Ambulances with Winches ?
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Re: Ambulances with Winches ?
Gordon and Bert with you permission may i modify this thread to an ambulance buyers guide...as i have posted i am looking to sell one of my J££ps and buy a WC54......so may i ask the board and the ambulance experts to give not only me but other potential ambulance buyers the benefit of their knowledge...so i/anyone doesnt buy a wrong un.....
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Lloyd
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Regards
Lloyd
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If I keep the WC54 that I have now, that is my plan is to put a power wagon winch on it. I have a 1950 power wagon with winch that has a shot body but the motor and winch work great. Ever sence I missed that one back in the 1980s, I have wanted a winch mounted WC54.
M37 winch extentions will not work, they are to big.
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M37 winch extentions will not work, they are to big.
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That's exactly what I did with the WC53 Ray, retro-fitted chassis extension brackets from a Danish military Power Wagon, although I believe these brackets were introduced right at the end of the war - for example I think some Canadian APTs had them.
...and as for Carryalls not having winches from the factory;
the defence rests, m'lud
...and as for Carryalls not having winches from the factory;
the defence rests, m'lud
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Gordon
On that note...
My very close friend here has two WC54 ambulances. As we all know that they were not issued or had winches.
My friend had a Aunt who was an Army nurse during WWII in the ETO. When she saw his ambulance she told a story about there unit having a winch on one of the ambulances. She said it was put on the ambulance from another winch truck that was destroyed.
The field hospital maintinance unit did the welding to put the winch on. This is a one on case, with no photo proof, just an old Army nurse, saying her unit made a WC54 with winch, that was added in the field.
One of the few, Frank USMC RET
On that note...
My very close friend here has two WC54 ambulances. As we all know that they were not issued or had winches.
My friend had a Aunt who was an Army nurse during WWII in the ETO. When she saw his ambulance she told a story about there unit having a winch on one of the ambulances. She said it was put on the ambulance from another winch truck that was destroyed.
The field hospital maintinance unit did the welding to put the winch on. This is a one on case, with no photo proof, just an old Army nurse, saying her unit made a WC54 with winch, that was added in the field.
One of the few, Frank USMC RET
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I have a theory (with no evidence to back it up I must add) that all WC-51 owners when they dream, dream of WC-52's and all 56 owners dream of 57's.
WC 53 and 54 (and Jeep) owners, I've got no idea/opinion what they dream about.
I will now go hide in my air-raid shelter!!!
WC 53 and 54 (and Jeep) owners, I've got no idea/opinion what they dream about.
I will now go hide in my air-raid shelter!!!
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Hell, I dream of finishing my ambulance one day! Less any post war mods, of course. As for the war stories, who knows, I suppose you could make a case for just about anything.
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Well I welded a winch on the front of my WC56, and very useful it was. If I had to do it again I'd probably do it 'right' and just swap everything on a winch chassis.
The ability of Mr Braden's best Dodge accessory to clear traffic in front of you is worth the extra 300lbs, and I can't say I ever noticed the weight as regards steering effort, etc.
I did fit it while everything was in place on the truck, and I should have fitted one metal shim between the PTO and the transmission as it was just making itself heard with too little clearance, but I'll get it right next time.
I have an MU winch and PTO to put on the panel van, but nowhere to fit it. Rail adapters both ends and standard bumperettes / tow hooks plus a VF grille guard make for a very cluttered truck. I can't even fit the winch midships, as i've had to find space on the chassis there for the transfer case crossmember and a side mounted spare wheel bracket.
The ability of Mr Braden's best Dodge accessory to clear traffic in front of you is worth the extra 300lbs, and I can't say I ever noticed the weight as regards steering effort, etc.
I did fit it while everything was in place on the truck, and I should have fitted one metal shim between the PTO and the transmission as it was just making itself heard with too little clearance, but I'll get it right next time.
I have an MU winch and PTO to put on the panel van, but nowhere to fit it. Rail adapters both ends and standard bumperettes / tow hooks plus a VF grille guard make for a very cluttered truck. I can't even fit the winch midships, as i've had to find space on the chassis there for the transfer case crossmember and a side mounted spare wheel bracket.
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I personally like "what if's". They are good fun, endlessly entertaining and always remind me of my granny who would say, "if you Auntie had B**ls, she would be your Uncle".
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Lloyd, don't know if you're aware but there's an auction of over fifty 1930's and 40's American cars and trucks (including a WC54) at Brooklands on 3rd. March.
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An Ambulance with a towinghook and winch?
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Vista,
Let me share with you what WC 53 & Jeep owners dream of, particularly whan they also own WC 57's
In my case its dreams of War & Peace in Kent UK, rivers in my local area teeming with trout and ducks and hills full of wild deer. Now you know why I hate being awake
The other dream is that our Carry-All will arrive in NZ 28th Feb (yes, this year )
Ian
Let me share with you what WC 53 & Jeep owners dream of, particularly whan they also own WC 57's
In my case its dreams of War & Peace in Kent UK, rivers in my local area teeming with trout and ducks and hills full of wild deer. Now you know why I hate being awake
The other dream is that our Carry-All will arrive in NZ 28th Feb (yes, this year )
Ian
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What does this J£££££££££££p owner dream of? Wishing he'd saved his cash and used it as a deposit on a Dodge Viper!! I'll have one one day. I've given up on a 427 Cobra or a GT40.
Phil. (Still young enough to be a hooligan!)
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Wot, no dreams of Sarfend-on-Sea or Clacton-on-Sea? And I 'fought you wus from Essex!Ian Jamieson wrote:Vista,
Let me share with you what WC 53 & Jeep owners dream of, particularly whan they also own WC 57's
Ian
Coming together is a Beginning...Keeping together is Progress...Working together is Success.
Be Yourself, Everyone else is Taken...Oscar Wilde
A POW is a man who tries to kill you and fails, and then asks you not to kill him...WSC
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A POW is a man who tries to kill you and fails, and then asks you not to kill him...WSC
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Och noo Jimmy I'm noo from Essex, I;m from Bonnie Scotland, Airdinburrrrgh to be exact!
But Kiwi for the last 50 year mate.
Ian
But Kiwi for the last 50 year mate.
Ian
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Hi Ian.
That's amazing, after 50 years you've still got the accent!
Apparently the most asked question by tourists at Edinburgh Castle is: What time do they fire the 'One o'clock gun?'
Phil (Pure Black Country un prowed onnit, oroyt)
That's amazing, after 50 years you've still got the accent!
Apparently the most asked question by tourists at Edinburgh Castle is: What time do they fire the 'One o'clock gun?'
Phil (Pure Black Country un prowed onnit, oroyt)
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21 December 1942 Dodge WC51 (US Navy South Pacific)
'Spirit of USS Arizona'
1927 BSA 500cc 'Blue Star' m/c
8th January 1944 US Navy MB. 'Olive's Taxi'
Feb '42 Ford GPW 'Yella Boyd'