mounrting the water can on a jeep
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mounrting the water can on a jeep
can anyone please post a photo or two of a jeep, during the war with a water can mounted on the outside of the body ????? ready to mount mine want it to look as it was done during the big one.
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Re: mounrting the water can on a jeep
viewtopic.php?f=37&t=179163
Also,
viewtopic.php?f=37&t=5389&start=15
Some old threads are interesting.
Also,
viewtopic.php?f=37&t=5389&start=15
Some old threads are interesting.
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Re: mounrting the water can on a jeep
I've seen loads of photos but it always is the way that when you want to find a photo you cannot
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Re: mounrting the water can on a jeep
Thanks Reg. I now need to make a decision about where to plant it. The one photo shows the English or aussies did not hesitate to get rid of items not needed such as the grill wonder where the pieces went???? old arkie
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Re: mounrting the water can on a jeep
Another photo of holder (made from round stock) on a Marine Corps jeep.
If you use a standard jerrycan holder you will need to space it away from the body to clear the windshield pivot point.
I'm sure most of the jerry-rigged holders shown allow the can to contact the pivot point, but I doubt these guys were worried about the long term effects of the can rubbing on it.
I think the halftracks used a stand-off plate between the holder and the vehicle body, but I don't know if it would be thick enough, or of the availability of them.
If you use a standard jerrycan holder you will need to space it away from the body to clear the windshield pivot point.
I'm sure most of the jerry-rigged holders shown allow the can to contact the pivot point, but I doubt these guys were worried about the long term effects of the can rubbing on it.
I think the halftracks used a stand-off plate between the holder and the vehicle body, but I don't know if it would be thick enough, or of the availability of them.
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Re: mounrting the water can on a jeep
Here is a photo of one I took at Tower Park.
And here is that standoff bracket... from the link I posted earlier.
And here is a photo of Engagement showing a little better the Marine Corps. way.
And here is that standoff bracket... from the link I posted earlier.
And here is a photo of Engagement showing a little better the Marine Corps. way.
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Re: mounrting the water can on a jeep
rills only cut for desert jeeps
Most cans mounted on step just by piece of bended shaped bar welded to jeep, and can dropped in, jerrican rack there looks artificial
Most cans mounted on step just by piece of bended shaped bar welded to jeep, and can dropped in, jerrican rack there looks artificial
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Re: mounrting the water can on a jeep
Does Arkie still need a Gas Can Bracket?
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Re: mounrting the water can on a jeep
Here is a war time picture, april 45, Italy.
For those who might be interested, there is also a bridge plate to be seen...
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Re: mounrting the water can on a jeep
Not true. It was done in Europe too.tommyhg wrote:rills only cut for desert jeeps...l
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Re: mounrting the water can on a jeep
I'd guess that the jeeps in Europe with cut grilles were just brought over from North Africa and not cut in Europe. I am just guessing, of course.
Is it true real Jeeps have flat fenders?
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Re: mounrting the water can on a jeep
Did most of those side mount gas can holders have that "stand off bracket"? If so where can you source one?
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Re: mounrting the water can on a jeep
Bump - any sources for the standoff bracket?
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