Lanceng156 Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Hello all! Does anyone have any information on the correct location and size for a square or diamond? of gas detection paint on a Jeep please? Regards Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Ashby Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Good question,...... photographic evidence is very thin on the ground with regard to gas patches on jeeps, the usual configuration for wheeled transport was an irregular patch or 'sploch' of a yellowish compound that turned a greenish hue in the presence of mustard gas. The specified positioning was to be in a location that could be observed at all times by the driver while the vehicle was in motion. The logical place on a jeep therefore would be on the front half of the bonnet but photo evidence suggests this was seldom if ever done. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikestarmer Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Hello all! Does anyone have any information on the correct location and size for a square or diamond? of gas detection paint on a Jeep please? Regards Danny By 1943 gas detection paint was khaki green and is very difficult to see on many contemporary pictures. The colour changed to red for danger. Usually on the bonnet of a jeep, size to approximate an area 18 inches square within view of the driver. The sizing also applied to the first gas paint which was an ochre or mustard shade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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