HWade

Yes quite right i do have one here, and there were actually 3 types of body there was a radio body that had a side entrance doors, see if i can dig out some pics, I only know of one of those bodys and its in Suffolk. The 3 window as NOS has said is the post war version built by the Swiss. Hope this helps.

Howard

HOWARD I do not know about any other armies plates but the ones for a British General are six by twelve the stars are

are mark out at two inch centres along the centre line to accommodate up to five stars and the stars are silver

Hello Wally

Thanks for that I am after the size of the US Army generals, sure I will find it.

Thanks

Howard.

Can any body help me locate the gold stars that fix to a red maker plate on a generals staff car. Does any body know the size of the plate, this I can make but its the Stars I am having trouble finding. Thanks in advance Howard.

Sunday I met up with friends who all happen to be Dodge WC53 Carryalls, we all managed to get together and convoy over to a suffolk village of Lavenham home to the 487th Bombardment. We all met up on route and landed in the market square for 9am. Its proberly a very rare sight to see this number of WC53s together so heres a couple of pics. Some of you may have seen these on facebook.

Hello steve

Thank you for those kind words, sorry i didnt reply sooner, but i have been rather busy. But please feel welcome to get in touch and visit the workshop.

Howard

Thanks for the information gents. Howatd

Does any body know of a starter motor that will fit a WC dodge engine fitted with a electric solenoid for push button or key start. I want to do away with foot pedal start.

Thanks Howard

I have for Sale a Bedford TJ, PACKHORSE. its a early Reynolds Bolton conversion. The year is 1973 tax exempt, it comes complete with a snow plough which lowers up and down by means of a hydraulic pump. The woodwork is in good shape, the tin work is also good the truck shows signs of some ware and tear as you would expect. its showing 77000 miles. The engine is the petrol bedford 300. The tyres are like new with no cracks these were fitted just before the truck was laid up in a barn for several years. I have fitted a new clutch and pressure plate along with a new bearing. The truck starts runs and stops, the brakes are air over hydraulic. The interior could do with a spruce up but its not to bad. If you need to know any more then please PM me. OR call 07545 107174 price on application. Howard

Thanks guys, parts now all on order and supplied at very very good prices. Bedfordspares.co.uk

Thanks for the info.

Howard

I am after a clutch pressure plate and housing and thrus bearing for a bedford RL fitted to a 300 petrol engine. Please call 07545 107174 or pm me please. Thanks Howard

Just wanting some confirmation. I will be painting the red crosses on a dodge Ambulance and ive been told the colour red for the cross is Signal red. is this correct. Also should it be in a full or a eggshell type finish.

Thanks Howard.

Its will be home in the county of Norfolk.

Hello pete, yes it was a bit of a job tracking down the canvas, its not to bad would have been nice if had been a little bit heavier, but it will do the job. Thanks. Howard

Well its been a bit of a while but I finally got around to getting the canvas sheet finished and fitted along with the door tops. The truck is due to be delivered in the next couple of weeks. The customer is very pleased. Its been a very enjoyable restoration. Heres a few pics.

Well my Packard clipper finally arrived into Felixstowe docks from the US last saturday. After finally getting customs clearance I was able to collect the car on Thursday. The car is in pretty good order and I have to decide whether I leave as is, or do a full restoration. The engine is a straight Eight and runs very smooth. heres a couple of pics are take some more over the weekend. Howard

Hello Nick I made all the ply backs and bases my self. Then got the chap to supply the foam, i supplied the canvas that i bought from worthings. I beleave worthings do supply jeep cushions. But are pm you my contacts number.

Regards

Howard.

Well the two rear seats have been fabricated, painted and fitted into place, a big thanks to Adrian for making the rear seat frames. I have also made the ply wood seat backs and bases and have had the cushions made up. I have now fitted these to the seat frames, the truck is coming on really well now not to far from being done.

I have on its way coming over from the US a 1941 Packard Clipper Junior 4 door Sedan. The car is very solid and in its original Black livery.

It has its original straight 8, which ive been told is all up and running and is sweet. The car will need to be recommissioned, but would make a fantastic staff car. I do believe Isenhower had one of these cars as his personal staff car. The car can be bought as is or fully restored as a staff car. Please pm for any more information or give me a call. Howard 07545 107174.

Well i have done a bit more the inner roof panel is fitted and the canvas panel on the roof is fitted. I have also got all the lights front and rear fitted and wired in. I have also fitted all the new window runners in the rear and also fitted all the windows and winders, just waiting for one replacement winder for the rear and they will be complete. Because the truck has Ambulance doors fitted it has quauter windows in them, the frames I have blasted and painted ready to take the new glass, I have also blasted and painted the front windscreen frame ready for the new glass. Heres a few more pics. Howard

Thanks gents, glad you like the finished vehicle.

Well its been a enjoyable restoration, and if I say so my self the truck has turned out pretty nice. Just waiting on the canvas, and its just about there. The customer seems to be pleased as punch and to me that is very important, and of course its another part of History saved for generations to admire. A few pics of the truck taken today in the meadow. Hope you have all enjoyed the blog as much as I have restoring the chevrolet. Howard

I have for sale a GMC 353 chassis its sitting on six wheels, and its on banjo axles, the truck was running up a few years ago, it was an ex swiss fire truck. I broke her up for the cab and engine. The transfer box and axles are still fitted. the body on the chassis is not included. I am asking £1500

I have for sale a Dodge WC53, the truck is nearing the end of a full restoration, you can see some of the work carried out on the truck under blogs restorations on this forum. for any more information give me a call on my mobile 07545 107174 or send me a pm. Price on application.

I fitted the bonnet this morning and drove her out to the meadow for a few more pics as the restoration progresses.

It's looking very straight and clean Howard, not many WC53 do. I sent you some images of the rear window winder mechanisms, so if you are still short one let me know. I think I'm out of most of the Carryall-specific stuff now, though I did discover a pair of NOS front door winders too.

Hello Gordon are check my emails later. Yes she is a straight truck. I've also fitted the canvast panel in the roof. Thanks Howard