Dodge Wc 51 Serial Number

The most produced variants in the range were the ​ 3⁄ 4-ton, 4x4, WC-51 and WC-52 Weapons CarriersType​ 1⁄ 2-ton, ​ 3⁄ 4-ton 4x4 truck1​ 1⁄ 2-ton 6x6 truckPlace of originUnited StatesService historyWarsProduction historyManufacturerDodge / FargoProduced1940–1945No. builtTotal: ≈377.710 excl. The 'Ben Hur' was frequently mated to the WC series trucks.The Dodge WC series was a prolific range of light and medium, produced by / during. Together with the produced by and, the Dodge ​ 1⁄ 2-tons and ​ 3⁄ 4-tons made up nearly all of the supplied to the U.S. Military in WWII – with Dodge contributing some 337,500 4WD units – over half as many of these as the jeep. Contrary to the versatility of the highly standardized jeep, which was mostly achieved through field modification, the Dodge WC‑series came in many different, purpose-built, but mechanically uniform variants from the factory, much akin to the later family of. The WC series evolved out of, and was part of a more extended family of trucks, with great mechanical parts commonality, that included open- and closed-cab cargo trucks and weapons carriers, (radio) command cars, reconnaissance vehicles, ambulances, carryalls, panel vans, and telephone installation and mobile emergency / field workshop trucks.From 1940 to 1942, almost 82,400 ​ 1⁄ 2-ton 4x4 Dodge trucks were built — initially called the VC series, but the great majority (from 1941) in the WC series, and in more variants.

However in 1942, the truck grew into the ​ 3⁄ 4-ton 4x4 Truck (Dodge) and the 1​ 1⁄ 2-ton 6x6 personnel and cargo truck (Dodge) — retaining the Dodge WC model code. Although the ​ 3⁄ 4-tons featured significant design improvements, they retained some 80% interchangeable components and service parts with the ​ 1⁄ 2-ton models.Dodge was the U.S. Army's main supplier of ​ 1⁄ 2-ton trucks, and its sole supplier of both ​ 3⁄ 4-ton trucks and 1​ 1⁄ 2-ton six-by-six trucks in World War II. With over a quarter million units built through August 1945, the G502 ​ 3⁄ 4-tons were the most common variants in the WC‑series.After the war, Dodge developed the ​ 3⁄ 4-ton WC‑series into the civilian 4x4; and in 1951, the WCs were replaced by the very similar ​ 3⁄ 4-ton 4x4 vehicles.WC was not an abbreviation of 'Weapons Carrier', but a Dodge model code – initially W for 1941, and C for half-ton rating. However, the 'WC' model code was retained for both the ​ 3⁄ 4-ton and 1​ 1⁄ 2-ton 6x6 Dodges – as well as for the subsequent model years.All in all, not counting mechanically related variants, the WC series alone involved 52 model versions (thirty ​ 1⁄ 2‑ton 4x4, eight ​ 1⁄ 2‑ton 4x2, twelve ​ 3⁄ 4‑ton 4x4, and two 1​ 1⁄ 2‑ton 6x6 models). The initial Dodge VC-series military models had a lot in common with this 1939 T-series pickupDodge had been the United States military's primary supplier of light wheeled vehicles, since before the U.S. Joined the First World War.

After starting business in 1900, producing precision engine and chassis components for other car builders in Detroit – Ford and chief among these – Dodge introduced their first car, the Model 30/35 tourer, in 1914. It was stronger and more high quality than the ubiquitous, and in 1916, Dodge cars proved their durability, both in the 1910s — the U.S. Military’s first operation to use truck convoys, as well as in World War I, when some 12,800 Dodge cars and light trucks were used, primarily as ambulances and repair trucks., but also as staff and reconnaissance vehicles. All the while, Dodge maintained its reputation for high quality truck, transmission, and motor parts they made for other successful manufacturers.Dodge light trucks were initially based largely on their passenger cars, but later specific truck chassis and bodies were designed. Light- and medium-duty models were offered first, then a heavy-duty range was added during the 1930s and 1940s.

Dodge developed its first truck in 1934 — an experimental 1​ 1⁄ 2 ton for the U.S. Army, designated K-39-X-4(USA), of which 796 units were built in several configurations.

Supplied driven front axles and transfer-cases, which were added to a militarized commercial truck. The Timken was the first part-time design, that allowed the driver to engage or disengage four-wheel drive using a lever inside the cabin. In spite of the limited 1930s U.S. Military budgets, the ’34 truck was liked well-enough that the 1​ 1⁄ 2 tonners were further developed.

Dodge built the U.S. Army further batches of 4WD 1​ 1⁄ 2-ton cargo trucks in 1938, 1939 and 1940.

1,700 RF-40-X-4(USA) trucks were procured in 1938, and 292 TF-40-X-4(USA) in 1939. All of these 1​ 1⁄ 2-ton Army 4x4s rode on a 143 in (363 cm) wheelbase, and the 1938 RF-40 and 1939 TF-40 trucks were the first to receive a Dodge engineering code in the 200 range (T-200 and T-201 respectively).However, Dodge also eagerly pursued military contracts for half-ton four-by-fours at the same time. The smaller size had outperformed the 1​ 1⁄ 2-ton 4x4 during testing in 1938, and Dodge had invested greatly in half- to one-ton trucks in prior years. In 1936, Dodge's light, car-based trucks had been crucially redesigned — dropping the old car frames and for the first time using modern, truck-style chassis, with side rails welded to the cross members on their half-ton to one-ton rated trucks.

