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was looking at a truck the other day and was needing assistance to verify what it is. the truck had long fenders and 10 studs so I believe it to be a 5 ton, had power steering, and strangely enough a gas inline 6. the truck was a long wheelbase basket case with a tank mounted on a flatbed. the front clip is styled like a m818 but the gas engine stumped me. is this a rare truck worth messing with, it is missing quite a few parts to begin with, so i am leary of buying...ideas?

WillWagner

M52?

1953 Diamond M-52 6X6

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The early 5 tons (M39 series) had a gas engine originally. The cargo version (14 foot bed) is a M54, not sure on the long wheel base number. I would not call them rare but they are kinda hard to find.

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thanks guys. knowing waht scrap prices are these days, what would you offer on a non running long wheel base truck as a parts truck with no title , assuming engine is bad, which i think it is...any ideas on value?

vtdeucedriver

M54 is the 14ft bed. The LNG wheel base 5 ton is a m55

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does this truck have any value other than scrap ?

Derrickl112

91W350

This one is a gasser....

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