Picture of the Week 1/10/2010

This forum is to discuss all aspect to the lead picture on the first page of CCKW.org. The picture changes every week and will be posted as the first post of the new thread.
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Picture of the Week 1/10/2010

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Re: Picture of the Week 1/10/2010

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HMM this is interesting...a "split frame " with a closed cab
I wonder what purpose the brkt.on the front fender served :?:
Looks like nice straight cab sheet metal tho' and a STRAIGHT front bumper as well :D
A nice project I wouldn't mind having in my yard :wink:

Will the rightful owner please stand up.

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Re: Picture of the Week 1/10/2010

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Frame SN is 353 471192 A. No dataplate for the melded on cab.

I have more pictures which I will post up by Wednesday.

An interesting truck to be sure.

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Re: Picture of the Week 1/10/2010

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The bracket on the fender supports the gas canholder I think.

It originally may have been a shopvan. Note the mirror bracket on the pass side. It is the same as on the drivers side. It has been my experience that that was done on shopvans.
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A shop van...that would explain why the fuel tank was relocated.

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Re: Picture of the Week 1/10/2010

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Additional pictures....

Double Jeep blackout headlight style guards and a german style blackout light.

Anyone know what the lettering on the fender refers to?

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1945 GMC DUKW
1942 Chevy 125 Crash Truck from Dow AAFB,
1944 Chevy 325 Fire Truck
1942 WC-54 Ambulance
1944 M29C Weasel (x6)
1945 CCKW 353 A2 Open Cab "Air-portable"
1943 M5 High Speed Tractor
1942 Sperry Searchlight setup with GE Generator
1942 M-1 Fruehauf Searchlight Trailer (G221)
1942 M-17 Fruehauf Quad 50 Trailer (G221)
1942 M-10 Ammo Trailer (x3)
194? Steel Ben Hur (x4) 194? Wood Ben Hur (x2)
1945 Case VAIW-3 Aircraft Tug
1943 Case VAI USAAF with Mower
1944 Clark CA-1 Airborne Dozer
1944 PE-95G, 1944 PE-99B
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