chris110 Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Hi guys need some advice looking at getting a wc62, are these a good buy? and what do I need to look out for on them? THanks Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Reasonably easy to work on, spares available, it is a Dodge! :-D Check brakes, what sort of condition is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris110 Posted June 17, 2016 Author Share Posted June 17, 2016 it looks in very good condition, its had a rebuild but not finished engine runs loverly breaks need looking at as its been in storage, and its in Holland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 brakes about £45 for wheel cylinders, £60 for master. Shoes are quite pricy, but haven't looked recently. Apart from transmission and some body panels WC spares. So cost of purchase and shipping to take into account. Brakes can be finiky, but if set up by the book are fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoranWC51 Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Body panels are hard to come by if they're missing, especially the rear bed. Repro beds are sold here in Europe, by a company in southern France, but it's a bit pricey, around 3.200 € for a WC62/63 one I believe. Contact us for your other part needs, we're a company started and run by enthusiasts, just like yourself: http://www.jeep-dodge-parts.nl Goran N Goran N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egdod Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Hi Chris, I have run a WC62 for the last ten years with very few problems apart from being a tad slow (same engine as 3/4 tonnes) best place for parts and advice is Dallas Autos Steve Rivers good quality and fair price...no real problems that I know of....just check the normal things and enjoy!! Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter75 Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 (edited) Hi Chris. I would look at the torque links where they attach to the axles and trunnion shaft. The holes can where and parts are difficult to get and it is a big job to change the trunnion shaft. I did one for a mate a few years back. Also look at the foot wells round the front cab mounts these tend to rust as there are 4 layers of metal and water gets in. I welded up the same wc63 cab this year as I did the trunnion shaft on. Best of luck peter. Edited June 17, 2016 by peter75 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oats and barley Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 hello chris was that the dodge on milweb with no price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tankdriver Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 I really enjoy my 43 WC63. Biggest problems I have had is, it is fun and expensive to install a new bed floor, and it was fun and again expensive to install a new wire harness. Just replaced all the seals on the transfer case. not hard to do. That is it for this year, show season has started...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris110 Posted June 20, 2016 Author Share Posted June 20, 2016 hello chris was that the dodge on milweb with no price Hi there yes it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgey 63 Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Hi Chris, Had my 62 for 8 years and had no major problems, as Tony said brakes are a little problematic but the parts are available so it not really a big deal, just a pain. Still get in her and enjoy every moment, something about a Dodge, you just gotta love them. Mr John Bizal at Midwest Militaria is the man to go to for bits, pay import duties unfortunately but his parts are spot on, and a top guy as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoranWC51 Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 (edited) Goran N Edited December 10, 2018 by GoranWC51 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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