FEDERAL 2GT 1 1/2 T0N 4X2

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FEDERAL 2GT 1 1/2 T0N 4X2

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There were not many, and were all equipped with Dump Body. The US NAVY SEABEES released a large quantity of these in unused condition in the early 60s. Many were sold at the Quonset Point Naval Base. The trucks were stripped for theie JXD Hercules engines and 1 1/2 Cu Yard Capacity Dump Body which were sold serarately or reinstalled on Chevrolet 4X4 Trucks by Surplus Dealers. They were a popular item among New England Chicken Farmers. Few Survive. The Delco Instruments in my CCKW are NOS take outs from some of the Federal 2 GT 1 1/2 Ton 4X2 Dump Trucks. They were not all that useful because of low gearing and single speed rear axle. Few, if any survive, most were stripped for useful parts.
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The 2GT was more valuable to part out for its new components, than it was on the hoof. There were 6 nice 750X20 Tires, the JXD Engine and the 1 1/2 Cu. Yard Capacity Dump Body that bould quickly bring the late 50s surplus dealer 16-18 hundred dollars for a vehicle that would normally be worth 1200 dollars complete. The rest of the truck would fetch another couple hundred over a period of time.
US ARMY HONOR GRADUATE MECHANIC, Restorer of fine Jeeps, MV's, MVPA 40+yrs, DAV, Army Aircrew member, Donor to Military Museums & CAF, MV Hobby since 1945
Other Hobby- Army Air Force & Busting Big Ass Military Imposters-Good at it
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