Dodge wc in Canadian Army?

[Keith Orpin]

Guys,
I know this is slightly off topic but.............

Originally Posted by David_Hayward

May I ask if there is a serial number listing etc in the 'SM 5150' list? I have not heard of a 5XXX series Supply Mechanical Demand before...only 2XXX and 6XXX.

David, I've just come across some official pictures which came from the Imperial War Museum many years ago, showing a WC 51, in British service. According to the pictures, it was supplied under S/M 2586, number on bonnet is Z5884938. I reckon this dates from 44/45, as she has the later wood/steel body fitted.The vehicle has had some mods done to it, presumably for acceptance for the British, i.e. front side marker lights moved out to the edges of the front wings, a blackout cover fitted to the N/S (Nearside) headlight, removal of headlight from the O/S (Offside), bridging plate fixed to O/S brushguard, rear veiw mirror moved from the N/S to the O/S, manually operated turn signal on the O/S white painted diff cover, rear marker light added to show diff cover. Actually, it would make a very interesting restoration. Do you, or anyone else know anymore about this contract ?
Regards
Keith