Additionally, Dodge had built the all new, very large plant in Michigan for its light and medium trucks, opened in 1938. In 1939 again, Dodge presented a completely redesigned line of pickups and trucks. The modern looking, 'Job-Rated' trucks aimed to fit every job. Dodge D15, shared much with the 1940 VC-series.Well before the onset of World War II, it was clear that the USA needed to update its military. The (Q.C.), responsible at the time for providing the military with non-combat vehicles, moved to standardize truck designs, and by 1939, as the war in Europe exploded, the Army had settled on five payload-based general-purpose truck classes: ​ 1⁄ 2-ton, 1​ 1⁄ 2-ton, ​ 2 1⁄ 2-, 4- and ​ 7 1⁄ 2-ton. By June 1940 the Q.C. Had tested and approved its first three standard commercial based, all-wheel drive trucks: the 1​ 1⁄ 2-ton 4x4 Dodge, the and a.

With regards to Dodge however, the U.S. Military reconsidered its preferences for the build-up for the war almost immediately after this.Whereas in 1936, a converted Ford had become the Army's first half-ton 4-wheel drive, and the Army had initially standardized Dodge's 1​ 1⁄ 2-ton 4x4 truck — following Dodge's push for building ​ 1⁄ 2-tonners, after mid 1940 it was decided they preferred Dodge to build light-duty four-wheel drives, contracting for a series of half-ton trucks, while GM / Chevrolet was instead going to become the standard supplier for 1​ 1⁄ 2-ton trucks. So, when in the summer of 1940 the largest government truck contract awarded went to Chrysler's Dodge / Fargo Division, for more than 14,000 (mostly) 4x4 trucks, this was in the midst of the transition, and thus included both orders for ​ 1⁄ 2-ton and 1​ 1⁄ 2-ton trucks, as GM / Chevy still needed to tool up for the 1​ 1⁄ 2-tonners.Dodge had started developing designs for a 4x4 half-ton in 1939, and began production in earnest in 1940 — both 4x4 half-tons, as well as 1​ 1⁄ 2-ton 4x4 and 4x2 trucks. On all 1940 trucks, front sheetmetal was mostly identical to the commercial VC and VF models of that year, with the addition of a big brush guard mounted in front of the grille and headlights. Except for the addition of 4-wheel drive, and custom bodies on the ​ 1⁄ 2-ton command cars, the trucks followed the 1939 procurement doctrine, to 'use commercial trucks with only a few modifications such as brush guards and towing pintles to fit them for military use.' The first of the ​ 1⁄ 2-ton, 4x4, VC series military trucks were based on Dodge's 1939 civilian, one-ton rated.

The military VC models retained the civilian engine and wheelbase, but gained four-wheel drive, and a new internal technical code: T-202. Manufacturing of the Dodge VC models (SNL number G-505) began in 1940, making these the Army's first standard production half-ton 4WD trucks. The soldiers also called the light command reconnaissance vehicles 'jeeps', — before that term migrated to the quarter-tons, starting in 1941.A total of 4,640 VC models were built across six variants – mostly pick-ups and reconnaissance cars.

These 1/2-ton VC trucks proved successful, but were immediately further developed and succeeded by the G-505, 1/2-ton WC models in 1941. Although obsolete, the VC trucks remained in use until the end of the war. The ​ 1⁄ 2-ton VC-series didn't include an ambulance, but the 1​ 1⁄ 2-ton VF-series did. The VF-407 was Dodge's first 4x4 military ambulance — only 3 were made.In 1940, Dodge also built 6,472 four-wheel drive 1​ 1⁄ 2-ton trucks, under two U.S. Contracts – one awarded to Dodge, and one to Fargo. The models VF-401 to VF-407 (or engine/tech type T-203 by Dodge – and G-621 by the Army), were a continuation of their experimental pre-war predecessors, the RF-40(-X) and TF-40(-X) (or T-200 / T-201), still riding on a chassis of the same 143 in (3.63 m) wheelbase. Production consisted of just over 6,000 closed cab, open bed cargo trucks, plus just under 400 dump-trucks.Like on the ​ 1⁄ 2-ton VC-series, the 1940 VF-400 1​ 1⁄ 2-ton models simply used civilian front sheet-metal, based on the 1939 commercial model TE-30 cab, with a brush-guard fitted in front of the grille and headlights — but with a Dodge developed front driving axle, directional, cross-country tires, and a military cargo body.

Importantly, one thousand of the VF-400 series cargo trucks were equipped with a, gear-driven model MU 10,000 lb (4,500 kg) capacity winch — a feature that was carried over on many of the subsequent ​ 1⁄ 2-ton and 1​ 1⁄ 2-ton WC series models, directly from 1941. And although the light-duty WC models that followed, did not receive the VF-400's two-speed transfer cases, these did return on the 1​ 1⁄ 2-ton WC-62 and WC-63.

