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04-02-11, 22:43
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License Plate location
Rob, My jeep has the license plate mounting holes in the same location as the Manitoba jeep high on the grill. The CFP camo shows the plate on the bumper. CV 32 does not show any plates in the photos nor does the CDN 2 users manual.Which is the proper location? I have seen a few different ideas. My jerry can brackets both have a poorly welded bracket for the rear plate. Any ideas. I have attached a photo from Pet showing the base museum jeep.
Dave 
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04-02-11, 23:04
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The front license plate should be on the right bumper, as shown in your photo. It was an excersize in futility trying to keep them there, especially on the recce jeeps which constantly went through the bush. The movement to the upper location on the grille was unofficial, but routinely done. Wile it would restrict airflow somewhat, I have never noticed a problem with it even on the hottest days. Best thing is the plate is not subject to damage there.
The original front bracket hung down, with the plate then mounted upwards. The rear plate bracket was supposed to be under the back edge of the jerry can bracket. There was a modification (C30-100-000CF006) which made a slight change to it so it would not interfere with the gas can strap. The plate was reasonably protected in that location, although would be damaged when push starting. When the bracket got damages, usually it would just be omitted and the plate mounted directly onto the bracket with the bolts pointing out. When you refer to the CFP camo, are you referring to the cam instructions I posted above? Note that the jeep they use is a M38, so things are a bit different. The M151A2 had the license plate inthis location as well, but it was moved when the wire cutter was installed.
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05-02-11, 01:01
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Rob, my front bumper has a slot in it on the RH side (front). Does this jive with whats correct for the plate?
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05-02-11, 01:48
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05-02-11, 02:06
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During the big refurb program on the Jeeps, they were using civilian pattern fenders with the recess for the front marker lights. There just weren't repros being made at that time. So it's possible that a civilian bumper was acquired, but I recall mil quip (I believe it was automobiles rene gagnon back then) was making parts like this for the military. Gas tanks were another thing that was impossible to buy NOS back then. Canada would have a couple hundred at a time made. They were never a perfect fit, but we were one of the last armys in the world using the M38A1s, so parts sourcing was difficult and costly. Colog had quit carrying Willys parts by then.
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06-02-11, 07:00
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06-02-11, 16:45
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Mil quip also made the windshield frames for the DND.
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