Guest bigredone Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 Hi all Am I correct in saying the Decontaminator on a jeep goes on the left (drivers side) wheel wing slanty piece if a pedestal mount is carried in the back? Thanks Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 I have seen them there on restored Jeeps, but believe that they should be located under the front passenger seat. I think people put them on the fender just to show that they have one. In reality i cant think that i have seen any photos of war time Jeeps carrying a decontaminator. I shall have to go and have a look through my books to check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 I have seen them there on restored Jeeps, but believe that they should be located under the front passenger seat. I think people put them on the fender just to show that they have one. In reality i cant think that i have seen any photos of war time Jeeps carrying a decontaminator. I shall have to go and have a look through my books to check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest matt Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 Hi Paul, I have a 1944 colour pic of a 15th Air Force Jeep in Italy and the decon bracket is in the right fender. Cheers, Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddball Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 Hi Paul, I have a 1944 colour pic of a 15th Air Force Jeep in Italy and the decon bracket is in the right fender. Cheers, Matt. I seem to recall that that is the place for them as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M8Greyhound Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 I have also seen them on the slant of the wheel house driver side between the driver seat and the tub side. Near where the bolt goes through into the driver seat Also on the dash and top of the rifle bracket on the windshield Regards Lloyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest matt Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 We need to remember these were fitted in the field and not at the factory so I guess the location varies depending on the unit/individual who fitted them.the one in my hard cab GMC was fitted on the front of the seat riser directly behind the drivers feet. Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bigredone Posted October 9, 2005 Share Posted October 9, 2005 Thank you guys for all the help. I think I will stick it on the right hand side for the time being. Just need to get a bracket from the Dallas dig out this coming Sunday. Thanks Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demon Posted October 9, 2005 Share Posted October 9, 2005 If you are looking for the correct place to fit it. The decontamination unit was held by a special bracket very similar to a fire extinguisher bracket. It mounted on the floor behind the right seat. The mounting holes for this bracket were already predrilled in the jeep body. If my memory serves me correctly they were fitted in mid 44 to the end of the wartime to one in five jeeps. I'll check this though so don't quote me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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