Canadian security cages

[Evil Dr. Porkchop]

Does anyone have any information about the aluminum security cages for the Canadian CUCV's or the earlier Canadian pickups? I've seen them on m135s, MLVWs, and 3/4 ton trailers but haven't seen any pics of the CUCV ones. I've got one that I was told came off a Canadian truck that I will be trying to put on my m1028 (second pic). I know I will need to find a Canadian cargo cover or mod the American one because it will be too short. Thanks!

 

[Mainsail]

I just saw an ad on craigslist locally for a camper (civilian) K5 blazer. Seriously, a stand-inside camper that goes in place of the topper on the back.

Not too long ago I saw a guy selling a NOS back panel that turns a K5 into a pickup truck- it seals off the passenger compartment from the bed and had a window.

Weird stuff out there. Oh, and sorry that I'm no help whatsoever to your OP.

 

[m37CDN]

Here is a photo of a 5/4 ton with the security cage and tarp on it. It is located at the Swords to Plowshares museum near Ottawa Canada. The curator/owner is Mike Calnan and you can reach him as swords@calnan.com to probably get the information you need. good luck Ewen

 

[Gripy]

Looks cool. Go for it.

 

[Stan Leschert]

Ask Rob Love on Mapleleafup.net . I never saw one of these, but I tried to keep distance from the MPs .... unless I had to get my course candidates out of custody.

 

[Evil Dr. Porkchop]

Ask Rob Love on Mapleleafup.net . I never saw one of these, but I tried to keep distance from the MPs .... unless I had to get my course candidates out of custody.

Thanks for the info. I found that site during my extensive search, the cages are mentioned a few times. Looks like I'll need to sign up over there.

 

[WARWAG]

That is one sweet looking cage! I fitted cover would make it perfect. Let us know what you find out please.

 

[K9Vic]

I just saw an ad on craigslist locally for a camper (civilian) K5 blazer. Seriously, a stand-inside camper that goes in place of the topper on the back.

That would be a K5 Blazer Chalets and was an official vehicle option approved by GM sold at dealers in 76 & 77. I saw one last year also on CL and thought about putting it on my M1009, but did not.
http://www.blazerchalet.com/

Not too long ago I saw a guy selling a NOS back panel that turns a K5 into a pickup truck- it seals off the passenger compartment from the bed and had a window.

I have one and it was a aftermarket part that was really cool and today is highly wanted item for K5 owners. Never installed it on a M1009, but I have it if I ever get one again and decided to do the mod.

 

[Evil Dr. Porkchop]

If anyone has any pictures of the bow setup on the 1970s Canadian pickups that would be appreciated.

 

[ssdvc]

I like the ones the Border Patrol used on their Blazers. Someone on here had a set. They cover each area of glass on the 1009 and the windshield one flips down out of the way and the rear flips up when not needed. I would love to find a set for myself.

 

[still standing still cyco]

Those cages are pretty cool! They would've been handy to have back when I was working security at music festivals. We could've used them to detain people that were being stupid. Were they just used to lock up weapons/ammo, equipment, etc? Were they ever intended for prisoner transport?

 

[Evil Dr. Porkchop]

Those cages are pretty cool! They would've been handy to have back when I was working security at music festivals. We could've used them to detain people that were being stupid. Were they just used to lock up weapons/ammo, equipment, etc? Were they ever intended for prisoner transport?

I've heard they were used to lock up stuff like weapons/ammo and other important equipment. I don't think it would work good for prisoner transport, I'd bet it wouldn't take much to bust through the side of it. A local MV owner said they had cages like it on their stateside trucks in the 60's to protect troops from people throwing rocks/bottles.

 

[Evil Dr. Porkchop]

Here's some more pics: The first is a Canadian International, the second is some Canadian m135's, the first has a field-modded cage, a few down the line also have cages.


Here is an m925a2 that sold on GL a couple of weeks ago.

 

[3dAngus]

Looks like a fantastic dog pen.
I would love to have one myself.