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

wim sikkelbein · #1 20-08-21, 19:34

The scale model company AK-interactive has a new book titled ”The Canadian wartime Willys-Overland”

Seems interesting.

https://ak-interactive.com/product/w...land-canadian/

Lars R. · #2 20-08-21, 20:06

Thanks for the heads up Wim.
140 pages...could be interesting, but probably not much new, allthough one picture in the preview was new for me. Some of the model reference guides are actually very informative. I have ordered a copy...will report!

Cheers,

Eric B · #3 21-08-21, 20:39

A friend is rebuilding Canadian Contract 505 SN 155972
Here is what i pulled up from Lloyds Whites book based on the Serial number.

2 piece skid plate
CDN tie down rings x4
CDN headlight guard x1
Rubber seals, shifter boots etc,
Rubber hood blocks, placed on hood for electric wiper
Syracuse Dyneto Electric wiper and wiring. hole for wiring
TM publishing data plate
CDN Data plate
Pull light switch
Zippered front seat bottoms
spare tire lock
round Corcoran Brown reflectors
Metal knobs
oaks oil filter
oval muffler
combat wheels
locking glove box and tool boxes
keyed ignition
torque reaction spring
3 bolt spare tire carrier
Willys script rear panel
Hood radiator deflector
Early under dash noise filter
Early wire harness
CDN windshield cover for electric wiper.
Side curtains x 2
Door Safety straps x 2
basic canvas top. no side curtains etc.
Oil filler tube, twist style with no vent.
no pvc vent out side of engine.
no tow rings on pintle hook
no trailer electric plug
no rear re-enforcement for sides to rear
no rear reinforcement
round gas tank well
small gas tank mouth
no fender blackout light
no fuel can carrier
no radio terminal box
no rifle bracket on windshield
no tire pump brackets under rear seat.
Rear tail lights both blackout stop style.
Overseas has 2 toggle switches, plastic plate on dash with axle light.

Lars R. · #4 21-08-21, 20:42

Great work and info Eric! Thanks!

Hanno Spoelstra · #5 22-08-21, 13:28

Thanks for sharing that info, Eric. I’m always interested to learn about the specific CDLV Jeep configurations. Were they identical for each contract? I guess the small production changes were applied to the Canadian contracts too.

Hanno Spoelstra · #6 31-08-21, 21:40

CDLV Jeep in Canada, I guess (note the CMP truck in the background).

9F7EC9FD-4675-4849-B6BE-A8CC67BF286A.jpeg
Source: https://www.militarytrader.com/milit...ys-slat-grille

Hanno Spoelstra · #7 26-01-22, 21:10

“An officer of The Lorne Scots (Peel, Dufferin and Halton Regiment) stencilling the regiment's identification number on a jeep, England, ca. 30 May-1 June 1943.
The 1st Canadian Corps Defence Company in the Italian campaign was provided by The Lorne Scots (Peel, Dufferin and Halton Regiment), which also furnished platoons for defence and/or employment duties at divisional and brigade headquarters.
(Library and Archives Canada Photo, MIKAN No. 3524567)”

Read more about the 1st Canadian Corps Defence Company here: http://www.lornesmuseum.ca/page4/page7/page7.html

845BD2D0-D884-4E3F-A290-207C559A2837.jpeg