Info needed: Building a repro LRDG 1940 Chev.

[Tony Smith]

Originally Posted by Bob Carriere

We are all familiar with the 1533x2 being the adapted 1 1/2 ton ( 30cwt) of the LRDG.....but ...... what is the 1543x2 in 1941 GM publications.....

Bob C

The 1543X2 is a 160"wb 3 ton with 10.50-18 tires. The 1543X1 was the same with standard wheels and 7.00-20 tires (duals on rear) and the 1543X3 was also standard wheels and a 2 speed rear diff.

The X1 and X3 used standard front sheetmetal, while the X2 had wider guards to cover the 10.50 tires.