Help me find info on my REO!

[austinaubinoe]

Ok so my truck is titled as a 53 REO, the axles are dated Jan 54 and the engine is an 87 WHITE miltifuel. Pretty sure it was a gasser because the exhaust is routed through holes cut with a oxy torch.

I want to add my truck to this thread, but dont know any info, or where to find it!
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/members-rides/62871-2011-vin-info-thread.html

Trying to find:

serial number (VIN):
Registration number:
NSN: 23200 0077 1617 ???????? EDIT: Carnac said: Standard deuce is M35A2 w/o w 2320-00-077-1616. IS mine an A2?

Picture of the back is attached.

42nd Infanty division Truck # A17??

would this number have been assigned at the factory or did they swap around? Pretty sure same number on front bumper.

ALso what is the significance of 8/06?

 

[austinaubinoe]

found frame number. Its on the driver side as normal.... I though early deuces had it on the passenger side?

#130156

Number on data plate pictured. Same number stenciled on glovebox. Looks like a replacement plate as there is no other data on it. I bought an original REO M35 data plate on ebay.

#4D3083

AND Im a retard, the NSN is right on the tag. did the NSN change between A1, A2 and A3?

 

[doghead]

Often, the fender hole was torched out larger, to add a turbo. You may have an original non turbo truck, that has had a turbo added(larger pipe).

What is the contract number on your data tag?

Yes, that looks like a replacement tag.

 

[austinaubinoe]

Often, the fender hole was torched out larger, to add a turbo. You may have an original non turbo truck, that has had a turbo added(larger pipe).

What is the contract number on your data tag?

Yes, that looks like a replacement tag.

do I have enough info to find out the origins of my truck? contract is blank!!

 

[Recovry4x4]

Can't say wether you will find more info on the truck. The bed is not 53 vintage but that surprises no one. The truck is certainly a Reo and 53 is certainly plausible. The truck was converted from a gasser. Want to confirm this? Take a look at the right rear engine frame mount. You will find that this is bolted, not riveted. Also, take a look in tbe cab. If the cab is original, there will be a patched hole above the accellerator pedal. Can you post pics of the entire truck? FYI, that nsn was given to the truck after the conversion, its not original.

 

[austinaubinoe]

Can't say wether you will find more info on the truck. The bed is not 53 vintage but that surprises no one. The truck is certainly a Reo and 53 is certainly plausible. The truck was converted from a gasser. Want to confirm this? Take a look at the right rear engine frame mount. You will find that this is bolted, not riveted. Also, take a look in tbe cab. If the cab is original, there will be a patched hole above the accellerator pedal. Can you post pics of the entire truck? FYI, that nsn was given to the truck after the conversion, its not original.

WOW this is gonna be a fun project figuring out this trucks history....

How do you know its an REO?

 

[austinaubinoe]

3 things I noticed, parking brake (picture 9) is different then all others ive seen. There is some type of flag holder next to the exhaust stack bolted to the passenger door frame. The heater vent is spun around. I have it taken off anyways (along with the intake mushroom) easy enough, but any reason for this?


Under "Procurement" it says NAVY. Are those gasser gauges?

 

[NDT]

If all three axles are dated 54, it much more likely to be a 1954 truck. Who told you that it is a Reo? Since the main data plate has been replaced, it could be a Studebaker, Reo, or Curtis-Wright. The 4D3083 is the US Army registration number, that would be have been painted on the sides of the hood.

Recovery, why do you say the bed is not 53 vintage?

The headlights in the up postion, that usually means with winch on the older models. Did your truck come directly from the govt, or could someone have de-winched it before they sold it to you?

The "flag holder" is for the ring mount leg. The parking brake handle is typical for an early truck.

 

[Recovry4x4]

In 53 and 54 Reo and Stude were the only mfrs. NDT is right, more likely a 54. Curtiss Wright started in 55 IIRC. The 6 character VIN is indicative of the REo Stude era. Had it been a Stude, the VIN would have started with M. Beds, in 53 the trailer light socket would have been flush mounted to the face of the bed and the mudflaps would have been hinged. With that said, I can't document with certainty that the bed design didn't start changing at that time but every documented truck I recall from that era had the flush light plug. Maccus and hndrsonj are pretty well versed in gassers and might be able to shed more light. Looks like it still has a gasser cab or at least a gasser dash panel. The gauge cluster panel is a retro fit to get the tach inside the smaller gauge cluster opening. The parking brake is an older design as would be expected on your truck. Attached is one of your pics showing the RR engine frame mount. As I eluded to earlier, it's bolted in place.

 

[joshs1ofakindxj]

I have that older style parking brake handle in my 67. When did they stop using those?

 

[austinaubinoe]

I am loving all this info. I could tell you year to year changes of a Jeep wagoneer, but I know almost nothing about these trucks HAHA

Well it sounds like a picked quite an interesting truck! Well atleast I know the numbers for the hood now. I guess those were lifelong numbers? Or did it definitely have another number as a gasser? ANY way to find that out?

So Mine should read:
US ARMY
4D3083
What would you do with the bumper numbers? Keep the existing ones, or is it possible to find the originals?

What do the current numbers stand for?

42nd Infantry Division, 5th Squadron ??, 117th Cavalry?? Just guessing based on minor google search. and A17 is just the truck?

HA looky what I found!

http://www.nj.gov/military/50bde/5-117CAV.html

Is this what it should say on the front bumper?
5-117th CAV

 

[joshs1ofakindxj]

I am loving all this info. I could tell you year to year changes of a Jeep wagoneer, but I know almost nothing about these trucks HAHA

I'm the same with Jeep Cherokee XJ's. I can tell you when the front axle went from high pinion to low pinion and the intake manifolds on the 4.0L changed, heck I can even tell you the different input splines counts on the NP231. It will take awhile with these trucks but eventually we will catch up!

 

[austinaubinoe]

I'm the same with Jeep Cherokee XJ's. I can tell you when the front axle went from high pinion to low pinion and the intake manifolds on the 4.0L changed, heck I can even tell you the different input splines counts on the NP231. It will take awhile with these trucks but eventually we will catch up!

Hey you know XJ's?

When Im not driving the Wagoneer, Im driving this!

 

[austinaubinoe]

Check out the REO plaque I got in the mail! My favorite part is that its marked 195_. This plaque is screen printed, so is it a repop? Oh well I think its cool.

-Is this the original Engine Shut Down lever? Seems to match the throttle control. Found it under the seat!!

Notice the US NAVY stamp. So is this not a ARMY truck?

And finally, whats the best way to clean the windows of overspray, plastic and stickers?

Thanks!

 

[DeucesWild11]

I clean up my overspray with a razor blade, if it is glass or you can always buy a small bottle of Goof Off, that works on the sticky stuff really well. But that stuff is strong wouldn't recommend on plastics..

 

[MWMULES]

I am loving all this info. I could tell you year to year changes of a Jeep wagoneer, but I know almost nothing about these trucks HAHA

New Jersey Army National Guard

Is this what it should say on the front bumper?
5-117th CAV

No, the pass side on the front should be 42-I 5-117 CAV , drivers side A-17 If you want you could call the phone# in your link, Ask for the A troop phone# call them and ask questions on what kind of troop they are and who is assigned truck17. If they are still around they may still have the same march order,(who get what truck). Depending on who you talk to in the unit they may even sent you a picture of the current truck. Some units will have there trucks sitting in the armory lot or it could be at a state MATES site, no where them.