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deleted original text as now dealing w/ a 1957 model per your pic link....
link here ( http://www.townwagon.com/pgpws/pgw500/pgw500.htm - also vin info link there ) indicates 1957 W500 info but again no 6x6 or W600 (D600-yes) mentioned in any of my research .. again, though the SEG (Special...
S28, Take a ton of pics, including all emblems and data plates, vin plaque, etc..plus body details.. turning into a fun mystery..
also, first year of production for the 318 was 1957..but only used by Plymouth in 57/58..then shared with other divisions starting in 1959..
Mike W
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look on this site..tons of pics and alot from other countries..http://www.flickr.com/groups/dodgeheavytrucks/pool/page1/ did see a later Navy tractor..but with twin read duals on each of the 2 axles..(10 wheels total) but not 6x6..
In that Dodge book, 1956 seems to be the first year of a Dodge...
was it a 6x6 originally? has a front diff currently...? or a 6X4.. or a regular civi cab like in the Dodge truck book I noted before? I looked at your vid..looks like a regular civi truck..maybe yours was a reg civi truck that was just used by the military? Should have same specs as civilian...
I seem to remember that the yellow PW was a conversion done by Vintage PW's or someone else..I don't think yours has that type of cab on it as they only went on W300's (1 Ton) and below.. also, the truck on the trailer is a Dodge T223/WC62/63.. does yours say Power Wagon on it?
mike w
go to http://www.amazon.com/Dodge-Trucks-Crestline-Don-Bunn/dp/0760301182
click on cover to see inside, search inside: 1956 go to featured pages 150, 151, 152 (actual book pages are 158,9 & 60..?) for some reason cant get to page 153 (last 1956 entry)
Maybe you can get a library loan for...
1949 Ward LaFrance old Camp Pendleton rig..
re: post #230 on page 23 ( http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?10371-Military-Fire-Trucks/page23 ) , looks like this truck is being returned to its former location and maybe to service with the Pendleton FD..good going...
there is a SS member who has fitted a Hi-Lo to a deuce also.. http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?97592-fold-down-camper-box post #6
Mike W
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“…A mistake is not something to be determined after the fact, but in the light of the information until that point….”
Nassim Nicholas...
a quick search, probably already have this minor stuff, might have to look around in the linked page but some ref to NF-2 mentioned, might be able to follow-up through some sources mentioned....:
Factsheets : NF-2 Floodlight Set
http://www.ctg123.com/rapid-quote-system/request/?p=NF2
Flood...
an earlier post advised you shortened the frame by 2'.. What position did the rear axle end up in..close to the stock #2 rear axle position or stock #1 rear axle position or...? I'm a fan of long bobbed deuces and am collecting info/pics.. on a single cab config, would it make rear of single...
I like the under area cargo space alot..Space for all kinds of gear, tools, various tanks, other mechanical needs.. good photo details also..thanks..
did you ever consider starting the build by removing the deuce bed and continuing with a flat-bed or direct frame mount concept?
Mike W
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here's several vids on both makes..
hi-lo trailmanor campers - YouTube
Mike W
Mikey, was there a reason why you mounted your HiLo with the front section facing the rear? trailer front angle..? What type of 'staircase' do you use for that side door..
came across these pics today..possibly another idea for increased floor space for 'box' campers.. looks pretty light duty however but concept is interesting...
Mike W
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