M45 Quad Mount Dataplate Mystery

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M45 Quad Mount Dataplate Mystery

Post by nwarcade » Mon Feb 05, 2018 8:51 am

Does anyone know what data plate was originally mounted on the right trunion cover? I've done a bit of searching and have come up empty handed so far.

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Here's a picture of the plate in place but the resolution is too low to identify what it is.

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Re: M45 Quad Mount Dataplate Mystery

Post by Duke113P » Thu Feb 08, 2018 2:15 pm

Could be an intercom box mod like this one?
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Post by m3bobby » Fri Feb 09, 2018 8:08 pm

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Re: M45 Quad Mount Dataplate Mystery

Post by nwarcade » Fri Feb 09, 2018 8:21 pm

I think that's the plate for the m20 trailer. The mystery plate must be the data plate for the actual mount. I'm hoping someone out there can snap a picture.

It seems like most of the US quads are missing this plate so maybe one of our European counterparts can fill in the blanks for us.

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Re: M45 Quad Mount Dataplate Mystery

Post by RAC16 » Thu Feb 06, 2020 10:22 am

Hello, it’s the turret safety plate.
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Post by mfrance » Mon Feb 10, 2020 6:57 am

When I get a chance I will post photo as I own that quad in second photo...

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Post by nwarcade » Tue Feb 11, 2020 1:08 pm

That would be great! I can't wait to see this mystery data plate. Thank you

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Post by mfrance » Sat Feb 15, 2020 1:26 pm

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Post by nwarcade » Sun Feb 23, 2020 8:55 pm

Awesome! Thank you so much for posting this. Chances of finding this plate in the wild are slim but at least I know what I'm looking for now.

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Re: M45 Quad Mount Dataplate Mystery

Post by GaryD. » Mon Feb 24, 2020 4:17 am

Mine has never had that data plate.But I would like to have one.Are the letters raised or flat and I wonder if we could get some made.I bet we could if we had a loaner.I also need the plate behind operator on frame and the one on the rear of trailer.

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Re: M45 Quad Mount Dataplate Mystery

Post by nwarcade » Mon Feb 24, 2020 1:04 pm

Gary,
Contact Robert at g503@interia.pl for the plate behind the operator.

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