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I am in Washington - and all my references are in Tennessee, so sorry, no help at this time.

Hi guys! Hope to have enough slack in my work load soon to visit here again. Bruce, I got your message and will try to get with you on this in a couple weeks. Best wishes, David

Carnac, I have a package I need to send to you - check your PM and shoot me your mailing address please. Thanks, David Doyle

That article has some errors as well - one of these days a revised version will appear. Best wishes, David Doyle

I got mine direct from the manufacturer, Randolph Products: Randolph Products - Manufacturers Of Mil-Spec And Industrial Coatings As an aside, immediately after painting the truck, I laid a NOS piece of sheet metal on the fender, the paint was a perfect match. Now, after 3 years of...

I believe that if you will do further research that the information above is not correct. Best wishes, David Doyle

I must disagree with some of the information below. A South Bend plant serial number configured as XX25XXXXX could be fixed side or drop side trucks built before 1970 (and I have photos of such trucks in Vietnam prior to 1970, so these do exist). Later dropside non-winch trucks were XX40XXXXX...

With that serial number, I feel confident your truck was built by Reo Motors in the first half of 1961. The Army registration number would have been 4D35 something-something. Best wishes, David Doyle

I am not involved in the planning or organizing, nor am I participating in this event. But would none the less like to share some thoughts. It appears to me that the point of this operation is to do this trip as friends - old and new - together. Were someone to take the trip in a M915A4 -...

Front axle engagement is automatic - when then the rear wheels slip, the front axle engages. The proper sprag unit (forward or reverse) is selected pneumatically as the shift lever is moved - that is the whosh-thunk that you hear. HTH, David Doyle

The contact at the Studebaker museum is Andrew Beckman, while more knowledgeable than a layman about military vehicles, he is not an expert in such. Studebaker's history spanned more than 100 years, so he has a lot of territory to cover. He is a very nice guy. The number is 574-235-9714...

Studebaker (surprisingly, not Reo) was designated the design control agency for the hard top on 20 August 1952. The spring ride seat, as I recall, was originally developed by Kaiser-Jeep for the M809 series trucks, and was also applied to the G-742 series shortly thereafter. Best wishes...

A 1952 Studebaker M35, like virtually every other tactical vehicle bought by the US Army during the early 1950s, was supposed to painted Semi-gloss Olive Drab TT-C-595-2430. However, I have documents from Studebaker from 8 May 1952, that indicates that standard color chips were in short supply...

I am guessing that you fellows are aware that Jack sadly passed away a month or so ago. I do not know the future of this stuff, but I suspect that the Gama Goats and Husky mentioned in another thread (near Salt Lake) are a part of this estate. Regards, David Doyle

Hi guys, I am trying to tie up a few loose ends on a project. I am looking for contract numbers for Studebaker, Studebaker-Packard, Utica-Bend and Curtiss Wright built trucks. This is the contract number only, not serial number nor hood number, or bumper number. The ones I have so far are...

Hey guys, I am beginning a new research project. As a part of this, I am looking for International Harvester (only, at this time) contract numbers on five tons (not manufacturer's serial numbers - but contract numbers). If ya'll could check your data plates and post this info (or email it to...

Updated earlier posts to reflect results of latest research. Best wishes, David Doyle

Nine digits, starting with a letter A-D, followed by 151, followed by five-digit sequence number - BUT, rather than making up a bogus number, how about trying to find the real number? Best wishes, David Doyle

Post here, or PM me, with the mft serial number stamped into the frame near the front axle. It will be a 6 digit number, a five digit number preceded by a M, or a nine digit number. With that number, I can provide the make 99% of the time. Best wishes, David Doyle

The turbo really doesn't have that much effect on the operation of the engine - you can take it off and throw it away, and so long as you plug the oil supply that (used to) feed it, the engine won't care. In most turbosupercharger applications, the idea is to feed more oxygen-containing air...