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Wc53 info needed

Post by wwbackhoe » Thu Jul 20, 2017 6:21 pm

Hello Post
I'm am trying to find out any info on a wc 53, frame number81588336, I don't know the year or anything, I believe it is a European return because of the goofy lights mounted on the front grill, it has a metal top on it that still has old od paint on it as do the goofy lights on the front, any help would be appreciated
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Re: Wc53 info needed

Post by Tankdriver » Fri Jul 21, 2017 2:40 pm

If you will go to this link, Chrysler will send you the "Build Card" that will show you all the information they have on that vehicle when it was built. I think it is around 25 bucks. This is the best place to state.

http://www.fcanorthamerica.com/company/ ... cords.aspx

Here is the one they sent me on mine....

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1943 WC63...1942 M3 Autocar...1944 M3A1 Diamond T...1942 57mm Anti-Tank

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Post by wwbackhoe » Sat Jul 22, 2017 7:51 pm

Thank you I will check it out

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Post by brian in denver » Mon Jul 24, 2017 7:37 am

welcome to the dodge. after you get your build card, go get your manuals from https://www.portrayalpress.com/
the master parts manual is a must have.
second your primary vendors are
http://www.vintagepowerwagons.com/
and
https://midwestmilitary.com/

I believe carryalls were only built in 43

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Post by zepher11 » Sun Jul 30, 2017 6:40 am

Your rig should be a November '42 production.

Also, free manuals may be found here:

http://wc64.com/

More information here as well:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/471736926214022/
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'41 Dodge WC16 Restoration Thread: CLICK HERE!

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Post by wwbackhoe » Sun Aug 13, 2017 5:02 pm

Thanks for the info, I am going to look into that in the next few days

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Post by Bdog » Sat Dec 08, 2018 11:59 am

Gonna try to reinvigorate this thread...almost complete with restoring my WC-53, and wishing for more insight on ordering build card, going to the website I find it doesn't really jump out at you.

http://www.fcanorthamerica.com/company/ ... cords.aspx

Thanks

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