Pretty Cool M??

[w30bob]

Hi Guys,

I thought this was pretty cool. I don't remember the M-designation for it off the top of my forgetful head....but you don't see them too often. At least I haven't.

Enjoy,
bob

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dodge-Power-Wag ... ars_Trucks


mmm by w30bob, on Flickr

[Chris P]

Looks like a "Gichner USN MB-2 Fire and Rescue Foam Truck" pictured on page 19 of TM9-1840C.

According to that manual: "In 1955, 130 M56 trucks of the flat-faced cowl without winch configuration (no cab or top) were supplied from government stocks to the Gichner Iron Works for Navy MB-2 fire and rescue foam trucks. These vehicles weighed 6200 lbs. and carried 160 gallons of water and 11 gallons of foam agent. The foam pump was operated by a Tangen power take-off located on top of the transmission (the gearshift lever extended all the way through the PTO). (For reference-the USN registration numbers were 71-00662 through 71-00791.)"

This truck really should be saved!

[k8icu]

I like the barn door for the drive. That must have been for quick egress from the vehicle. I hope someone gets it and restores it.

[w30bob]

Shit.....it even has tinted glass!!! Would look pretty bad-ass with a 50 cal mounted in the back.

later,
bob

[T. Highway]

I keep staring at the front tire...........its only flat on one side.

Bert

[Frank Irons]

Yes, the flat caught my eye also, usually they are on the bottom!

Frank

[DJ]

What is the bottom of a tire?

[Kaegi]

What is the bottom of a tire?

a very deep question. might have to climb a mountain and ponder this...

[k8icu]

The truck was sitting in one location for a long time then they moved it out to the spot the picture was taken thus the flat on top.

[DJ]

So,the truck was sitting on the top of the tire,now it is sitting on the bottom of the tire. Mind if I tag along to the top of the mountain with you?