Dodge 3 tonner

[David_Hayward (RIP)]

L 4552457 to 4553198 SM 2023 LORRY 3-TON 6 X 4 BREAKDOWN [GANTRY] 168” w.b. [from Chrysler Corp. of Canada] E.g. L 4552511 1940-41 CANADIAN DCM-4? With Welles-Thornton rear bogie Serials # 8,300,001 – 8,300,742?

The prototype photo if it's the same one is of a 'D15A'.

I had a sudden thought that I have the complete parts list references so can check to see if there were ever any 3-ton 4 x 4s listed for US, Canadian and British order.

[gordon]

Originally Posted by David_Hayward

The prototype photo if it's the same one is of a 'D15A'.

I had a sudden thought that I have the complete parts list references so can check to see if there were ever any 3-ton 4 x 4s listed for US, Canadian and British order.

It'll be the same photo, but if you have a close look at it you can see the front hubs are not driven, so it is really just a CMP version of the D15, with no 'A' for 4 x 4.

I have the US Master Parts List here and a number of US and Canadian manuals and smaller parts lists - no references to a 3 ton 4 x 4.

[Anthony Main]

I was talking to a 51st Highlanders Vet, Who says he drove a 4x4 Dodge
in France. The photo he showed me looked like the front axle could be
Driven!

[cliff]

Originally Posted by Anthony Main

I was talking to a 51st Highlanders Vet, Who says he drove a 4x4 Dodge
in France. The photo he showed me looked like the front axle could be
Driven!

Show us the photo and I may believe it but until then I believe all 'D' series Dodge trucks were not 4 wheel drive.

Are you sure it was in fact a 'D' series? Could it have been an earlier US Army Dodge 4X4 or similar? These at a quick inspection did look the same as the 'D' series.

Pictured is a Time/Life photo showing US Army Dodges crossing a pontoon Brige in 1940.

[David_Hayward (RIP)]

L 4450258 to 4451757 SM 2012 1,500 LORRY
30 CWT. 4 X 4 G/S EX-FRENCH 143” W.B. INCLUDING SERIALS
# 8833986 AND# 8834236 VF-40x T-203B [T-203-B-143] L.H.D.
Serials possibly # 8833573 and up

There may have been Canadian T-203B models.I will check when I can.

[gordon]

The T203 VF 1.5 ton was made in the US for the US Army, after which they made the T203B export batch, all during 1940 I think.

I don't know of any US T203 trucks that got outside the US, though samples may have. The T203B was built for export, but is only a 1.5 ton and not a 3 ton, though much of the sheetmetal and so on looks the same.

There were a number of technical differences, such as the T203B only having one type of front axle universal joint, and a brake servo.

[Anthony Main]

On seeing 44(5) on the door my first thoughts were GMC.Can't see the front/rear of the truck, But the hood looks Dodge!
I'm unable to borrow the photo to share with you!
David's 2nd post looks to have the info, i'm looking for.