Need help identifying military vehicle 1922

[Inix]

Id like to find out about this vehicle. Any help is always appreciated! Thanks!

 

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[Tony in SC]

Truck looks like an early chain drive MAC.

 

[old digger]

I'll say it is either a Republic or Federal truck.

 

[trdking]

Could Even Be Henry Ford Back then The chassis' Were built then body builders put all kinds of custom cab and boxes on them. Without a clear pic of the workings, Or a Big sign on it saying ford or Federal or Mac You will never know

 

[Gambrinus]

It says what it is on the picture "FWD" Four Wheel Drive Motor Company.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_Wheel_Drive



After thinking about what I wrote, I don't mean to sound like a smart alec.

 

[Anduril]

I wonder why someone would take this picture?

Anyway... two observations:
1) Anyone recognize the emblem on the side, near the front of the vehicle?
2) If that back tailgate were to fall, that gentlemen might have a huge headache (if he survives).

 

[Mackaydon]

I came up short thinking FWD was the abbreviation for Federal War Department.
Don.....

 

[TomPA]

This may help. This picture shown in a magazine from 1919. There are a few items on it that might indicate it was used in fire-fighting. However, the shovel and fire-axe would also be used to clear roads, etc.

 

[buck8point]

More Info.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_Wheel_Drive

https://www.wisconsinhistory.org/Records/Article/CS2477

 

[trdking]

Awesome stuff I learned something!