Identification

Ed Storey · #1 14-02-09, 21:20

Thanks, that one had me stumped.

Grant Bowker · #2 14-02-09, 23:31

I did a bit more digging. Based on the style of the grille and headlights I think it is between 1980 and 1986. 1979 and earlier had round sealed beam headlights and 1987 went to the large composite lenses.
Keep in mind that they might have kept using old style parts for an extra year or two to complete a military contract, not likely given the small number of Broncos in the fleet but possible.

Ed Storey · #3 15-02-09, 03:14

Judging by the newish condition and that the RVs were held early in the year (May), this vehicle could well have been a late purchased 1986 model or a newish 1987 model.

rob love · #4 15-02-09, 03:59

If you have access to the DIN, there is a site on which you can look up CFR numbers, and it will give you data like the serial number, disposal date etc. Eventually vehicles do get deleted from the site, as the army must recycle the CFR plate number at some point. But all the old M38A1s and the M151s are still listed, and they were disposed of back in 86/87

If you shoot me an email on the DIN (using my name above, rank (civ), and deployed KAF) I can send you the link.

Ed Storey · #5 15-02-09, 05:34

Rob:

I can be reached at:

storey.we@forces.gc.ca

ED

servicepub (RIP) · #6 18-02-09, 14:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by rob love

If you have access to the DIN, there is a site on which you can look up CFR numbers, and it will give you data like the serial number, disposal date etc. Eventually vehicles do get deleted from the site, as the army must recycle the CFR plate number at some point. But all the old M38A1s and the M151s are still listed, and they were disposed of back in 86/87

If you shoot me an email on the DIN (using my name above, rank (civ), and deployed KAF) I can send you the link.

That reminds me...Stuck here in Port-au-Prince I have no idea if DND completed by Access to Information request.

rob love · #7 18-02-09, 15:20

Had a minute to check it today, it is a 1985 Ford Bronco, model U150. It was also (get this) LPG powered. It belonged to Wainwright, and was disposed of in Mar of 1996. I can provide the serial number too if you really wanted it.

Grant Bowker · #8 18-02-09, 15:52

While doing OJT at Chilliwack 1991 they gave me a propane powered van to take to Vernon as support for a CE course. Nobody asked me if I had the required propane driving and fuelling certifications. Vernon didn't have a Camp refuelling station so we went to the commercial ESSO station down the hill for fuel without problem. When I went to turn the van back in I was asked if I had filled it and responded that I would be happy to fill it if someone would show me how. You can imagine the concern on eveyone's face (except mine since we had had our transport for the two weeks) once they realized how all their wonderful checks had accidentally been circumvented by an OCdt.

As discussed in another thread propane power was one of the fads at the time that seemed like a wonderful idea until it got out into the field and it was discovered that the available technology didn't match the promised capability and the environment some of the vehicles were operated in. I had no problem with the van in lotus land except for the standard problem that empty vans do poorly in snow but cold starting was a recognized issue with propane at the time.

maple_leaf_eh · #9 18-02-09, 15:53

Kicking around Kingston and Wainwright (in the good old days of RV89) I noticed a camo painted Suburban with 5/4 accessories, front grill, AMUs and a tubular roof rack. I asked someone in the old 1 Canadian Signals Regiment (1 CSR). He said it was the Div commander's. I remember thinking that a 5/4 vinyl tarp would be an excellent decoy to decoy the old man's rover to look like any other echelon truck.