G749 Picture and info thread

[Dave D.]

Originally Posted by Dano McLaren

A couple of shots from inside my 220 CDN

Now those are the pictures I'm looking for! Looks like we had a dental van, communication van.......what else did we do with these with the exception of trying to make them fly, John took care of that so we know they can fly.

We're slowly gathering materials to replicate what you've got there Dan so appreciate the shots. I know where I can get measurements now.

What is all the talk about the "Queen Mary" or communications vans that most folks weren't allowed to go near.

.....and Dennis, I have a picture I'm told is from Kamloops of a M220 with the big star on the door, a M37 and another truck. They're all sitting near some identifiable buildings so once I find that picture maybe we can ID if it's indeed Kamloops. Great historical pic.

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[Dennis Cardy]

Another use for a Deuce.
Probably my favourite variant…(grin).

Not sure if this is an official kitchen truck or a field mod. Can anyone tell by looking at it?
Note the night lighting. Assume that would be plugged in to a nearby GenSet.

No points for guessing what Regt. it was.
BC Reserve Summer exercises...sometime in the early 80's. Seem to recall a wooden platform and steps along side.

[Dave D.]

Originally Posted by Dennis Cardy

Another use for a Deuce.
Probably my favourite variant…(grin).

Not sure if this is an official kitchen truck or a field mod. Can anyone tell by looking at it?
Note the night lighting. Assume that would be plugged in to a nearby GenSet.

No points for guessing what Regt. it was.
BC Reserve Summer exercises...sometime in the early 80's. Seem to recall a wooden platform and steps along side.

I was given access to a few pictures and found a photo of the flying kitchen from the outside. Rumors are that our troops were real happy when they saw one of these trucks. Added a picture of the infamous Kosmos 954 Kitchen.

[Dennis Cardy]

Dave,
This Kamloops Army Truck pic you sent…is one very interesting photo.

Looking closely…the door crests on the Deuces could be CF…
(A higher rez scan could help us with that).

The white star on the M37 has me puzzled.

At the time this shot was taken not sure if the US Army still marked their vehicles that way…..and in answer to your question....Yes..small groups of US forces regularly train in Canada. (as do Canadian's in the States).

Think we need a more knowledgable forum member's input
about the correct time-line application of the white star.

[Dave D.]

The little lady is stepping off the side of Gracie, the 1954 M207 CDN delivered 30-4-54, stamped 120703002

One cool thing with this one besides 2 perfection heaters, is the triple sliding door assembly that is on the back door.

Why would we need sliding doors inside the main doors?

[Dave D.]

The hole pattern in the floor might tell more about what was inside the back of Gracie. She's almost complete with a metal shelf to the left, most of the electrical, the rear fan still mounted.

The typical floor and bottom body panel rot is evident but this Yellowknife Reserve truck is worth saving.

[Dennis Cardy]

Dave D.
Would be most interested in seeing your "trucks in Kamloops" photo. But have to say that Kamloops has changed almost beyond recognition.

re. Communication Vans. Yes, the Sig's guy's were/are taught to be very secretive about all that fancy gear they get to play with.

Hacking into wireless communications is not a new phenomenon.
General Rommel used it to great effect in North Africa..

Dennis.

[Dave D.]

Originally Posted by Dennis Cardy

Dave D.
Would be most interested in seeing your "trucks in Kamloops" photo. But have to say that Kamloops has changed almost beyond recognition.

re. Communication Vans. Yes, the Sig's guy's were/are taught to be very secretive about all that fancy gear they get to play with.

Hacking into wireless communications is not a new phenomenon.
General Rommel used it to great effect in North Africa..

Dennis.

Everybody should do themselves a favour and back-up your pictures to a portable hard-drive. We had a lightning strike take out a primary power line last year and it fried my computer. I didn't have everything backed up but did save a lot so get your photos and important info into back-up files...not plugged into a wall.

Finally found my Kamloops picture. It's either the M220 or M207 shopvan, an M37, what is likely an M216....unless this photo actually comes from south of the border as all the stars would indicate. Did the U.S. share Kamloops with our forces?

[Dave D.]

This is a barn find. It's name is Piglet, the modified M135 Pig farm manure transfer unit.... PFMTU ....This one has a rear view mirror and a convoy light.

After service life had to be hard on the deuces and this is an example of one that literally sucked.