An ambulance model, VF-407, was also designed, but only three units were built, likely experimental.These proved to be the last of Dodge's 1​ 1⁄ 2-ton 4x4 trucks for the war. Although the Army had steadily taken the bulk of its trucks in this category from Dodge / Fargo up til then, further production of 1​ 1⁄ 2-ton 4x4 trucks was instead awarded to GM's, which became the standard in this segment for the rest of the war.Aside from four-wheel drive trucks, production started for a militarized commercial 1​ 1⁄ 2-ton, rear-wheel drive truck in 1940 — initially Dodge's model VF-31, cargo (engineering code T-98) under the government SNL number G-618. The 4x2 model VF-31 was succeeded by the model WF-31 (internally T-118) for 1941 (closed cab tractor) and 1942 (cab and chassis) – both on a 135 in (3.43 m) wheelbase – and the 1942 model WF- 32, closed cab, stake and platform cargo truck, on a 160 in (4.06 m) wheelbase.

After a modest production of 516 units of the WF-31, at least 9,500 Dodge WF-32 trucks were built, mostly for to Russia. External video Dodge trucks in 1940 U.S.

War promotion filmMade by the U.S. War Department, together with Dodge, the May 1940 film opens with news of 7,000 new Dodge trucks for use by Uncle Sam (from 02:34) — showing VC and VF models. The four-wheel drive off-road capability, ruggedness, and the diverse uses for the vehicles are expounded, for instance: officers employ portable desks in their command cars to study maps and plot strategies (mark 13:00). World War II soldiers called the ​ 1⁄ 2-ton 1940/1941 Dodge Reconnaissance / Weapon Carriers a 'Jeep' before the Willys MB.The 1940 VC-series Dodge 1/2-ton 4x4s were well liked but considered only an interim solution, because they were essentially a modified civilian truck. At the outset of World War II a more military design was laid out. Dodge replaced the 1940 VC-1 to VC-6 with the equally half-ton rated WC series of military light trucks, produced in 38 model variants, of which 30 were four-wheel driven, in varying amounts — thousands of some models were produced, while only a few of some others were made.

Where the military VC-series still used much civilian sheet-metal, distinguished by a brush-guard in front of the grille — the WC‑series came with wide-open, almost flat fenders that prevented mud build-up, clogging rotation of the wheels — as well as a redesigned, sloping nose with an integrated, round, grated grille / brush-guard. A new ambulance with a fully enclosed, all-steel box rear body was designed, on a longer, 123 inch wheelbase; and PTO-driven winches were now fitted to some models.The ​ 1⁄ 2‑ton WC models were the first all-military design Dodge developed in the build-up to full mobilization for World War II, and they were the U.S. Army's first standard light truck – prior to the jeep – when the U.S. Formally declared war in December 1941.Both the Dodge half-ton VC and WC trucks were part of the Army G-505 series. Some 77,750 four-wheel drive ​ 1⁄ 2‑ton WC numbered trucks were produced during late 1940 to 1942 under War Department contracts.

Additionally, aside from the fully military 4WD models, a small total of 1,542 two-wheel drive units retaining civilian sheet-metal were also supplied to the U.S. Military, bearing WC model numbers in this same range. These models carried the SNL-code G-613, and brought the total number of half-ton WC‑series up to some 79,300 units, and the grand total of all half-tonners (VC and WC; 4WD and 2WD) to almost 84,000.1942–1945 — ​ 3⁄ 4-ton and 1​ 1⁄ 2-ton WC series. In 1940 the Army revised its range of standard, payload-based, general-purpose truck classes: a ​ 1⁄ 4-ton chassis requirement was added; the ​ 1⁄ 2-ton was to be replaced by a ​ 3⁄ 4-ton, and additional heavy categories were specified.

The Quartermaster General wanted to start direct negotiations with Dodge, GM and Mack for certain models immediately, but not until after February 1941 could the Quartermaster Corps choose manufacturers directly, based on their engineering and production capabilities. One deciding factor had to do with availability of certain critical components, like transfer cases and especially, not used much on commercial trucks, but all-wheel drive vehicles all needed these; plus additionally, they would use two or three times the amount of driven axles, meaning more gears to cut for all the differentials. Produced up to the war by a few specialized firms with limited capacity, from spring 1942 Ford, Dodge and Chevrolet joined in fabricating these in mass quantity, with Dodge's experience in making quality, precision parts dating back from the earliest beginnings of the company.While very successful, the ​ 1⁄ 2-ton WC trucks had to be supplanted by ​ 3⁄ 4-ton trucks. In late 1941, Dodge introduced a redesigned WC‑series 4×4 trucks uprated to ​ 3⁄ 4-ton and their SNL code changed to G-502.

The ​ 3⁄ 4-ton featured a lower profile truck bed that could seat eight troops, plus under seat stowage compartments; while service-parts remained 80 percent interchangeable with the existing ​ 1⁄ 2-ton series. Maintaining 80% service parts interchangeability with the ​ 1⁄ 2-ton models was of great value. The ​ 3⁄ 4-ton models could swiftly be deployed, and the ​ 1⁄ 2-ton, G-505 WC‑trucks remained in use to the end of World War II.Throughout the war, Dodge was the U.S. Army's sole producer of ​ 3⁄ 4-ton trucks, and built a total of 255,193 of these across all variants from April 1942 to August 1945.Standard vehicles in the ​ 3⁄ 4-ton 4×4 class were the WC-51 / WC-52 Weapons Carrier, WC-56 /-57 /-58 (Radio) Command Reconnaissance, WC-53 Carry‑all, and the WC-54 Ambulance.

