WW2 Dodge Data Needed
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Re: WW2 Dodge Data Needed
I have....what I believe to be a Dodge WC-12 1/2 ton pickup. It has dual wheels and closed cab. Non-original 1953 Dodge Red-Ram 241 c.i. engine. Pretty much stock...except for the engine. The question I have is the frame number is 8670351. A few thousand numbers lower than the normal range....?? I can't find any data plates or rivet holes where they were. No door post or firewall number....?? I would appreciate any help. And I will follow up later with any more info, that I may find later. I'd like to post a pic....??
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Re: WW2 Dodge Data Needed
Hi David,
At first glance your Dodge 1/2 ton # 8670351 should have been a WC-4 open cab. Either it has been re-bodied or the serial number may have been re-assigned to a later contract by Dodge for whatever reason. Writing or emailing the Chrysler archives for the original build card may answer some the the unknowns about your truck. I believe the cost of the build card copy is $35.00.
At first glance your Dodge 1/2 ton # 8670351 should have been a WC-4 open cab. Either it has been re-bodied or the serial number may have been re-assigned to a later contract by Dodge for whatever reason. Writing or emailing the Chrysler archives for the original build card may answer some the the unknowns about your truck. I believe the cost of the build card copy is $35.00.
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Tom, I just recovered the hood number on my Dodge carryall, WC-26. I don't know what to think of the number, it seams to low. The data follows, I would like to know what you think.
Ser # 81512402
Body tag # 4149-2974
number recovered on my hood W-236770
If you look at the Tm-10-1199 production started at W-2052397, but I have, in the past found mistakes in the manuals.........Thank You. Phil H
Ser # 81512402
Body tag # 4149-2974
number recovered on my hood W-236770
If you look at the Tm-10-1199 production started at W-2052397, but I have, in the past found mistakes in the manuals.........Thank You. Phil H
1940 VC1 Dodge
1941 WC6 Dodge
1941 WC11 Dodge
1941 WC22 Dodge
1941 WC26 Dodge
1943 WC56 Dodge
1942 Nash-Kelvinator trailer
1941 GP Ford 9066
1942 M3A1 Halftrack
1941 WC6 Dodge
1941 WC11 Dodge
1941 WC22 Dodge
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1942 Nash-Kelvinator trailer
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Hi Phil,
Thanks for the photo and the data.
I believe hood number W-236770 should have been on a WC-21. From my Dodge database and studies, your WC-26 should have had a hood number in the mid 2053xxx range. Carryalls are considered a reconnaissance class vehicle like a command car so they had hood numbers starting with 20xxxxxx.
It look like the DoD of your carryall should have been late ( second half ) of Nov. '41. Do you have the build card for this vehicle ?
Sorry I am not of more help.
Thanks for the photo and the data.
I believe hood number W-236770 should have been on a WC-21. From my Dodge database and studies, your WC-26 should have had a hood number in the mid 2053xxx range. Carryalls are considered a reconnaissance class vehicle like a command car so they had hood numbers starting with 20xxxxxx.
It look like the DoD of your carryall should have been late ( second half ) of Nov. '41. Do you have the build card for this vehicle ?
Sorry I am not of more help.
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No build card yet. This is a puzzle, I'm sure the hood is orginal to the truck..The TM 10-1199 list in the specifacation chart has two contracts for the WC26. The second contract list, "none" for the registration number. I wonder if the number could have been put on later?
Phil
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1940 VC1 Dodge
1941 WC6 Dodge
1941 WC11 Dodge
1941 WC22 Dodge
1941 WC26 Dodge
1943 WC56 Dodge
1942 Nash-Kelvinator trailer
1941 GP Ford 9066
1942 M3A1 Halftrack
1941 WC6 Dodge
1941 WC11 Dodge
1941 WC22 Dodge
1941 WC26 Dodge
1943 WC56 Dodge
1942 Nash-Kelvinator trailer
1941 GP Ford 9066
1942 M3A1 Halftrack
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Tom, WC-10 ser#8675687. Build date 4-29-41
Cut up for parts.
Phil H
Cut up for parts.
