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I am a bit of a Mopar and more specifically Dodge fan. I have seen some cool Dodge vehicles in the past on here and was wondering if you might be able to educate me on the differences in between your vehicles, years made,model, engine, purpose, etc. I especially like the troop transport trucks but would like to see others as well. If you have pics of them that would be awome as well!! Thanks in advance.
This is my 1943 WC-52 Weapons Carrier. Used to pull light artillery pieces and the gun crew. Of course, it was used for many other rolls such as hualing cargo, wounded, etc.
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That is AWESOME!
I would love to have that,
I would love to have that,
Here is my 1942 Dodge WC-53 Carryall. Three quarter ton and four wheel drive. USAAF markings.
Regards,
Charlie Flick
Regards,
Charlie Flick
QUOTE(Charlie Flick @ Oct 1 2009, 05:30 PM) 
Here is my 1942 Dodge WC-53 Carryall. Three quarter ton and four wheel drive. USAAF markings.
Regards,
Charlie Flick
Regards,
Charlie Flick
Hi Charlie, besides being on this forum we have ( had ) something in common owners of Dodge Carryalls, sorry no photos to hand and sad to say I no longer have it. One of the best WWII military vehicles, good luck to you
I think I might still have several photo copied pages of carryall radio installation if you should require them.
Cheers ( Lewis )
I have the M37 Dodge 3/4 ton cargo truck. These were built in two batches between 1950-1955 (M37) and again from 1958-1968 (M37B1). Mine is a 1954; flathead 230cu, 6 cyl. T245 engine. The same chassis is used for the M42 command truck, M43 ambulance, and the V41 (later M201) utility truck. There were other variations to these as well. The quickest way to tell them from the WWII era 3/4 tons (AKA Weapon Carriers) is it had rear wheel fenders unlike on the WCs (flat sided), the brush guards on the front fenders were larger than the WCs, and they had doors. Also, the earlier, M37 trucks didn't have the spare tire on the door though the later M37B1 models did. Interestingly, even though they were built starting in 1950, there is no documentation that they were ever used in the Korean conflict before the armistice. There is a whole website (G741.org) dedicated to them if you want to see more photos.
Anyway, the photo below is my truck after I got it. I hadn't done any work to it when this photo was taken. I am still working on it and will have it looking as nice as robinb's one day except shinier-it will have the KW era semi-gloss OD. I had one friend politely refer to it as a "jewel in the rough" though I refer to it as "Patches." Each time I remove something to refurbish/repair/rebuild it, I repaint it to correct color scheme. Compared to the Walmart flat OD (Krylon?) on it when I got it, it looks like a lot of patchwork.
Anyway, the photo below is my truck after I got it. I hadn't done any work to it when this photo was taken. I am still working on it and will have it looking as nice as robinb's one day except shinier-it will have the KW era semi-gloss OD. I had one friend politely refer to it as a "jewel in the rough" though I refer to it as "Patches." Each time I remove something to refurbish/repair/rebuild it, I repaint it to correct color scheme. Compared to the Walmart flat OD (Krylon?) on it when I got it, it looks like a lot of patchwork.
Wow, there are some really nice Dodges out there! Robin, very nice weapons carrier! I saw in your post about your war building that you had a truck in the garage that was a flat bed? Was that truck a Dodge as well? Excellent pics from everyone! I appreciate it and keep the posts coming!
I, too, have a 1943 WC-62, but it's not ready for pictures. It's in line for restoration after the Jeep is done.
QUOTE(Smokeshow @ Oct 1 2009, 12:13 PM)
Wow, there are some really nice Dodges out there! Robin, very nice weapons carrier! I saw in your post about your war building that you had a truck in the garage that was a flat bed? Was that truck a Dodge as well? Excellent pics from everyone! I appreciate it and keep the posts coming!
The one in my shop is a 1944 Chevy cargo truck. The bed is off in the picture.