In the cargo/troop and command trucks, the WC-52 and WC-57 are identical to the WC-51 and WC-56, but with a longer frame, extending to carry the protruding front bumper with front-mounted winch.The ​ 3⁄ 4-ton 4x4 WC truck was also stretched into a 1​ 1⁄ 2‑ton 6x6 troops and weapons carrier for larger 12-troop rifle squads (the G-507).Models table – overview. Dodge VF-401 /-402 /-404 /-405 closed cab cargoThe table includes data on the relation between government and Dodge identification numbers, chassis payload rating, wheels and drive, and types of body fitted, according to the US Army Ordnance SNL supply list. The initial Dodge VC series ​ 1⁄ 2-ton trucks are seen as part of the by the military.External imageIn the case of vehicle identifications separated by a slash, the first number refers to a vehicle without winch, and the second to a vehicle fitted with a winch, typically resulting in a 10 in (25 cm) longer front overhang, and significantly reduced approach angle. The 1940 Dodge VC-1 / VC-2 Radio and Command Reconnaissance cars had a new body by.The 1940 Dodge / Fargo VC models formed the first production run in the U.S. Military's G-505 range of four-wheel drive, half-ton, light military trucks. Created based on Chrysler's civilian one-ton rated range of light trucks and carry-all, the VC models formed the foundation for the subsequent WC series.All variants used the same 116 in (295 cm) wheelbase as the commercial trucks, but with the addition of four-wheel drive. Bodywork and sheet metal on the pick-ups and carryall were largely copied from the civilian models — however, for the reconnaissance and radio cars, a dedicated open four seater body was created.

Also the same 201.3 cu in (3.3 l) inline six, flathead engine was used, but horsepower was raised from a 70 HP civilian rating in 1939 to 79 HP at 3000 rpm in the G-505. The transmission had 4 speeds and the transfer case had one.

Dodge WC-24 w. Winch ​ 1⁄ 2-ton Carry-alls WC-10, WC-17, WC-26, WC-36, WC-48Carryall trucks with a nominal carrying capacity of 1,000 lb (450 kg). The WC-10, WC-17, WC-26 followed engineering pattern T-207, T-211 and T-215 respectively — whereas the WC-36 and WC-48 were T-112, rear-wheel drive models.​ 1⁄ 2-ton (Radio) Command Reconnaissance WC-6, WC-15, WC-23Command / reconnaissance cars.WC-7, WC-24Command / reconnaissance car with winch.WC-8, WC-16, WC-25Radio car / Command reconnaissance car with radio, 12 volt.​ 1⁄ 2-ton Trucks, Closed Cab WC-1, WC-5, WC-12, WC-14, WC-40. Dodge WC-4 open cab with winch. ​ 1⁄ 2-ton Trucks, Open Cab WC-3, WC-13, WC-21Weapon carriers, two seater pickups with open cab.

The open cab pickups could be fitted with an optional M24 machine gun mount, which bolted across the front of the bed. The mount could carry the, as well as the, and the. Length: 181- 1/16 inches. Width: 75-13/16 inches. Height: with top 88-1/8 inches. Weight: 4440 LB net. Payload: 1300 LBWC-4, WC-22Open cab weapons carrier, with MU winch, and transverse seats, designed to tow the as well as carry the gun crew and ammunition.

This type was usually issued to early tank destroyer units. 5570 built. Length: 191- 5/16 inches. Width: 75-13/16 inches.

Height: with top 88-1/8 inches. Weight: 4775 LB net. Payload: 1000 LB​ 1⁄ 2-ton (Radio) Panel Vans WC-11, WC-19, WC-42Almost 1,400 panel van trucks, and panel van bodied radio communication cars. At first, regular panel van trucks were ordered: 642 units of WC-11, and 103 units of WC-19. The subsequent WC-42 panel vans were however furnished and equipped as radio communication cars. The 650 WC-42 radio panel vans almost outnumbered their bare transportation siblings, and they were also the only radio communication cars that Dodge built in a panel van body style in the entire VC and WC series range.​ 1⁄ 2-ton Telephone Service WC-39, WC-43, WC-50. M1 emergency repair truck, WC-41 — compareWC-5, WC-14, WC-20, WC-40, WC-41Just over one thousand emergency repair chassis and trucks were ordered within the half-ton Dodge G-505, WC series.

The Dodge SNL G-657 Master Parts List doesn't explicitly list most of them as built to serve as emergency repair trucks, but the Summary Report of Acceptances, Tank-Automotive Materiel, 1940–1945, shows that at least 902 emergency repair chassis and trucks were received by the Army, and it involved at least all of the WC-14, WC-20 and WC-40 models, and most of the WC-41s.Dodge delivered at least all thirty WC-20, and most of the WC-41 units, as closed cabs with a bare chassis, on a 123 in (312 cm) wheelbase, fitted with dual rear tires. Mostly furnished with third party utility service rear bodies, as, for the purpose to provide mobile facilities for emergency ordnance repair. One other body-type was ordered: one T-211 oil servicing truck in 1941. Top view of WC-55 (a version of the WC-51 / WC-52) shows the squat, short and wide stance, proportions of the revised ​ 3⁄ 4-ton DodgesIn 1942, the Dodge WC range was significantly revised.

