'47 M16 Farm Truck

[mbstude]

I couldn't resist.

Dr Cade bought it a few decades ago from Vern Ediger. Odometer shows 32,000 miles and that's probably actual. It's just a well kept Kansas farm truck.

It needs some TLC from being dormant for a while, but it'll be fun.

[abkco]

Beautiful truck. I don't know my M series trucks that well. Is that a 1 ton or 1 1/2?

[mbstude]

Beautiful truck. I don't know my M series trucks that well. Is that a 1 ton or 1 1/2?

I think it's a 1-1/2 ton. This one is the shortest wheelbase offered, 128". They were also available with 152" and 195".

Nobody here can remember the last time it was used, but it does have a dump bed. It's a cool little work truck.

[Skip Lackie]

M16 was considered to be a 1.5-ton. The M17 was a 2-ton.

[Mark57]

A Great Catch!

[mbstude]

Now with shiny paint.

[Buzzard]

A true thing of beauty. I can sure see where my US6 got it's good looks and proportions.
Congratulations.
Bill

[mbstude]

Steadily getting maintenance taken care of. I mounted new tires on the rear axle and the brake job is almost finished. I also ditched the bling that kept the grille hidden.

[gjamesk]

Beautiful truck, Matt. Congratulations!

[mbstude]

It's on the road. And it drives like a 1940's farm truck.

I absolutely love it.

[Buzzard]

Stunningly gorgeous. No wonder you couldn't resist. Congratulations on a unique find. Have you considered adapting the opening windshield like on my US6? You would then have air conditioning!
Bill

[mbstude]

And now with bed sides.

[mbstude]

Have you considered adapting the opening windshield like on my US6? You would then have air conditioning!
Bill

If I could find all of the parts in good shape, I might do it. I've always wanted an M truck with a swing out windshield.

[M-Webb]

Well, as they say, Kansas in the front, Florida in the back - or something like that. Very nice.

[Buzzard]

Matthew,
Did you see my post regarding David Freiburger(formerly of RoadKill) as it was out in the dry west and I noted a US6 somewhere (Possibly New Mexico)?
Perhaps a little digging would prove fruitful.
Good luck and keep us posted.
Bill