GMC 353

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Mikael S
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GMC 353

Post by Mikael S »

Hi I just get hold of this GMC.
Last owner imported it from Norway.

Going to renovate it.
It seems to be in god condition, engine runs like a dream.
Going to order canvas to this one and my Dodge wc52 (renovate it for over a year now) so I can collect it in UK at the war and peac show in August.

Some pictures:


I got a Ben Hur trailer allso:
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Loding:
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Home!
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Found a instruction book beneath the seet.

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Engine problem on my MB at the same time.
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Wheels:
GMC 353 Open cab, -44
GMC 353 Closed Cab -45 Tipper
GMC 352 Closed cab, -43
Dodge WC52, -44
Dodge WC56 -43
Dodge WC56 -43
Dodge WC63 -43
Dodge WC63 -44
Willys MB, -43
Willys MB, -44
Ford GPW -44
(2) Volvo 9031, -63
Volvo Valp , -64
Scania TGB40 -75
BMW R12 -39

Tracked:
Studebaker Weasel, -43
OT-810 -46 (replica sdkfz 250)

Trailers:
8T Low bed -43
8T Low bed -41
Ben Hur, -44
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Bill_Wolf
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Post by Bill_Wolf »

Nice looking CCKW and with a Ben Hur to boot!.

Enjoy.

What are all those other Military looking vehicles/trailers in the background.

Is the hauler a Scania?

Bill
1945 GMC DUKW
1942 Chevy 125 Crash Truck from Dow AAFB,
1944 Chevy 325 Fire Truck
1942 WC-54 Ambulance
1944 M29C Weasel (x6)
1945 CCKW 353 A2 Open Cab "Air-portable"
1943 M5 High Speed Tractor
1942 Sperry Searchlight setup with GE Generator
1942 M-1 Fruehauf Searchlight Trailer (G221)
1942 M-17 Fruehauf Quad 50 Trailer (G221)
1942 M-10 Ammo Trailer (x3)
194? Steel Ben Hur (x4) 194? Wood Ben Hur (x2)
1945 Case VAIW-3 Aircraft Tug
1943 Case VAI USAAF with Mower
1944 Clark CA-1 Airborne Dozer
1944 PE-95G, 1944 PE-99B
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Super Winch.

Post by Fernando Mendes »

:shock: WOOWWW!!! never saw a winch like that! :shock:
Jeep Willys MB DoD dec,16 1942 s/n:196275
Dodge B3-B 4x2 1952 s/n:90099559
CCKW 353 Banjo 1944 s/n:309623
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Mikael S
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Post by Mikael S »

Bill_Wolf wrote:Nice looking CCKW and with a Ben Hur to boot!.

Enjoy.

What are all those other Military looking vehicles/trailers in the background.

Is the hauler a Scania?

Bill
Thanks!

No its a MAN.

In front of the GMC is a old military Scania 110, the orange vehicle is a Volvo Valp 903, the trailers is from UK.. dont know the name... And at the picture of the Willys you can se a ex german ww2 searchlight
Wheels:
GMC 353 Open cab, -44
GMC 353 Closed Cab -45 Tipper
GMC 352 Closed cab, -43
Dodge WC52, -44
Dodge WC56 -43
Dodge WC56 -43
Dodge WC63 -43
Dodge WC63 -44
Willys MB, -43
Willys MB, -44
Ford GPW -44
(2) Volvo 9031, -63
Volvo Valp , -64
Scania TGB40 -75
BMW R12 -39

Tracked:
Studebaker Weasel, -43
OT-810 -46 (replica sdkfz 250)

Trailers:
8T Low bed -43
8T Low bed -41
Ben Hur, -44
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Bill_Wolf
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Post by Bill_Wolf »

Mikael,

Thank you for the information. Your truck is the best of the lot. Should be operation in short order.

I asked about the hauler because there has been some discussion here about what is the best for our vehicles. That is certainly an interesting setup. Also I use to work for Saab-Scania in the states.

Good luck with your new toy.

Bill
1945 GMC DUKW
1942 Chevy 125 Crash Truck from Dow AAFB,
1944 Chevy 325 Fire Truck
1942 WC-54 Ambulance
1944 M29C Weasel (x6)
1945 CCKW 353 A2 Open Cab "Air-portable"
1943 M5 High Speed Tractor
1942 Sperry Searchlight setup with GE Generator
1942 M-1 Fruehauf Searchlight Trailer (G221)
1942 M-17 Fruehauf Quad 50 Trailer (G221)
1942 M-10 Ammo Trailer (x3)
194? Steel Ben Hur (x4) 194? Wood Ben Hur (x2)
1945 Case VAIW-3 Aircraft Tug
1943 Case VAI USAAF with Mower
1944 Clark CA-1 Airborne Dozer
1944 PE-95G, 1944 PE-99B
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Post by Hammerhead »

GREAT collection! The CCKW looks to be in excellent shape! Nice find!!
By the way, what engine is in your MB?
1944 GMC CCKW 353, 1943 BEN-HUR Trailer
1943 WC-52, 1944 WC-54 (dod 4/19/44), 1945 Willys MB,
4/44 Bantam T3, MVPA 12610, NRA life Member
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Mikael S
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Post by Mikael S »

Is a volvo B20 engine...
the entire way from engine to axels is wrong... But! its the first willys in sweden! Imported 1945 from the only Swedish man how was fighting in 82 airborne, his name is Gösta Wollin.

When I got it, it had white, red and black paint.... Bigger tires (36")..

Its going to be restored, first i have to get ready my WC52 and the GMC...

Well.... its runing...
Picture:

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Wheels:
GMC 353 Open cab, -44
GMC 353 Closed Cab -45 Tipper
GMC 352 Closed cab, -43
Dodge WC52, -44
Dodge WC56 -43
Dodge WC56 -43
Dodge WC63 -43
Dodge WC63 -44
Willys MB, -43
Willys MB, -44
Ford GPW -44
(2) Volvo 9031, -63
Volvo Valp , -64
Scania TGB40 -75
BMW R12 -39

Tracked:
Studebaker Weasel, -43
OT-810 -46 (replica sdkfz 250)

Trailers:
8T Low bed -43
8T Low bed -41
Ben Hur, -44
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