I picked up a new Hull to put on my WC63 center bar on the windshield. Should I leave it black, or paint it green?
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New Hull Compas
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Re: New Hull Compas
Nobody have a idea?
I know this is not shown on as a part that was in the parts cat, but I feel sure that some would have been mounted.........
I know this is not shown on as a part that was in the parts cat, but I feel sure that some would have been mounted.........
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Re: New Hull Compas
Hmmm; never saw one before, but if it is a field installed thing, then leave it black. If it was a factory installation, then paint it green.
I probably would paint it green anyway, as I like OD green things. Much of what I own is OD green; house, car, clothes, jeeps, Dodges; you get the picture. I do have a red car but I never drive it.
I probably would paint it green anyway, as I like OD green things. Much of what I own is OD green; house, car, clothes, jeeps, Dodges; you get the picture. I do have a red car but I never drive it.
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Re: New Hull Compas
Well a did some more digging and finally found this......
1. Mine is wrong model
2. I know this is jeep, but you know us lower class dodge boys would have com-shawed one or 2.....
M4 HULL Compass, a rare accessory to any Jeep!!
Once a Jeep is completely rebuilt, the owner usually focuses on gathering the correct tools and equipment to give the vehicle that authentic and complete look. While wrenches, tire pumps etc are fairly common, a rare accessory is the M4 Hull Compass which most collectors know from Ray Cowdery's book 'All American Wonder'. Although not all Jeeps came with one, a Hull Compass mounted on the vehicle looks great and usually starts good conversation. These compasses came in both black and brown bakelite and with different mounting brackets.
1. Mine is wrong model
2. I know this is jeep, but you know us lower class dodge boys would have com-shawed one or 2.....
M4 HULL Compass, a rare accessory to any Jeep!!
Once a Jeep is completely rebuilt, the owner usually focuses on gathering the correct tools and equipment to give the vehicle that authentic and complete look. While wrenches, tire pumps etc are fairly common, a rare accessory is the M4 Hull Compass which most collectors know from Ray Cowdery's book 'All American Wonder'. Although not all Jeeps came with one, a Hull Compass mounted on the vehicle looks great and usually starts good conversation. These compasses came in both black and brown bakelite and with different mounting brackets.
1943 WC63...1942 M3 Autocar...1944 M3A1 Diamond T...1942 57mm Anti-Tank
Have owned...M5A1 Stuart
Have Restored...M20
MVPA Member...President West TN Military Vehicle Collectors... https://wtmvc.shutterfly.com/
Have owned...M5A1 Stuart
Have Restored...M20
MVPA Member...President West TN Military Vehicle Collectors... https://wtmvc.shutterfly.com/
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Re: New Hull Compas
Hi Frank. I would leave it black. It looks great and perfect.
I have got four running halftracks,plus 5 ton ww2 semi-truck,1943 willys jeep and other ww2 vehicles,plus a lot of parts to trade on. Wendell in Tn.
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