Re: [MV] Weasel Hull Compass

From: Gene Pantano (truks@cs.quik.com)
Date: Fri Aug 17 2001 - 09:31:28 PDT


I had 4 cases of HULL compasses..they were marked with the "G" number for
the DUKW...what you say may be true..but not "Gospel".. The HULL was
standard on DUKW's and Weasel's here in Colorado..at the Camp Hale site....
"HOME OF THE WEASEL"..and the 10th Mountain Division..Gene
> The correct Weasel compass is the Pioneer Bendix type 1830, in a special
> bracket (SD-902266 bracket, SD-902265 compass) The compass is as used on
> the DUKW,and the bracket is similar except it has four holes in the top
> face - the DUKW bracket has four holes in the back face. If you get down
> under the front deck you should see four bolts in a sqaure pattern
> sticking vertically down towards the drivers feet where it mounts.
>
> You can find the compasses on e-bay but they make good money, there was
> one for sale at Beltring with an asking price of £120 which is about USD
> 165.
>
> I did reproduce the mounting brackets in bronze but have no plans to make
> any more because the compasses themselves are difficult to get now.
>
> Gordon
>
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