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1943 Dodge WC-59
WC-59 Telephone Maintenance Vehicle (G-502) SC-K50.  One of 549 produced for the Signal Corps to install and maintain telephone lines.  Had full-length running boards, step ladder fitted to the sides, and spare tire between the cab and service body.  Body opens from behind and above.  Serial #81651849.  T-214 230ci. engine bored .030 over.  121" wheelbase.  Lots of NOS parts, and repro wiring harness.
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Fort Benning, GA
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Low-sided seats may not be correct

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Scratch built model

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Unrestored truck

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Nice restoration

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Robert Tucker WC-59

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My truck as purchased in 2008.

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Early high-side seats

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Mid to late combination steering wheel.

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230ci. engine

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Broken exhaust manifold removed.

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Rebuilt Carter ETW1 carb

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Replacement manifold assembly ready to install.

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Manifolds and carb installed.

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Maiden voyage...

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John S. and Johnny S.

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Ready for the trail with new Michelin XLs, all new brakes, new fuel lines, gas tank relined, etc.

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A full load!

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Not a problem!

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Replacement windshield frame from John Smith in Colorado.

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Frame sandblasted, primed and painted.

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Upturned bumperettes

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New oil seals and bushings installed

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Brakes redone

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Rear hubs installed

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Back on it's wheels

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Loading with the '67 WM300

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Original cowl

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Replacement cowl from command car

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Extra hole is for voltmeter for command car

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Will need to cut facing to insert rocker panel

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Original cowl removed from good floor section

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PW vent lever to be modified to fit

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T-214 ready for rebuild

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Bored .030 over

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Replacement floor panels

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Bodies blasted

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Primed

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Mocking up mid 60s 2WD bed

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Fits great!

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Had to modify outer boards

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Coming together

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Mangled M601 rear fenders

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Better now

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Rebuilt T-214 bored .030 over

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