Deuce and a half

[Shawnblair]

Are the parts for a m35a2 2 1/2 ton the same as a m34

 

[NDT]

Wheels are different and tires too. M34 only came in gas engine whereas M35A2 was multifuel.

 

[Shawnblair]

Wheels are different and tires too. M34 only came in gas engine whereas M35A2 was multifuel.

What would a 1955 rep be concidered bc I just bought on that has the multi fuel engine in it

 

[NDT]

M34s only were produced in 1951 and 1952. Maybe you have a M44?

 

[HDN]

I'd think the M44 and M45 trucks would have 95% parts commonality since the only difference would be the tires. I didn't realize the rims were different for the singled-out tires.

When you start talking about the A1 and A2 versions of everything, though, then you're talking gas vs. multifuel motors. That's not to say that some guys in the Army might've repowered M34 trucks with multifuels, and may have put dual wheels on the rear axles in the process.

That said, my M35A3 is referred to as having an M44A3 chassis, so I guess an M44A2 may exist? Maybe I actually have an M34A3? Boy the Army sure likes consistency right?

Also @Shawnblair , can you please post some pictures of your new-to-you truck?

 

[Shawnblair]

I'd think the M44 and M45 trucks would have 95% parts commonality since the only difference would be the tires. I didn't realize the rims were different for the singled-out tires.

When you start talking about the A1 and A2 versions of everything, though, then you're talking gas vs. multifuel motors. That's not to say that some guys in the Army might've repowered M34 trucks with multifuels, and may have put dual wheels on the rear axles in the process.

That said, my M35A3 is referred to as having an M44A3 chassis, so I guess an M44A2 may exist? Maybe I actually have an M34A3? Boy the Army sure likes consistency right?

Also @Shawnblair , can you please post some pictures of your new-to-you truck?

 

[Shawnblair]

This is the only picture I have rn

 

[HDN]

Well if that's an M34, it got duals and probably a multifuel at some point.

 

[Shawnblair]

Well if that's an M34, it got duals and probably a multifuel at some point.

That’s what I was told but idk and I’m just trying to figure out if it’s the same suspension as a 35

 

[NDT]

That’s what I was told but idk and I’m just trying to figure out if it’s the same suspension as a 35

Yes same suspension. Your picture shows a M45 chassis truck, Air Force faded blue.

 

[Mullaney]

Yes same suspension. Your picture shows a M45 chassis truck, Air Force faded blue.

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It reminds me of some of my earliest personal vehicles - where the tires were worth more than the vehicle.
On the other hand, it looks like it is hauling those rims and wheels just fine to me!

 

[HDN]

Are you just looking at the truck? The data plate on the glovebox cover should tell you for sure what the truck is.

I think everything besides the wheels and tires of the M34 are the same as an M35, engine and transmission differences aside with the A1s and A2s.

 

[Shawnblair]

Yes same suspension. Your picture shows a M45 chassis truck, Air Force faded blue.

No it was retired army to become a rescue truck the a pipeline truck it still has the original army green in spots

 

[Shawnblair]

Are you just looking at the truck? The data plate on the glovebox cover should tell you for sure what the truck is.

I think everything besides the wheels and tires of the M34 are the same as an M35, engine and transmission differences aside with the A1s and A2s.

I already bought it I’m planning on restoring it