M274A1 dataplates
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M274A1 dataplates
I am looking for information from M274A1 owners. According to my information, the M274A1 model was built by Willys from 1962 until 1964. But, Willys sold out to Kaiser Jeep Corp. in 1963, so, do the early M274A1 data plates show Willys Motor Co. and the late A1 plates show Kaiser Jeep Corp.? I had assumed that Kaiser Jeep Corp. performed the A1-to-A4 conversions, and that still may be true, but I have recently seen a couple of A1 data plates showing a 1964 date with Kaiser Jeep Corp. as the manufacturer. I'd like to see photos of pre-1963 and post 1963 M274A1 data plates to see if I can determine at what point the manufacturer name changed. Thanks!
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Re: M274A1 dataplates
See my thread; M274A1 doneChuck W. wrote:I am looking for information from M274A1 owners. According to my information, the M274A1 model was built by Willys from 1962 until 1964. But, Willys sold out to Kaiser Jeep Corp. in 1963, so, do the early M274A1 data plates show Willys Motor Co. and the late A1 plates show Kaiser Jeep Corp.? I had assumed that Kaiser Jeep Corp. performed the A1-to-A4 conversions, and that still may be true, but I have recently seen a couple of A1 data plates showing a 1964 date with Kaiser Jeep Corp. as the manufacturer. I'd like to see photos of pre-1963 and post 1963 M274A1 data plates to see if I can determine at what point the manufacturer name changed. Thanks!
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Re: M274A1 dataplates
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My TM 9-2320-213-34P Oct 1963 pg 70 shows an identification plate for the M274-A1 as Mfg By Kaiser Jeep Corp
My TM 9-2320-213-20P Aug 1963 pg 57 shows the same
My TM 9-2320-213-10 Jly 1963 pg 10 Shows the M274 as Mfg By Willys Motors Inc and the M274-A1 as Mfg By Kaiser Jeep Corp. This was sent to WhitWorks and is posted.
I will check through my plates and mules see if I have any A1s and post.
My TM 9-2320-213-34P Oct 1963 pg 70 shows an identification plate for the M274-A1 as Mfg By Kaiser Jeep Corp
My TM 9-2320-213-20P Aug 1963 pg 57 shows the same
My TM 9-2320-213-10 Jly 1963 pg 10 Shows the M274 as Mfg By Willys Motors Inc and the M274-A1 as Mfg By Kaiser Jeep Corp. This was sent to WhitWorks and is posted.
I will check through my plates and mules see if I have any A1s and post.
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Thanks! The photo of your data plate is what got this started! Plus, I have two CJ3B jeeps, the 1953 has a Willys Motor Co. data plate and the 1964 has a Kaiser Jeep Corp. data plate, it got me to thinking about the name change on the mules. Now I need to see an early A1 data plate.See my thread; M274A1 done
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Thanks, Charles, I never thought about it before, but I had to order a new data plate for my 1964 CJ3B and only one person makes the correct reproduction plate with Kaiser Jeep Corp. on it, and it got me to thinking. I have several photos of M274A4 data plates with Kaiser Jeep Corp., but elsasser7122's photo got me to thinking about the A1 mules. Apparently Willys sold out to Kaiser Jeep Corp. in 1963, but I don't know when they actually started changing the name on the data plates.
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The A1 plate shown in that TM is #935659-B, I wonder if there was a plate #935659 that had Willys Motors Co. on it?TM 9-2320-213-10 Jly 1963 pg 10 Shows the M274 as Mfg By Willys Motors Inc and the M274-A1 as Mfg By Kaiser Jeep Corp.
Charles, do you recall if the A3/A4 conversion kits you and Tom had included new data plates and drive rivets
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Yes the Retrofit kits had all the deck plates I believe for both mules plus the rivets. I have a number of NOS A4s but only 1 A3?????????
One of the NOS A4s states by Bowen-McLaughlin-York, Inc Plate # 10645110-2 the other NOS states by Kaiser Jeep Corporation Plate # 10945110-2
Yes the Retrofit kits had all the deck plates I believe for both mules plus the rivets. I have a number of NOS A4s but only 1 A3?????????
