1945 Dodge APT
 

Guys

What are the specs for the Canandian Dodge APT? Looks like a WC 52, what about drive train, axles etc.


Will an M37 or WC 5.83 rear axle assembly fit? If so are there any issues?

The engine is a 236, 12 volts, special wheel slings on combat rims.

Walde

You buying that one on Kijiji?
 

I saw another with a Civie cab (all three axles intact) also out west on Kijiji.

Jim

Planning another Project Walde...?
 

Bonjour from rainy Ottawa...

.......damp and feels like the West coast.

A lot of the powertrain is a similar or identical ....... best source of info....free...is the catalogue online at Vintage Power Wagon in Fairfield. They will even give you technical advice on the telephone.

You will find that the gear cluster will interchange but the over all dimension (width) of the axle will be different.... spring pads slightly off.... mind you with a hot wrench anything can be made to fit. Rims, brakes, all the same... inner axle shaft will not interchange....different lenght.

Engines and tranny should be the same....of course the APT will only have a single speed T case...... but could esily be converted to 2 speed with a T case transplant. Shocks will be different.

Not sure if the Canadian APT would have the 236 or the Canadian 251...US models used the 230 c.i. The 236 or 237 was usually an industrial block and the serial number would have IN as part of the serial...

When will the proud daddy show us some pictures....?

Bob

All 3 axles.....
 

Hi Jim

Which city on kijiji....... and 3 axles.... a WC62 perhaps....

Bob

I've only seen this ad fora dodge out west on Kijiji.
http://alberta.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ228703440

I think it's a WC; the box looks too wide for an APT.

Got my APT home to BC
 

Yes it was me, I bought the 1945 Dodge APT home a few weeks ago. Another project and a very understanding wife.

Statistics are June 09, 45 production date, has APT narrow rear body, T236 engine, 10,000 miles showing on the clock, winch. Has a light OD green under yellow paint.

Issue is the wrong rear axle (Ford). I have an axle for it already.


Missing and on the wanted list is a passenger seat tub, spare tire carrier, front drive shaft and because of rust it will also need an inner windshield frame assembly.

Had it running, sounds sweet! Axle re/re and a redo of the brakes are first on the list.

Walde

Brian Asbury
 

has windscreens for them.

Windscreen APT
 

Thanks for the tip!

A few pics:


Ford axle is now gone, I just changed it this week end, confirming its the late series style narrow weapons carrier "APT" cargo box, you can see width is very close to the axle width.

Rust repairs needed in the right front corner box. Next plan is to get the brakes finished so its drivable.

Walde

APT update
 

Spent a bit of time on the front end, straightened the front frame rail ends, right one was down about an inch. Tried heating it with the rose bud but success was limited. Finally used my back hoe by lifting the truck on the one frame rail chained together with the left frame rail and dropping it. The trick was to stop just before hits the ground, it's all in the timing! Took reference measurements frequently. It worked out quite nicely. Next job is the front axle and finish the brakes. Special thanks to John Bizal at Midwest military for getting the bumper ends to me so quickly!

Cheers Walde in BC :no4:

Looking good, I was very tempted on buying it but I have too many projects as it is. :thup2:

Dodge APT update
 

Busy year, retired in May, never bed busier at least I get to work on this APT. Chassis is almost finished just a couple drive shafts to install and the exhaust.

Looking good, Keep the pictures coming :)

Apt
 

I remember when my truck was that nice and clean , then I did the 92' Alcan trip , 8200 miles in 5 weeks, as for parts for these I still have waterproof distributor and spark plug housings, engine is a T236, this is the bigger block, longer than the US motor, different hood, box , canvas, all are 12 volt, all have winches, lifting rings that fit over wheel, all were produced in 1945 , total of 6500 units , I saw some as late as Oct. 45, look for the C broad arrow on the frame and cowl to floor support angle, hope this helps,