M170 Hood Number

bl5211a · Post by **bl5211a** » Mon May 16, 2011 7:01 pm

Hello - does a hood number of 1A8344 on a M170 mean anything?

Post by **wesk** » Mon May 16, 2011 10:41 pm

The Army maintained it's fleets of MV's using a registration number system. These numbers are displayed on the vehicle. Their MV's maintenance records are organized by registration number as well. This number is assigned to the MV at time of it's delivery to the Army and the number stays with the MV until it is declared surplus to the Army's needs or is stricken from the record due to loss or destruction.

bl5211a · Post by **bl5211a** » Tue May 17, 2011 5:10 am

Are the MV records still available to learn where this vehicle was in service?

Post by **wesk** » Tue May 17, 2011 9:00 am

No, They are destroyed when the vehicle is surplused out or written off.

Only Armor vehicles and VIP vehicles will normally have service record cards maintained after they are retired.

rdsar2k · Post by **rdsar2k** » Fri May 20, 2011 12:45 pm

bl5211a wrote:Hello - does a hood number of 1A8344 on a M170 mean anything?

It is an acurate M170 hood number. That means something.

bl5211a · Post by **bl5211a** » Fri May 20, 2011 6:53 pm

thanks,

what OD color would a 4/55 delivery be painted? 24300 or 24087?

Post by **wesk** » Sat May 21, 2011 6:08 am

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