One of the NOS A4s states by Bowen-McLaughlin-York, Inc Plate # 10645110-2 the other NOS states by Kaiser Jeep Corporation Plate # 10945110-2
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Re: M274A1 dataplates
Our 10-64 A1 shows Kaiser Corp on the Dataplate.
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Re: M274A1 dataplates
Charles, can you let me know what the contract # is on these two plates, please? Thanks! I would also like to know the contract number on the A3 plate that you have, photos of all the plates would be even better!One of the NOS A4s states by Bowen-McLaughlin-York, Inc Plate # 10645110-2 the other NOS states by Kaiser Jeep Corporation Plate # 10945110-2
So, I am still looking for a pre-1963 M274A1 plate.
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Re: M274A1 dataplates
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I have located a number of NOS and 2 Scribed or Stamped A4 Data Plates. There are a number of differences and I will list them with text and Pics. I uploaded these Plates to my G503 Photo Album under the heading M274-A4 Retrofit Data Plates.
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Retrofit NOS BMY
Contract # DA-20-113-AMC-03624 (T)
Part # 8636702
Plate # 109451102
Manuals TM 9-2320-213-X
Depot Maint Blank
Retrofit NOS Kaiser Jeep Corp
Contract # DA-33-019-ORD-4051
Part # 8736702
Plate # 10945110-2
Manuals TM 9=2320-246-X
Depot Maint US Army
Stamped BMY [Bowen Retro-1] Removed from a Mule
Contract # None
Part # 8736702
Plate # 10945110-2
Manuals TM 9-2320-246-X
Depot Maint Marine Corps
Date of Del 9-65
Identification # 310211 BMY35
Inspection # 02A64966
Stamped BMY [Bowen-1] Removed from a Mule
Contract # DA-20-113-AMC-03624 (T) Very difficult to read but is my best guess
Part # 8736702
Plate # 10945110-2 Very difficult to read but is my best guess
Manuals TM 9-2320-213-X
Depot Maint Blank
Dat of Del 2-68
Reg # 305670
Ser # 13431
Rivets included with the Retrofit Instruction Plates
I have located a number of NOS and 2 Scribed or Stamped A4 Data Plates. There are a number of differences and I will list them with text and Pics. I uploaded these Plates to my G503 Photo Album under the heading M274-A4 Retrofit Data Plates.
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Retrofit NOS BMY
Contract # DA-20-113-AMC-03624 (T)
Part # 8636702
Plate # 109451102
Manuals TM 9-2320-213-X
Depot Maint Blank
Retrofit NOS Kaiser Jeep Corp
Contract # DA-33-019-ORD-4051
Part # 8736702
Plate # 10945110-2
Manuals TM 9=2320-246-X
Depot Maint US Army
Stamped BMY [Bowen Retro-1] Removed from a Mule
Contract # None
Part # 8736702
Plate # 10945110-2
Manuals TM 9-2320-246-X
Depot Maint Marine Corps
Date of Del 9-65
Identification # 310211 BMY35
Inspection # 02A64966
Stamped BMY [Bowen-1] Removed from a Mule
Contract # DA-20-113-AMC-03624 (T) Very difficult to read but is my best guess
Part # 8736702
Plate # 10945110-2 Very difficult to read but is my best guess
Manuals TM 9-2320-213-X
Depot Maint Blank
Dat of Del 2-68
Reg # 305670
Ser # 13431
Rivets included with the Retrofit Instruction Plates
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Re: M274A1 dataplates
Thanks, Charles. This will take some time to digest. This has answered a couple of questions, but raised a few new ones!
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Re: M274A1 dataplates
Hey guys,
I have an old plate, number is M-274-11821 date of delivery 4-60, manufactured by Willys Motors, Inc. Toledo Ohio.
I have an old plate, number is M-274-11821 date of delivery 4-60, manufactured by Willys Motors, Inc. Toledo Ohio.
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