Phil H
1940 VC1 Dodge
1941 WC6 Dodge
1941 WC11 Dodge
1941 WC22 Dodge
1941 WC26 Dodge
1943 WC56 Dodge
1942 Nash-Kelvinator trailer
1941 GP Ford 9066
1942 M3A1 Halftrack
1941 WC6 Dodge
1941 WC11 Dodge
1941 WC22 Dodge
1941 WC26 Dodge
1943 WC56 Dodge
1942 Nash-Kelvinator trailer
1941 GP Ford 9066
1942 M3A1 Halftrack
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WC-53 carryall, frame number 81621298, sorry no hood number, build card pending. from seattle now in Colorado.
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Hi Brian,
Thanks ! Looking forward to seeing the build card and the hidden data that it holds.
Thanks ! Looking forward to seeing the build card and the hidden data that it holds.
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Tom, here is a copy of the build card for my WC-4. I hope it's a useful addition to your archives. Any bits of information you can interpret for me would be appreciated!
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Re: WW2 Dodge Data Needed
hello tom i bought a command car with winch and large radio mounted in back and aerial with large ceramic insulator first command car have had. had wc 54s but this cc gives no indication of a previous life no indication of norweigan of french use the guy i brought it from purchased it in 1982 on the south coast of england gave it a quick coat of olive drab and took it to france for his honeymoon then brought it back and stored it until i bought it last year the data plates say wc57 but i have my issues weather it left the factory with a winch it was british registered 20/3/73 the chassis No 81541271 the little plate shows 4219 1075 the firewall No 1642 DoD 6/28/42 like a lot of MV owners i would love to know what it done from 1942 to 1973 it is in good condition has not been restored and shows 17000 miles the previous owner said it had been used by PATHE NEWS and had featured in the films kellys heroes and a bridge to far but this is just hearsay we have all heard that before i just wondered how it got to the south coast of england i sold a ford gpw recently that had been used by a canadian nightfighter squadron at HURN near bournemouth that did not go very far! which is very close where the dodge was purchased in 1982 any help or ideas would be apprieciated CHARLIE
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Hi Heres the body tag and serial number from the frame of the Command car i picked up the other day,any info would be great.
Cheers.
From what i can see the serial number looks like , 8654275,difficult to read as it was quite badly rusted.
Cheers.
From what i can see the serial number looks like , 8654275,difficult to read as it was quite badly rusted.
94 locating Regt RA,57 Bty B troop 1982-1985.
32 Heavy Regt RA,57 Bty D droop 1985-1990.
M38 1952 ,restoration project
Dodge 1/2 ton WC-24 Chassis WC-6 body..combo.
Dodge 1951 M43 ,SOLD
Harley Davidson WLA.type IV. SOLD
32 Heavy Regt RA,57 Bty D droop 1985-1990.
M38 1952 ,restoration project
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Dodge 1951 M43 ,SOLD
Harley Davidson WLA.type IV. SOLD
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Hi in the Forum!
I have reasently seen a Dodge WC55, it was bought from the US Army by the Fire Fighting Team from the Village "Lohnsburg" (Austria) in 1948 and is still there.
Chass.No.: 815 303 10,
Engine Nr.: T214 6154,
Body Tag: 4290-2621
It is still licensed and running fine, still driven by the same Person since 1948. After a few days I will try to upload some Pictures if wanted.
Best regards,
Henry.
I have reasently seen a Dodge WC55, it was bought from the US Army by the Fire Fighting Team from the Village "Lohnsburg" (Austria) in 1948 and is still there.
Chass.No.: 815 303 10,
Engine Nr.: T214 6154,
Body Tag: 4290-2621
It is still licensed and running fine, still driven by the same Person since 1948. After a few days I will try to upload some Pictures if wanted.
Best regards,
Henry.
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Re: WW2 Dodge Data Needed
Hello Tom,
1941 Dodge WC-21
Registration Number: W-236412
Body Tag: 4190-20162
Serial Number: 81502036
1941 Dodge WC-21
Registration Number: W-236412
Body Tag: 4190-20162
Serial Number: 81502036
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1942 WC-21
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1952 M37
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1942 WC-24
1942 WC-55/52
1943 Ford GPW
1952 M37
1952 M38A1
1955 M152CDN
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