RL-31 Reel Unit Data Plate

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RL-31 Reel Unit Data Plate

Post by 95xrcn7 » Fri Apr 28, 2023 8:00 am

I haven’t been able to find a clear picture of the Data Plate for an RL-31-C Reel Unit I’m restoring.

Does anyone have a picture of one that is a 1940s vintage you could share?

The one example I have found from a French website isn’t clear enough to make out all the nomenclature.
45 MB,43 MBT
BC-611,BC-1000,PP-114/VRC-3,BC-654A,PE-103A,BC-1306,PE-237

62 M37B1,M101A1
GRC9/DY88,GRR5,PRC77/2060,PRC10/598


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Re: RL-31 Reel Unit Data Plate

Post by retro-roco » Fri Apr 28, 2023 11:39 am

RL-31-C dataplate.png
Mine
RL-31 DATAPLATE.png
From the web
Brace 2.jpg
From the web
Take your pick!!
Kirk Gustafson
359th Infantry Regt. 90th Div. WWII HRS

1942 Chevy G506 1-1/2 ton 4x4 Cargo
1943 Ben Hur water trailer

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Re: RL-31 Reel Unit Data Plate

Post by 95xrcn7 » Fri Apr 28, 2023 2:48 pm

Thanks Kirk! Just what I needed. I can get the measurements of the mounting friction screw holes off the leg and then I’m in business.

Rescued two stands from a friend who bought them at an auction. They were converted to saw horse duty as I imagine many were.

I’m mounting one on the floor at the rear of an MBT trailer. Filling the rest of the trailer with a BC-5 chest, EE-8-A field phones, EE-89 Repeater, C-114 Loading coils, a BD-71 Switchboard and an EE-65-F wire testing unit. Searching for an MC-123 wire pike.
45 MB,43 MBT
BC-611,BC-1000,PP-114/VRC-3,BC-654A,PE-103A,BC-1306,PE-237

62 M37B1,M101A1
GRC9/DY88,GRR5,PRC77/2060,PRC10/598

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Re: RL-31 Reel Unit Data Plate

Post by retro-roco » Fri Apr 28, 2023 2:59 pm

If you find a couple of those MC-123 pike poles, keep me in mind :)

If you're interested in the top one, I probably have the artwork for it.
Kirk Gustafson
359th Infantry Regt. 90th Div. WWII HRS

1942 Chevy G506 1-1/2 ton 4x4 Cargo
1943 Ben Hur water trailer

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Re: RL-31 Reel Unit Data Plate

Post by wc56daveyboy » Sat May 06, 2023 7:01 pm

Who else is out there capable of making these plates besides dataplates4u?

I ask because I need a data plate made, and I contacted them.. however, Robert informs me he is very busy.

In the past robert has made me a one off plate, and it was perfect?! but apparently business has him swamped.

Anyone out there making date tags/plates?

I’m
Looking to have a RL-31-C plate made that’s missing from a reel I’m getting.


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