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GMC M220 Truck, Shop Van, 2 1/2 ton, 6x6 (G-749)

The M-220 2 1/2 Ton 6x6 Shop Van is part of the GMC M-135 Series of Cargo Trucks. More information is found on the linked page.

U.S. Military GMC M220 Truck, Shop Van, 2 1/2 ton, 6x6 (G-749), from TM 9-8024
U.S. Military GMC M220 Truck, Shop Van, 2 1/2 ton, 6x6 (G-749), from TM 9-8024

U.S. Military GMC M220 Truck, Shop Van, 2 1/2 ton, 6x6 (G-749), from TM 9-8024
U.S. Military GMC M220 Truck, Shop Van, 2 1/2 ton, 6x6 (G-749), from TM 9-8024

1956 GMC M220 Truck, Shop Van, 2 1/2 ton, 6x6 (G-749). Photo: Cedar Valley Volunteer Emergency Club, Iowa, 1 July 2011
1956 GMC M220 Truck, Shop Van, 2 1/2 ton, 6x6 (G-749). Photo: Cedar Valley Volunteer Emergency Club, Iowa, 1 July 2011.

1956 GMC M220 Truck, Shop Van, 2 1/2 ton, 6x6 (G-749). Photo: Cedar Valley Volunteer Emergency Club, Iowa, 1 July 2011
1956 GMC M220 Truck, Shop Van, 2 1/2 ton, 6x6 (G-749). Photo: Cedar Valley Volunteer Emergency Club, Iowa, 1 July 2011.

1956 GMC M220 Truck, Shop Van, 2 1/2 ton, 6x6 (G-749). Photo: Cedar Valley Volunteer Emergency Club, Iowa, 1 July 2011
1956 GMC M220 Truck, Shop Van, 2 1/2 ton, 6x6 (G-749). Photo: Cedar Valley Volunteer Emergency Club, Iowa, 1 July 2011.