I am looking for a... Dodge T234

[lowbonnet]

Board,

I am searching for a Dodge T234, The description for this truck is:
Truck, 3-ton, 4x2, Cargo
15000 supplied to China, 1944 - 1946, via the US Treasury Dept. under 2 contracts. Some were reportedly shipped to Australia. Bodywork was Model 4392 cab with 4397 platform or 4398 stake and platform.


(source: http://www.autogallery.org.ru)

The Power Wagon was similar in design to the 3/4-ton weapons carrier, with a 126-inch wheelbase, closed cab similar to the Dodge VC series trucks, and the front shell and grille similar to the T234 3/4-ton built by Dodge for the Chinese Army, also known as the “Burma Road truck.”

So, if anyone, have info about this truck and where I can find one, please let me know. I really do love this type of truck.

Thanks!
Peter (lowbonnet@yahoo.com)

[Dirk Leegwater (RIP)]

Originally posted by lowbonnet

I really do love this type of truck.

Hi Peter,

Why not a Dodge D15, look like the same.
An other story: no more, looks like gold ?

Dirk

[gordon]

... to the Burma Road,/ Stilwell Road, whatever it seems to have been called.

I keep an eye open for any unusual Dodges, and I don't know of any survivors of this truck type at all, but I'd guess China, Burma, and Australia would be good places to look.

I think it is pretty much a vanilla Dodge 3 ton or the period, but with the heaviest-duty suspension and steering they could get on there plus militarised front sheetmetal.

Gordon

[Tony Smith]

There at least two of these trucks I know of, both in Melbourne. John Belfield has one in his museum and another is in a wreckers in Footscray (Keith, I can give you directions). How these trucks got to Australia I don't know, but my guess is the old "refugee cargo" story.

[lowbonnet]

Originally posted by Tony Smith
There at least two of these trucks I know of, both in Melbourne. John Belfield has one in his museum and another is in a wreckers in Footscray (Keith, I can give you directions). How these trucks got to Australia I don't know, but my guess is the old "refugee cargo" story.

Hello Tony,

Is it possible for you to send me details of the location of this truck in the wreckers location? I have also send you an email.

Best regards,
Peter

[lowbonnet]

Originally posted by Dirk Leegwater
Why not a Dodge D15, look like the same.
An other story: no more, looks like gold ?

Hello Dirk!!
a D15 is nice, but to my knowledge doesn't look like a T234 at all ...

I know, "it's like Gold" is for another forum ...
See you soon.

[Tony Smith]

Keith Webb has just posted some pics on his website of the Belfield T234 Burma Dodge, if you're still looking Lowbonnet, it's probably for sale in the Melbourne Auction .

[Lang]

Burma Dodge

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally posted by Tony Smith
... if you're still looking Lowbonnet, it's probably for sale ...

Tony,

Peter is now contemplating to buy this:

[Lang]

Hanno,

I bought this last week at the Corowa meeting. Canadian cab with the Australian roof hatch plus a spare cab.

Lang

[cliff]

Originally posted by Lang
I bought this last week at the Corowa meeting. Canadian cab with the Australian roof hatch plus a spare cab.

Lucky bugger

Cheers
Cliff

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally posted by Lang
I bought this last week at the Corowa meeting. Canadian cab with the Australian roof hatch plus a spare cab.

Hi Lang, nice find!

After restoration, you do deliver worldwide to the buyer's doorstep, don't you

Hanno

[Lang]

Yes Hanno,

Why don't you and I ship it to India and drive it to Europe - serious offer.

You will note from the photo they could not decide if it needed 10.50x16 single wheels or 7.50x20 duals. I have a set of 8.25x20 bar treads and think I will put them on as duals. Should sit the truck up nicely and gear it up a bit on the road.

Lang

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally posted by Lang
Why don't you and I ship it to India and drive it to Europe - serious offer.

Lang, thanks, but no thanks. I don't have a need for a Dodge, and I see now you have great plans for it.

H.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Go to http://imageevent.com/vc40wc41/burmadogetrucks for some great reference material.

H.