QUOTE(robinb @ Oct 1 2009, 05:15 PM)
The one in my shop is a 1944 Chevy cargo truck. The bed is off in the picture.
Oh, well darn. I was hoping it was a mopar because I liked the looks of it and thought it looked like some of the military Power Wagons I have seen. Does anyone have any pics of any Power wagons? Those 1943 WC-62 are awesome and have lots of respect to anyone restoring these as they are large and lots to do! Nice pics! This thread is starting to look really good!
QUOTE(robinb @ Oct 1 2009, 03:49 PM)
I wonder if the M-37 and WC-51/52 used the same engineer rack.
Can some one help me with that?
It is the same tool rack.
Good to know. Thanks!
One more question.
Do the M37 and WC Series have a place for a gun rack?
Or with other words, do the gun racks that normaly found in Willys jeeps fit in the M37 oder WC trucks or did they use other gun racks for these vehicles?
One more question.
Do the M37 and WC Series have a place for a gun rack?
Or with other words, do the gun racks that normaly found in Willys jeeps fit in the M37 oder WC trucks or did they use other gun racks for these vehicles?
I don't know about the M37 but the WC series could use the same one as in the Jeep. Usually in the open cabbed WCs the rack is mounted to the dash vertically to the left of the steering column.
Mike Haines
1943 WC62
http://victoryineurope.yolasite.com
Mike Haines
1943 WC62
http://victoryineurope.yolasite.com
The rifle rack that was used in WW2 was a universal rack. It's the same for any vehicle.
I have 3 military Dodges in my collection. I can't show any photos of my actual vehicles as I wouldn't want to force you into convulsions of laughter. Let's just say they are still unrestored and not much to look at. But here are some images of what a couple of them are supposed to look like.
The oldest is a 1934 Dodge KC 1/2 ton pickup. The photo above was taken December 7, 1941 at Hickam Field, Hawaii, after this truck had been strafed by machine gun fire from Japanese planes. My truck is about the lowest on my list of restoration candidates as the vehicle is extremely rough and rusty. I knew it was a long shot when I traded for it and have looked for years to find a better cab and chassis to make a restoration feasible. So far, no luck as 1934 Dodge pickups in restorable or partially restored condition are vary scarce and expensive.
Next is a 1942 WC-55 Gun Motor Carriage. This was the Army's first operational Tank Destroyer vehicle, though an expedient type rushed into service until more "serious" types could be developed. While generally used for training purposes, some were used in the North African and Pacific campaigns. The 37mm guns they carried were still effective against light Japanese armor but were totally outclassed by German tanks. They were withdrawn from service after about 2 years and all of them converted back to WC-52 configuration, just like Robin's truck.
My truck is in pretty good condition but will need a full restoration. For the last few years I've been slowly building parts for the gun mount from original drawings acquired at Rock Island Arsenal. There's already a registered 37mm gun waiting to be installed in the pedestal. The WC-55 has always been my favorite Dodge, partly because it mates a 37mm cannon with a truck, and partly because it just has so much gear hanging all over it, as issued.
The newest Dodge here is a 1975 W200 crew cab pickup. This truck was issued to the local Air National Guard base and was used by a radar unit. It's a typical Air Force fleet vehicle, painted horizon blue from the factory with 4-color camouflage. These were similar to the Army's M880 trucks with the 318 cu in. engine but were actually a militarized W200 commercial Power Wagon bought exclusively by the USAF. It's nice enough for a photo but just don't have any handy.
Rick
The oldest is a 1934 Dodge KC 1/2 ton pickup. The photo above was taken December 7, 1941 at Hickam Field, Hawaii, after this truck had been strafed by machine gun fire from Japanese planes. My truck is about the lowest on my list of restoration candidates as the vehicle is extremely rough and rusty. I knew it was a long shot when I traded for it and have looked for years to find a better cab and chassis to make a restoration feasible. So far, no luck as 1934 Dodge pickups in restorable or partially restored condition are vary scarce and expensive.
