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I recently stumbled upon a K53 Communications Van Box Body "hidden in plain sight" not far from our home.
Originally, I posted it up in the MV SPOTTED Thread, but I believe it's time it got it's own dedicated thread. So, since these boxes were typically mounted on CCKW trucks, I'm putting this thread into this Forum.
I'll begin by quoting the several posts from that other thread so that the story is both complete and chronologically sequenced.....
Beginning with Post #7182 in this thread: https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?62008-quot-MV-Spotted-quot-thread/page719
Originally, I posted it up in the MV SPOTTED Thread, but I believe it's time it got it's own dedicated thread. So, since these boxes were typically mounted on CCKW trucks, I'm putting this thread into this Forum.
I'll begin by quoting the several posts from that other thread so that the story is both complete and chronologically sequenced.....
Beginning with Post #7182 in this thread: https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?62008-quot-MV-Spotted-quot-thread/page719
Spotted this MV Box-Body "hidden in plain sight" not far from our home.
I'm pretty sure it IS an MV box, but I am at a loss for knowing what it may have been mounted on.
Pic #1: Left-Rear View.
I'm pretty sure this is the rear by the placement of the wheel-well.
Pic #2:
Right-Rear View. Again, the wheel-well placement looks like it might ride on a Deuce chassis.
Pic #3:
Same angle, just zoomed out a bit.
Pic #4: Slightly different angle.
Note 2 features: The Side Door and the two mil-connections just to the right of that door in the lower corner of the side wall.
That bumper blocking up the back end does not seem to be original equipment, but it is painted the same.
Pic #5:
Closer view of the lower door with its vents and the two rather LARGE connectors.
I plan to approach the home's resident about the box next time I notice anyone at home there.
So, before I have a chance to visit with the owner (or at least someone living there), here are my questions:
1. What type truck did it come off of?
2. What's it approximate vintage (year model range)?
3. What was it's purpose: Communications? Repair Shop? Command and Control? Missile (or other) Launch Control?
4. Any other knowledge you can share?
Thanks in advance for any assistance.
P.S.
I will update as facts are known. And, if a separate dedicated thread is indicated I'll certainly create it and post the link.
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