Frankly, it is not always that obvious ....
No, Bill, it's not obvious because the only difference between an MCP and a Marmon Herrington is the driven front axle and the provision of a single speed transfer case to direct drive to the front axle. The AWM pic posted by Cliff is actually a 2wd MCP, not an M-H!
The only visual clue is the front hub. The MCP hubs are 2wd Ford with a recessed centre and a small "Ford" cap (See sandblasted version above). The M-H front hub has a large raised dome similar to a CMP hub with the letters "M-H' cast into it. The wheels are usually fitted with 10.50-18 tyres on both models and the sheet metal work is the same on both variants for the appropriate year model.
Another clue if the detail is fine enough is the Marmon Herrington converted trucks usually replaced the Ford oval "85hp" sign with a M-H logo with the words "Fitted with a Marmon-Herrington conversion". However, not all body styles from 1938 to 1942 had provision for an added "85hp" plate and some were stamped into the sheetmetal. In these cases, the M-H plate was riveted on the dash in the cab.
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