All four wheeled models were uprated to a nominal three-quarter ton payload rating, and in 1943 a 1​ 1⁄ 2-ton six-wheel drive variant was derived (see appropriate section). All models were widened to a 64 3⁄ 4 in (164 cm) front and rear track, while at the same time the bulk of production (pick-up / weapons carrier and radio / command reconnaissance) models were significantly shortened, from a 116 in (295 cm) to a 98 in (249 cm) wheelbase, giving the vehicles much more squat proportions. Ambulances, carry-alls, and telephone installation / emergency repair trucks received a wheelbase reduction of only 2 inches (5 centimetres). Panel vans were dropped from the range and no longer made.The volume production pick-up / weapons carrier models received a redesigned rear bed, seating troops on top of the rear wheels, instead of between them, further widening these models to 6 ft 11 in / 2.11 meters. A single such unit, though compact, offered practical all-terrain transportation to a full eight man rifle squad and their gear.The ​ 3⁄ 4-tons retained the same 6-cylinder in-line, L-head engine of 92 hp (73 kW) gross, from the ​ 1⁄ 2-ton WC series.​ 3⁄ 4-ton Ambulances WC-54.

Dodge WC-64 AmbulanceWC-64The WC-64 KD Truck, 3/4 ton, 4x4 Ambulance Dodge (G502) was an ambulance based on the same chassis as the WC-54 but with a knock-down body designed to increase the number of vehicles that could be shipped at the same time. The rear boxes were supplied in two major parts: lower and upper. The lower part of the box was attached to the chassis at the factory, while the upper box was crated for installation in the field.

3,500 Knock-down ambulances were built between the beginning of 1945 and the end of the war, the great majority (2,531 units) went to allies under lend-lease:. 1,123 to the free French forces. 644 to Great Britain. 475 to China.

149 to Brazil and 82 to other Latin American republics​ 3⁄ 4-ton Carry-all. Split tailgate shown on rearWC-53A carryall, mechanically it was virtually identical to the but was fitted with a body which was the 1939 civilian carryall modified to military specifications. All four rear side windows were opening wind-up and the seating consisted of front folding passenger seat to allow rear access, two person second row leaving space to access to the rear full width three person seat. The spare was carried on a mount on the driver's side and although the door was fully operational it could not be opened (driver had to enter from passenger side).

The rear end had split tailgates.WC-53s were also fitted as radio trucks with a bench on the left side with the operator seated sideways. 8,400 WC-53: Truck, 3/4 ton, 4x4 Dodge Carryall (G502) were built. No carryalls came from the factory with a winch, though there was a field modification available. Length: 15 ft 6 in / 4,73 m.

Width: 6 ft 7 in / 2,00 m. Height: 6 ft 9 in / 2,06 m. Weight: 5,700 lb / 2 590 kg. Payload: 1,750 lb / 800 kg​ 3⁄ 4-ton (Radio) Command Reconnaissance WC-56.

The WC-56 was wider and much shorter than the ​ 1⁄ 2-ton command cars, giving it squat proportions.The WC-56 Truck, Command Reconnaissance, 3/4 ton, 4x4 w/o Winch Dodge (G502) was a command and reconnaissance vehicle akin to a large Willys Jeep. It did not prove popular as it was heavier and not as maneuverable as the Jeep, and its distinctive profile made it a target. The soft-top included side-curtains, for better weather shielding. 21,156 units were built. Length: 13 ft 10 in / 4,22 m.

Width: 6 ft 7 in / 2,00 m. Height: 6 ft 9 in / 2,07 m. Weight: 5,335 lb / 2 420 kg. Payload: 1,750 lb / 800 kgWC-57. Contrary to the jeep, the Dodge command cars' soft-top included canvas sides ( WC-57 with winch).The WC-57 Truck, Command Reconnaissance, 3/4 ton, 4x4 w/Winch Dodge (G502) was identical to the WC-56, but fitted with a Braden MU2 7,500 lb / 3,402 kg capacity winch at the front bumper. 6,010 units built.

Length: 14 ft 8 in / 4,46 m. Width: 6 ft 7 in / 2,00 m. Height: 6 ft 9 in / 2,07 m. Weight: 5,644 lb / 2 560 kg. Payload: 1,750 lb / 800 kgWC-58The WC-58 Truck, Radio, 3/4 ton, 4x4 w/o Winch, Dodge (G502) was identical to the WC-56 Command / Reconnaissance Car, but fitted with a set in front of the rear seat, and a 12-volt electrical system. Some WC-58 models may have been built, based on the WC-57 with winch, as well.

A total of 2,344 radio equipped units were built, but it is unclear whether these were included as part of the WC-56 / WC-57 production, or constituted an additional 2,344 WC-58 radio car units. Length: 13 ft 10 in (4.22 m) / 14 ft 7 in (4.46 m) with winch. Width: 6 ft 7 in / 2.00 m. Height: 6 ft 9 in / 2.07 m. Weight: 5,644 lb / 2 560 kg. Payload: 1,750 lb / 800 kg​ 3⁄ 4-ton Trucks, Weapons Carrier WC-51 and WC-52.