Next is a 1942 WC-55 Gun Motor Carriage. This was the Army's first operational Tank Destroyer vehicle, though an expedient type rushed into service until more "serious" types could be developed. While generally used for training purposes, some were used in the North African and Pacific campaigns. The 37mm guns they carried were still effective against light Japanese armor but were totally outclassed by German tanks. They were withdrawn from service after about 2 years and all of them converted back to WC-52 configuration, just like Robin's truck.
My truck is in pretty good condition but will need a full restoration. For the last few years I've been slowly building parts for the gun mount from original drawings acquired at Rock Island Arsenal. There's already a registered 37mm gun waiting to be installed in the pedestal. The WC-55 has always been my favorite Dodge, partly because it mates a 37mm cannon with a truck, and partly because it just has so much gear hanging all over it, as issued.
The newest Dodge here is a 1975 W200 crew cab pickup. This truck was issued to the local Air National Guard base and was used by a radar unit. It's a typical Air Force fleet vehicle, painted horizon blue from the factory with 4-color camouflage. These were similar to the Army's M880 trucks with the 318 cu in. engine but were actually a militarized W200 commercial Power Wagon bought exclusively by the USAF. It's nice enough for a photo but just don't have any handy.
Rick
QUOTE(ordnance @ Oct 4 2009, 12:16 AM)
I have 3 military Dodges in my collection. I can't show any photos of my actual vehicles as I wouldn't want to force you into convulsions of laughter. Let's just say they are still unrestored and not much to look at. But here are some images of what a couple of them are supposed to look like.
The oldest is a 1934 Dodge KC 1/2 ton pickup. The photo above was taken December 7, 1941 at Hickam Field, Hawaii, after this truck had been strafed by machine gun fire from Japanese planes. My truck is about the lowest on my list of restoration candidates as the vehicle is extremely rough and rusty. I knew it was a long shot when I traded for it and have looked for years to find a better cab and chassis to make a restoration feasible. So far, no luck as 1934 Dodge pickups in restorable or partially restored condition are vary scarce and expensive.
Next is a 1942 WC-55 Gun Motor Carriage. This was the Army's first operational Tank Destroyer vehicle, though an expedient type rushed into service until more "serious" types could be developed. While generally used for training purposes, some were used in the North African and Pacific campaigns. The 37mm guns they carried were still effective against light Japanese armor but were totally outclassed by German tanks. They were withdrawn from service after about 2 years and all of them converted back to WC-52 configuration, just like Robin's truck.
My truck is in pretty good condition but will need a full restoration. For the last few years I've been slowly building parts for the gun mount from original drawings acquired at Rock Island Arsenal. There's already a registered 37mm gun waiting to be installed in the pedestal. The WC-55 has always been my favorite Dodge, partly because it mates a 37mm cannon with a truck, and partly because it just has so much gear hanging all over it, as issued.
The newest Dodge here is a 1975 W200 crew cab pickup. This truck was issued to the local Air National Guard base and was used by a radar unit. It's a typical Air Force fleet vehicle, painted horizon blue from the factory with 4-color camouflage. These were similar to the Army's M880 trucks with the 318 cu in. engine but were actually a militarized W200 commercial Power Wagon bought exclusively by the USAF. It's nice enough for a photo but just don't have any handy.
Rick
The oldest is a 1934 Dodge KC 1/2 ton pickup. The photo above was taken December 7, 1941 at Hickam Field, Hawaii, after this truck had been strafed by machine gun fire from Japanese planes. My truck is about the lowest on my list of restoration candidates as the vehicle is extremely rough and rusty. I knew it was a long shot when I traded for it and have looked for years to find a better cab and chassis to make a restoration feasible. So far, no luck as 1934 Dodge pickups in restorable or partially restored condition are vary scarce and expensive.
