wc 51 where from?
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wc 51 where from?
Hello everyone, as I am very new to this, could someone please tell me the differences between us,uk and canadian built dodge wc's if any at all? I have a 1942 wc 51 that came out of the british army in 47 but i cannot tell where it was built, can someone point me in the right direction please?
I think all the original data plates are missing. Regards, Gareth.
I think all the original data plates are missing. Regards, Gareth.
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Serial Number...
You should find a serial number stamped on the outside of the front driver's side (assuming this is a left hand drive truck) frame rail between the shock absorber and the front spring mount.
(This photo just gives you the general area, I don't have any close ups handy.)
Chances are it is 8 digits long, starting with 81.
Let us know what you find and we can take a guess at where/when built.
(This photo just gives you the general area, I don't have any close ups handy.)
Chances are it is 8 digits long, starting with 81.
Let us know what you find and we can take a guess at where/when built.
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Re: wc 51 where from?
Hello Gareth,gareth wrote:Hello everyone, as I am very new to this, could someone please tell me the differences between us,uk and canadian built dodge wc's if any at all? I have a 1942 wc 51 that came out of the british army in 47 but i cannot tell where it was built, can someone point me in the right direction please?
I think all the original data plates are missing. Regards, Gareth.
The UK didn't build Dode WC-xx's. The Canadians build their version of the WC-52 (WC-51 with winch) and called it the D3/4 APT.
So if your truck is a WC-51 it's US build.
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We have all forgotten the obvious THE CANADIAN HAD A BIGGER ENGINE!! What is the engine number of yours? Daimler Chrysler can supply some build slips with original manufacture and numbers on, very useful if DVLA get snotty.
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Try Steve Rivers at Dallas Autos, Newbury, he is that man that will know.
I am also looking at the Canadian Dodge Manual the standard vehicle ID plate has MFD BY CHRYSLER CORPORATION OF CANADA LIMTED on it so if yours are original it should be obvious (HAHA)
I am also looking at the Canadian Dodge Manual the standard vehicle ID plate has MFD BY CHRYSLER CORPORATION OF CANADA LIMTED on it so if yours are original it should be obvious (HAHA)
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Engine parts
[[These engines are Chrysler industrial. They were used in farm tractors generators, combines, boats etc. Check with an agricultural parts place they may be able to help.
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