Dodge WC-52 – identical to the WC-51, but with a factory front winch.Almost three quarters of Dodge's 255,195 total ​ 3⁄ 4-ton G-502 WC series production, were built in the form of the WC-51 and WC-52, 'Truck, Cargo, ​ 3⁄ 4‑ton, 4x4, Weapons Carrier', with or without winch. 123,541 were built without winch as the WC-51, and 59,114 with a front winch as the WC-52 — for a total of 182.655 units — or just over 188,000 including the 5,380 WC-55s M6 GMC's that were later downgraded and used as WC-52s.The open cab pickup could be fitted with an optional M24A1 machine gun mount, which bolted across the front of the bed. The mount could carry the, the, or the.The WC-52 was identical to the WC-51, but fitted with a driven Braden MU‑2 7,500 lb / 3,402 kg capacity winch at the front bumper. As before, the winch equipped models actually had different, longer frames than those without, so a winch wasn't easily added in the field. Length: 13 ft 11 in / 4.24 m — 14 ft 9 in / 4,48 m with winch.

Width: 6 ft 11 in / 2.11 meters. Height (with canvas cover): 6 ft 10 in / 2.08 m.

Height (with top down): 5 ft 2 in / 1.57 m. Weight: 5,250 lb / 2 382 kg net — 5,550 lb / 2 518 kg net with winch. Payload: 1,750 lb / 800 kg. Tires 9.00 x 16 in., 8ply.

Main article:The M6 37 mm Gun Motor Carriage (3/4-ton, 4x4) (or GMC), also known as M6 Fargo, and by Dodge as the WC-55 Truck, was a modified Dodge WC-52, designed and built to carry an M3A1 37mm antitank gun and shield, mounted on its cargo bed. The WC-55 with gun combination was designated M6 Fargo Gun Motor Carriage with 37mm Anti-tank Gun, with supply catalog Standard Nomenclature List number.

A total of 5,380 were built by Fargo in 1942, but most were later dismantled / downgraded and returned to service as WC-52 cargo trucks. Length: 14 ft 8½ in / 4,48 m. Height: 8 ft 2 in / 2,49 m to top of gun shield. Weight: 5,600 lb / 2 540 kg. Width: 7 ft 2 in / 2,18 m.

Payload: 80 rounds 37mm​ 3⁄ 4-ton Telephone Service WC-59. WC-59, 3/4-ton K-50 telephone truck with ladder on side.The WC-59 Truck, Telephone Maintenance, 3/4 ton, 4x4 Dodge (G502) was designed to install and repair telephone lines. Based on the same chassis as the WC-54, but with a wheelbase increased by 50 cm.

The spare wheel was carried behind the seats, with a step ladder fitted to where the spare wheel would have been. 549 were built.

The bed was known by the Signal Corps as the, and was fitted to both Dodge and Chevrolet chassis. Length: 16 ft 0 in / 4,88 m. Height: 6 ft 9 in / 2,06 m. Weight: 5,357 lb / 2 430 kg.

Width: 6 ft 6 in / 1,98 m. Payload: 1,750 lb / 800 kgWC-61. WC-61 / K-50B truckThe WC-61 Light Maintenance Truck, 3/4 ton, 4x4 Dodge (G502) was designed to install and repair telephone lines. Replacement for the WC-59, the WC-61 had the step ladder fitted to the roof, the spare wheel was fitted behind the seats, and the tool trunks were accessible from the outside. The US Signal Corps referred to these as the. Length: 15 ft 6 in / 4,73 m.

Height (without ladder): 7 ft 5 in / 2,26 m. Weight: 5,952 lb / 2 700 kg. Width: 6 ft 10 in / 2,08 m. Payload: 1,750 lb / 800 kg​ 3⁄ 4-ton Truck, Emergency Repair WC-60.

Dodge WC-60 Emergency Repair Chassis, M2The WC-60 chassis, fitted with a bed similar to the WC-61 by American Coach and Body Co. (Cleveland, Ohio), formed the ', 3/4 ton, 4x4 Dodge' , a mobile workshop designed for field maintenance. Its open-topped service-type bed featured numerous tool trunks and stowage bins, accessible from the outside.

296 built. Length: 15 ft 6 in / 4.73 m. Height: 7 ft 5 in / 2.26 m. Weight: 5,952 lb / 2 700 kg. Width: 6 ft 10 in / 2.08 m. Payload: 1,750 lb / 800 kg. WC-62 / WC-63 cabin interior WC-62 The G507 Cargo and Personnel Carrier, 1​ 1⁄ 2-ton, 6x6 Truck, Dodge ( WC-62 w/o Winch) was based on a lengthened WC-51 Weapons Carrier with an extra axle added.

When the army enlarged rifle squads from eight to twelve men, the ​ 3⁄ 4-ton no longer sufficed, and a 48-inch longer 6x6 variant was created that used most of the mechanical parts and some of the sheet metal of the G-502. The G507 trucks could be driven by all six wheels (6x6) or by the four rear wheels only (6x4).

