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1940 Dodge VF-401 Cargo Trucks
1940 Dodge VF-401 1-1/2 Ton 4WD Cargo Body Trucks built for the United States Army Quartermaster Corps. Used on military bases in the US.  Last militarized versions of civilian Dodge trucks. Transport capacity 2 crew and 12 passengers. T-203 99hp 241ci engine. 6.6:1 gear ratio. Civilian gauges. 143" wheelbase.  Weight 7,250lbs. GVWR 10,250lbs.  Restoring one and rebuilding another.
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T203-4181
Zenith fuel filter


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Note slanted carb spacer

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Badly bent frame

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Removing the cab

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VF-404
#8831640
Parted out


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W-318397
Second contract truck


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1-1/2 Ton "LC" 4X4 "2DT"
VF404 USA 8831640
Q.M Corps
GROSS WEIGHT 10250 LBS
MAX PAYLOAD 3000 LBS
MAXIMUM TRAILERED WEIGHT 4000 LBS
MAXIMUM SPEED 47 MPH
Delivered 5-28-40


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T203-5837

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Cracked block
Large oil filter


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Specifications

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History

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Contract numbers

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Production figures
VF-404 starts with W-317911


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Early contracts Instruction Manual

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Early contracts Maintenance Manual

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Late contracts Parts List

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