carbine holder, green steering wheel, speedo face, 'gas' gauge, although most appear to have the 50/50 Oil pressure gauge. All vehicles within these two contracts had the rounded tank well. Mine was manufactured on 13th.February 1942 with chassis number 119696. Production of both contracts ran simultaneously within the chassis serials already mentioned all being produced within February 1942 hence all iron bar stock slat grill. I have an early slat supplied under CDLV-242 and it is my understanding that the first 4 contracts had Canadian specification changes/additions all others after that were as supplied off the assembly line.Īs already stated CDLV 241 was for 500 vehicles (home service) and CDLV 2 vehicles destined for overseas service. Reade with interest various comments on early contracts.
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