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I suspect that you can purchase an 800-series bridge transporter, or bridge erection truck, cheaper than repowering the M328. While I haven't done it, logically the designers didn't lengthen the engine compartment when they went to the NHC-250 without good reason - so I would imagine you'll...

Sure, you can get any part of this engine new from Memphis Equipment Company, 901-774-0600. There are other suppliers, but these are good folks, and in my back yard, so they are who I use. Hope this helps, David Doyle

Well, Jason, some answers I can give you, some I can't. And, since I am on the road at the moment without my library, I'll have to ask you to take my word for part of it. As to the apparent difference between registration number style (1972-era) on your shop van, vs the apparent 68-69 VIN...

RE: Research project A couple of different books are in the works - one is hardcover, the other softcover - both with photos. After having been in business for myself, I am not interested in doing the self-publishing thing - that also makes me the self-salesman (something I really dislike)...

The army registration number, popular called the USA number - was stenciled on the outside of the hood during the Vietnam era - and can often be seen beneath the camo even today when the hood is wet. On camo trucks its applied under the hood, and inside the doors - and sometimes on the data...

RE: Seabee markings VERY, very nice! Congratulations! Sincerely, David Doyle

Kenny, I wish I could remember what I have forgotten! Seriously, you are a wealth of info. Thanks, David

RE: Is the "Bridge Trucks" rated correct at only 5 Yes, its off-road rating is 5 tons - but if you look at the designated load for the M328 (the bridge truck - a M139 is truly only a cab and chassis) - the gross weight of the truck is almost the same as a five-ton wrecker - that is to say, the...

Burned half a tank of gasoline in my M62 using it as an engine hoist to swap engines in a deuce once. What did you do with the OA-331 Kenny? David

The OA-331 mentioned in the first post is the engine model number, Reo 331 CID gas. Continental also built copies, their model number COA-331. DD

Interesting. Was this truck built by Reo or Studebaker?

The first military Multifuel engine was the turbosupercharged LDS-427 - which quickly earned some reliability problems (though there are those in the hobby who swear that they are the most powerful, I haven't yet the experience with them to form my own opinion). The next engine for the deuce...

The tank will hold 50 gallons - but only about 40 of it is usable. Mine, burdened with a fairly heavy specialty bed, gets about 6 MPG. Those things sure run quiet at idle, don't they? I am curious about the louvers in the engine side panel - is this an addition that you made, or did it have...

Dave, What you state about the registration numbers is by and large correct - the exception would be when things are extensively rebuilt. This is typically the case for armor - such as when a tank is converted into a tank retriever - such as a M4A3 into a M74. Which is precisely why I am so...

RE: Research project Joel, Thanks much...for those that haven't sent the info, please do - this is coming together very nicely. Sincerely, David Doyle

Hello folks, Still working with the data I have amassed so far....and time to get down and dirty. Any of you fellows on cargo trucks with VIN numbers beginning with a 0125 prefix AND having army registration numbers beginning NK0? If so, please contact me - it appears that this trucks were...

RE: Research project Thanks, that is a concise overview of the registration number system was put in place in 1972. I am primarily working with older vehicles, though is interesting reading. Best, David

RE: Research project The long-range goal is to build a large enough sample of data to make accurate determinations about certain aspects of the deuces. Especially the relationship between contract numbers, registration numbers and VIN numbers. I am particularly intersted in the transition from...

Kenny, You have correctly described the A-W manual. Best, David

Thanks!