Next is a 1942 WC-55 Gun Motor Carriage. This was the Army's first operational Tank Destroyer vehicle, though an expedient type rushed into service until more "serious" types could be developed. While generally used for training purposes, some were used in the North African and Pacific campaigns. The 37mm guns they carried were still effective against light Japanese armor but were totally outclassed by German tanks. They were withdrawn from service after about 2 years and all of them converted back to WC-52 configuration, just like Robin's truck.
My truck is in pretty good condition but will need a full restoration. For the last few years I've been slowly building parts for the gun mount from original drawings acquired at Rock Island Arsenal. There's already a registered 37mm gun waiting to be installed in the pedestal. The WC-55 has always been my favorite Dodge, partly because it mates a 37mm cannon with a truck, and partly because it just has so much gear hanging all over it, as issued.
The newest Dodge here is a 1975 W200 crew cab pickup. This truck was issued to the local Air National Guard base and was used by a radar unit. It's a typical Air Force fleet vehicle, painted horizon blue from the factory with 4-color camouflage. These were similar to the Army's M880 trucks with the 318 cu in. engine but were actually a militarized W200 commercial Power Wagon bought exclusively by the USAF. It's nice enough for a photo but just don't have any handy.
Rick
So do you have the truck pictured in the above photo or do you have on that is like it? Looks like a very cool vehicle that was very functional as well!
The rifle rack differed in location for the M37 than for the WC series. There is a TB for the mounting locations dated in the late 50s that I haven't been able to find yet but the 1969 edition of the TB shows the rifle mount (by 1969, it was the modern, two piece mount) vertically mounted in the center of the cab, just right of the tranny hump, left of the glove box. Up into the early 60s, they used the same URB as the WWII era but it had the canvas cover. The cover was often removed but still the same bracket. I don't know if the URB location was the same as for the two piece or elswhere in the M37 (it would shown be in the '50s edition of the manual that I can't find). On the G741.org site, several members report not having the mounts and jamming their weapons in the straps (for the cab cover's rear window flap) behind their head or next to them in the cab's back corner. I have yet to find a DA photo of a truck "in the field" that had a rifle mount in it. Guess they weren't that big a priority. Come to think of it, we didn't have rifle brackets in our HMMWV either.
One of these days, I'm going to take a URB and set it in my M37 just to see where it may fit and still be able to open the barrel latch.
One of these days, I'm going to take a URB and set it in my M37 just to see where it may fit and still be able to open the barrel latch.
Hello
this my 1943 dodge command car:
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this my 1943 dodge command car:
QUOTE(cendy60 @ Oct 6 2009, 06:04 AM)
Hello
this my 1943 dodge command car:
this my 1943 dodge command car:
That is awsome!!
It looks like a huge jeep! Are those rare ? What engine does it have in it?
euh Yes it's a big jeep,
this dodge was done primarily for senior officers.
They have unfortunately he preferred the jeep, they became reconnaissance vehicles.
dodge this was done primarily for senior officers. They have unfortunately he preferred the jeep, they became reconnaissance vehicles.
That's a 6 cylindrical online
this dodge was done primarily for senior officers.
They have unfortunately he preferred the jeep, they became reconnaissance vehicles.
dodge this was done primarily for senior officers. They have unfortunately he preferred the jeep, they became reconnaissance vehicles.
That's a 6 cylindrical online
Nice to see all the Dodges!
Here are a couple of pics of my WC-54. She is always a crowd-pleaser, shown here at a local Memorial Day Parade.
and this is my '42 WC-52. It has undergone a mechanical restoration, but still wears its field abused OD paint as returned from Greece in '82. All I could find were these lousy cell phone pics
Guess it's time for a fresh photoshoot! 
Known as a 'Weapons Carrier', the WC-52 was affectionately called a 'Beep' since it looked like a 'Big Jeep'.
