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Right fender bolt pattern question M38A1 1953 CDN1

Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 6:41 pm
by Headcase
Can anyone say for sure or even a maybe what these bolt holes were for?
The bolt hole way out front had a signal light it it...removed now the other three are longer and wider than a Black out driving light as the other side has?
Thanks! HC!
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Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2012 3:03 pm
by ChiGuy82
Im thinking it might have been a siren? The back hole might have been where the cable came into it?
Mike

Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 10:32 pm
by Headcase
I found out what it is for...!
An ATU Mount for a radio tuner and antenna. It sits way out in front of the headlight ina a small box on the plate with an antenna mounted on top.
It is a very good example of how the Army will mount something very utilitarian.
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These are pics from a friends Jeep with the same fender bolt pattern and year.