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I knew Storm would be our answer guy on the canvas. Not sure exactly what the firewall tag is used for. I had my original cab tub and a replacement cab tub from a donor truck both had the tags and both had different numbers. They also seem to have a prefix and suffix system to them because of...
Pretty sure the command truck used different bows with the command truck kit. Storm should be able to help you. I do not recall ever seeing the command version used by the USMC but that is just based on my service from 70 - 78.
The tag with the rounded corners is normally found under the hood on the upper right hand corner of the fire wall held in place by two small phillips head screws. To find the spot, match up the holes.
Sort of looks French maybe you have a Canadian engine which I believe is 250 CI displacement. Measure the bore and stroke and check it against data in the TM. Looks like everything is .030 over or under depending if you are talking bore or bearing journals. I am just guessing right now based...
Very true what Dodge Man says about the under coating. I picked up two take off fenders because mine were in pretty bad shape. They were indeed USMC fenders based on the color and under coating. I have also had others tell me USMC vehicles were undercoated which makes sense since we operated...
I will base my statement on what I observed when I was in. So from an official stand point I saw no depot modifications such as what might have been done at Barstow CA. At the organizational level I did see some units mount an eye bolt to the dash like the one used for the troop strap on the...
Looks like you will be in for many enjoyable hours of fun. But take heart if you keep at it you will get there. Feel free to contact me for help and advice.