Dodge postwar

[gordon]

That is a Canadian Dodge, and would not have been supplied by, or via, the US, or paid for in US$

If US Dodges were supplied in 1941 they would be WK series 3 tons with US-pattern ten stud wheels. Of course early in 1941 VK60 series Dodges were still being supplied as chassis cab and chassis cowl, like Rick Jones VK62B;

http://www.oldclassiccar.co.uk/dodgerestoration.htm

... he must be due to start the engine on that truck after a lengthy rebuild, if he hasn't already done so.

Gordon

[dodgenut]

Originally Posted by gordon

...
http://www.oldclassiccar.co.uk/dodgerestoration.htm
... he must be due to start the engine on that truck after a lengthy rebuild, if he hasn't already done so.

Gordon

Hi G,

A little later than planned but yes it ran for the first time this week, and touch wood sounds aok. Signwriting was also completed in the last week or so, and there's a big push on to get it out to a show (if suitable transport can be organised) at the end of Feb (yes, this year so long as the next few days go to plan). Recent pics of s/writing:
http://www.oldclassiccar.co.uk/dodge...ignwriting.htm
The hunt is still on for a suitable 10-lug Budd rim (20"), preferably in or near California (for shipping purposes).

RJ (sunny UK)

[gordon]

I'm waiting for the You Tube video of the engine run after rebuild, but I'll bet it sounds very similar to the 'before' run.

Let's hope we can find you a couple of rims for the spares too.

G

[chalky]

I have saved these three pics of XWD Dodge's with dual rears over the years, I would credit source but I can't remember where , always assumed they were conversions but maybe not . Except for first pic they have flotation tyres front and duals on rear so possibly these two are conversions ?

[gordon]

There was a specific chassis / axle / transmission / wheel combination for the T110L as a dual rear, something like T110L-D with a numeral in there too. I can never remember if the dual rear trucks came with the two-speed rear axle - I think they did.

Undoubtedly some of those pics are original dual rears, and some are ordinary T110L trucks with adapted rears - can't tell from photos.

I do have this info somewhere in the T110 manual, but not here to hand.

[chalky]

Perhaps the first one is a genuine London tipper as the body is very similar to those fitted to wartime Fordson 7V'S

[ted angus]

Pity we cannot read the reg No

TED