Relisted CCKW bolster truck on e-bay

pfarber · Post by **pfarber** » Mon Apr 11, 2005 3:20 pm

I'm sure that many of you have seen this CCKW, advertised as a bolster truck with super single wheels, painted grey/blue.

I bid on it, and even though its been relisted 3 times the guy thinks that the truck is work $1500+.

From a parts perspective, what would a truck like that go for? My offer was $900 because it is really a parts truck and getting parts to make it original is gonna be a stretch.

Nick Bombini · Post by **Nick Bombini** » Mon Apr 11, 2005 7:15 pm

I dont know much about the bolster truck but I saw one at www.whiteowl.com/trucks.html . Scroll down and there is one there. It seems to be a bit pricy but like I sai before, I dont know much about them.

Bill_Wolf · Post by **Bill_Wolf** » Mon Apr 11, 2005 7:34 pm

Not a bad looking truck...but you are right Nick a little pricey.

Where would you ever find a WWII Bolster Trailer to go with this truck?

Bill

Nick Bombini · Post by **Nick Bombini** » Wed Apr 13, 2005 6:23 pm

One thing that has always had me scared about the bolster trucks is that not only do they have super single tires (not a big deal), but the spare is way up on top of the cab. How do you get that down to put on the truck? I have heard that the super singles are very heavy.

gmcjimmy1944 · Post by **gmcjimmy1944** » Thu Apr 14, 2005 10:17 pm

Hi list,
I'll put my two cents in here about this truck. I talked to the owner at length about this truck. It runs good and has actual working brakes. I think it is worth $1500 and for an additional $150 you can have a very nice wooden steering wheel. The bolster setup is for sale from a guy in North Carolina cheap: $400. Kevin K. in Wisconsin has the bolster trailer and the pontoons.

Bill

Bill_Wolf · Post by **Bill_Wolf** » Thu Apr 14, 2005 10:50 pm

I believe this is the truck originally spoken of

It was at auction here:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... gory=80765

Bill Wolf

pfarber · Post by **pfarber** » Wed Apr 20, 2005 9:26 pm

Thats the one.

Although the engineering type bolster trucks are less common, the parts would be a nightmare to find (re comment about the proper trailer).

I did get a chance to go to spooner, wi and look at Kevin K's CCKW's. IMPRESSIVE. The air compressor and fuel tank CCKWs are restored down to the tool kits.

Now if we can get him to publish an 'All American Wonder CCKW edition'!

armydriver · Post by **armydriver** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 8:31 am

Someone needs to recognize the importance of these trucks to the war effort. I know that they did a TV special a few years ago on the CCKW, the C47 and the Higgins boat as the three most important non-combat vehicles of WWII. but a book would be nice.

I know that some of the guys in the Red Ball chapter of the MVPA drove their trucks in the film.

joel gopan · Post by **joel gopan** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 12:00 pm

Non Combat???????

armydriver · Post by **armydriver** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 3:17 pm

I agree Joel, but this all was based on something Ike said when asked about important equipment to the war effort. He said the three most important Non-combat vehicles were the three mentioned, therefore the TV special used the same thought. I think the basis was that they were designed to haul cargo, and not designed as offensive or defensive combat vehicles, even though we all know that they were exposed to combat situations. In Viet Nam some M35's were armour plated and fitted with a lot of fire power to be used as an offensive vehicle and we all have heard the stories of the AC-47's, "Puff" These are the exceptions
We know, as collectors, that all equipment can be and probably will be modified in the field to fit certain situations, and certainly all CCKW's were not fitted with fifty caliber Brownings even in the combat area's.
The addition of the machine guns to cargo trucks was meant more as an air defense move and not to use the soft skin trucks in an offensive manner.

joel gopan · Post by **joel gopan** » Thu Apr 21, 2005 5:15 pm

I find that statement hard to believe, but they must have discovered that the CCKW was able to do more than haul Quartermaster Laundry, and fresh bread, look at all the evidence of landings, towed artillery behind them, bombed out trucks, C-47s dropping Paratroops with real guns, towing gliders etc., and assigned to USAAF combat units. What were those gun ports doing in the windows of the C-47? Gotta be a misquote somewhere. That quote has to be wrong, I have seen it in dozens of books over the years, and it must have morphed into a misquote. Throw away the book you got it from, you was ripped off.
Joel

Matt · Post by **Matt** » Sun Apr 24, 2005 12:52 pm

There are a lot of near new condition CCKW bolster trucks in Europe with all equipment.many have only 600 or so miles on them.they are Ex French reserve stock,kept in dry store since 1940's and with only one coat of post war paint over the US markings.they don't make much money either,Ã‚Â£2000 to Ã‚Â£4000.Army Cars Holland were/are breaking them for parts

Bill_Wolf · Post by **Bill_Wolf** » Sun Apr 24, 2005 1:10 pm

Do they include the trailer for that price.

How about the Pontons?

Bill

Matt · Post by **Matt** » Sun Apr 24, 2005 3:05 pm

Hi Bill
Yes I believe the trailer is included but I seem to remember the pontoons are extra.if you need contact details I'll find them.on the whole GMC's don't make much in Europe,between Ã‚Â£2000 and Ã‚Â£5000 ($3800-$9000) depending on condition and model.a CCKW 352 hard cab is worth more than a 353.on the other hand I've noticed that MB/GPW Jeeps don't make alot in the US.here a bare chassis can go for Ã‚Â£1000 ($2600) and for that it will probably need work.

Now all we need is a way of sending GMC's to the US and Jeeps to the UK and we're sorted!!

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Relisted CCKW bolster truck on e-bay

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