1955 plymouth Posted October 13, 2009 Report Posted October 13, 2009 I have a '52 B3B with an extra fuel can on the left running board, step, it has a US lock on its strap holding it to the truck, I remove the cap and can see down inside of the tank and can make out USMC on the bottom of the tank, the bracketry all looks as if it could have been a factory option? I will post some pics on here soon of the fuel tank, I was just wondering if anyone knew if the military used the Dodge pilothouse trucks with any regularity and if I might actually have an old USMC truck. Quote
Merle Coggins Posted October 13, 2009 Report Posted October 13, 2009 I believe I remember reading that the Navy purchased a bunch of them. I suppose it's likely that the Marine Corps did too. Merle Quote
Vintrader Posted October 13, 2009 Report Posted October 13, 2009 This truck was listed for sale on the site a while back. It was an original NAVY truck delivered to Mid Way Island when new. I had a look at it in AZ when it was for sale. Sure would like to find this truck again. Dutch Quote
1955 plymouth Posted October 13, 2009 Author Report Posted October 13, 2009 Here are the pics of the can Quote
Young Ed Posted October 13, 2009 Report Posted October 13, 2009 I like it. My neighbor tossed one out without telling me. I would have totally put that on my truck. I just reinstalled this on my truck. Holds a water backpack for fighting grass fires. Quote
Frank Elder Posted October 13, 2009 Report Posted October 13, 2009 (edited) Same goverment issue lock I was given in boot camp.:)They still make that same metal jerry can Ed, if you want one. Edited October 13, 2009 by FRANKIE47 Quote
coW52Dodge Posted October 13, 2009 Report Posted October 13, 2009 I just happened to have bought that^ exact same hold down on ebay today. A while back I found a jerry can on and have been looking for ways to mount it on the truck. Quote
Young Ed Posted October 13, 2009 Report Posted October 13, 2009 I've seen the cans for sale but never the hold down. Quote
Frank Elder Posted October 13, 2009 Report Posted October 13, 2009 Yeah, all I'm finding are web straps with buckles, and metal X straps that criss cross on the can. Quote
Young Ed Posted October 13, 2009 Report Posted October 13, 2009 Frankie are you finding mounts available new? Quote
coW52Dodge Posted October 13, 2009 Report Posted October 13, 2009 Yeah, all I'm finding are web straps with buckles, and metal X straps that criss cross on the can. I lucked out today on eBay: Quote
coW52Dodge Posted October 17, 2009 Report Posted October 17, 2009 I just got my ebay jerry can holder in. It clearly is old but looks like it was never used. The box it got shipped in said "uscg auxiliary supply center". Perhaps it will help you track one down for yourself. Quote
Frank Elder Posted October 17, 2009 Report Posted October 17, 2009 (edited) I just got my ebay jerry can holder in. It clearly is old but looks like it was never used. The box it got shipped in said "uscg auxiliary supply center". Perhaps it will help you track one down for yourself. United States Coast Guard....you got a coastie can holder destined for a cutter at one time I suppose. Edited October 17, 2009 by FRANKIE47 Quote
coW52Dodge Posted October 17, 2009 Report Posted October 17, 2009 United States Coast Guard....you got a coastie can holder destined for a cutter and one time I suppose. Yup, I suspect you're right. It is identical to the one that 1955Plymouth is sporting. Quote
Frank Elder Posted October 17, 2009 Report Posted October 17, 2009 55 plymouth's can is for usmc land based action, hence the metal strap and locking capability, yours is for a saltwater application so that is why you have a canvas strap with a parkerized buckle to prevent it corroding shut. Quote
1955 plymouth Posted October 17, 2009 Author Report Posted October 17, 2009 Thanks for the reply and additions to the thread. I now have just enough information to be dangerous when talking to people about my truck, I can say "yeah, I did some research and found this old truck was used to carry the artillery to the Marines back in the day, that there gas can is proof of that, you can even smell the fuel residue and it will remind you of days long past and indicate just how far out this old truck had to travel to take the Marines the goods" Or something like that, Ha,ha. Quote
coW52Dodge Posted October 17, 2009 Report Posted October 17, 2009 55 plymouth's can is for usmc land based action, hence the metal strap and locking capability, yours is for a saltwater application so that is why you have a canvas strap with a parkerized buckle to prevent it corroding shut. You have really good eyes! Yes, that makes perfect sense. I'm going to mount it on one of the running boards. It looks like it belongs. Quote
OLD DODGE Posted October 20, 2009 Report Posted October 20, 2009 United States Coast Guard....you got a coastie can holder destined for a cutter at one time I suppose. The Coast Guard also used trucks, and dogs. Quote
Frank Elder Posted October 21, 2009 Report Posted October 21, 2009 Well sure everybody gets a little shore duty, the coasties get to go home at night a little more often during their sea rotations than the navy... Quote
jschultz Posted October 22, 2009 Report Posted October 22, 2009 http://www.readymaderesources.com/cart/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=243 Quote
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