richard hulme Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Looking for a running example of a Dodge WC51 Weapons Carrier. Anything considered, as long as it can be driven. Thankyou for any help in advance, regards Richard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M8Greyhound Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Good looking one on MILWEB at the minute Richard with the added crane on the front bumper. I have asked my contact in Norway who i have had Dodges from in the past and he is also on the case..... Regards Lloyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard hulme Posted September 19, 2005 Author Share Posted September 19, 2005 Cheers Lloyd, The one on Milweb is in my list to look at! As you probably know 5500 - 6000 is really the top end of what a Dodge should cost. I would be VERY intrerested in hearing from your norwegian contacts if they come up with anything. Regards Richard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Hi Richard. Have you spoken to Stefan Slomczynski? Deals in a great deal of WC's........... Cheers Jack. PS. Welcome aboard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard hulme Posted September 19, 2005 Author Share Posted September 19, 2005 Went to see Stefan last weekend. He had about 5 available, of which only 1 actually ran, unfortunatly he had a bad batch. I believe he has got one running, but that needed a brake system overhaul and a lot of cosmetic work. I may go back and see that one as it was otherwise sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Take your time if you can, as there is one out there with your name on it, you just have to find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M8Greyhound Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Agreed that £5500 is top money for a WC Dodge......my contact who i have gotten 3 x WC s from now are normally in the £2500-£3000 range....need cosmetic work but mechanically very good. My WC55 (52) ,Caras WC63 and my friend Andys WC52 were all in need of paint and canvas ,cosmetics and very minor tidying mechanics but were all driveable in fact we drove my WC from the docks at Newcastle to Bedford on delivery with NO work being done to it apart from fluid checks at the dock side. But as Jeeps are creeping up in price...so are WCs as people are looking for alternatives Regards Lloyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Oh hell...............Lloyd, could you put me on the list as well please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddball Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 I say steady on chaps! otherwise they will be too expensive by the time I am ready for one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 I say steady on chaps! otherwise they will be too expensive by the time I am ready for one. I will cut you a deal on mine :wink: Wanting is one thing, having is another but I think Lloyd makes a good point about the Jeep Dodge correlation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddball Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 but I think Lloyd makes a good point about the Jeep Dodge correlation. It was always bound to happen. Look after the jimmy, they'll be next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M8Greyhound Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Thanks Jack but it is true you think about it as a good Jeep is now £9K-£10K and a show piece Jeep is £13K the humble weapons carrier or Dodge ambulance has leapt up in price. I can remember the days of £2k Dodges and £6k Jeeps and that was only a few years ago. Despite the WC being a whole lot more practical you can sleep in it for one...:-) Jeeps still command more money...... Jack think of GMCs once uon a time they were all over the place for £1500 and now you are in the £3500 realm and if its got a LeRoi Compressor on the back £12K thats just INSANE my last comment should have read... PEOPLE ARE SEEKING AFFORDABLE ALTERNATIVES....... :wink: Regards LLoyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest matt Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Went to see Stefan last weekend. He had about 5 available, of which only 1 actually ran, unfortunatly he had a bad batch. I believe he has got one running, but that needed a brake system overhaul and a lot of cosmetic work. I may go back and see that one as it was otherwise sound. Hi Richard, Don't be too put off by a truck needing work so long as the price is right,Dodge's are easy enough to work on,most parts can be bought and are not expensive.if you are offered a Weapons Carrier with no rear body the bodies are very difficult to find by themselves but apart from that you can get everything else.if you want to get an idea of the cost of parts check out http://www.midwestmil.com and vintage power wagons in Iowa.I deal with both and have never had any problems. Dodge WC's can suffer from rust in the chassis as it gets between the inner and outer chassis,the bottom rear of the front fenders is often rotted out as well but it's an easy enough repair,also look for frost damage to the block,along the right hand side (looking from the front) above the starter motor is where it usually cracks. Good luck! Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M8Greyhound Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Matt is correct...John Bizal at Midwest Military is brilliant to do buissness with.....most of my WC52 parts came from him..... Good parts at reasonable prices and FAST shipping Just my £1 worth Regards Lloyd PS Richard i have emailed Kjell in Norway tonight.....as soon as he emails me back i will let you know whats around OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M8Greyhound Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Dont forget the bulkhead fuel filter that is normally FULL of rust that makes a percentage of them NOT RUN......at all A good Norwegian Dodge will have blue plates on all the major components thats shows the date of repair or replacement of the part. Also check for leaking brake drums where the wheel cylinder seals have perished. Rotten Wiring looms Perished armored fuel lines...especially the one that goes under the engine Make sure the carb heat shield is there and on rebulding the water pump make sure the water gallery in the cooling jacket of the engine block is clear. As i think of more i will let you know Regards Lloyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard hulme Posted September 20, 2005 Author Share Posted September 20, 2005 Cheers everyone! I feel like I have my own support crew! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 Hey Matt, that http://www.midwestmil.com is a great link! Dodge mirror arms fit GMC softcabs, don't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest matt Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 Hi Jack, I'm not 100% sure on the mirror arms,they will fit but on the originals I have the GMC one is slightly longer in the first section and not quite as thick as the Dodge one.the actual brackets for the open cab GMC's are specific too them although I think Joel on the CCKW forum mentioned that the M series brackets are the same. Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M8Greyhound Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 Hi Rchard... 99% certain My Friend Kjell has found you ! a WC Dodge...ex Norway as reported before.... He will be sending pictures tomorrow. So watch this space.....price will reflect condition but NO major repairs or mechanics will need doing..... Regards Lloyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard hulme Posted September 22, 2005 Author Share Posted September 22, 2005 Simply amazing. Thankyou everyone! :lol: :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joris Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 I'm wondering, did Richard buy the Dodge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard hulme Posted November 28, 2005 Author Share Posted November 28, 2005 Unfortunatly i did not. I was hoping for something more complete. mechanically. My search for a WC is on pause at the moment but I hope to resume next year when I will have a bigger budget! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joris Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Cheers man, good luck with your search and may your Dodge run longer then mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Hi folks, What modifications if any did the Norwegians do to the Dodges?I know they are less likely to have bar tread tyres but are they very much the same as the wartime Dodge. Is the engine the same and do they have 12V electrics? Any other differences? And are they easy to return to WW2 fashion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest matt Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Hi Larry, For the most part they are very original,the gauges and dataplates have usually been changed and as you said the tyres. Dodge WC's are easy vehicles to work on and get parts for and depending how much you want to spend it is possible to rebuild any WC to 100% factory spec. If you are thinking of buying a WC and have any questions give me a shout. Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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