2014年3月23日 · Hi all, it might be quite late to start a restoration blog but here it goes anyway. This is a 1940 Dodge VC3 4x4, one of 816 Ordered by the US army. The model is basically a civillian 1939 pick up which Dodge changed for military service. Changes include: A front Axle, Brushguard, military rear / front bumpers...

At the outset of World War II, Dodge produced the G-505 WC 1/2 ton series of military light trucks in 38 individual models, thousands of some models were produced, while only a few of some others were made.The VC3 is a bare bones 1939 Dodge truck with a brush guard, pintle hook, rear bumperettes, a straight front bumper along with two slip ...

2023年5月30日 · Hi all, All is ready to put the Dodge back on it's wheels, It is far from completed, since we didn't find any military markings when cleaning the doors, i'd like some ideas on what they where used for and in what direction to look for markings, i know the open cabine models where used to tow a M3 37mm cannon, where the closed cab ones also used ...

2011年8月7日 · Here some pictures of the restoration of the Dodge VF. The 1 1/2 ton Dodge VF left the factory on 7.00x20 tires. As I was unable to locate any of this size, I initially installed 650x20 directional tires. They proved to be a bad choice as …

2009年2月9日 · If you want an early Dodge, just go out and find one. You can find a 1940 VC or VF without much trouble, but it is difficult to find an intact one so you are limited to buying several parts trucks to rebuild one.

2014年10月11日 · Barn fresh complete rolling chassis 1940 Dodge Pickup the cab is disassembled needs major restore. Most parts are there. For parts or repair. $3500.00 can email more pictures if you are interested. Call 570-758-4334 I am in Central Pa. Edited October 14, 2014 by Motowheel (see edit history) Posted October 12, 2014 (edited)

For all intents and purposes, it's a civilian 1940 Dodge ½-ton pickup, with a four-wheel drive conversion, in olive drab. Said paint is well applied …

2014年3月23日 · Most of the bodywork has been done and the engine has already been overhauled. It's running already and has most of the hard to find canadian parts. We will replace the composite bed with an all steel version. still looking for one though. Edited April 16, 2014 by Dodge'40-'45 Quote

2014年3月23日 · Our VC3 is still in about the same state as the pictures show in previous posts so we're not taking it to Normandy yet. We've got all parts needed for finishing the restoration, but some other motorcycle related projects got in the way .

2014年11月10日 · For sale a complete rolling chasis 1940 Dodge 4X4 Pickup VC3? Military , the cab and bed have been disassembled I have almost all the parts to make it complete or use the parts. Needs new home awesome truck when restored. I have too many projects. Asking $3500.00. If you have any questions please...