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M109a3UK
Not sure what to tell you as my A2 has nothing like that under it. I've posted a link to this thread over on www.g838.org so maybe one of the mutt guys over there will chime in shortly and we'll have an answer...
That's a real nice A2 :cool:. I'm an M151A2 owner myself so welcome to the club. I prefer the A2 over the earlier M151 & M151A1, larger tail & marker lights plus the improved rear suspension (trailing -vs A arm). As already posted, if you drive it with common sense, you'll be fine. Don't take a...
Looking at the shape of what's left of the hull I'd say without a doubt that is what remains of a "P5" Looks like scrappers have been at work on it. Thanks for posting a link to that image.
Matt
Unfortunately I can't tell you anything more about the "P5" that you couldn't find out on wikipedia. That being said, the LVTP5 was a very big machine and despite it's "brick like" appearance the 5s were rather good swimmers.
As for what one might be doing up there in...
I'm just spit ball'n here but if they used old spring "U" bolts then they were probably out of old 2.5 ton trucks such as the International harvesters or even CCKWs that they received post war from the Army.
For making the nice round bend on your "paper clip" lifting...
That's what I was thinking but am not 100% sure on that.
51willysm38
Here's another link for you. This one may be of some (more) help to you as it is picture heavy.
USMC Modifications...
If no one who knows answers your theread, you may want to post your question over on www.g741.org it's a site dedicated to the Dodge M37 & it's variants.
Matt