Larry Hayward Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Did they make wet weather gear for Dodge Weapons Carriers in WW2, as I have never seen any photos of Weapons Carriers with this gear fitted? Obviously these vehicles had a tilt but what was used to protect the driver and passenger side openings? Anyone got any photos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Tony B Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Maybe Bill Gore had a Dodge? :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 woa2 Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 I think thats about the same as the open cab Diamond T trucks they had half door lowers only . a bit off this topic but I think in the American WW2 vehicle group only the staff cars,the Dodge ambulance's and perhaps the Dodge Command cars had heaters as standard equipment , perhaps other know if that's correct or if there were others . No idea on the Canadian or British Military <perhaps also only ambulances and staff and command cars> Real Men didn't need such extras as doors and heaters? The British Ford WOA2 utility staff car did not have a heater, but it does have doors and windows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Joris Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 or do most WC drivers routinely carry spare trousers in plastic bags for just such occasions in wet weather? No, we are the tough guys and simply take it like a man. :sweat: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 GoranWC51 Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Hello all, I came across this original WW2 picture of a Dodge WC and it clearly sports some kind of side doors. As always, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Tony B Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Nice one Goran! Any idea of date of the picture? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 GoranWC51 Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Hi Tony, Only that it's taken during the winter of 1944-45, probably somewhere around the Battle of the Bulge area. As always Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Jim Clark Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 I think you will find that the door in the picture is off a WC 64 KD Dodge ambulance, as it is the same as we have made for customers with this vehicle. I expect some quick thinking GI nicked it to protect himself from the cold weather. Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Tony B Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Hey soldiers do not 'nick' other peoples kit! It is merely re located. If anyone claims ownership and can produce the necessary paperwork in triplicate it will be returned with apologies. :angel: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 abn deuce Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Being resourceful , having a need and finding a solution something soldiers are good at . Great photo never seen another like it . Wonder how many others are still unpublished in old scrap books kept by Veterans . Speaking of that I will look for some I was given . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 LeeEnfield Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 The first time I drove mine she lovingly dumped about 3 gallons right in my lap. :roll: OOOOOOOOOOOoooh, Kinky. :sweat: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 GoranWC51 Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Here's another practical use of a rear tarpaulin from a Dodge WC: "Pitch a tent, Sarge?" "Naahh, we'll just jank the rear tarp off our Beep" As always, Goran Noren Sweden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Tony B Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Or a sun shade? :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 LeeEnfield Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Or a sun shade? :-D That you, then; Tony ?? :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Tony B Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 In full gory detail :-D It was at Ieper this year, any excuse to run topless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Enigma Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 I had Norwegian doors on the WC52 worked great except for the doorhandle on the inside. I hit my arm on it...bloody painful. So took the hadle of and used a rubber band like trucks use on their tarp. Worked OK. (Or get a Dodge Ambulance, Carryall or Command car....) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 abn deuce Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 found a few pic's of a friend WC with Norwegian doors,pardon quality of photo's http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff35/abndeuce/friendsmvs002.jpg[/img] http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff35/abndeuce/friendsmvs001.jpg[/img] http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff35/abndeuce/friendsmvs.jpg[/img] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 LeeEnfield Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 In full gory detail :-D It was at Ieper this year, any excuse to run topless. Tis nice to be able to do, so,............trouble is, can NEVER totally rely on weather, to be able to leave canvas's at home............ ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Tony B Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 The joy of a WC is if you can just roll the sides up and take front section in back. I drove like that in Normandy a couple of years ago, absolutley stinking hot, trouble was sunburnt arms for a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Larry Hayward
Did they make wet weather gear for Dodge Weapons Carriers in WW2, as I have never seen any photos of Weapons Carriers with this gear fitted?
Obviously these vehicles had a tilt but what was used to protect the driver and passenger side openings?
Anyone got any photos?
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