Pretty rare jeep I would think.
What would have been the purpose of such a creation when larger trucks would have been available (image back to front of course):
Use on soft ground or Navy carrier?? Anyone seen these in action?
The Reason Why??
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I love the smell of cosmoline in the morning!
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Re: The Reason Why??
It does not take much water to make foam, I forget the size of the foam tank on the 530B 2/12 ton Pumper, but 50 Gallons might be it. The Foam additive came in 5 Gallon Cans.
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Re: The Reason Why??
Nice picture...
and it's mirrord
Regards
and it's mirrord
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* Dodge WC 54 1943
* Polynorm 1/4 ton trailer
* Ben Hur 1 ton trailer 194*
* Willys MB 1942
* Onan OTC 33 B generator
* Polynorm 1/4 ton trailer
* Ben Hur 1 ton trailer 194*
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Re: The Reason Why??
Here's the picture flipped, cropped and color fixed:
I guess the weight of the water tank must be substantial as they mounted twin wheels on each side in the rear.
As always,
Goran N
I guess the weight of the water tank must be substantial as they mounted twin wheels on each side in the rear.
As always,
Goran N
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Dodge WC51 1945
Built: 2/12/1945
Marked as an ambulance of the
Brazilian Expeditionary Force, Italy 1944-45
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Willys MBT
ACM no 57482
Manufactured: July 1943
MVBros - Your need - our mission
Dodge WC51 1945
Built: 2/12/1945
Marked as an ambulance of the
Brazilian Expeditionary Force, Italy 1944-45
&
Willys MBT
ACM no 57482
Manufactured: July 1943
MVBros - Your need - our mission