wc52 - actually a 64kd ambulance missing the KD box.
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wc52 - actually a 64kd ambulance missing the KD box.
just bought myself a dodge wc52.
to get it on the road again will take a lot of work.
any tips and / or tricks?
engine is the 223 ( wc62/63)
to get it on the road again will take a lot of work.
any tips and / or tricks?
engine is the 223 ( wc62/63)
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Re: wc52
And it isn't a Dodge WC 52 but it is a WC 64
Also goodluck with the restasuration
Also goodluck with the restasuration
Dodge WC 60 1943 USA 0026527
Dodge WC 51 1943 USA 252668
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Dodge WC 51 1943 USA 252668
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Get every manual you can for it. either digital, printed, or original. I like to get original, but use them only for looking at when clean(they are 70 years old, no more original are being printed).yoeri wrote:just bought myself a dodge wc52.
to get it on the road again will take a lot of work.
any tips and / or tricks?
engine is the 223 ( wc62/63)
I mainly use digital and print out the pages I need, or you can buy and use a reprint.
You did not list your location, but in the US, put Midwest Military, and Vintage Power Wagons on speed dial...
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Have Restored...M20
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will correct that , my location is belgium - europe , not far from leuven.
but i will put both on speed dial
do have every manual for the 63 and some are useable for the 64 to.
the rest i will have to buy extra.
i do have the adress to get them digital and paper.
problem will be the funds.
and i do want to do it right , the 64 must be factory state .....
it will be my first so the learning curve is top
but i will put both on speed dial
do have every manual for the 63 and some are useable for the 64 to.
the rest i will have to buy extra.
i do have the adress to get them digital and paper.
problem will be the funds.
and i do want to do it right , the 64 must be factory state .....
it will be my first so the learning curve is top
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Re: wc52
corrected and profile updated
the dodge being a 64 KD was a surprise , but it will be restored to original...
hope to get lots of info here, the inside of the 64KD is still a mystery to me.
the dodge being a 64 KD was a surprise , but it will be restored to original...
hope to get lots of info here, the inside of the 64KD is still a mystery to me.
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Try wc64.com
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Nice! You may be able to find some parts at the Ciney Militaria Expo (Belgium).
I was there in 2013 and did see a few vehicle parts vendors.
I was there in 2013 and did see a few vehicle parts vendors.
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Re: wc52
You are a very lucky........man. KD64 is the o0ne to have. Basically a lengthened weapons carrier with a knock down back to save shipping room.
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first action will be to get the papers ok, need to find the originzl chassis number and a previous plate for it.
but yes i do like the 64 , he is top and a lot of work.
but yes i do like the 64 , he is top and a lot of work.
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have an eye on a wc51 for the rest of the family - Location: belgium , europe -- near to leuven
Re: wc52
any tips on a 64KD top that is missing it's 64KD ambulance?
would be a lot easier than making a new one
would be a lot easier than making a new one
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Re: wc52
I can see how you thought it might be a WC-52...nice winch!!!
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