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Anyone know if this is World War II? The seller says it came off a deuce and a half and was made in April 42.
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WWII Fruehauf Fifth Wheel?
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Well it looks like it has WWII OD paint on it. I guess the question is and I don't know...were there CCKW in 5th wheel semi configuration in 1942-43?
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Not sure, I'm taking the "deuce and a half" term as a generic big, Army truck term. Not sure the seller knows much about military vehicles. From the stamping it appears it could be from 42, but I know it won't fit on one of my Dodge 3/4 tons!
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There was a CCKW tractor version and a 1 1/2 ton Chevy/GMC tractor version. Both types are rare and if you want to sell it let me know.
It could be off of a WWII Motor Car tractor also.. Either way its rare and would be good to have for a WWII tractor restoration.
I believe the date stamp is correct but DDoyle could tell us more if he reads this.
It could be off of a WWII Motor Car tractor also.. Either way its rare and would be good to have for a WWII tractor restoration.
I believe the date stamp is correct but DDoyle could tell us more if he reads this.
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Off the top of my head, during WWII the following truck-tractors were made:
1 1/2 ton Chevy
5 ton GMC CCW (looks like a CCKW, but non-driven front axle, and on-road use only, hence 5 ton rating)
a tractor variant of the Studebaker US6
a tractor variant of the International M5H6
White 444T 4x4
The Autocar that was identical to the 444T - somethng like a U4144 4x4
A bigger (5-6 ton) Autocar 4x4
Mack built some 4x4 tractors as well.
Then of course there was the Pacific - but it takes a 3 1/2 inch kingpin.
I'm sure there are more, but this is best I can do off the top of my head. And I sure can't remember who made the fifth wheels for each of these. The TM9-2800 MAY associate fifth wheel brands with particular trucks, but I am not sure.
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David
1 1/2 ton Chevy
5 ton GMC CCW (looks like a CCKW, but non-driven front axle, and on-road use only, hence 5 ton rating)
a tractor variant of the Studebaker US6
a tractor variant of the International M5H6
White 444T 4x4
The Autocar that was identical to the 444T - somethng like a U4144 4x4
A bigger (5-6 ton) Autocar 4x4
Mack built some 4x4 tractors as well.
Then of course there was the Pacific - but it takes a 3 1/2 inch kingpin.
I'm sure there are more, but this is best I can do off the top of my head. And I sure can't remember who made the fifth wheels for each of these. The TM9-2800 MAY associate fifth wheel brands with particular trucks, but I am not sure.
Regards,
David
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hi there andy here from the uk i have got a gmc tractot unit under restorion at the moment can ant one help with any info
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CCKW Tractor
I must see your CCKW. I found a link while searchin' for valve train data for my 302 but you should be running a 270, like the vid........that's all I know.
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwlLJZpxPHo[/media]
Lay out some questions and you should get some answers.....unless you're flyin' everyone over to help.
I will own a CCKW someday.
I must see your CCKW. I found a link while searchin' for valve train data for my 302 but you should be running a 270, like the vid........that's all I know.
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwlLJZpxPHo[/media]
Lay out some questions and you should get some answers.....unless you're flyin' everyone over to help.
I will own a CCKW someday.