Cdn Army M152 Radio Van

[derk derin]

Hi All,
We just finished the frame up restoration of the Winnipeg Police Museum's
M152 that was originally the Winnipeg Police Departments first Bomb truck unit back when the Canadian forces disposed of their fleet of Dodges back in @1976. The Winnipeg Police started up a bomb unit back in 1975 and they were training with the Canadian military bomb unit in Winnipeg when they offered their old truck to the police for $1.00,they took it! They also offered the police their old bomb robot for $1.00 and they bought it as well. I have been meaning to do an article on the history & restoration of this truck but for now,the flooring. My restoration partner Rick bought flooring from Regency floor store in Winnipeg,1500 Regent ave W and their phone number is (204)-661-1299.
The flooring Rick got was exactly the same construction and color as the original stuff.Thick with burlap backing and a hard surface and the same green color but I know it wasn't cheap.Not sure what the total cost was as I wasn't the one who ordered it but if you phone the store,you can find that out,just make sure you are sitting down first! Hope this helps.
Regards,Derk.
Oct.17,2013 new linoleum installed in rear interior.jpg