Cheers,
Doc
Here are a couple of pics of my WC-54. She is always a crowd-pleaser, shown here at a local Memorial Day Parade.
and this is my '42 WC-52. It has undergone a mechanical restoration, but still wears its field abused OD paint as returned from Greece in '82. All I could find were these lousy cell phone pics
Guess it's time for a fresh photoshoot! Known as a 'Weapons Carrier', the WC-52 was affectionately called a 'Beep' since it looked like a 'Big Jeep'.Cheers,
Doc
1944 WC51
Cendy, Doc & Jim,
Great looking vehicles! Thanks for sharing and thanks for helping to preserve history!
Mike Haines
1943 WC62
http://victoryineurope.yolasite.com/
Great looking vehicles! Thanks for sharing and thanks for helping to preserve history!
Mike Haines
1943 WC62
http://victoryineurope.yolasite.com/
Not mine, but belongs to a good friend.
WC63
WC63
All I can say is wow!
Hello all
I'm new on this Forum
I'm searching for some people owning a Dodge WC 55 and who can help me with a max of informations so that I can restorate mine as original as possible.
If someone can help me with some pictures, details or measurments of the fixing for the shovel and axe, the ammoboxes, rationbox, brackets for the rifles.
Everything is welcome
I have created a new topic about the Dodge WC55 at
http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/ind...showtopic=59068
Here's a picture of my Dodge WC63
Here's my 1941 WC-1: 
This was when I picked it up.
Here's what she looks like now:
Engine block 2 is now at the machine shop, as the first was rusted up and cracked. Transmission is rebuilt, and likely sandblasting is on hold until the weather warms up.
I love these pics of the restored trucks above - but figured I'd show these so folks could see what they (might) look like before they're gorgeous!
Steve
This was when I picked it up.
Here's what she looks like now:
Engine block 2 is now at the machine shop, as the first was rusted up and cracked. Transmission is rebuilt, and likely sandblasting is on hold until the weather warms up.
I love these pics of the restored trucks above - but figured I'd show these so folks could see what they (might) look like before they're gorgeous!
Steve
QUOTE(gpw_42 @ Nov 25 2009, 06:09 AM)
Here's my 1941 WC-1:
This was when I picked it up.
Here's what she looks like now:
Engine block 2 is now at the machine shop, as the first was rusted up and cracked. Transmission is rebuilt, and likely sandblasting is on hold until the weather warms up.
I love these pics of the restored trucks above - but figured I'd show these so folks could see what they (might) look like before they're gorgeous!
Steve
This was when I picked it up.
Here's what she looks like now:
Engine block 2 is now at the machine shop, as the first was rusted up and cracked. Transmission is rebuilt, and likely sandblasting is on hold until the weather warms up.
I love these pics of the restored trucks above - but figured I'd show these so folks could see what they (might) look like before they're gorgeous!
Steve
Nice looking truck! Way to go on the frame off restoration! Cant wait to see pics when done!
Here's my late model Dodge WC51, probably built early Feb 1945 (6/7th Feb). Bought it in Norway at one of the last auctions of ex WW2 vehicles, in April 1994. Vehicle was in very good mechanical condition with a freshly renovated engine, axles, but with the gearbox's reverse gear in lesser good shape. Probably some Norwegian soldier trying to put it in reverse while still moving forward...
It had a re-paint with RAL-6014 OD (100% matte/flat) paint in May this year. It's marked as an ambulance of the Brazilian Expeditionary Force in Italy, late 1944 (Dec) or early 1945. It starred in a short film shot in Normandy in June: "Luck is a rare thing at Monte Castello" together with my personal assistant Alex in the lead role.
You can check out the website here: http://sliderfilms.net/node/6.
You'll find several pictures of my WC51 there.
I'll take this opportunity to wish everybody a continued Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Live well - and prosper.
