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serge

03-12-08 05:49

Aim of plate on ward lafrance m1a1 bumper

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HELLO

On every WRECKER WARD LAFRANCE M1A1 serial 5000 there is
a little plate which welded on each side of the front bumper.
Is any body who can explain the aim of these little plate?

zemsi

03-12-08 07:16

... I would say that this is a Swiss post war modification. Your Ward la France has the balance weight attached to the front bumper (these trucks were also used on the airfields to tow planes). I guess your plate is for attaching the Swiss military number plate. I'll have a look if I find some pics.

amicalement
Chris

cliff

03-12-08 07:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by zemsi (Post 106377)

... I would say that this is a Swiss post war modification.
amicalement
Chris

Chris all the photos I have including WW2 one's show these plates in place so I don't think it is a post war Swiss modification. :)

zemsi

03-12-08 08:50

not Swiss

... Cliff, you're correct. I googled a little bit an all pics I've seen have this plate too. Hmm, shame on me :fry:

Well, perhabs something is written in the Maintenance Manual TM-9-1796 (23 MB). On page 4 these plates are clearly visible.

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