A number of components were strengthened in this design, and many of these changes were also incorporated in subsequent ​ 3⁄ 4-ton production. Production amounted to 43,224 units total, — 23,092 WC-62 units without winch, and 20,132 WC-63 variants with winch. One prototype was produced as an armored car.A total of 6,344 WC-62 and WC-63 cargo trucks were provided to World War II Allies — 4,074 to the free French forces, 2,123 to Great Britain, and 137 units to Brazil.

Length: 17 ft 11 in / 5.47 m. Width: 6 ft 11 in / 2.11 m. Height (with canvas cover): 7 ft 3 in / 2.21 m. Height (with top down): 5 ft 2 in / 1.57 m. Weight: 6,925 lb / 3 141 kg.

Payload: 3,300 lb / 1500 kgWC-63 The WC-63 Truck, Cargo and Personnel Carrier, 1​ 1⁄ 2 ton, 6x6 with Winch, Dodge (G507) Weapons Carrier was based on a lengthened WC-52 with an extra axle added. Chrysler Corporation Mopar's 1946 annual model chart and serial number guide indicates a maximum of 77,765 serial numbers:— 31,935 units of the WC-1 through WC-11,— 17,293 units of the WC-12 through WC-20, and— 28,537 units of the WC-21 through WC-27 and WC-40 through WC-43. ^ The Summary Report – Tank-Automotive Materiel lists a total of 82,454 ​ 1⁄ 2-ton 4x4 trucks (page 58), including 65 Marmon-Herrington Fords (p. 57) and 12 'Amphibian Car Corp.' 55), and the generally accepted number of 4640 VC-series units (1940), leaving 77,737 half-ton WC‑series 4x4 units.

Although within the Chrysler Corporation, the Fargo Division handled government contracts, the trucks were all built at Dodge’s Mound Road, near Detroit, Michigan. Including the 4,640 G-505 VC trucks of 1940. The Army at that time grouped motor transport vehicles into four weight classes — ​ 3⁄ 4-ton or one-ton and under were 'light', 1​ 1⁄ 2-tons were 'medium', and above that were two groups of 'heavies'. Chrysler Corp.

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Mopar's 1946 annual model chart and serial number guide indicates 6,472 serial numbers across the VF-400 models, exactly matching Dodge's contract W-398-QM-7471 for 3,936 units, and Fargo's contract W-398-QM-7813 for 2,534 units, plus one pilot truck each. The 1946 Summary Report of Acceptances – Tank-Automotive Materiel lists another 292 cargo trucks in addition to these same numbers, but under earlier contracts, matching the 292 TF-40(-X) / T-201 pre-standard units from 1939. truck with bed-mounted gun, typically unarmored, except for possibly a.

Recommended fuel octane was just 60–65. U.S. Government contracts explicitly referred to these units as T-211 models with a T-215 engine. ^ Ratings given in Technical Manual TM9-2800 editions of 1943 and 1947, respectively. ^ According to both contract and acceptance count in Summary Report. Unclear whether 2344 were built in addition to the WC-56/57 units, or whether this number of these were equipped as radio units!.

^ 104 in (2.64 m) + 42 in (1.07 m). ^ TM9-810: max. Height: tarpaulin up, with / without ringmount; Lowest operable reducible to 62 in (1.57 m)References Some parts of this article are translated from French and Portuguese Wikipedia, tables are adapted and corrected from Italian Wikipedia.

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Maintenance Manual. 20 February 1942.External links Wikimedia Commons has media related to. – includes the retired 'WW2 Dodge Motor Pool' site. – dedicated to Dodge Command Car of WW2. on Vintage Power Wagons. early article introducing the American war public to the WC‑series.

I came across a genuine colour WW2 photo (I think). I'm in the process of looking for markings for my WC51 and I also am a keen user of Vintage WW1 and WW2 photographic film equipment. When I saw this I reckon I can combine the 2 things. The Dodge seems to have a PHOTO marking on bumper. This vehicle could belong to the photographer who took this picture. If anyone knows of a Dodge that was used by War correspondents or photographers, I would be very grateful of info.ATTACH=CONFIG121707/ATTACHMy pictures are on the web and details of camera equipment.

Google 'Ikonta Bloke'. Well we like a challenge:-DFirst things first I can see what looks like a rear fender, meaning that is a WC56 rather than a WC51. The truck could be anything from late '42 to '45.Front bumper, from the left;What looks like a 9 in a red circle I reckon could be a 3 in a painted circle, as a painted bridge rating plate.3A = 3rd Army ( Patton's? )16xxx = no idea, looks like it may end in S for Signal CorpA = no ideaPHOTO = official photographer6 = vehicle 6 Edited December 24, 2016 by GordonM.

Well we like a challenge:-DFirst things first I can see what looks like a rear fender, meaning that is a WC56 rather than a WC51. The truck could be anything from late '42 to '45.Front bumper, from the left;What looks like a 9 in a red circle I reckon could be a 3 in a painted circle, as a painted bridge rating plate.3A = 3rd Army ( Patton's? )16xxx = no idea, looks like it may end in S for Signal CorpA = no ideaPHOTO = official photographer6 = vehicle 6You're right. I just realised the A is a star covered by the rope.Army official photographers were usually Signal Corps so - right againThanks for your excellent response. You're right. I just realised the A is a star covered by the rope.Army official photographers were usually Signal Corps so - right againThanks for your excellent response.You are right about the star, should have spotted that. I think D-Day to Berlin could be the right time period too.

