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WWII Dodge WC52 Weapons Carrier - US Military Surplus 1943 WC-52 Norway Return
$ 12091.2
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Description
WC-52 Truck, Cargo, 3/4 ton, 4x4 w/Winch Dodge (G502) SpecificationsNet Weight 5,945 lbs
Height with top 6 feet, 10 inches
Height with Top Lowered 5 feet, 2 inches
Restoration Work Previously Performed
Engine Rebuild
Included engine and heads boiled and magnafluxed
New valve guides and valves
New plugs, wires, coil, distributor
Carburetor rebuilt
Starter rebuilt
Generator rebuilt
Radiator re-core
Stainless steel fuel lines and fittings
4:89 ring and pinion gears replaced
New wiring harness
New "lazy back" chains
We can assist with exporting this truck to almost anywhere in the world
Dodge WC52 Weapons Carrier
This truck, known as the “Short Snorter”,
is a 1943 Dodge WC52 Weapons Carrier, served her country in the European Theater during WWII. At the end of the war she was acquired by the Norwegian Army where she spent the next 50 years under the lend-lease program. During her time there, she was equipped with a heater, radiator curtain, winter cab and Norwegian tires.
In 1995 lend-lease expired and “Snortie” crossed the Atlantic once again, this time with Manny Rogers of Cambridge. Her new parents met her there and brought her home to Pennsylvania. There she was lovingly restored by Dave Newman of Eastern Surplus, (see below for details).
Additionally, her parents outfitted her with new canvas, seat covers, .50 cal pedestal mount and mock .50 cal machine gun with clips and a drivers’ gun mount. Brass plates engraved with her vital statistics appear on the dashboard.
If you aspire to research her service, these may prove helpful. All old and new items are included. Her service here in Pennsylvania included numerous parades and WWII MAAM weekends.
Keeping history alive for the next generation, is essential to freedom; here in America and around the world. It has been a joy to participate with such a fine symbol of what America did for the world. Several recent trips to Europe with the granddaughters have taught them the price of freedom. Let’s all do our part!
Now 26 years later, it is time for her next assignment. Will you take her back across the Atlantic, or keep her on the homefront? We pass the baton to you.
00 deposit via bank wire transfer
required
within 2 business days of close of sale
We offer technical support on all of our parts and vehicle sales. Please feel free to contact us through the eBay mail system Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm EST. Thank you, Eastern Surplus & Equipment Co., Philadelphia Pennsylvania.
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The purchaser, including a purchaser for resale, understands and agrees that the used truck(s), or other item purchased hereunder will be sold on an â??AS ISâ?? basis. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein or otherwise stated in writing or orally by an employee or agent of seller. The purchaser understands and agrees that the seller makes no warranty (written, oral, or implied, and expressly makes no warranty of merchantability or fitness for purpose) on the trucks(s) or other item purchased. Custom rims, if supplied, are sold with a clear understanding that the seller shall have no liability and the buyer fully indemnifies the seller with regard to these items. Any parts expressly approved for return by Eastern Surplus will carry a restocking fee of 30%.
Purchaser must request return authorization within 30 days of the date of receipt of item(s). Returns must be received by seller within 5 business days of providing return approval. At the sellerâ??s discretion one of the following will be issued: 1) Refund of the purchase price (not including shipping and handling) less a 30% restocking fee OR 2) Store Credit (not including shipping and handling) less a 30% restocking fee at our discretion. Returns approved for store credit are not eligible for monetary refund. Return shipping costs will be the responsibility of customer. No returns on electric/electronic components without express written approval from Eastern Surplus.
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