I got the owner of the truck to send me a pic of the data tag on the driver's door frame.... It tells all:

http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv44/camarohunter8/Red%20Truck/xxx4%20-%20Copy_zpsyk4ymd0c.jpg

16,000 lbs Max Gross Weight

Serial number 5UYG

Translates to:

Model 6500 or 6500S

2 ton

179" wheelbase

Built July 1951 (a '51 model) in KC, Mo.

Powered by a 105hp 235 cuin Loadmaster inline 6

Looks like there were 23,850 total units built

This is a BIG bolt, Brothers and Sisters.....


Last edited by Maddog53; 08/28/2016 8:28 PM.