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I'll address your last question. M35s came out in 1950 with the OA-331 "Gold Comet" gas engine. Then, as the Army switched to diesel in the early 1960's the M35A1 was produced with the LDS427 turbocharged multifuel diesel engine. At the same time, the 5 ton trucks were procured with the...

The only M38A1 part is the actual windshield, everything else is Mite. Edit, this is incorrect, see post #13 of this thread.

It is M38A1.

The VIN plate will be on the firewall inside the cab centered in line with the transmission. Builder will likely be "Yellow Truck and Coach". The VIN suffix letters/numbers will tell you what the truck originally carried, most likely cargo bed.

Thanks but really there are others here that know FAR more than me. I guess when you have been working with MVs since you were 16, you get to see almost everything and learn a lot.

It's a 1942 CCKW closed cab banjo (corporate) axle. The entire truck is worth saving for sure. The cab is one of the best I have seen in a long time. The fenders and hood just need a couple whacks to be back in shape. I would really try to find her a home.

Looks great, like it was made for it. Oh yeah, it was! I got to see those being made, the plant was turning out three trailers a day on the trailer line.

The engine, transmission and cross drive should be the same as gas 113. The final drives are likely as well. The road wheels and track are 113. But the suspension is torsion bar only on the 113, whereas these must have hydraulic cylinders at each suspension arm.

OK, finally redeeming myself on the ID. Found your track listed on page 384 of the Crismon book "US Military Tracked Vehicles". It is a A/S32H-12 Aircraft Cargo Loading and Unloading Tracked Truck. Built 1964. The suspension could be raised and lowered as well as the platform using...

Suggest you retain a transportation broker to find you a hotshot that will haul it for around $2.50/mile.

Looks like the electrical system is a start-from-scratch deal. Can't be too choosy when it comes to reasonably priced HMMWVs. Looks like she needs a serious steam clean.

The tapered bushings mentioned above are frozen in. After removing the drag link, I would hammer down on the end of the steering arm and then hammer up from underneath. Rather than heavy blows, keep at it for 5 or more minutes, to break the rust bond.

Nope. U roll U pray. The top bows might save you.

I've never owned a Mite, but have worked on plenty of them. Someone is selling Sam Werner's inventory, there is a post about the contact info here somewhere. He had EVERYTHING for them.

Mites like to ride, they do not do well with flat tows. Here is a Mite I carried home after a front axle spindle failure. This was a while ago, like maybe 1985.

My opinion is based on never having seen a trailer like that documented in any military pubs. I could certainly be wrong however. Look for evidence of data plate holes, olive drab paint under other coats, etc.

Looks civilian to me. Maybe housed an air compressor at one time, or something used by a phone company.

It depends. If you get the entire axle, you do not need a mechanically inclined person, only a truck/trailer that can carry axles that weigh a ton each. If you pull the chunk/pumpkin/differential, you will need basic metric tools and the ability to toil for hours in the 98 degree sun. Call...

I have read that regularly flushing the bellhousing and clutch with brake clean will allow you to limp along. Make sure the transmission is one knuckle below the fill hole as well.

The POV had yellow plates. Looked like no more than 20 tons of logs on there. Couldn't handle it!