Canadian contract jeeps (was: CDLV 505 Jeep Serial numbers...)

[JT Kweens]

Hey guy/gals

I first want to say thanks for all the information you guys have recorded here for the 505's.

I got good new I have found one of our lost CDLV 505 Jeeps. PO though it was a 46 and was planing to use it for parts for a CJ-3A. DOB 7-1-42. She is in extremely rough shape. Still trying to figure her out. Been luck and have found a correct T-84/Dana 18, combat rims and frame for her.

But I do find we lack of newer picture of current 505's. Been trying to find what the dash should look like, and I would love to see everyone's projects.

[Gavin E.]

Evening all, to resurrect this thread; i acquired Canadian Slat serial 118916. with a Complete restore able body. Unfortunately some where along the line the engine was swapped with a Chevy 350 and the frame hacked up.

Since I have gotten it, I have found a Canadian Slat Engine 200 serial numbers off with a REME tag from 52; I have the correct head/ oil pan and found the right transfer case and transmission casting. I am hoping to have this restored over the next 2 years. The frame was gone; but i have a line on a Canadian slat frame, (premium price ) It will live again,

This thread has been great for photos; If anyone knows of or has a correct wiper motor or other slat parts they are will to part with please message me. i have lots of MB and M38 parts and a F marked head to trade.

kind regards,
Gavin

[M38CDNBill]

Hi Slat grille enthusiasts,

A friend of mine has found a slat grille near my town in Quebec. He found a CDLV 242 contract and the SN is 120446. The body number stamped on the gusset is 22244. He's very excited of this gem despite the bad shape of this jeep. Here is the first two pictures of the data plate and the general view of this Slat.

[Eric B]

Interesting

Very close SN to some used overseas.

SN 120452 had WD 1185623 and was found in the UK.

A look at the dash will confirm if it had the convoy/Brake light switch added.

Nice find.
Eric

[BCA]

Sorting my engines and found this MB block: MB161122. I suspect it was from a CDLV 505 contract. Does that make sense?

[M38CDNBill]

Originally Posted by Eric B

... Very close SN to some used overseas. SN 120452 had WD 1185623 and was found in the UK. A look at the dash will confirm if it had the convoy/Brake light switch added...

Hi Eric, here is a picture of the dash of this slat. I asked Luc to take a look under the rear frame to find some evidence of a convoy lamp. To teach and help him, do you have a vintage or current picture of this lamp and the place where it was placed?

[Patrice DEBUCQUOY]

Hello,

This photo shows the rear convoy lamp in red.
I don't know what is circled in green.

3JKeBmR.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/3JKeBmR.jpg

Hope it helps,
Cheers,
Patrice.

[M38CDNBill]

Thanks Patrice