Rear Mount Gin Poles

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MotorpoolMac
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Rear Mount Gin Poles

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Here is a photo/drawing of a CCKW with rear mounted gin poles. Does anyone know if this was something the US used during the War and what it was used for?

http://picasaweb.google.com/MacRacDan/C ... 6680736882

This photo came from the Wheels of Victory website: http://www.wheelsofvictory.com/index11.html

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That is a pipeline truck. Specially made for the purpose
Dr Deuce Over 50,000 driven miles in a CCKW
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