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Re: The 3/4 ton database

Post by beepbeep »

Hi Divingrocks,

Haven't got my build card yet but info as follows -

WC51
Serial no. 81685766
Motor no. T214 - 106857
No cowl tag
No clues as to hood number - could you estimate a number that I could use ?

I did find some other numbers bottom left of the serial number which were 70075 and below that 12327. Maybe they relate to the '52 Ordnance rebuild ?

Chris.
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Re: The 3/4 ton database

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beepbeep wrote:Hi Divingrocks,

Haven't got my build card yet but info as follows -

WC51
Serial no. 81685766
Motor no. T214 - 106857
No cowl tag
No clues as to hood number - could you estimate a number that I could use ?

I did find some other numbers bottom left of the serial number which were 70075 and below that 12327. Maybe they relate to the '52 Ordnance rebuild ?

Chris.
Hi, although there isn't as much imperical data as I would like 2238227 should be a resonable number + 50 or - 1800 as I believe yours was an early part of a batch of 31025 made in late January '44.
be sure and check the passenger side door jam, just above bottom hinge for body tag.
let me know when you get your build card!
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Re: 3/4 Ton Database

Post by Michel_Krauss »

Hi folks,

I bought an WC52 about an month ago and got the advice to pay an visit here to find out more about my new toy :mrgreen:

At the moment I only have the chassinr at hand, I will try to find other numbers
Chassis number: 81559904
The hood number is: 287538
Production somewhere during 1942

Could some one give me advice where to find other numbers :?:

Michel
The Netherlands

Edit: did an check for the body number and the engine number
DId not find the body yet however
engine: T-214 HVK 4885; I'm not 100% if it is HVK or HVY, did not have enough light to read it :roll:
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Re: 3/4 Ton Database

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Hi- I am still working on my WC's identity, but the serial number is 81589786(from frame rail- the 8 & 1 are covered by an added piece to be removed) and the USA number appears to be W-277559: I have not completed sanding back to it. I started today, but due to a lighting issue, sanded through part before I saw the dark blue markings! ARRRGGGHHH! It is a WC-51. The cab number is 4290-28313, and the original engine number is unknown: It currently has a P-23 engine in it! :p I'll be doing more sanding, more carefully, tomorrow- and with better light!

I just rescued this one from a scrapyard in Arizona, and had it dragged(on a U-haul car carrier) all the way across the USA to New Jersey. Can't wait to get into the meat of this restoration!

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Re: 3/4 Ton Database

Post by divingrocks »

If all the numbers you gave me are correct and your chassis has no factory winch...you probably have a WC51 made in early October 1942


ng19delta wrote:Hi- I am still working on my WC's identity, but the serial number is 81589786(from frame rail- the 8 & 1 are covered by an added piece to be removed) and the USA number appears to be W-277559: I have not completed sanding back to it. I started today, but due to a lighting issue, sanded through part before I saw the dark blue markings! ARRRGGGHHH! It is a WC-51. The cab number is 4290-28313, and the original engine number is unknown: It currently has a P-23 engine in it! :p I'll be doing more sanding, more carefully, tomorrow- and with better light!

I just rescued this one from a scrapyard in Arizona, and had it dragged(on a U-haul car carrier) all the way across the USA to New Jersey. Can't wait to get into the meat of this restoration!

Scott
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Re: 3/4 Ton Database

Post by luca gonnelli »

Hi,
i'm the owner of this dodge : 81685586 WC52 2202031** catalogued as "blatant error"
here's the picture made before disassembly of that "blatant error"

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Post by divingrocks »

Sorry,
No insult intended...the hood number is for a 51, so it must have been replaced at some point in the past...once you get your build card we can calculate a proper hood number for your truck.

luca gonnelli wrote:Hi,
i'm the owner of this dodge : 81685586 WC52 2202031** catalogued as "blatant error"
here's the picture made before disassembly of that "blatant error"

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Re: 3/4 Ton Database

Post by luca gonnelli »

I don't know if the hood was be replaced,but i'm sure that i am the second owner after the farmer who bought it from Us Army in 1948.
behind the white hood number you can see the blue drab number and in the edge of the hood you can see the star (standard and invasion).
on the rear of the bed you can also find the unit markings (91st infantry,361 regiment comany H vehicle n. 20) as you can see on this picture.
Whatever happens i will paint on the repainted hood the numbers i have found on it.

:wink: :wink:

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is it possible that the winch was added? if so, then it would be a modified 51, but if the frame is solid to the bumper, then it must be a 52 with a 51 hood....best of luck on your restoration!
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Re: 3/4 Ton Database

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Can somebody estimate a hood number for my Dodge WC51, built: Feb 12 1945, frame 81741448, engine no:T214-227920, body no: 173042?

Thanks,

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Re: 3/4 Ton Database

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2255904 is a good number for your 51

GoranWC51 wrote:Can somebody estimate a hood number for my Dodge WC51, built: Feb 12 1945, frame 81741448, engine no:T214-227920, body no: 173042?

Thanks,

Goran N
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Re: 3/4 Ton Database

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2255904 it will be, thanks for the quick response. My 51 will only have the number in blue, as the Brazilian Expeditionary Force vehicles don't seem to have had the number re-applied in white.

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Re: 3/4 Ton Database

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Here is the info off my sons truck.
Frame#-81585479
Cowl- 4290-40432
Hood- 288897-S
Engine#- T214-71883
Thanks. Charlie
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jlt1987 wrote:Here is the info off my sons truck.
Frame#-81585479
Cowl- 4290-40432
Hood- 288897-S
Engine#- T214-71883
Thanks. Charlie
Hi, I trust the truck is a WC51 and the rego originally started with a "W" for war dept. Your information has been added!
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Re: 3/4 Ton Database

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Sorry,Yes it is a WC51
Thanks. Charlie
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