Help me with the year of this truck

[bigelk50]

I am buying three of these trucks. Two complete, one without bed. The one with bed runs, but needs carb rebuilt. The one with out bed would not take too much to get running. They are gas 6 cylinders. There is also another good complete cab on a frame with everything in it (engine, tranny transfer, gauges seats.etc) But has no axles on it, just frame. Just wondering what the year - model they are. Thanks I will put up more pics when i get them.

 

[maddawg308]

Those are M34 deuce-and-a-halves. The single rear wheels and the bed design is a dead giveaway. Early 1950s, I want to say REO Motors made them, but there might have been several makers for this model. Definitely collectable, there aren't many M34s left....

 

[bigelk50]

Thanks I knew they looked a lot like an m35

 

[Barrman]

M34 as Mike pointed out. To fix the year, some more pictures are needed.

Look at the fender end of the tool box and battery door. If they are shaped to fit next to the fender, then it is probably a 1952 or older truck. See picture below.

Look at the firewall. If it is flat, then it is probably a REO truck. If it is indented, then it is probably a Studebaker, but that is not for sure. Again, look at the picture.

The front fenders were mounted different before 1953. Besides the form fitting boxes behind the fender pointed out above, the older trucks had the fender solidly bolted to the mount sticking out from the frame at the front of the fender and bolted to the running board.

1953 and new trucks had springs at the front mount and a brace came down from the cab and held the rear of the fender up. Bolting to the running board seemed optional with that rear brace coming down from the cab.

Some other year sensitive items are the under dash air outlets. Just on the passenger side, 1953 and newer. Both sides with air lines, then 1952 and older.

Electric air psi gauge? Early 1952 or older.

Fording kit? Mid 1953 or older unless special order such as most USMC trucks.

Hope this helps.

 

[bigelk50]

Thanks this does help a lot I will check it out

 

[bigelk50]

Maccus, It sounds like you learned that the hard way! Thanks for sharing I will def. keep that in mind