CatMan

Actually, the US Navy and USMC had most of the 2 1/2 ton IHC trucks. The US ARMY got the GMC CCKW's and the lend lease trucks that went to Russia and Australia were mainly Studebakers.

The IHC trucks were well liked because they were a bit heavier built than the GMC and Studebaker cousins.

There is almost nothing common between them except a few electrical parts.

There are two cab configurations on the 2 1/2 ton IHC M-5-6. Earlier closed cab and later open cab types. I'm a fan of the open cab trucks.

There are a few restored examples. The French contingent on the MVPA Coast to Coast convoy last summer imported and drove an M-2-4 IHC across the US. They were in front of us in the convoy for two weeks. They had some fuel supply issues but made the whole trip.

Neat trucks. Restoration is not for the faint hearted. Parts are hard to come by. But I think worth the effort.

Cat Man