I wonder if that truck was following the controversial General for news purposes? That would fit too, and explain the WC56 rather than something more humble.3rd Army 166th Signals maybe?Edited December 24, 2016 by GordonM. Just seen this, here's a few images of Signal Corps photo Dodge WC51's and my recreation of a WC51 of the 167th Signal company for my trip to Normandy in 2014. The original photos are courtesy of Military Mashup and could maybe be taken in Germany in 1945?ATTACH=CONFIG121786/ATTACHATTACH=CONFIG121787/ATTACHATTACH=CONFIG121788/ATTACHATTACH=CONFIG121789/ATTACHATTACH=CONFIG121790/ATTACHPhoto 30 was well covered.

Thanks for these. Have you more on yours in detail. CheersAre you camera crazies too.? Photo 30 was well covered. Thanks for these.

Have you more on yours in detail. CheersAre you camera crazies too.?ATTACH=CONFIG121810/ATTACHNot a huge amount more to tell about my Dodge. I have a great interest in US Signal Corps as my dad served in North Africa and Italy as a linesman with the Royal Signals and was attached to the US 5th Army. Ultimately I want to mark my truck up as a unit that would have been in Italy at the time my Dad was there but for my trip to Normandy in 2014 I wanted to mark the truck up in markings of a Signal Corps company that would have been there in '44.

I found the photos I posted above and marked my truck up as 'PHOTO 30' as my own Dodge is the same down to the position of the Jerry can, rifle rack and pioneer rack. After coming back from Normandy I discovered that 'PHOTO 30' was built within days of my own WC51 and now, thanks to your photo above (which I've now found online) I now know that the driver was Eddie Urban and that he probably trained at Camp Crowder! Here's a couple of photos, the first taken in Normandy with a period camera and the other, a Camp Crowder cushion cover I picked up on eBay last year. Not a huge amount more to tell about my Dodge. I have a great interest in US Signal Corps as my dad served in North Africa and Italy as a linesman with the Royal Signals and was attached to the US 5th Army. Ultimately I want to mark my truck up as a unit that would have been in Italy at the time my Dad was there but for my trip to Normandy in 2014 I wanted to mark the truck up in markings of a Signal Corps company that would have been there in '44.

I found the photos I posted above and marked my truck up as 'PHOTO 30' as my own Dodge is the same down to the position of the Jerry can, rifle rack and pioneer rack. After coming back from Normandy I discovered that 'PHOTO 30' was built within days of my own WC51 and now, thanks to your photo above (which I've now found online) I now know that the driver was Eddie Urban and that he probably trained at Camp Crowder! Here's a couple of photos, the first taken in Normandy with a period camera and the other, a Camp Crowder cushion cover I picked up on eBay last yearATTACH=CONFIG121813/ATTACHATTACH=CONFIG121814/ATTACHastonishing that I have learnt so much from the start of this thread. I don't blame you reproducing Photo 30 - it makes a great subject. It was my first choice for marking my WC.(Another of Eddie Urban)?Pictured in front from left to right are: Walt MacDonald and Eddie Urban ( Eddie was a movie man). In the middle is Gene Coogan; at the right is J Malan Heslop; behind from left to right are Arnold Samuelson and John O'Brien.If you ever need correct props, cameras (working or prop)and photo equipment and spares, I have the lot especially Graflex and will always help the genuine Signal Corps and War correspondent enthusiast.

(google 'ikonta bloke')Hope to see you out there in your lovely WCnews flash!J Malan Heslop archive is at Brigham Young University Website. 80 pages of stunning photos. All of his output digitised. EnjoyEdited December 31, 2016 by WOMBLE. Astonishing that I have learnt so much from the start of this thread. I don't blame you reproducing Photo 30 - it makes a great subject.

It was my first choice for marking my WC.(Another of Eddie Urban)?ATTACH=CONFIG121878/ATTACHATTACH=CONFIG121879/ATTACHPictured in front from left to right are: Walt MacDonald and Eddie Urban ( Eddie was a movie man). In the middle is Gene Coogan; at the right is J Malan Heslop; behind from left to right are Arnold Samuelson and John O'Brien.If you ever need correct props, cameras (working or prop)and photo equipment and spares, I have the lot especially Graflex and will always help the genuine Signal Corps and War correspondent enthusiast. (google 'ikonta bloke')Hope to see you out there in your lovely WCnews flash!J Malan Heslop archive is at Brigham Young University Website.

80 pages of stunning photos. All of his output digitised. EnjoyATTACH=CONFIG121917/ATTACHATTACH=CONFIG121918/ATTACHATTACH=CONFIG121919/ATTACHATTACH=CONFIG121920/ATTACHATTACH=CONFIG121921/ATTACHATTACH=CONFIG121922/ATTACHvery kind of you and thanks for the photos. That's what I love about this hobby, the history and stories behind our trucks and the great people you meet through owning them. My Dodge was laid up for most of 2016 so I'm aiming to make it to some shows this year.hope to see you somewhere!chris.