I have a 1945 Converto T-6, and under the paint I see these markings. I am about to uncover the markings on the rear of the frame as well. What do these mean, and where do they come form?
Sean
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by jeep-a-holic » Fri Jun 29, 2012 9:13 pm
Hey all,
I have a 1945 Converto T-6, and under the paint I see these markings. I am about to uncover the markings on the rear of the frame as well. What do these mean, and where do they come form?
Sean
I have a 1945 Converto T-6, and under the paint I see these markings. I am about to uncover the markings on the rear of the frame as well. What do these mean, and where do they come form?
Sean
1942 Stinson L-5 (0-62) Sentinal 42-98323
1942 GPW S.N. 79568 D.O.D. UNKNOWN
1944 MB S.N. 343955 D.O.D. 6-22-44
1945 Converto T-6 1/4 Ton Trailer
1942 GPW S.N. 79568 D.O.D. UNKNOWN
1944 MB S.N. 343955 D.O.D. 6-22-44
1945 Converto T-6 1/4 Ton Trailer
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Re: Trailer Markings
by F. R. Fox » Fri Jun 29, 2012 11:45 pm
My guess would be a 6th Marine tac mark. Though I would reserve judging till you see if there is anything on the rear.
From left to right: 1st Marine Division, 2nd Marine Division, 3rd Marine Division, 4th Marine Division, 5th Marine Division, 6th Marine Division
This is what I found on mine.
From left to right: 1st Marine Division, 2nd Marine Division, 3rd Marine Division, 4th Marine Division, 5th Marine Division, 6th Marine Division
This is what I found on mine.
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4th Tanks, 4th Marines, Co. H&S
44MB Dutch Army Lend Lease Return
44MZ-2 Marine Radio Jeep (under restoration)
43MBT Square Tac. Mark [523] U.S.M.C. 83371
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4th Tanks, 4th Marines, Co. H&S
44MB Dutch Army Lend Lease Return
44MZ-2 Marine Radio Jeep (under restoration)
43MBT Square Tac. Mark [523] U.S.M.C. 83371
42 G7117 Chevy 1.5 ton
42 Ben Hur, and Kelvinator G518 Trailers
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Re: Trailer Markings
by Chuck Lutz » Sat Jul 07, 2012 9:05 am
Farrell......The Converto T6 contract was with the US Navy so yours having USMC markings on it makes sense. That is not to say that ALL the T6s the Navy bought went to the Marines as there was at least TWO contracts for them from the USN.
Chuck Lutz
GPW 17963 4/24/42 Chester, PA. USA 20113232 (est.)
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Bantam T3 4582 10/29/42 USA 0173499 (est.)
GPW 17963 4/24/42 Chester, PA. USA 20113232 (est.)
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Bantam T3 4582 10/29/42 USA 0173499 (est.)
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Re: Trailer Markings
by F. R. Fox » Sat Jul 07, 2012 9:46 am
I should have mentioned, my trailer is an MBT, not a T-6. I only used the photo to reference the markings as to what they may look like on the rear.
Farrell Fox
4th Tanks, 4th Marines, Co. H&S
44MB Dutch Army Lend Lease Return
44MZ-2 Marine Radio Jeep (under restoration)
43MBT Square Tac. Mark [523] U.S.M.C. 83371
42 G7117 Chevy 1.5 ton
42 Ben Hur, and Kelvinator G518 Trailers
4th Tanks, 4th Marines, Co. H&S
44MB Dutch Army Lend Lease Return
44MZ-2 Marine Radio Jeep (under restoration)
43MBT Square Tac. Mark [523] U.S.M.C. 83371
42 G7117 Chevy 1.5 ton
42 Ben Hur, and Kelvinator G518 Trailers
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Re: Trailer Markings
by Chuck Lutz » Sat Jul 07, 2012 10:57 am
OK....I looked at my data base and found your MB-T with those markings on it....thanks.
Chuck Lutz
GPW 17963 4/24/42 Chester, PA. USA 20113232 (est.)
GPW 85976 12/9/42 Louisville, KY. USA unknown
GPW 108552 4/21/43 Louisville, KY. USA 20371278
Bantam T3 4582 10/29/42 USA 0173499 (est.)
GPW 17963 4/24/42 Chester, PA. USA 20113232 (est.)
GPW 85976 12/9/42 Louisville, KY. USA unknown
GPW 108552 4/21/43 Louisville, KY. USA 20371278
Bantam T3 4582 10/29/42 USA 0173499 (est.)
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Re: Trailer Markings
by F. R. Fox » Sat Jul 07, 2012 6:20 pm
Yup 
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4th Tanks, 4th Marines, Co. H&S
44MB Dutch Army Lend Lease Return
44MZ-2 Marine Radio Jeep (under restoration)
43MBT Square Tac. Mark [523] U.S.M.C. 83371
42 G7117 Chevy 1.5 ton
42 Ben Hur, and Kelvinator G518 Trailers
4th Tanks, 4th Marines, Co. H&S
44MB Dutch Army Lend Lease Return
44MZ-2 Marine Radio Jeep (under restoration)
43MBT Square Tac. Mark [523] U.S.M.C. 83371
42 G7117 Chevy 1.5 ton
42 Ben Hur, and Kelvinator G518 Trailers
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