It was still working at the time but I decided to replace it to be on the safe side. But I kept it in memory of "a job well done"! How many modern parts would have lasted 60+ years!!!Don't build em like they use to!
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Hammerhead
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Don't build em like they use to!
Several years back, when restoring my CCKW, while completely going thru the cooling system, I went to replace the thermostat and the old one was dated 8-44! It was still working at the time but I decided to replace it to be on the safe side. But I kept it in memory of "a job well done"! How many modern parts would have lasted 60+ years!!!
It was still working at the time but I decided to replace it to be on the safe side. But I kept it in memory of "a job well done"! How many modern parts would have lasted 60+ years!!!1944 GMC CCKW 353, 1943 BEN-HUR Trailer
1943 WC-52, 1944 WC-54 (dod 4/19/44), 1945 Willys MB,
4/44 Bantam T3, MVPA 12610, NRA life Member
1943 WC-52, 1944 WC-54 (dod 4/19/44), 1945 Willys MB,
4/44 Bantam T3, MVPA 12610, NRA life Member
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armydriver
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You have that part right. Military specs then far exceeded what was needed. I have the WWII coil out of Betty Boop that I replaced with a new one and it was stilol working. Again saved for display now.
52 M38 Willy's
Former owner and restorer of CCKW353 " Betty Boop"
proud father of a career Army officer/Blackhawk pilot/ War in Iraq veteran
Retired high school history teacher at Lt. Colonel Robert G. Cole CMH High School, Fort Sam Houston Texas
proud great grandson of four Confederate soldiers.
great great grandson of a War of 1812 veteran
great great great grandson of 2 American Revolutionary war veterans
Former owner and restorer of CCKW353 " Betty Boop"
proud father of a career Army officer/Blackhawk pilot/ War in Iraq veteran
Retired high school history teacher at Lt. Colonel Robert G. Cole CMH High School, Fort Sam Houston Texas
proud great grandson of four Confederate soldiers.
great great grandson of a War of 1812 veteran
great great great grandson of 2 American Revolutionary war veterans