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tamangel · 02-20-2008, 21:20

wondering if anyone can add and info or has any other pictures of this type:
curious about pump model, spec's and capacities...didnt have access to that compartment...pretty well over grown as you can see but mostly still there....

data plate info: (pic below)
GENERAL MOTORS TRUCK
DESIGNATION OF VEHICLE: 3 TON - LC - 6X6
SUPPLY ARM OR SERVICE: QM CORPS
MODEL: 4929
SERIAL NO.: 013
DEL DATE: 3? 19? 38? (? marks are mine-meaning best
guess on #'s)
GROSS WEIGHT: 14950
MAX PAYLOAD W/O TRAILED LOAD: 6000
MAX PAYLOAD W/ TRAILED LOAD: 4750
MAX SPEED: 48
MAX TRAILED LOAD: 9000
ENGINE LUBRICANT RECOMMENDED
SUMMER S.A.E. NO: 30
WINTER S.A.E. NO: 10W
OCTANE RATING: 68
YELLOW TRUCK & COACH MFG
PONTIAC MICH

Mike

further info found:
The 4929 had the GMC/Chevrolet small cab from 1937-38. It used the GMC/Chevrolet 4 speed like the WW2 Chevy and had a 223 cid Oldsmobile flathead engine with Timken axles and xfercase.