1942 Dodge WC 57 ¾ Ton

1942 Dodge WC 57 in Jeu de massacre, Movie, 1967

Class: Trucks, Tow-truck — Model origin:

01:14:33 Minor action vehicle or used in only a short scene

Author	Message
DidierF ◊ 2014-10-18 09:41	We're in Switzerland, between Neuchatel and Bern. We see the tow-truck here in full, but at a distance:
sixcyl ◊ 2014-10-18 15:07	Dodge WC-Series
DidierF ◊ 2014-10-18 18:41	It has a winch, and is of the second serie, ¾-Ton.
DidierF ◊ 2014-10-18 18:50	http://olive-drab.com/idphoto/id_photos_dodge_g502_wc.php tells me that, of the WC-series ¾-Ton with a winch, the greatest number goes to WC-52 (59,114), then 57 (6,010) and 58 (2,344). So I'll pick 1942 Dodge WC-52, alright?
4x4peru ◊ 2014-10-19 02:55	Correct on the number of units. However could be the WC57? The right side running board appears original and runs the full length to the rear tire, like the Command Car. The WC52 running board was much shorted and basically stopped at the rear of the seating area. Also the impractical Command Car rear seats were very often cut off and a makeshift bed installed. The WC52 had a metal bed similar to what this has. The side door is custom as is the top. Not easy to confirm.
DidierF ◊ 2014-10-19 04:46	This running board proof appears decisive to me, 4x4peru. I second your motion. -- Last edit: 2014-10-19 04:46:37