In the mass-produced cargo/troop and command trucks, the WC-52 and WC-57 are identical to the WC-51 and WC-56, but have a longer frame, extending further forward to the protruding front bumper with front-mounted winch.

Dodge WC51/52 Truck, Weapons Carrier 3/4 ton (G-502) WC52 at the Stewart Air Show The WC-51/52 was a low-profile vehicle, carrying up to ten troops and their equipment, a regular squad in 1942. The WC-52 was virtually identical to the WC-51, but had a power take-off front winch.

Sep 9, 2020 · "The Power Wagon of WWII," WC-51s and WC-52s are the most popularly restored WW2 vehicles — next to the venerable Jeep. Before you buy, review these tips, specifications, up-to-date values.

Dodge WC-52 1942very complete and in excellent condition.DATASHEET1942 Country USANo. cylinders - 6 cylindersSpeed 4-speed Weight (kg) 2,697 kgMaximum speed (km / h) 85 km / hAccessories:1. Set with support for ass shovel, ick and ax.2. ... 1942 WC-52 Dodge WW2 Military Truck Winch Model Off-Frame Restoration.

May 20, 2024 · The Dodge WC 52 seen here could transport arms, ammunition, and personnel, and could even be fitted with an optional M24A1 machine gun mount to carry the M2 Browning Machine Gun. It performed in all major theaters of World War II as well as the Korean War.

The flexibility of the WC Series allowed the trucks to be used for over 52 variants, all of which were powered by an inline six engine ranging in displacement from 3.6L to 4.0L. The most notable variants include the WC56 (Command Car), WC52 (Pickup), WC58 (Radio Truck).

The Dodge WC series was a range of light military trucks produced by Dodge during World War II. The series included weapon carriers, telephone installation trucks, ambulances, reconnaissance vehicles, mobile workshops and command cars.

Dodge WC 51 specification. Creator: United States of America Denomination: Dodge T214 Type WC 52, Truck, Weapon Carrier, 3/4-Ton, 4×4 Number built: 123,541. Length: 4,24 m Width: 2,10 m Height with tarpaulin: 2,17 m Height without tarpaulin: 1,71 m Total weight: 2,560 kg Maximum speed: 85 km/h Operational range: 440 km

The WC-52's were a 3/4 ton 4x4 truck utilized during WWII as a weapons carrier, cargo truck, telephone installation truck, and ambulance. This 1944 US Army Dodge WC-52 truck, was previously restored by Central City Surplus Co., in Santa Maria, and dontated to the Estrella Warbirds Museum by Jay Hardy of Nipomo, CA.

This site primarily focuses upon the restoration of a late model Dodge 4x4 weapons carrier, WC-52. The various componets are the wood cargo box,wiring, data plates, photos, images, drawings.