6x4 WW2 GMC?????

[Oldfart]

My son and I were searching a scrap yard yesterday and we ran across a WW2 closed cab GMC cab and chassis. The odd thing was that it is a 3 axle truck with only the rear two axles as drivers. (The same rear drive set up as on my M220, only a little lighter duty looking.) We crawled under and took a hard look at the transfer and it only has outputs to the rear for the tandum axles. I thought all the WW2 GMC three axle trucks were 6 wheel drive. Besides being confused, I wonder what application applied to this truck. The solid front axle looks original to the truck.

 

[clinto]

Nope. GMC CCW. Not a CCKW, a CCW. Don't know what the original intended usage was for the 6x4 GMC but obviously somewhere they didn't plan on encountering unimproved surfaces.

Some info:

The GMC CCKW • View topic - GMC CCW

GMC CCW 353 - Fleetmaster's Photos | SmugMug

 

[73m819]

it is a CCW353, used extensively in long haul support like the Red Ball Express

 

[highfavor1004]

What did the cab and front clip look like condition wise?

 

[maddawg308]

As should have been said already,

 

[Oldfart]

What did the cab and front clip look like condition wise?

I would say the paint was poor, The head light cans were there as well as the guards. Can't remember the window glass condition, I think there was a hole in one windshield. The driver's door handle came off when we tried to open the door. Engine and drive line were complete. Yard owner will not part this vehicle as it is in a line of vehicles to sell and not in his parts yard. I did not ask the price as I was there on a different mission. I will say that the Yard owner is a savy guy when it comes to value and collectability and he expects top dollar.

 

[Oldfart]

As should have been said already,

Jollyroger took a few on his cellphone that I will try to get and post.

 

[Oldfart]

Photo

 

[waayfast]

Yep, they were for "highway" use--- not conditions that needed all corners pulling. Does it have a bed?? I think some at least may have been a fifth wheel tractor also.

Just spoke to a local WWII vet about my "new" composite bed. He went on to talk about driving a CCW (6x4) after the war.

Hauling shingles from Boise to Pendleton on the old highway --(WAY before the freeway) over "Cabbage" summit was really hot, really slow,and really rough as he put it

#1 Please get pics
#2 SOMEBODY SAVE IT!

Jim

 

[waayfast]

Sheesh, I type slow.

 

[highfavor1004]

Are you interested in this truck if not can you forward the contact info for the scrap yard

 

[Oldfart]

I am interested in the vehicle. If my interest fades due to cost (which very well may be the case) I will PM you with the location info.