How do you engage the front wheel drive on 1950's CCKW?

[JohnnyReb]

Did a search but could not find the answer. How do you engage the front wheel drive? Looking at a 1952 CCKW and will need the front drive. Is it full time? sprag? lever?
Thanks
JR

 

[JeepMan]

Should be one of the levers to the right of the shifter. One engages the 4X4
and the other is 4H/Nuetral/Lo range. Unless your looking at one without the front axle, (CCW), those levers should be there.

 

[armytruck63]

If the truck is a '50's GMC with the automatic transmission, it has a sprag clutch for engaging the front axle.

 

[JohnnyReb]

If the truck is a '50's GMC with the automatic transmission, it has a sprag clutch for engaging the front axle.

'52 Jimmy with auto.... therefore sprag? Answers my question. Truck not for me.
Thanks

 

[Lifer]

A "sprag" clutch should not be a deterrent factor if it's in good shape. The front axle is disengaged during 99+% of operations anyway, and the t-case is never engaged/disengaged while the vehicle is in motion, so it shouldn't be a problem at all. If the truck meets your requirements in all other areas, why turn it down for that?

 

[M725]

Yea