Facts, Tips, Hints, and other snippets about the CCKW, Chevy, or DUKW
Fernando Mendes
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by Fernando Mendes » Tue Jun 03, 2008 11:25 am
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
retro-roco
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by retro-roco » Tue Jun 03, 2008 12:26 pm
Nice photo! It also appears to have been "customized", judging by the lowered headlights and the added front fender skirts.
Here is a little more information on them, and a few more photos:
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http://www.gmccckw.nl/tekstpagina's/tex ... ie_ENG.htm "
The address has a rouge quote mark in the middle, making it necessary to enclose the whole thing in double quote marks...
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1942 Chevy 1-1/2 ton cargo w/ winch
194? Ben Hur water trailer
Karoshi
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by Karoshi » Tue Jun 03, 2008 12:37 pm
Hi FM. This is the truck that put Henschel back in business after the war. During the war their industrial might was heavily bombed, and their output, mainly built by slave labour was brought to a halt.
In 1948 Henschel restarted production with several versions of the Deuce, and the company was able to get back on its feet. Henschel was later to be absorbed into Merceedes group.
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by Fernando Mendes » Tue Jun 03, 2008 1:08 pm
Another
GMC HENSCHEL truck.But it was in the beginning a russian or germany industry?
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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by Karoshi » Tue Jun 03, 2008 1:37 pm
This was THE Henschel, Famous for its Tiger Tank ! and He range of fighter/bombers. All very German.
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by Fernando Mendes » Tue Jun 03, 2008 1:47 pm
Ok.Now I remember the bomber airplane Henschel 110....Thanks.
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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by Chris_M » Wed Jun 04, 2008 6:24 am
Henschel produced almost everything that was big and heavy. Trains, tanks, trucks etc.
Did you know the famous Tiger II "King Tiger" tank had two different turret designs. The one in box shape made by Henschel and the more curvy, streamlined design made by Porsche.
Regards,
Chris
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by Fernando Mendes » Wed Jun 04, 2008 7:26 am
Ok Chris,send us a pic of
TIGER II .Here in Brazil we used in 1900/1930 the Krupp cannon C-26.
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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by Chris_M » Wed Jun 04, 2008 11:24 am
Here it is. This tank is on display at the Munster Tank Museum in Germany. I was there a few years ago. What a giant! No wonder Sherman crews bailed out sometimes when they saw one.
Regards,
Chris
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