Re: [MV] dump truck id needed

From: DDoyle9570@aol.com
Date: Sun Nov 18 2001 - 18:38:49 PST


In a message dated 11/18/01 11:26:56 AM Central Daylight Time,
MVTrucker@aol.com writes:

<< I have a M35 Series 2-1/2 ton, non-turbo, non-winch, multifuel dump truck.
 It can be seen at:
   http://hometown.aol.com/joeyounginc/page1.html
 Is this the 834-4509 M215 DUMP TRUCK (G-749) ? >>

Joe,
Actually, I believe this is a G-742 series type truck, a M342A2 NSN
2320-00-077-1643.
What we (collectors) usually call M35 type trucks, the government first
called the G-742 series. This described the whole chassis type, whereas M35
is a specific model. Nowadays, they are officially referred to as the
"TM-209-series" trucks.
Without looking, as I recall the G- number system went away in the late
1950's.

The G-749 series are the GMC Hydramatic equipped trucks, the cargo variants
are M135 and M211.

Hope this helps,
David



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