M170¶
The M170 (MDA) is basically a stretched M38A1. Only 4155 were produced between the mid-1950s and the early 1960s. They were primarily used as ambulances The production information available for these vehicles suggests a much more limited production run.
Drive Train¶
The M170 was available with the "Hurricane" F-Head 134 I4 engine, T-90 3 speed transmission, Dana 18 transfer case, Dana 25 front axle, and Dana 44 rear axle.
Production Information¶
| Year | Serial Number Range | Production |
|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 10001 - xxx | ppp |
| 1954 | xxx - xxx | ppp |
| 1955 | xxx - 12271 | ppp |
Additional Information¶
M170 tailgate has holes in it for the stretcher

The following M170 is somewhat modified and was a radio Jeep instead of an ambulance, but it has the tailgate holes. The "roll bar" is not stock.