Goran N
Sweden
It had a re-paint with RAL-6014 OD (100% matte/flat) paint in May this year. It's marked as an ambulance of the Brazilian Expeditionary Force in Italy, late 1944 (Dec) or early 1945. It starred in a short film shot in Normandy in June: "Luck is a rare thing at Monte Castello" together with my personal assistant Alex in the lead role.
You can check out the website here: http://sliderfilms.net/node/6.
You'll find several pictures of my WC51 there.
I'll take this opportunity to wish everybody a continued Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Live well - and prosper.
Goran N
Sweden
Hi Everyone!!!
Not mine, but this restored WC-51 belongs to the Commander of my Reenacting unit. This thing is spot on, right down to the black crackle paint on the electronics under the hood. The serial number is the original serial number uncovered when the original paint was sanded down. This thing runs like a dream. That's the owner behind the wheel.
Wayne
Not mine, but this restored WC-51 belongs to the Commander of my Reenacting unit. This thing is spot on, right down to the black crackle paint on the electronics under the hood. The serial number is the original serial number uncovered when the original paint was sanded down. This thing runs like a dream. That's the owner behind the wheel.
Wayne
My early Dodge Weapons carrier during the 18 months I have deployed it at our events over here in the UK.
Regards
Lee
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Regards
Lee
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www.faaaa.me.uk
Few more to come.
I LOVE IT!
Hi guys thought i would post back here ..i am about to rejoin the Dodge "fraternity" again...with a 1942 Dodge WC-51 currently awaiting collection in Denmark....ready for transport back to the UK and light restoration hopefully.
Sold one of my 3 x Willys Jeeps yesterday...new owner collected at Dover ferry port and drove it straight back on the boat to Belgium after sale agreed
Chassis number dates this Dodge as an August 1942 build and she still has a lot of the early features fitted...steering wheel/body.....gas tank etc etc so cant wait to get it back and start working on it
Regards
Lloyd
Sold one of my 3 x Willys Jeeps yesterday...new owner collected at Dover ferry port and drove it straight back on the boat to Belgium after sale agreed
Chassis number dates this Dodge as an August 1942 build and she still has a lot of the early features fitted...steering wheel/body.....gas tank etc etc so cant wait to get it back and start working on it
Regards
Lloyd
Not my Dodge,but I thought people might be interested in this pic. I have a '42 WC51, restored, and a WC4 that is waiting it's turn.
Name of the pic could be: "Window too high and too small or truck too big and too heavy!" 
Or "Tell the Driver: "Gas is right and Clutch is left"
Looks like a pic was taken after a shell burst
Or "Tell the Driver: "Gas is right and Clutch is left"
Looks like a pic was taken after a shell burst
Our 1941 WC-7 1/2 Ton Command Car
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Here is my WC 12 under going restoration over the summer. It has a 251 CI engine in it but I do have the correct block and when I get money will rebuild it and change it out. It was my first MV I had bought at 18 a few years ago. The cab came off of a WC 1 I had bought over the summer for the cab and resold with the 12s original cab on it.
Here is a WC 9 as I found it in Northern CA I salvaged what I could from it
and here is its frame after resto. I am putting its frame under my WC 18 body
Here is the 18 body
and the 18s original frame
and lastly is my 2nd MV a WC 9 second production I had found in a field in Northern California. It was heavily modified for a movie and was suppose to be in better shape then it was in. I traded it off for the bodywork on my 9/18 above to get some of the dents out of the body and sand blasting to another MV collector who wanted it because 250 where made
Here is a WC 9 as I found it in Northern CA I salvaged what I could from it
and here is its frame after resto. I am putting its frame under my WC 18 body
Here is the 18 body
and the 18s original frame
and lastly is my 2nd MV a WC 9 second production I had found in a field in Northern California. It was heavily modified for a movie and was suppose to be in better shape then it was in. I traded it off for the bodywork on my 9/18 above to get some of the dents out of the body and sand blasting to another MV collector who wanted it because 250 where made
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