Canadian Slatgrill

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Canadian Slatgrill

Post by willys1942 » Thu Jul 16, 2015 1:46 am

Hi! I recently found an unrestored canadian slatgrill in the UK.

I'm looking for some more information and detail photos of a canadian slat grill
I also would like to know more about the:
* the two switches on the left side of the dash board.
* There must seem a blackout lamp on the back of the rear axle?
* and what blackout bulb should sit on the left headlight?

Regards, Bob

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Ford GPA serial '3762'
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Willys slat grill 1942 Canadian contract serial '119170'


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Re: Canadian Slatgrill

Post by marc belanger » Thu Jul 16, 2015 3:16 pm

Hi
You have found a nice survivor.
I do own 118768 and 119949...both from he CDLV 242 contract
The two switches and the left side of the dash are for the axle lamp and black out stop light
There should be a plastic data plate just over the switches.....or some remains under the two thinny screws (I do have reproductions plates)
There are several perticulat détails related to the CDLV'.s so before throing away parts....just document
A best start for you would be to get a copy of the parts book.
This jeep went out of the factory with solid rims, electric wiper motor and so...
Feel free to contact me for further détails.
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Post by Fred Coldwell » Thu Jul 16, 2015 4:52 pm

willys1942 wrote:Hi! I recently found an unrestored canadian slatgrill in the UK. I'm looking for some more information and detail photos of a canadian slat grill. Regards, Bob
Hi Bob:

I highly recommend you buy Volume 1 of Lloyd White's 5 volume series of books titled "The Evolution of the Willys-Overland MB Jeep". Besides containing much general information on the production of and changes to MB jeeps, Volume 1 contains an 82 page chapter about "The MB in Canadian Service" that includes a great discussion of the early slat grill MB's purchased by Canada. This chapter contains the complete Canadian Spare Parts Lists for the C.D.LV-241 and 242 MB's recommended by Marc, along with the brief Canadian Maintenance Manual Supplement. In my opinion, this book is the single best source of detailed information about your Canadian Slatgrill MB. It is available for purchase in Europe from JEEPEST in France:

http://www.jeepest.com/index.php?lang=en

Lloyd's Volume 1 will quickly get you up to speed on your wonderful early Canadian contract MB. Congratulations on its acquisition! :D
Happy Jeep Trails,

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Re: Canadian Slatgrill

Post by Leigh_J » Thu Jul 16, 2015 7:29 pm

Hi Bob,

What a great find, especially with the original data plates. I own s/n 118729
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Re: Canadian Slatgrill

Post by willys1942 » Fri Jul 17, 2015 3:54 am

Maybe someone has a photo how the lamp is fitted that is shining to the rear axle?
And more parts belonging to a Canadian slatgrill

thanks, Bob

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Ford GPA serial '3762'
Ford GPA serial '1757'
Willys mb 1942
Ford gpw 1942
Bantam T3 1943
Willys MBT 1943
Harley Davidson WLA 1943
Willys slat grill 1942 Canadian contract serial '119170'

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Re: Canadian Slatgrill

Post by 70th Division » Fri Jul 17, 2015 4:40 pm

Bob,

That is one beautiful Canadian jeep !!
Great save indeed !!

Best of success on getting it restored to its past glory !!


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Re: Canadian Slatgrill

Post by Leigh_J » Fri Jul 17, 2015 11:25 pm

How about this Bob? Note also the white painted cover.

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And the switch plate (I still haven't yet worked out how the stop lights were isolated using this switch?)

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Another peculiarity is the blackout head lamp, mostly seen mounted in the left position with a bridge plate covering the right (presumably standard head lamp).

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Its also worthy to note that the CDLV-242 contracts were specified with 2 x blackout stop and tail lamps fitted (ie the service stop or ruby lamp is not used).
This is a copy from the additional supplied parts for the contract.

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Re: Canadian Slatgrill

Post by willys1942 » Tue Jul 21, 2015 2:23 am

Thanks à lot Leigh for the information! There is nog mutch information over the Canadian slat in the web.... Hope to see more Canadian slats in the war and peace show tomorrow.
Ford GPA serial '3762'
Ford GPA serial '1757'
Willys mb 1942
Ford gpw 1942
Bantam T3 1943
Willys MBT 1943
Harley Davidson WLA 1943
Willys slat grill 1942 Canadian contract serial '119170'

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Re: Canadian Slatgrill

Post by Frank » Wed Jul 22, 2015 3:53 am

Let me know what kind of info you need and I will try to help you.

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Re: Canadian Slatgrill

Post by Einar » Thu Aug 13, 2015 2:36 pm

Asking photos of rear axle marker light. This is photos from a CDLV contract jeep -Serial # 119xxx, that a friend of mine owe

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Re: Canadian Slatgrill

Post by willys1942 » Sun Aug 16, 2015 9:10 am

Thanks, Einar all the photo's will help me to make my slat as it come from de canadian depo.

everyone with original foto's or specific photo's are welcome

Regards Bob
Ford GPA serial '3762'
Ford GPA serial '1757'
Willys mb 1942
Ford gpw 1942
Bantam T3 1943
Willys MBT 1943
Harley Davidson WLA 1943
Willys slat grill 1942 Canadian contract serial '119170'

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Re: Canadian Slatgrill

Post by willys1942 » Thu Aug 27, 2015 5:22 am

Hi,

Is this the correct black out lamp for my jeep?

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Ford GPA serial '3762'
Ford GPA serial '1757'
Willys mb 1942
Ford gpw 1942
Bantam T3 1943
Willys MBT 1943
Harley Davidson WLA 1943
Willys slat grill 1942 Canadian contract serial '119170'


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