Canadian WC52 1944

[Nick T236]

Hi,
my dodge is definitely original,has correct APT, chassis body and relevant serial data plates and earlier 'wide body' about 3/4" different to US model.
I have limited knowledge on this vehicle, but have photo graphs of an original one, about produced approx. 1550 later than mine, guy recons it was in or about Normandy from markings found when taking off orig. finish.
Found Black 6"x8" with white 41 on it on bumpers right hand (passenger) on front, opposite on rear he kindly sent pics.
I have read that in '44 division markings were painted out and unit markings painted on black back grounds so as to present less of a target?
Mine has also had the bonnet cut and bent back around air filter for a snorkel,
and then gas welded back shut. They were not used as for as I am aware in the pacific?
regards Nick