Dan Valentine's Bobbed M35A2 "Shorty"

Model: M35A2, custom bobbed

Manufacture: Kaiser Jeep

Year: 1969

Owner: Dan Valentine

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Some additional details on the truck:

It had been restored by Rick Andrews in Blairstown, IA. I drove the truck down through Kansas City then Carthage where I hooked up on the historical route 66. From there I headed west back to Phoenix. The entire trip was just over 1,700 miles. It was a trip of a lifetime that I would gladly do again. This truck has the 5 ton 53” tires that allowed me a very comfortable ride. Top speed based on my GPS was 70 MPH. I averaged about 10 MPG.

Engine: Continental LDT-465-1D multi-fuel engine w/ turbo

Front winch, M105 bed, hardtop, sliding rear window and Ether shot cold weather start option

Engine rebuilt by DOD in 2005

Second 50 gallon fuel tank and dashboard toggle switch

Air-engage front axle switch

Air-Assist Steering

Rhino lined bed

16.00x20 Michelin XZL tires

Cab heater

Seat: Spring driver’s seat moved slightly and set up to be able to move back as far as possible toward rear wall of cab, giving maximum leg and chest room to driver

Steering Wheel: 5-ton style (smaller) steering wheel with large, flat horn button

Three seat belts

Keyed ignition

Locking door handles

Lighted license plate bracket

Battery lockout switch

Stock pintle hitch and custome heavy-duty removable Reese receiver hitch w/ 7" drop