sancobg
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Hi all,
This is my first post and I have a question. My wife purchased a G506 for my birthday, The original for sale ad stated in was a 1942 G506 with no bed.
The truck arrived from Texas on March 17, 2013 about 10:00 PM so there was not much opportunity to do a thorough review.
I have a Texas title that has a VIN of BV 721597. The truck certainly looks like a G506 complete with original paint and on the bumper it has, G506 and a partial military number stenciled on the RH side. Wheels/tires are aftermarket 8.25-20's.
The truck is 99% complete. The axles are not the banjo type but rather the front drop-in type that is common for a truck differential. Everything on the truck looks original and in excellent condition, with only one minor rust out spot.
My questions for the forum members:
Was this actually manufactured in 1946 from leftover parts?
Is the VIN correct for the vehicle or what does it translate to?
What differentials do I have what are the possible ratios?
Please fill in any blanks.
![G506-1.jpg G506-1.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/286/286851-d7fe4399a9530e9b0146be62dad63e70.jpg)
![G506-2.jpg G506-2.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/286/286852-40dfb3890609d800b5274aa1c660b99b.jpg)
![G506-3.jpg G506-3.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/286/286856-b18931e37bee6c1196fabe6a33230150.jpg)
Paul
This is my first post and I have a question. My wife purchased a G506 for my birthday, The original for sale ad stated in was a 1942 G506 with no bed.
The truck arrived from Texas on March 17, 2013 about 10:00 PM so there was not much opportunity to do a thorough review.
I have a Texas title that has a VIN of BV 721597. The truck certainly looks like a G506 complete with original paint and on the bumper it has, G506 and a partial military number stenciled on the RH side. Wheels/tires are aftermarket 8.25-20's.
The truck is 99% complete. The axles are not the banjo type but rather the front drop-in type that is common for a truck differential. Everything on the truck looks original and in excellent condition, with only one minor rust out spot.
My questions for the forum members:
Was this actually manufactured in 1946 from leftover parts?
Is the VIN correct for the vehicle or what does it translate to?
What differentials do I have what are the possible ratios?
Please fill in any blanks.
![G506-1.jpg G506-1.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/286/286851-d7fe4399a9530e9b0146be62dad63e70.jpg)
![G506-2.jpg G506-2.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/286/286852-40dfb3890609d800b5274aa1c660b99b.jpg)
![G506-3.jpg G506-3.jpg](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/286/286856-b18931e37bee6c1196fabe6a33230150.jpg)
Paul
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