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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

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mmm by w30bob, on Flickr

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!

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.

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

later,
bob

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

Bert

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

Frank

What is the bottom of a tire?

DJ wrote:What is the bottom of a tire?

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

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.

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?