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1 1/2 ton truck Chevrolet (G506) During WWII four companies made most of the 1 1/2 ton trucks for military service; International (M-3L-4) made specifically for the Navy and Marines, Ford (GTB), Dodge (WC62) and Chevy (G506). Of the manufacturers, Chevy by far, supplied the most 1 1/2 ton trucks during the war. For the Chevy, G506 refers to all 1940 – 1945 Chevy 1 1/2 ton trucks although individual models were further designated by their configuration (a dump is a G7106, cargo is a G7107, etc ). Chevy labeled the trucks “Vehicles of Victory” during the war in the many ads Chevy ran promoting their war effort. About 160,000 Chevy 1 1/2 ton trucks were manufactured with trucks going to the Army and Army Air Corps, but the largest share was sent to allied forces, particularly Britain and Russia. With 4wd, a 4-speed non-synchromesh transmission and reliable 83hp, 235 cid engine, the trucks were used for almost every task at hand. Common uses included towing artillery, firefighting, hauling troops and supplies, and the multitude of tasks associated with engineering battalions. The truck also came with special body configurations, for a variety of specialized tasks such a fire fighting, bomb supply, and communications. General Specifications Engine: Chevy 235 cid, inline six, ohv Horsepower: 83 @ 3100 rpm Compression ratio: 6.62:1 Transmission: 4F 1R with two speed transfer case Tires: 7.50 X 20 Maximum Gradability: 65% Turning Radius: 29 1/2 ft Fording Depth: 32 Angle of Approach: 45degrees Gas Tank: 30 gallons (most models) Models Chevy Cargo Truck - G7107 (G7117 with winch) Chevy Cargo Dump - G7106 (G7116 with winch) Chevy Fire Truck (Class 325) - G7133 Chevy Panel Van (K51) - G7105 Chevy Telephone Maintenance Truck - G7173 Chevy Auger Truck - G7163 Chevy M6 Bomb Service Truck - M6 Chevy COE (Cab Over Engine) Cargo Truck - G7123 More about Chevy (G506) you will find here 3/4 ton truck Dodge G502 (WC - Weapon Carrier) The versatile Dodge 3/4 Ton 4x4 G502 WC series of trucks were built from 1942 to the end of World War II, with a total production of all types exceeding 260,000. The various G502 models -- Weapons Carrier, Panel, Command and Reconnaissance, Ambulance -- were very well received, continuing in service through the Korean War. General Specifications (WC 51) Engine: own T214 92hp/3200rpm, liquid cooling straight 6 - cyl SV, 230,2 cid (3771 cm3) Length: 4235 mm Width: 2120 mm Height: 1870 mm without canvas Maximal speed: 86,8 km/h (highway) Disassemblable wheel disks Tyres: 9,00 x 16 Fuel tank capacity: 30 gallon Fuel consumption: 28,5 l/100km (highway) Wheelbase: 2489 mm Road clearance: 267 mm Front wheel track: 1670 mm Rear track: 1650 mm Electrics: 6 Volt (late War - 12V) Gearbox: 4 speed + back Models WC51, open-cab Pickup without winch WC52, open-cab Pickup with winch WC53, Carryall without winch WC54, Ambulance without winch WC55, Gun Motor Carriage with winch WC56, Command Reconnaissance without winch WC57, Command Reconnaissance with winch WC58, Command Reconnaissance Radio with winch WC59/K50, Telephone Maintenance without winch WC60, open-cab Emergency Repair without winch WC61/K50B, Telephone Maintenance WC64, Knock Down Ambulance without winch More about Dodge (WC) you will find here 1/4 ton US Army Jeep (Willys MB / Ford GPW) In 1930's the US Army asked American automobile manufacturers to tender suggestions to replace its existing, aging light motor vehicles, mostly motorcycles and sidecars. Only three companies which entered: American Bantam Car Company (Bantam company ceased motor vehicle production after their last jeep BRC-40 was built in December 1941, Ford Motor Company and Willys-Overland Motors. General Specifications Engine: 54hp/3600rpm, 4-cyl. 4-stroke carburettor SV (SideValves), liquid cooling, 2199cm3 (134,2 cu.in.) Length: 3333 mm Width: 1585 mm Height: 1320 mm without top Wheelbase: 2032 mm Front wheel track: 1230 mm Rear track: 1230 mm Electrics: 6 Volt (late War - 12V) Gearbox: 3 speed + back Tyres: 6,00 x 16 Fuel tank capacity: 15 gallon Fuel consumption: 14 l/100km (highway) Maximal speed: 104 km/h (highway) Indexes MA - "M" for "Military" model "A" (Willys) GP - "G" for a "Government" type contract and "P" commonly used by Ford to designate any passenger car with a wheelbase of 80 inches GPW - with the "W" referring to the "Willys" licensed design Bantam BAC-40 Willys MA Willys MB Ford GP More about Jeeps you will find here