1940? IH COE

[Fritz Maurer]

I had one of those when I was about six years old. It was brand new when I got it. I wish I could remember what it had for a body on it, but whatever it was it never fit into my excavation company fleet so it never got much use. I think that it ended up in the fence row with very low miles.

I got mine when I was 10. Actually it was there before I was, my dad bought it in '55 ... it was his first tandem.

Then he bought a new T-850 in '63 and the old 6x6 got pushed into the weeds and I retrieved it. Still have it today.

 

[RedMF40]

I got mine when I was 10. Actually it was there before I was, my dad bought it in '55 ... it was his first tandem.

Then he bought a new T-850 in '63 and the old 6x6 got pushed into the weeds and I retrieved it. Still have it today.View attachment 98456

Nice photo. Were you doing some work to the rear wheels? looks like a wrench sticking out.

 

[DoubleO7]

Can anyone tell what year model the old truck is? Thanks in Advance

Per the link below, it was likely made in January or February 1939

1937-1946

content.wisconsinhistory.org

 

[Duner Wi]

Wisconsin Historical Society has lots of IH info.

 

[Fritz Maurer]

Nice photo. Were you doing some work to the rear wheels? looks like a wrench sticking out.

Ha! No, that's one of the axles. All the axles had been welded in at some point because it would break the studs off of the hubs, and the hubs eventually got so mangled they couldn't screw the bolts in any more.

We had piles of axles and I was just test fitting one. At the the picture was taken, only the rear axle was driving the truck.

 

[RedMF40]

Ha! No, that's one of the axles. All the axles had been welded in at some point because it would break the studs off of the hubs, and the hubs eventually got so mangled they couldn't screw the bolts in any more.

We had piles of axles and I was just test fitting one. At the the picture was taken, only the rear axle was driving the truck.

Sounds like you had some interesting times keeping the truck going

 

[Fritz Maurer]

Sounds like you had some interesting times keeping the truck going

Currently in the garage with a fresh RED 361B. But I spent quite a few years trying to locate a RF axle shaft that had snapped off next to the Convel joint. Just recently found one, and the missing axle shaft for the no. 1 rear differential.

Everyone the drove the thing has passed on so everything is theory, but I suspect that the reason they had so much trouble with the rear axles was because the front axle was broken. I base this on the fact that the transfer case cannot be shifted to low range without being shifted to 6 wheel drive. Thus, the load would have been spread over six axles instead of four. The axle headaches, coupled with the fact that the engine was shot, led to its retirement.

When I got it apart, I found that the axle fracture was polished smooth like it had been broken for a very long time , maybe even before we bought it.

Seems like all the M5H6 stuff is currently on the north-western coast. Used to have a good place in Chambersburg PA until they sold off the WWll division. The missing axle came to me NOS.

 

[showcrop]

I got mine when I was 10. Actually it was there before I was, my dad bought it in '55 ... it was his first tandem.

Then he bought a new T-850 in '63 and the old 6x6 got pushed into the weeds and I retrieved it. Still have it today.View attachment 98456

I guess I should explain a little that the one that I got new when I was six was for my extensive sand pile in the backyard.

 

[RedMF40]

I guess I should explain a little that the one that I got new when I was six was for my extensive sand pile in the backyard.

That’s how I interpreted it.

 

[RedMF40]

Currently in the garage with a fresh RED 361B. But I spent quite a few years trying to locate a RF axle shaft that had snapped off next to the Convel joint. Just recently found one, and the missing axle shaft for the no. 1 rear differential.

Everyone the drove the thing has passed on so everything is theory, but I suspect that the reason they had so much trouble with the rear axles was because the front axle was broken. I base this on the fact that the transfer case cannot be shifted to low range without being shifted to 6 wheel drive. Thus, the load would have been spread over six axles instead of four. The axle headaches, coupled with the fact that the engine was shot, led to its retirement.

When I got it apart, I found that the axle fracture was polished smooth like it had been broken for a very long time , maybe even before we bought it.

Seems like all the M5H6 stuff is currently on the north-western coast. Used to have a good place in Chambersburg PA until they sold off the WWll division. The missing axle came to me NOS.

Big project, can’t imagine there’s a huge demand for the parts these days. Going to put it to work or just fixing it for something to do? I’d have to double check but a man in my antique car club has a couple big trucks that look similar sitting in his yard, along with assorted smaller junk vehicles and then smaller pieces of junk. I’ll mention M5H6 to him and see if a light bulb goes off. Might have parts you can use. I do know they’re 6x6 and look military.

 

[flying belgian]

Nice photo. Were you doing some work to the rear wheels? looks like a wrench sticking out.

Locking tandems.

 

[Fritz Maurer]

. Going to put it to work or just fixing it for something to do?

Been looking for a lime spreader to set in the bed.

 

[Fritz Maurer]

Looking for some help on this old truck I have acquired and thought I would start here. I'm helping a friend clean out an old quonset and finally made it to the very back and was able to pull the old truck out. According to the information I have acquired it has been parked since the mid 60s. Hasn't seen sunlight in many years. I'm wondering if anyone might have some knowledge or point me in the right direction on these old trucks and maybe the value? I have no need for it but it is a neat looking old truck. I haven't checked out the engine yet but suspect it is locked up due to sitting for so long . Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in Advance

How does the interior look? Are all the windows there? It looks good from the outside, most of the trim is there and it's not all beat up. Wouldn't take much to make it road worthy , if it's complete.

 

[scootergmc]

Looking for some help on this old truck I have acquired and thought I would start here. I'm helping a friend clean out an old quonset and finally made it to the very back and was able to pull the old truck out. According to the information I have acquired it has been parked since the mid 60s. Hasn't seen sunlight in many years. I'm wondering if anyone might have some knowledge or point me in the right direction on these old trucks and maybe the value? I have no need for it but it is a neat looking old truck. I haven't checked out the engine yet but suspect it is locked up due to sitting for so long . Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in Advance

If you're on FB, join the American Truck Historical Society (ATHS) group and post some good pictures. I've had decent luck there and they're bound to know.

 

[randyrenfro7]

I still say put it on sailboat fuel and it would give a good trailer queen a sharp ride.

 

[machine1]

Thanks everyone for the replies. Its been a huge help.