1942 WC51 95% completed restoration
Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2014 7:54 pm
Before I get into the info about the truck, I need to add this, so I remember WHY I need to sell her, and stop pulling the ad because of a nostalgic and purely sentimental attachment... At the moment, I am close to broke: I am making the bills, but stuff is getting behind. I'm not about to lose the house or anything, but I need to get solid again... By selling the Dodge, I can afford to pay off one student loan, two credit cards, get the major student loan up to date, get the house up to date, the electric and water/sewer bills up to date, and have a little left to get a used pickup(The WC is not economical for daily use, and I need a daily driver pick up), and have a couple dollars to spare... If I keep the Dodge, I stay where I am indefinitely.- I need to get out of where I am financially... I work full time, but make just enough to keep my head above water- and raises at my job are two things- annual, and pathetic. So I have made the decision(very hard one) to sell this truck.
Located in Merchantville, NJ. 95% complete frame off restoration- NOT a bunch of parts in boxes. Still needs seats finished(media blast, repair, repaint, canvas), bed sides finished(some welding, minor repairs, stripping & painting) Gauges finished & installed, generator rebuilt(parts included), differentials properly adjusted, some other minor "here and theres" Nothing overly taxing
This has been a 5 year project or so, while I still love the truck, I have simply lost interest in continuing, and need the money and space at this point. Excellent piece to finish- either to a high standard or for the reenactor looking for a solid WC. All work done to high hobbyist standard- NOT Concours: I was building it to use myself, but I am no longer planning to get back into the hobby in any meaningful way, have no land of my own to drive on for fun, and just have lost interest...
When received, this truck was a wreck- All acquisitions and repairs were done with the intent of period correctness, over fresh from factory originality. This truck is properly equipped as any 42 WC51 in the motor pool would be- even most of the tools are there...
Nov. 43 production T-214 engine, fully rebuilt, runs well, starts easily. Carb is correct to engine(Ball & Ball) Air cleaner is EARLY louvered, correct to truck.Transmission(original case to truck) overhauled. Transfer case (original to truck) overhauled, all new bearings, etc. New clutch. Both axle housings original to truck(early, with removable covers)- differentials are late war larger ones with a cover spacer. Front axles have brand new NOS axle shafts, new bronze bushings, inner seals, wheel bearings, brakes, etc. New lower steering knuckle bearings. All new brake lines, rebuilt correct angle top MC. All brake and fuel lines have proper spiral armor over new coated steel lines. Rear axle has new brakes, small pinion bearings, carrier bearings, wheel bearings. Steering box is used, needs adjustment. Steering wheel is later war style. New tie rod ends. New MWM bed wood & metal strips, top bows, original bow corners, LOTS of stuff- too much bought and done to list here. If you click on any of the pics, you can see other pics from throughout the restoration- about 300+.
PRICE- $18,000. US Has clean title Original USA number is known, but not painted on yet...
Located in Merchantville, NJ. 95% complete frame off restoration- NOT a bunch of parts in boxes. Still needs seats finished(media blast, repair, repaint, canvas), bed sides finished(some welding, minor repairs, stripping & painting) Gauges finished & installed, generator rebuilt(parts included), differentials properly adjusted, some other minor "here and theres" Nothing overly taxing
This has been a 5 year project or so, while I still love the truck, I have simply lost interest in continuing, and need the money and space at this point. Excellent piece to finish- either to a high standard or for the reenactor looking for a solid WC. All work done to high hobbyist standard- NOT Concours: I was building it to use myself, but I am no longer planning to get back into the hobby in any meaningful way, have no land of my own to drive on for fun, and just have lost interest...
When received, this truck was a wreck- All acquisitions and repairs were done with the intent of period correctness, over fresh from factory originality. This truck is properly equipped as any 42 WC51 in the motor pool would be- even most of the tools are there...
Nov. 43 production T-214 engine, fully rebuilt, runs well, starts easily. Carb is correct to engine(Ball & Ball) Air cleaner is EARLY louvered, correct to truck.Transmission(original case to truck) overhauled. Transfer case (original to truck) overhauled, all new bearings, etc. New clutch. Both axle housings original to truck(early, with removable covers)- differentials are late war larger ones with a cover spacer. Front axles have brand new NOS axle shafts, new bronze bushings, inner seals, wheel bearings, brakes, etc. New lower steering knuckle bearings. All new brake lines, rebuilt correct angle top MC. All brake and fuel lines have proper spiral armor over new coated steel lines. Rear axle has new brakes, small pinion bearings, carrier bearings, wheel bearings. Steering box is used, needs adjustment. Steering wheel is later war style. New tie rod ends. New MWM bed wood & metal strips, top bows, original bow corners, LOTS of stuff- too much bought and done to list here. If you click on any of the pics, you can see other pics from throughout the restoration- about 300+.
PRICE- $18,000. US Has clean title Original USA number is known, but not painted on yet...