Dodge wc in Canadian Army?

[Nick T236]

Hi,
I am also trying to find info on the use of Canadian WC 52.
This may be of some use.
I have pictures and spoken to a fella that had a 1944 WC 52 Canadian who found D-day signal markings when he stripped off the paint layers, including the original bonnet no: CZ 6644117

I am no expert, but mine has been 'converted' to accept a deep water snorkel on the n/s bonnet cover over the carb intake at one point and straighten back and rewelded.Why would this have done, except to drive up the beach on D-day?

I have also spoken to the odd veteran in this country and on the beach in Normany who say that the early dodges were there,is this true?
Nick T236

[Kenny Desaever]

Hello Nick
At the moment i've only heard that the building of the 3/4apt started end '44 and ended begin '45.
They made less than 10000, exact numbers aren't known.
It is said that the "Canadian" model hasn't been on the front but came later on, when Europe had already been liberated.
The first model would be made with the wide body and later on they made the "smaller" body. The waterproof intakes were also abcent on the first models, but these would be converted later on to make them "water-proof"

Is yours a "wide" body? Do you have some pictures?

greetings
Kenny

[Nick T236]

Hi,
yes mine is the 'wide' bodied WC 52, it seems to be 1000 to 1500 earlier than any other I can find.
I have also found two Canadian WC 51's which is interesting as I thought all Canadian dodges were 52's,
I am working on photo's of mine, any one else got any pics?
The tool rack is also on the tailgate at present, but I have been adviced that it should be on the end of the passenger side locker, virtical over the step?
Nick T236

[Kenny Desaever]

Hello Nick

Indeed, the first 3200 vehicles had de "wide" body and from the 5001 st vehicle they started to make them waterproof. Some of the "older" models were modified.
It is indeed interesting to hear that there are wc51's!!
Until now i also heard only of wc 52's.
Do they also have the Canadian engine?
Which are the differences on your Dodge?
Perhaps this is a interesting site for you: www.wheelsofvictory.com


greetings
Kenny

[Galea]

So far, we have confirmed that my friend has an early 1944 wide-bodied Canadian Dodge. Can anyone tell me how the height of the canvas back canopy compares with the US Dodge WC-52 or narrow-bodied Canadian Dodge? Thanks in advance.

Regards,

Joseph