G-506 questions

[ddoyle9570]

Hi Guys,
I need a bit of help with my current project (which is a book on the Chevy similar to my previous hardbound books on the CCKW, DUKW and Dodge).....

First, I am trying to clear up some conflicting information, and would appreciate a little help.

Do any of you actually have trucks showing any of the following plant code prefixes of their Chevrolet serial number?

1, 5, 21

I am really interested in confirming vehicles with these serial number prefixes (as opposed to having read or heard about such production - as I mentioned earlier - I have conflicting documentation, thus am seeking examples as confirmation.

Any help appreciated!

Also, if you have any of the following trucks with the original data plates, please let me know the plant code prefix of your serial number. At this time, I am only interested in the four specific models listed in the subject line. They are:

G-7128NQ - which are M6 bomb service trucks. The only ones I am interested in were built on contract W-374-ORD-1580.
G-7103NE - which are chassis. Again, the only ones I am interested in were built on contract W-398-QM-12945/W-374-ORD-2785
G-7105NG - which is a panel truck. Yet again, particular ones are of interest, specifically W-398-QM-10912/W-374-ORD-2993

The G-7113NK tractor trucks I am interested in are only those built on contract W-398-QM-12980/W-374-ORD-2787, which means I am looking for something of a needle in a haystack.

Any assistance with this sincerely appreciated.

Sincerely,
David Doyle
http://www.DavidDoyleBooks.com

[retro-roco]

Do any of you actually have trucks showing any of the following plant code prefixes of their Chevrolet serial number?

1, 5, 2

Hi David,

My little "database" of G506 trucks, registration numbers, etc. shows a number of trucks with plant codes of 2. I don't have any showing 1 or 5.

[ddoyle9570]

Do any of you actually have trucks showing any of the following plant code prefixes of their Chevrolet serial number?

1, 5, 21

Hi David,

My little "database" of G506 trucks, registration numbers, etc. shows a number of trucks with plant codes of 2. I don't have any showing 1 or 5.

Thanks for the response, but I made a bit of a typo - rather than 2, I meant to type "21" - how does that compare to your database?

Thanks,
David

[retro-roco]

Only one truck, with the serial number of 21YP01-5169. No other details listed, so not sure how much stock to put in the serial number. No indication of where the number came from.

[D.R.H.]

David, I will be buying a copy of your G-506 book as soon as they become available. I really like the Chevy a lot and am excited about your project. My 1st M.V. was a G-7107. I am currently restoring a 2nd Chevy and can't wait to read your book.

[42G7106]

Hello David,
Thank you for all your hard work in writing these books we all so love. I have three of the "5" trucks.
1) 5YP01 5393 DOD 1-28-41
2) 5YP02 6485 DOD 2-21-41
3) 5ZP06 11302 DOD 6-41


Brian

[42G7106]

David,
I forgot to add I have a NK tractor DOD 11-42 contract number W-398-qm 11510. Serial number 2NK23 6100. I know this isn't the contract number you are looking for but thought you might be interested in the info.
Brian

[retro-roco]

Brian,

I know you posted this in an open forum, but just wanted to ask. Is it OK if I add the trucks you just listed to my "database" of trucks? Thanks!

[ddoyle9570]

Hello David,
Thank you for all your hard work in writing these books we all so love. I have three of the "5" trucks.
1) 5YP01 5393 DOD 1-28-41
2) 5YP02 6485 DOD 2-21-41
3) 5ZP06 11302 DOD 6-41


Brian

HI Brian,
Thank you for your kind words and your response.

Would you be kind enough to let me know the contract numbers associated with each of the three trucks that you list above?

Best wishes,
David Doyle
www.DavidDoyleBooks.com

[Joe Gopan]

I can donate a NOS G5067372050 GI Issue Tractor Shipping and Dimension Plate dated 18 NOV 53. The Plate is Brass.

Last Active G-506 I saw was a USAF Olive Drab Cargo at Dow Field, ME in late spring 1961. It was assigned to the Base MARS Station. It made about 2 Trips weekly to the MARS Site just up the road.

[ddoyle9570]

Thanks for the information Mr. Gopan!

By chance do you (or anyone else) have the data plate off of G-506 wooden bed (or composite bed) and be willing to photograph the plate and send the image to me (or post it)?

Thanks!
David

[D.R.H.]

Hi David, I just acquired a composite bed. I may be able to send a photo of the data plate this coming weekend, it is still at the sellers home a short distance from me. How does that sound? Dave.

[ddoyle9570]

Hi David, I just acquired a composite bed. I may be able to send a photo of the data plate this coming weekend, it is still at the sellers home a short distance from me. How does that sound? Dave.

Great - thank you very much!

Sincerely,
David

[D.R.H.]

David, P.M. sent with photo of K.D. Bed Data Plates.