In WWII there was no problem with becoming a "lean mean fighting machine", but now days one can run into problems, as civilian owners of CCKWs come in all sizes and shapes. Take for instance, the Open Cab CCKW, it was not made for the oversize, the door openings see to that. Once you do get in, if you have a pot belly you will wear the "badge" of the heavy duty CCKW driver on your shirt, the horizontal steering wheel "skidmark".
The Closed Cab is a tad easier to enter and egress, but it is evident that the Open Cab CCKW was not made for some post war operators.
You can surf websites of MV and Warbird shows and see what I am talking about. I am only 5'9" and 185lb, If I only had a pot belly, I too, could wear a "skidmark". Oh, well, give me some time.
Sometimes war is good for you
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