jeep spare fuel rack question

[Jack Geratic]

Thank you Jakko. The water can was a possible tertiary question to my thread, but not sure if Crerar's driving regime would require quick access to extra water?

Point noted about the rod sliding through the upper framework of the fuel rack. Found slightly different angle of the same jeep to confirm this. Just wondering how it was kept in place to prevent it from sliding out while driving?

monty crerars jeep.jpg