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Military Machines: 1942 GMC CCKW

Posted June 16, 2011 8:30 AM by dstrohl
Pathfinder Tags: 1942 GMC CCKW Checker Cab Corp GMC military vehicles WWII vehicles

Even in you're not in the market for a World War II-era military vehicle, you might like this 1942 GMC CCKW and its matching 1.5-ton trailer. It's perfect for a camping trek far, far away from any roads. From the description:

"1942 GMC Deuce, Model CCKW- 353-1, 6X6. Manufactured 01-1942. Long wheelbase, 13'8″, Engine: GMC 302, inline six,ohv, full oil pressure. Transmission 5F 1R, 5th is an overdrive, non- synchromesh. Tires, 9.00X20. Transfer case, 2-speed, split housing type. Front and rear axle housing, split housing type. Cab, full metal. Bed, M-135.

Trailer: 1 1/2 ton, 2 wheel, XM-105-E3. Matches truck bed. Manufactured by Checker Cab Corp.. Delivery date 4-24-1953. Tires, 9.00X20."

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06/16/2011 9:25 AM

Now there is a "Chick Magnet'.

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06/17/2011 8:26 AM

Fuel mileage?
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06/17/2011 10:24 AM

If you have to ask . . .
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06/17/2011 4:49 PM

measured in GPM not MPG.

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06/17/2011 11:08 AM

You can buy similar units off the lot in NC. Had a few of these and 3/4 tons in Germany around 1965. They were replaced by the multi-fuel deuce-and-a-half for the Euro theatre operations while I was there. Cool.
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