1938 GMC 4x4

David_Hayward (RIP) · #1 06-09-06, 22:29

Does anyone have a copy of Bart's HISTORICAL MILITARY VEHICLES DIRECTORY please? I am trying to find the Model Number of the 1938 GMC 4 x4 trucks...Bart mentions 4929 for the '38 6 x 6 on P. 10 WHEELS & TRACKS 25..."(see AVD, page 330)" he said...which I assume meant HMD? The British WD Trialled a '38 GMC 4 x 4 tractor and I need to clarify which model.

Thanks!

Les Freathy · #2 07-09-06, 08:25

Hi David

Not sure which model GMC you are after but on page 364 of Barts book there is a GMC AFKX-804 cab over but these were supplied in 1941. The only other items i can see are on page 344 a 1936 model 4272 but i have never seen any ref to that one in the UK and the later AFKX range which the british army were issued with
LES

David_Hayward (RIP) · #3 07-09-06, 09:03

Does Bart mention the engine, etc. for the 4272 please Les? I think that they were Chevrolet-based.

Jan Mostek · #4 07-09-06, 11:55

I guess the truck should be something like the one shown below, although it is mentioned in older Bart´s book as used by Cavalry, but it looks like quite ordinar GMC COE tractor of which, I would say, plenty were made.
Happy searching, Jan

Les Freathy · #5 07-09-06, 20:34

Yes David it is a 6 cyl 76 bhp Chevrolet 206 cid ohv and is mentioned as a conversion of the 1936 Chevrolet RB. I would certainly love to see a photo of one as trialled by the british. the photos only small but i will try to scan it for you
Les

Les Freathy · #6 07-09-06, 20:52

Here you are David, best i can do i,m afraid if you find further illustrations in the UK please let me know
Les

David_Hayward (RIP) · #7 07-09-06, 21:46

Cheers!