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Take a look at this thread, it should answer your question in great detail: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?t=14882&highlight=skinny

The trucks came with a 24 volt system. Memphis Equipment Company, Midwest Military, AB Lynn, Vintage Power Wagon, and Adirondack Dodge all have a good selection of parts - I've bought from all of them with good results. HTH, David Doyle

I didn't provide that info - but, there were actually two different versions. I should wrap up a book tomorrow, then I'll take a little time and post up the info on the other one. Regards, David

Thanks Wayne, if no one has the standard army issue version, I'll use this one. It seems like it is all there, but just a bit awkward to use. Thanks again. David

I need an electronic copy of TM9-2350-256-10, which is an operator's manual for a M88A1 (apparently no manual was published on the M88). If anyone out there has one, drop me an email at ddoyle9570 at aol.com. I'm in a bit of a bind to meet a deadline. Thanks, David Doyle

trying to figure that out - basically I said based on the number you sent me, your truck is indeed a 1968. Have you confirmed that number is embossed in the frame. Also, what is the current configuration of your truck? Cargo, dropside, van....that may provide a clue as to the descripency...

IIRC, the M47 you refer to was reimported to this country prior to the Clinton-era ban on the reimportation of U.S. made military equipment (still in effect). Soviet, Brit and other vehicles can come in (at least at this moment, but I'll bet that changes soon) - but U.S. built equipment cannot...

I've replied to your email regarding your truck usmarines72. DD

What, me sell a truck - you should know me better than that!!

Brad, The interior (and exterior) of your truck was originally FS595B 24084 (aka FS595A 24087) - leaving out the first part (which FS series you are referring to) is a lot like saying "I'd like a 20 inch tire" - you're only giving a hint. There is a long-winded discussion about all this as a...

Somewhere someplace somebody made it politically correct to say the exchange of information should be free - may Al Gore when he invented the internet - but that has got to be one of the biggest crocks ever. Try that next time you wanna send your kid to college. Hosting this site costs money -...

I would suggest taking the panel off the inside of one of the doors - that would likely reveal a small patch of the original color of the truck (assuming the doors are original. HTH, David

Bruce, From memory - the one-piece hood was developed by some university. You may google around on this a bit and find the original source. Very nice looking ride, guess I need to head your way with my camera - again. David

The prefix was coded to the first vehicle that it was used on - a lot of the M-series electrical parts start G740 for example. Regards, David

RE: Re: RE: M43B1 Mik, I only try to keep up with VIN numbers, registration numbers and delivery dates - which are useful for my book projects. I have no access to (and little interest in) usage - sorry. You may try Medlog - but for a vehicle that old one is pressing their luck. Regards, David

Re: RE: M43B1 The 3E0501 is the U.S. Army registration number - roughly equivalent to a license plate number. Your truck is indeed a M43B1, built in 1963. Its serial (VIN) number should be 10219. Best wishes, David Doyle

Heavy pounding will jar the button off the bottom of the plunger (its retained by a spring clip) - then you definately have to pull the hydraulic head. Been there, done that.

In 1950 the official color adopted for army tactical vehicles was TT-C-595-2430. Semigloss paint was adopted by the army for tactical vehicles on August 1, 1945, per regulation 850-15, in large part due to its better resistance to moisture. However, the August 1, 1945 regulation specified that...

RE: Very rusty and picked up Looks like a M35A1 that has had its LDS-427 replaced with a LDT-465.

The very earliest of these trucks had transmission problems. These problems were corrected during the Korean War, but the bad reputation of these early vehicles have plagued the entire series ever since. Great looking truck Karl. Best wishes, David