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M170

M170 passenger front

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

M170 tailgate

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.

M170 drivers front

M170 drivers back

M170 passenger rear

M170 dash

M170 data plate